NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here:

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf John Lanier believes that we all have a part to play in the fight to stop climate change. Through his leadership of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, he continues the legacy of his grandfather, the late corporate environmental pioneer Ray C. Anderson. With a plan developed for the state of Georgia as the example, John makes a powerful case for a new and exciting method to fighting climate change that incorporates not only solutions that reduce carbon emissions but also those that address social issues such as unemployment and hunger on a local level. Advocating for the environment is part of John A. Lanier’s DNA. As the executive director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, he continues the legacy of his grandfather, the late corporate environmental pioneer Ray C. Anderson through Foundation programs that seek to create a brighter, more sustainable world. Through this work, John is spearheading Drawdown Georgia, a movement designed to scale the most effective climate solutions for the state of Georgia. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Southface Institute, a nonprofit working to advance green building and a regenerative economy. He is author of “Mid-Course Correction Revisited,” an updated edition of his grandfather’s first book. John earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and economics from the University of Virginia. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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