Three millennia ago, human activity dramatically transformed Southern China's landscape, nearly extinguishing the South China Sea's once-rich marine life. Today, the Greater Bay Area's 100

Three millennia ago, human activity dramatically transformed Southern China's landscape, nearly extinguishing the South China Sea's once-rich marine life. Today, the Greater Bay Area's 100 million-plus residents exert immense environmental pressure. Beneath the waves, vital ecosystems—fisheries, mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs—are destroyed. Climate change, pandemics, and waning resources threaten global ecosystems, predicted lost by 2050.

Ecologist David's TEDx talk addresses this crisis. He will introduce ocean restoration methods, discuss re-investing in our ecological future, and explore how technology and entrepreneurship can avert catastrophe. Specializing in human impacts on ocean ecology, particularly coral reefs, David aims to foster their conservation. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In this independently organized TEDx talk, Lola Gibson-Berg from Keep Growing Detroit (KGD) discusses climate change's impact on food systems and KGD's work towards food sovereignty in Detroit.

In this independently organized TEDx talk, Lola Gibson-Berg from Keep Growing Detroit (KGD) discusses climate change's impact on food systems and KGD's work towards food sovereignty in Detroit. She addresses Detroiters' food insecurity due to COVID-19 and climate change, defining sustainable growing. For TEDx organizer guidelines, see http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf.

Lola, KGD's Community Education Coordinator and a Detroit native, is an Urban Roots Program alum. Her passion for food systems stems from her education and work, including school gardens and ancestral foodways. She also contributes to Riverwise Magazine. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Despite increased female political involvement, a gender gap in ambition persists. Achieving safe social and political environments requires women's equal voice in government. Muriel Collins, a

Despite increased female political involvement, a gender gap in ambition persists. Achieving safe social and political environments requires women's equal voice in government. Muriel Collins, a University of Mississippi law student, is dedicated to this cause.

A summa cum laude Political Science graduate from Mississippi College, Muriel earned numerous honors, including the Outstanding Student in Pre-Law Award. She interned for Congressman Steven Palazzo and worked on a state Attorney General campaign. After law school, Muriel plans to lobby in Washington, D.C., aiming to encourage and propel more women into American politics.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

At the 2016 National Bioneers Conference, First Nations and Métis leaders, including Clayton Thomas-Muller, Jeff Baker, Eriel Deranger, Melina Laboucan Massimo, and Tara Houska, discussed truth,

At the 2016 National Bioneers Conference, First Nations and Métis leaders, including Clayton Thomas-Muller, Jeff Baker, Eriel Deranger, Melina Laboucan Massimo, and Tara Houska, discussed truth, reconciliation, residential schools, and future actions.

This presentation was part of the Indigeneity Forum, a Native-led Bioneers program that champions indigenous knowledge to address pressing environmental and social issues through respectful dialogue.

Support Bioneers by donating at bioneers.org/donate. Join our mailing list here, and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Kerri Norris, who worked at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a health scientist, evaluator, and epidemiologist, will be talking about “Addressing Health Equity using the MISTAH

Kerri Norris, who worked at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a health scientist, evaluator, and epidemiologist, will be talking about “Addressing Health Equity using the MISTAH model”. Hear her talk! Keri Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES is The Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority's Chief of Health Policy and Administration and leads the Community Health Awareness and Prevention Office and other key programs for the organization. Dr. Norris worked at the CDC as a health scientist, evaluator and epidemiologist. She has extensive experience in the areas of eliminating health disparities for vulnerable populations in the United States. She has served as adjunct faculty member at the University of South Carolina, Agnes Scott College, Spelman College, Baylor University and Morehouse School of Medicine. She is a published author of two books, the latest is #KeriOn. 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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Grandmother Maria Alice Campos Freire, born in Brazil, endured war and persecution from a young age. At 17, she was imprisoned and tortured while pregnant. After becoming a political refugee in

Grandmother Maria Alice Campos Freire, born in Brazil, endured war and persecution from a young age. At 17, she was imprisoned and tortured while pregnant. After becoming a political refugee in Europe and Africa, she received amnesty to return to Brazil, where she led a spiritual community deep within the Amazon Rainforest. She shares insights into the Grandmothers and their vital mission.

Learn more about the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers here. A documentary featuring her teachings is available on DVD from the Earth & Spirit Council's website.

Following a movie screening, join a panel discussion with movement leaders on oil drilling's impacts on rainforest biodiversity, indigenous peoples, and communities affected by fossil fuel

Following a movie screening, join a panel discussion with movement leaders on oil drilling's impacts on rainforest biodiversity, indigenous peoples, and communities affected by fossil fuel pollution and climate change in California and globally.

Speakers include Ryan Patrick Killackey (YASUNI MAN), Tom Smith (UCLA Tropical Research), Monic Uriarte (STAND-Los Angeles), and Grandma Gloria Arellanes (Tongva Elder). Leila Salazar-López (Amazon Watch) moderates.

California's oil policy impacts the Amazon, receiving 70% of Ecuador's crude. With federal deregulation, June 14th is Governor Jerry Brown's last chance to plan for a managed decline of fossil fuel production. Join us!

During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a

During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a pinned dove, in a ceremony witnessed by RRI's Elizabeth Baker, a delegate associated with Maathai's Green Belt Movement.

Professor Maathai emphasized activism's crucial role in safeguarding civil society's global interests. She urged for decisive climate action within a Copenhagen agreement.

One Billion Rising REVOLUTION presented "The State of Female Revolution," featuring Agnes

One Billion Rising REVOLUTION presented "The State of Female Revolution," featuring Agnes Pareyio, Monique Wilson, Zoya, Christine Schuler Deschryver, Kimberlé Crenshaw, and Eve Ensler. The discussion was moderated by GRITtv's Laura Flanders.

This conversation explored what it takes to build revolution, foster solidarity, and affect change. It was recorded live in New York and published on March 6, 2015.