Chad, a researcher, ecologist, and science communicator, is deeply committed to sustainability. Growing up immersed in Nova Scotia's biodiversity, he now pursues an MSc in Biology at Dalhousie

Chad, a researcher, ecologist, and science communicator, is deeply committed to sustainability. Growing up immersed in Nova Scotia's biodiversity, he now pursues an MSc in Biology at Dalhousie University.

As an ecologist with the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, Chad's diverse work includes researching rare plants, tracking invasive species, and searching for endangered turtles. His graduate project explores Nova Scotia's natural areas, uncovering details about their forest homes.

Chad aims to continue fighting for the natural world, researching ecosystems, and guiding society towards a sustainable future. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx website.

Dr. Benjamin Franta discusses the hidden history of climate science, revealing how long the fossil fuel industry has known about global warming and what actions are possible today.

A JD-PhD

Dr. Benjamin Franta discusses the hidden history of climate science, revealing how long the fossil fuel industry has known about global warming and what actions are possible today.

A JD-PhD Candidate at Stanford and a Harvard PhD in applied physics, Franta studies fossil fuel producers and climate change politics. He organized Harvard’s fossil fuel divestment campaign, serves as a consulting expert for climate change litigation, and his research is widely published and cited, including in the US Congressional Record.

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As India approaches a clean mobility revolution, EMotorad Founder Rajib Gangopadhyay will share his vision for building an Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem. He will discuss its components and how

As India approaches a clean mobility revolution, EMotorad Founder Rajib Gangopadhyay will share his vision for building an Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem. He will discuss its components and how adopting this technology can create a better future for generations to come. EMotorad is India's most promising eBike startup.

Rajib's entrepreneurial journey began as an engineering student, where he conceived the idea of bringing eBikes to India. His dream is to play a vital role in India's shift to EVs and establish EMotorad as a leading global Indian EV brand, exploring a cleaner world for all.

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The economy often fails to value nature's role in maintaining a stable climate, prioritizing extracted commodities instead. Despite "adverse effects of climate change" being a common concern for

The economy often fails to value nature's role in maintaining a stable climate, prioritizing extracted commodities instead. Despite "adverse effects of climate change" being a common concern for nearly 30 years, a clear legal definition remains elusive. This lack of consensus hinders effective climate policy, including the Paris Agreement, and limits progress.

To address this, Paulo Magalhães, a law researcher and founder of Common Home for Humanity, proposes a new legal status for climate based on the 'common heritage' concept. This approach would reward efforts to restore ecosystems and reduce CO2, moving beyond current mitigation-focused policies. His idea aims to overcome the policy deadlock and foster global climate recovery.

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Supermarkets, controlled by a few retailers, offer global food at low prices but contribute to consumer disconnection, overconsumption, and resource waste. This highlights critical issues in our

Supermarkets, controlled by a few retailers, offer global food at low prices but contribute to consumer disconnection, overconsumption, and resource waste. This highlights critical issues in our food systems.

Dr. Emma Campbell, a Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast, focuses on sustainable relationships between people, food, and place. She uses design and systems-thinking to address these complex problems.

Currently, Emma works on the Innovate UK-funded Ideal Home project with Moy Park. This initiative aims to redesign poultry infrastructure to boost productivity, enhance animal welfare, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Her talk was given at a TEDx event.

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields ten-fold and strengthening plants. The focus is on "right-tech," not just high or low, paving the way for autonomous farms.

Sachin, CEO of Simply Fresh Private Limited, exemplifies this innovation. His team successfully combined hydroponic soil-less farming with AI to create "Farm in A Box" (FiAB), India's largest state-of-the-art precision farm. This transformative approach was shared at a TEDx event.

Dr. Jasmine Marcelin, an infectious diseases expert and frontline healthcare hero, highlights the profound exhaustion and emotional toll COVID-19 has taken on medical staff and other essential

Dr. Jasmine Marcelin, an infectious diseases expert and frontline healthcare hero, highlights the profound exhaustion and emotional toll COVID-19 has taken on medical staff and other essential workers. While healthcare workers perform their daily duties heroically, the pandemic has decimated their energy and well-being.

Marcelin argues that genuine appreciation extends beyond gifts; it requires everyone to step up, combat the virus, and reduce its spread to alleviate the burden on frontline personnel. An Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, she is a fierce advocate for health equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion, and a prominent leader within the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

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Collective action, driven by positive incentives, is key to tackling climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. In his TEDx Talk, Mauro Di Benedetto explores how incentives can foster more

Collective action, driven by positive incentives, is key to tackling climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. In his TEDx Talk, Mauro Di Benedetto explores how incentives can foster more sustainable lifestyles.

Mauro, a serial entrepreneur specializing in sustainability and digital innovation, is co-founder and CEO of Kiri Technologies, which incentivizes sustainable behaviors via a digital coin. He also developed the automotive industry's first green incentive system with Stellantis and advises multinational companies on innovative sustainability. He holds an MSc from IE Business School and a BSc from Bocconi University.

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Viral Shah, an Indian computer scientist and co-founder/CEO of Julia Computing, highlights how computation, particularly his Julia Language, can solve major climate change issues. Julia, a

Viral Shah, an Indian computer scientist and co-founder/CEO of Julia Computing, highlights how computation, particularly his Julia Language, can solve major climate change issues. Julia, a high-impact language, defies the notion that productivity and performance are mutually exclusive in programming. He encourages students to use computation for social impact and global problem-solving.

Shah's contributions extend to the Aadhaar Project and co-authoring "Rebooting India." His work on the Julia Language earned him the 2019 J. H. Wilkinson Prize, and he received the 2013 SETWG award for co-creating Circuitscape. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Kayson's lifelong passion for nature, especially marine life, began in childhood. During university, he deepened his understanding of marine ecology and invertebrates as a research assistant at

Kayson's lifelong passion for nature, especially marine life, began in childhood. During university, he deepened his understanding of marine ecology and invertebrates as a research assistant at The Swire Institute of Marine Sciences (SWIMS), HKU. He now works at a local environmental education and conservation NGO, aiming to inspire others to learn about and preserve nature.

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