‘Plastic Soup Surfer’ Merijn literally embodies climate action. His creative and adventurous endeavors attract significant attention, engaging politicians, business leaders, and schoolchildren

‘Plastic Soup Surfer’ Merijn literally embodies climate action. His creative and adventurous endeavors attract significant attention, engaging politicians, business leaders, and schoolchildren to make a lasting environmental impact.

His initiatives have driven tangible change in the Netherlands, from a tax deposit on small plastic bottles to raising awareness about unnecessary school recycling costs. Merijn's TEDxUtrecht Countdown talk will focus on this latter topic.

This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

David Carter, CEO of Austral Fisheries, achieved carbon neutrality for his business in just 402 days, a status his company has maintained since 2016. He shares his process and insights,

David Carter, CEO of Austral Fisheries, achieved carbon neutrality for his business in just 402 days, a status his company has maintained since 2016. He shares his process and insights, demonstrating how others can also go carbon neutral.

Carter, who began his career as a deckhand and rose to CEO, transformed the climate conversation in the Australian fishing industry. He shifted his perspective from viewing climate change as a taboo topic to understanding it as a critical business risk and financial imperative. His commitment to sustainable fishing is a hallmark of his career.

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

Chantal believes climate change solutions don't solely rely on science or government, and can be fixed without societal expense. She shared this revelation with 250 influential Western Australian

Chantal believes climate change solutions don't solely rely on science or government, and can be fixed without societal expense. She shared this revelation with 250 influential Western Australian advocates for a zero-carbon future.

As Clean State's Director of Policy and Research, Chantal authored the Clean State Jobs Plan, proposing 26 ideas for 200,000 jobs. Her 15 years' experience spans government, academic, startup, and non-profit sectors, including a senior advisory role to former Greens Senator Scott Ludlam.

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

Clean tech expert Ajay Kochhar explains how dead lithium batteries and old smartphones are crucial for building sustainable supply chains and a zero-carbon economy. As CEO of Li-Cycle, he has

Clean tech expert Ajay Kochhar explains how dead lithium batteries and old smartphones are crucial for building sustainable supply chains and a zero-carbon economy. As CEO of Li-Cycle, he has successfully scaled solutions to urgent global energy storage challenges.

Prior to Li-Cycle, Ajay developed deep technology and project development experience at Hatch, spanning industrial clean tech and advisory roles. His expertise covers the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual studies to commissioning, and includes leading financial and technical reviews of multi-billion-dollar investments in the li-ion battery value chain.

This TEDx talk underscores the vital role of battery recycling. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Fossil fuels and their damaging carbon emissions are rapidly declining. Miranda Taylor explains how three crucial factors are driving renewable energy adoption faster and farther than anticipated,

Fossil fuels and their damaging carbon emissions are rapidly declining. Miranda Taylor explains how three crucial factors are driving renewable energy adoption faster and farther than anticipated, cautioning that a risk-averse approach to climate change could be a critical mistake.

As CEO of National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), Miranda Taylor leads efforts to keep Australia's energy industry competitive amidst the sector's global transformation.

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Vedant Bhrambhatt proposes a simple shift in focus to solve climate change, illustrating his idea with a Rubik's Cube analogy.

At 17, Vedant is a National Record Holder and India's youngest

Vedant Bhrambhatt proposes a simple shift in focus to solve climate change, illustrating his idea with a Rubik's Cube analogy.

At 17, Vedant is a National Record Holder and India's youngest writer and CEO of Esteem Publication. He has authored multiple works, including three poetry anthologies and the National Award-winning novel "The One Who Stood By My Side." He also leads a nationwide campaign educating children on climate change.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more here.

Carson Becke is a Canadian pianist with a worldwide performance career. He holds a doctorate in musicology from the University of Oxford and directs Pontiac Enchanté, a concert series in

Carson Becke is a Canadian pianist with a worldwide performance career. He holds a doctorate in musicology from the University of Oxford and directs Pontiac Enchanté, a concert series in Quebec.

At TEDxAshburyCollege 2020, Dr. Becke discussed environmentalism within the classical music industry. His recordings of Richard Strauss are available on Spotify and iTunes.

This talk was part of a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community using the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Prasoon, Cofounder & CEO of BillionBricks, is a social justice campaigner committed to eradicating the housing crisis through innovative solutions to end homelessness.

In his TEDx talk,

Prasoon, Cofounder & CEO of BillionBricks, is a social justice campaigner committed to eradicating the housing crisis through innovative solutions to end homelessness.

In his TEDx talk, "POWERING THE FUTURE RENEWABLY: What is stopping us from solving climate change?", Prasoon delves into critical issues. This presentation was independently organized by a local community. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Frank, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunseap Group, is a key figure in the Singapore solar industry with over two decades of experience. His company operates in 11 countries, driven by his advocacy for

Frank, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunseap Group, is a key figure in the Singapore solar industry with over two decades of experience. His company operates in 11 countries, driven by his advocacy for sustainability and renewable energy.

In his TEDx talk, "POWERING THE FUTURE RENEWABLY: A Solar Farm in the sky?", Frank discusses innovative solutions for the future. This independently organized event followed the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Girija Pande, a senior Pan-Asian business leader, writer, and socially conscious tech leader, chairs Apex Avlon Consulting, Singapore. She mentors deep tech startups and advises an ESG fund on

Girija Pande, a senior Pan-Asian business leader, writer, and socially conscious tech leader, chairs Apex Avlon Consulting, Singapore. She mentors deep tech startups and advises an ESG fund on sustainability. Her talk, "Building the Modern Food Bowl," explores Singapore's experiments with sustainable urban farming and Agri-tech.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community using the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.