Vivian Belzaguy shares her journey from feeling her impact was insignificant to engaging millions in sustainability. After 13 years in the events industry, she grew frustrated by the significant

Vivian Belzaguy shares her journey from feeling her impact was insignificant to engaging millions in sustainability. After 13 years in the events industry, she grew frustrated by the significant environmental footprint of large-scale events, which often exceeded her lifetime impact.

To address this, Belzaguy founded Ascendance Sustainable Events, executing sustainability plans for events with up to 50,000 attendees. Her mission is to transform the events industry into a leader that teaches the world how to better care for our planet. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S., disproportionately affecting people of color. In this TEDx talk, Ludovica Martella explains how high temperatures intensify

Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S., disproportionately affecting people of color. In this TEDx talk, Ludovica Martella explains how high temperatures intensify racial and gender disparities in health and social rights. She presents urban and rural perspectives through the testimonies of local activists Pia Palomino and Guadalupe de la Cruz.

Martella is a researcher and reporter dedicated to climate justice and gender equality. She is a graduate of The CLEO Institute's Speakers Network Program, an organizer for the Miami Climate Summit, and has conducted research for UN Women and Development Programs. Learn more about TEDx events at ted.com/tedx.

Sustainable transitions and climate change mitigation require a holistic focus on food systems and their sovereignty struggles. Rachel Reckinger, a food sociologist and anthropologist at the

Sustainable transitions and climate change mitigation require a holistic focus on food systems and their sovereignty struggles. Rachel Reckinger, a food sociologist and anthropologist at the University of Luxembourg, leads the 'Sustainable Food Practices' research project. Her work addresses critical debates on food sovereignty, biodiversity, inequity, and the search for sustainable production, consumption, and governance, highlighting the vital role of social sciences.

Reckinger actively contributes to policy, co-creating Luxembourg's Food Policy Council to foster resilient food system alternatives. She also holds a mandate in the Conseil Supérieur pour un Développement Durable. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Alex Metternich applies a Systems Thinking approach to sustainability, emphasizing the intricate relationships between human and natural systems. He believes understanding our integral role within

Alex Metternich applies a Systems Thinking approach to sustainability, emphasizing the intricate relationships between human and natural systems. He believes understanding our integral role within Earth's complex dynamics is profoundly empowering.

As Director of Studies at the Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen in Saarland, Germany, Metternich organizes international seminars and workshops on sustainability. This talk was given at a TEDx event.

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Humanity faces a critical climate crisis, with only about nine years to halve global CO2 emissions by 2030. While digitalization profoundly shapes our lives, its potential role in climate policy

Humanity faces a critical climate crisis, with only about nine years to halve global CO2 emissions by 2030. While digitalization profoundly shapes our lives, its potential role in climate policy for achieving this rapid reduction remains largely unexplored.

Nick Nuttall, International Strategic Communications Director for Earth Day Network and We Don't Have Time, and a UN veteran, emphasizes digitalization's opportunities for sustainable development. He views digital technology as a vital tool against climate change, citing examples from ocean clean-up to renewable energy. However, Nuttall warns against seeing it as a cure-all, stressing that digitalization must be used wisely to be effective.

Nuttall's insights were shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Anna leads Finland's successful initiative against food waste, a story rooted in the nation's unique characteristics. Finland's cold, vast landscape and small population (5.5 million) have

Anna leads Finland's successful initiative against food waste, a story rooted in the nation's unique characteristics. Finland's cold, vast landscape and small population (5.5 million) have cultivated a practical, collaborative society, essential for tackling complex challenges.

Her team unites diverse stakeholders—including the food industry, retailers, and various ministries—to work collectively. Their model encourages voluntary actions focused on profitability and sustainability, while also spreading awareness. The key learning is that effective solutions must reflect food waste's multi-faceted nature.

This innovative approach was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Knut, a USN combustion professor, specializes in the safety of alternative fuels and energy carriers. For two decades, he has researched the fundamental behavior of explosions and safety issues

Knut, a USN combustion professor, specializes in the safety of alternative fuels and energy carriers. For two decades, he has researched the fundamental behavior of explosions and safety issues related to hydrogen as a green energy carrier.

Hydrogen is crucial for decarbonization, especially in transport. However, its explosive nature demands new technologies be designed with paramount safety, ensuring public acceptance by matching or exceeding traditional fuel standards.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Tarun, Co-Founder & CTO of Saathi, champions sustainable menstrual solutions globally. His passion lies in empowering women, dismantling menstrual hygiene taboos, and ensuring environmental

Tarun, Co-Founder & CTO of Saathi, champions sustainable menstrual solutions globally. His passion lies in empowering women, dismantling menstrual hygiene taboos, and ensuring environmental sustainability. Saathi, under his leadership, integrates these goals by providing high-quality, innovative products recognized by Time Magazine, UN Environment Program, and Vogue for their social impact.

He directs Saathi's R&D, product development, and operations, ensuring a zero-impact supply chain. An Unltd India Fellow and Global Cleantech Innovation Program Winner, Tarun, a Mechanical Engineer, has spoken at various summits, including the UN Destination Climate Change Summit.

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

Eric Steinberger, co-founder and CEO of ClimateScience and a former MIT/Facebook researcher, emphasizes innovation in solving climate change. He likens climate solution builders to astronauts in a

Eric Steinberger, co-founder and CEO of ClimateScience and a former MIT/Facebook researcher, emphasizes innovation in solving climate change. He likens climate solution builders to astronauts in a "moon landing" effort, arguing we often mismeasure progress.

A self-taught prodigy, Steinberger began studying physics and computer science online at 14. By 21, he had published two papers and held research roles at MIT, Facebook AI, and other universities, all without an undergraduate degree.

Recognizing online education's impact, he founded ClimateScience to empower the next generation of climate problem-solvers. This perspective was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Businesses worldwide need a guide against greenwashing. Skift - Business Climate Leaders, in collaboration with Norwegian environmental organizations and activists, developed 10 principles. These

Businesses worldwide need a guide against greenwashing. Skift - Business Climate Leaders, in collaboration with Norwegian environmental organizations and activists, developed 10 principles. These principles aim to distinguish greenwashing from responsible marketing practices.

Mathias, Skift's head of communication and politics, has led the "Guide Against Greenwashing" initiative in Norway since its launch in June. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.