Bees are crucial for human survival and biodiversity. Jayanna, passionate about the environment, highlights their significant contribution in her talk.

Her discussion emphasizes the importance of Earth and all its ecological stakeholders. This talk was presented at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community.

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Grace, an environmental musician, passionately advocates for Earth's protection, biodiversity, and biospheres. She consistently reminds her peers about the critical impacts of climate change inaction, emphasizing that delays only exacerbate the problem.

Her message is particularly relevant today, especially following COP-26. Grace urges Maryborough residents to take ownership, act locally, and contribute to keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius – a true embodiment of "thinking global but acting local."

This impactful talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Beyond monetary value, what is the environmental cost of your seafood dinner? Skyla, a forward-thinking innovator and culinary expert, explores the detrimental effects of unethical commercial fishing practices on our oceans.

She emphasizes that communities dependent on oceans for tourism, recreation, and economy must prioritize ethical and sustainable fishing. Skyla urges us to protect our sea resources for future generations, rather than deplete them.

This vital message was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Rebecca Garner, Circularity Partner at ASOS, explores ASOS's ongoing business model transformation towards circularity.

This video is presented by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity dedicated to developing and promoting the circular economy. This design-driven approach eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

For more insightful content, subscribe to the Foundation's YouTube channel. Learn more about their work and connect via their website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Payments play a crucial role in achieving the 2050 'net zero' carbon emissions target. A new, first-of-its-kind research report by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in collaboration with Visa provides practical guidance for the entire payments ecosystem. It focuses on sustainable transport, the sharing economy, sustainable retail banking, and data-driven sustainability services.

This report was launched at an event featuring a panel discussion and Q&A. The full publication is available online: Payments for Net Zero Report. This webinar was recorded on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

John Doerr, venture capitalist and author of the best-selling book *Measure What Matters*, popularized OKRs (objectives and key results). Now, in *Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now*, Doerr and Kleiner Perkins advisor Ryan Panchadsaram argue that the same management tools can be applied to prevent the growing climate crisis.

Join The Commonwealth Club and Climate One on December 6, 2021, as John Doerr and Ryan Panchadsaram discuss this pressing issue. They will explore how lessons learned at the highest levels of business might address climate change, in conversation with Greg Dalton of Climate One.

São Paulo's environmental policies align with international standards, ensuring life and continuity. These policies are collaboratively implemented across all state secretariats.

Key figures involved include the Attorney, Infrastructure Secretary of the São Paulo City Council, General Secretary of the City Council, Municipal Secretary of Green and Environment, and Chief of Staff of the Secretariat of Green and Environment.

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

Cities are crucial for climate action, requiring political strategies for waste management, transportation, and responsible land use. A sustainable vision for 2050 is essential.

This perspective was shared by the Chief of Staff of the Municipal Secretary of Rio de Janeiro. The talk took place at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community in the TED conference format.

Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

In São Paulo, rain gardens capture rainwater, offering transformative solutions. These initiatives beautify the city, expand green spaces, and foster sustainability.

A Deputy Secretary of Subprefectures discussed these efforts at a TEDx event. This talk, independently organized by a local community, followed the standard TED conference format.

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

São Paulo state is committed to combating climate change, actively investing in solid waste potential for decarbonization and exploring new technological routes.

This proactive agenda was highlighted in a TEDx talk by the Executive Coordinator of São Paulo's Solid Waste Committee. TEDx events follow the TED conference format but are independently organized by local communities.

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Poiato Recicla, Brazil's sole cigarette recycling plant, addresses the widespread issue of cigarette butt pollution in public spaces and waterways. This environmental project has already recycled over 80 million butts and is expanding its awareness campaigns.

The CEO of Poiato Recicla delivered a talk at a TEDx event. TEDx events are independently organized local community events that follow the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Cities are critical to the climate agenda, as they disproportionately experience extreme weather events. Effective urban adaptation strategies are therefore essential.

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, exemplifies this focus by addressing energy, mobility, and solid waste. This initiative was presented by the city's Secretary for Climate Change.

The discussion took place at a TEDx event, an independently organized local conference following the TED format. For more information, visit ted.com/tedx.

São Paulo, Latin America's largest city, hosted pre-COP26 discussions, highlighting its serious and responsible engagement with environmental issues.

This talk was delivered by an Architect and Urban Planner, who also heads the Technology Department at the University of Sao Paulo. It was an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Akshay Singhal, Founder & CEO of Log 9 Materials, addresses the environmental cost of electric vehicles, proposing greener solutions by transforming charging methods. He advocates for long-life, low-range, high-efficiency batteries, sharing surprising insights into their potential.

A 2019 Forbes Under30 Asia awardee, Singhal is a dynamic entrepreneur committed to tackling climate change through nanotechnology. His startup "nannovates" leverages graphene to build a sustainable future for humanity.

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

Josie Warden, Head of Regenerative Design at RSA, discusses the fashion industry's shift towards regeneration, emphasizing the link between a regenerative mindset and circular design. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions the circular economy, which eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products, and regenerates nature.

For more insights, subscribe to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's YouTube channel. Explore their work further on their website, or connect via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

James Marden's talk addresses climate anxiety, defined as "a chronic fear of environmental doom." He highlights how this widespread stress about the planet's future impacts both mental health and climate-related behavior, offering strategies to tackle it and foster positive change.

A Master of Chemistry student at UvA, James brings a unique global perspective, having lived on three continents. His academic focus shifted from physical therapy to sustainability, where his master's thesis explores sustainable CO2 utilization methods. This TEDx talk reflects his commitment to environmental solutions. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Neuroscientist Burcin Ikiz, Ph.D., explores the emerging field of how climate change impacts brain health and contributes to common medical diagnoses across the lifespan. Specializing in neurodegenerative diseases, Dr. Ikiz is currently an application scientist at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, with a distinguished background in biotech research and development.

Her work aims to provide crucial information for families and healthcare professionals. Burcin is also dedicated to promoting science education and advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. The role of climate change in human health remains an ongoing field of study. Learn more about TEDx content guidelines here, and about TEDx events here.

Sibarani Sofian envisions Indonesia's future capital, transitioning from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, as a city deeply rooted in the natural world's philosophy. With over 20 years of experience across Asia, this passionate urban designer, planner, and business leader focuses on sustainable urban development through an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach.

His work aims to create a capital that harmonizes with its environment. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Oceana proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. We are marking two decades of dedicated work protecting and restoring the world's oceans.

This milestone provides an opportunity to spotlight our significant conservation victories achieved globally, reflecting our unwavering commitment to marine life and healthy seas.