Dr. James, a Columban Justice and Peace Education Worker and Salesian Cooperator in Britain, explores the meaning of climate action for young people through their faith. He guides youth and educators in connecting faith with practical environmental engagement.

This discussion was featured at a TEDx event, an independently organized local gathering that follows the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Rebecca Petz, a Master's student of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Magdeburg, Germany, discusses the global climate crisis and the concept of climate justice in her talk.

This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, adhering to the TED conference format. Learn more at TEDx.

Sarah Kusché, a spatial planner, focuses on how cities can innovate and be spatially planned to endure and mitigate climate change. Her expertise encompasses participatory planning and knowledge transfer, informed by her work in urban gardening, green education, and self-empowerment projects.

Kusché's scientific research explores African grassroots planning developments, informality, and South-to-North knowledge transfer. This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The Center protects global biodiversity by applying U.S. and international law to conserve imperiled species worldwide. Endangered wildlife knows no borders, and our work addresses the extinction crisis wherever it occurs.

Learn about our efforts to safeguard African wildlife, from iconic elephants and giraffes to unique pangolins and sea cucumbers. We need your support to combat the wildlife trade fueling these extinctions. Our International Director, Sarah Uhlemann, and International Legal Director, Tanya Sanerib, will share insights into this vital work.

William Mitchell delivered a talk titled "Portland: A Black Perspective" on July 1, 2020.

This event was hosted by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association in Portland, Oregon.

Surprisingly, many environmentalists do not vote. To address this, hundreds of CCL volunteers collaborated with the nonpartisan Environmental Voter Project (EVP) to mobilize environmental voters in the 2020 election.

You can help get out the vote (GOTV) for environmentalists by signing up to phone bank from home with EVP: https://www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved

Alessandra Ivul, born in 1981, co-founded the artistic collective Panem Et Circenses in 2012 with Ludovico Pensato. She previously worked in public art, using food culture as a primary tool for inquiry and expression. More recently, her research has shifted to ecosystem change, focusing on new approaches and visions.

Their latest project is an organic and regenerative farm in the Bolognese Apennines, where they live and cultivate near the forest. This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Climate change profoundly impacts human health. This video explores these threats and proposes urgent actions to mitigate climate change and protect well-being.

The speaker, Dr. Hanna Linstadt, is an emergency medicine physician and a Living Closer Foundation Fellow in Climate Change and Health Science Policy at the University of Colorado. Her work focuses on the intersection of climate change and health, including healthcare's environmental impact. She also witnesses climate change's direct effects in her clinical practice.

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

Sharon L. Deem, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACZM, has directed the Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine (ICM) since its founding in 2011. She champions a One Health approach, holistically integrating wildlife conservation, public health, and sustainable ecosystems to ensure healthy animals, people, and planet.

Her talk explores how the pandemic presents opportunities to address critical global challenges: emerging infectious diseases, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Deem emphasizes the urgent need for global resilience, advocating for the One Health framework to tackle these triple threats.

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

Mr. Nam Phong Pham, Founder and Chairman of VuPhong Solar Power, began his journey in February 2009 by launching solarpower.vn, a website dedicated to solar and clean energy news. Driven by a desire to bring affordable clean energy to rural Vietnam, he researched global solar technologies and established local production lines. VuPhong Solar was born after its first significant order: 14 solar power systems for Bu Gia Map National Park.

From a modest start-up, VuPhong Solar has grown into a leading Vietnamese solar company, distributing solutions across Asia and Africa. Mr. Nam Phong's TEDx Countdown talk, aligning with SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), offers insights into the future of clean energy, drawing from his 12 years of experience. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Chhavi Jatwani is the Design and Innovation Lead at the Future Food Network, specializing in food design and systems thinking. A first-mover in her education, she is driven by impact. Her mission: shift food systems towards regenerative, decentralized, and health-focused models.

With ten years as a social impact creative, five focused on food systems, design, and business, applying diverse methodologies. She has guided major FMCG companies like Dole and Barilla towards human and planet-centered agendas.

As an ecosystem architect, she develops new methodologies for systemic innovation, linking food system stakeholders with planetary needs. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more here.

Elephant seals undergo a rapid coat shedding process known as a "catastrophic molt." Discover more about these unique marine mammals in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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The Jeans Redesign initiative, developed by over 80 denim experts, establishes minimum requirements for durable, recyclable, and traceable jeans, aiming for a waste-free clothing future. Over sixty leading brands and manufacturers are adopting these guidelines, with products expected on the market. This session features the project team and participants.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights. Catch up on previous episodes [here](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/videos) and find more about our work at [ellenmacarthurfoundation.org](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org). Follow us on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation), [Facebook](http://facebook.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation), and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation).

This talk explores how cities can achieve a cleaner, sustainable future to combat the climate crisis. Helen, a key figure in Thousand Oaks' Climate Action Planning, details her role in the city's General Plan process for future sustainability.

Presented at an independently organized TEDx event, this discussion highlights Thousand Oaks' environmental initiatives. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Mr. Dharmendra is a dedicated environmentalist in Navi Mumbai, collaborating with major groups on environmental conservation and Swachh Bharat initiatives. An ISR and ESOP champion and RiseforGood Star Volunteer, he has earned numerous Tech Mahindra awards for his societal and environmental contributions.

Featured almost 50 times in national print and television, his work includes reviving Kharghar Lake, forest, and wetland. Key initiatives involve transforming Kharghar Pond into a wetland, planting over 8,000 trees, and preparing 100,000 seedballs. He shares ideas on "How we can recharge our bigger home planet Earth everyday, everywhere!" at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Madhurita, a renowned expert, has dedicated over a decade to grassroots environmental and biodiversity conservation. Her work encompasses wildlife reintroduction, conflict mitigation, habitat restoration, and community education, all aimed at preventing climate change. She also drives initiatives to preserve flora and fauna, enhance food security through organic honey production, and propel the bioeconomy.

Her extensive contributions have been featured by various media outlets, including: TATA TRUSTS, BBC Worldwide, BBC, Your Story, C4N News, NDTV, Times of India, and The Hindu. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

This talk explores global human rights issues and their environmental impact, emphasizing their intersectionality and the urgent need for action. Maya, a Duke sophomore studying environmental science and global health, aims to address climate change and air pollution's health effects on marginalized communities.

As a Lebanese and Syrian Muslim American, Maya's research focuses on environmental health and justice in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), a region heavily impacted yet often overlooked. She is a Huang Fellow, Kenan Ethics in Place Fellow, ActFor.Us contributor, and Juhood staff writer at Duke.

This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The 21st annual Brower Youth Awards, a two-part virtual event, celebrated six inspiring youth leaders in the environmental movement. The "Meet-the-Winners Q&A" explored their passion and purpose, reflecting the event's core theme.

These award recipients are thought leaders and environmental activists, dedicated to making the world a better place and galvanizing others towards environmental mobilization. The Brower Youth Awards, the flagship event of the New Leaders Initiative, has recognized outstanding youth leaders since 2000. It is hosted by the New Leaders Initiative and presented by Earth Island Institute.

Learn more at broweryouthawards.org.

While volunteering at a Warrenville, Illinois juvenile detention center, Isabella Wallmow, 20, realized incarcerated youth needed healing, not just punishment. Inspired by permaculture agriculture, she conceived a gardening program. With support from the Resiliency Institute and detention staff, she launched the Seeds for Change Garden Program in 2019.

Seeds for Change creates a safe, healing space, equipping youth with marketable skills. The program empowers them to lead all aspects of gardening, from planting to harvesting, addressing food insecurity and providing valuable health education.

http://www.broweryouthawards.org/

Amishi, founder of Upcycler's Lab, champions a "nudge" approach to cultivate waste-conscious behavior. Her company develops play-based learning tools that educate children on better consumption habits, aiming to transform environmental mindsets and actions.

Upcycler's Lab has garnered significant support and recognition. It was selected by DST (Govt. of India), DFID (Govt. of UK), Shell Foundation, and Zone Startups for their "Powered" accelerator program. Additionally, the company participated in Climate Launchpad, the world's largest climate accelerator.