Professor Phoebe Koundouri's TEDx talk on October 17, 2020, focused on Greece's sustainable transition post-COVID-19. She stressed the climate crisis as the "mother of all crises," advocating urgent decarbonization via technological pathways and a green, inclusive recovery, including workforce up-skilling for the 4th industrial revolution.

Koundouri also discussed ESG reporting, green finance, the EU taxonomy, and sustainability clusters. A highly cited economist with a Cambridge PhD, she chairs Sustainable Development at AUEB and leads numerous global environmental initiatives. Learn more about her work here.

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Sofia Yialama's TEDxEuropeanSustainability Crete talk (Oct 17, 2020) on "Making sense of climate change on Crete: Taking Action" identified climate change as a critical risk to prosperity and food security, with the world off track for sustainable development and zero hunger.

Yialama urged investments, knowledge transfer, and capacity-building for agricultural and food sustainability. She also stressed individual responsibility, advocating for simple, sustainable daily practices in food production and consumption to reduce environmental footprint and contribute to climate action.

Sofia Yialama, a Senior Sustainability Analyst at DCarbon and Team Leader at Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc., can be found on LinkedIn. This independently organized TEDx event followed the TED conference format; learn more at TEDx.

This TEDx talk, presented on October 17, 2020, at TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete, addressed climate change and sustainability. Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos, from the Environmental Engineering School at TU Crete and founder of the Renewable & Sustainable Energy Lab (ReSEL), shared insights into Rethymno's successful sustainable mobility initiative.

He detailed the H2020 CIVITAS Destinations project, which engaged diverse stakeholders to implement policy-based mobility solutions. This program significantly improved residents' quality of life, enhanced the city's image, and enriched visitor experiences, establishing Rethymno as a 'lighthouse example' for other EU cities. For more information, visit www.resel.tuc.gr or learn about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Maria Gramatiuk, a high school student and aspiring researcher, addresses the critical question: "Will Global Climate Change Alter Fundamental Immune Reactivity And Child Health?" in her TEDxMedUniGraz 2020 talk. A versatile individual, Maria has excelled in science, winning awards in Human Biology and Medicine, and demonstrates strong leadership as Head of the Younger Scientific Group at the Ukrainian Biobank Association.

Her dedication to science and health is evident in her academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, including organizing scientific days. Maria's talk delves into why children are particularly vulnerable to climate change's health impacts. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The EPA recently approved phosphogypsum, a radioactive waste, for use in road construction. This decision allows the fertilizer industry to profit by avoiding expensive storage.

However, this move exposes public health and the environment to unreasonable risks. #NoRadioactiveRoads

The High-level Dialogue on Energy, held in September 2021, marked the first global energy gathering under the UN General Assembly since 1981. It presented a historic opportunity for transformative action within the SDG Decade and supported the Paris Agreement's implementation.

Success hinged on broad stakeholder engagement, encompassing NGOs, civil society, academia, the private sector, and philanthropic organizations. Preparatory online briefings shared information and participation opportunities. The initial briefing occurred on November 17, 2020, and included Spanish interpretation.

TED has flagged this talk as it represents the speaker's personal views and business approach to climate change remediation, falling outside TEDx content guidelines. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers; their guidelines are detailed here.

Wessel, a purpose marketeer with Justdiggit, champions a "Re-green Revolution." He stresses that re-greening the earth begins with positive communication and nature-based solutions, leveraging 21st-century tools to amplify this vital message globally.

His core belief is that we must collectively restore and protect ecosystems to mitigate global warming, secure food and water, and safeguard biodiversity. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more here.

The emperor penguin, the world's largest, stands over three feet (one meter) tall. These magnificent birds reside year-round in Antarctica.

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Sue, an environmental campaigner and former Wallingford Councillor, advocates for a return to bio-abundance. Drawing on her Oxford University PhD research on wild rabbits, now an endangered species, she calls for rethinking housing policy to prioritize homes over investments.

She actively fights overdevelopment and the loss of communal facilities, championing nature restoration to 1950s levels for climate control and biodiversity. Her talk, delivered at a local TEDx event, emphasizes building homes based on need, not greed. Learn more at TEDx.

Sophie Segal, an impact entrepreneur, shares her journey into the circular economy, inspired by a project in Uganda. Her talk encourages sustainable living by modeling nature's cycles. A creative changemaker, Sophie focuses on customer engagement and sparking innovative thought.

She co-founded Co-CREATE ImpACT, engaging employees in sustainability and the circular economy through play-based learning. Sophie also helps companies design customer experiences for circular business models and leads the Circular Economy Club in Reading, UK.

This insightful TEDx talk offers valuable perspectives. Learn more about TEDx here.

Thalia's talk focuses on how individuals can optimize their climate impact by changing behavior and leveraging wider influence. A big-picture thinker, she underscores the urgent need for action to protect our planet.

With a background in community development and behavior change, Thalia founded Thalia Carr Coaching. She empowers mid-career sustainability professionals to enhance their confidence, clarity, and agency, increasing their impact. She also facilitates open spaces and leads the Oxford Women in Sustainability group.

Deeply concerned for the environment, Thalia supports those working to restore our planet, inspiring others to understand the crisis and unite for radical change. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Li Jia discussed Carbon Dioxide Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), a viable technology crucial for large-scale greenhouse gas reduction. With 15 years of experience in CCUS, Dr. Jia holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London.

After teaching in the UK, she returned to China, home to many power plants, and now works at Shanghai Jiaotong University. She is dedicated to cutting CO2 emissions from industrial sources like power, chemical, steel, and cement plants, and advocates for negative emissions to help China achieve its 2060 carbon neutral goal.

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Since the 2014 Rana Plaza incident, the fashion industry has prioritized sustainability. Aditi Mayer, a leading voice, addresses intersectional issues like colonial practices in fashion, advocating for systemic reimagination. A sustainable fashion blogger, photojournalist, and labor rights activist, her work on social and environmental justice uses an intersectional, decolonial lens.

Motivated by unfair wages and worker mistreatment, Mayer engages in grassroots organizing and educates on diverse perspectives. She serves on the Intersectional Environmentalist council and was a 2021 National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellow, documenting India's fashion supply chain. Her work is at Adimay.com. This content was from a TEDx event; learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Amazon is inundating communities, the environment, and oceans with vast amounts of plastic packaging. A 2019 Oceana report revealed the company generated over 465 million pounds of plastic packaging waste that year.

Oceana estimates up to 22 million pounds of this Amazon plastic polluted global freshwater and marine ecosystems in 2019. Addressing this immense environmental footprint is crucial for the company.

Florida's status as the nation's boating capital unfortunately jeopardizes its iconic grey "mermaid," the Florida Manatee. Increased boater activity on waterways has led to a significant rise in fatal boat strikes against these gentle creatures.

This escalating threat is evident in data spanning 1974–2018, showing manatee deaths from boat strikes are higher than ever before.

Join NHI’s Collection Manager, James Holderer, to explore the world of iNaturalist. He will provide a step-by-step guide on making observations.

James will also introduce the Mogollon Highlands iNaturalist Project.

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Over 4 billion tons of plant residues are burned annually, fueling wildfires despite their intrinsic economic value for conversion into fuels or chemicals. This talk explores the paradox of biomass disposal versus utilization, highlighting innovative efforts to make residue conversion economically attractive. The goal is to turn "trash into cash," reducing environmental and economic damage from burning.

Kevin Kung, CTO of biomass technology start-up Takachar and a Cyclotron Road fellow, specializes in biomass and energy conversion. With a Ph.D. from MIT, he co-founded Safi Organics, a profitable biochar fertilizer company serving over 3,500 farmers. This TEDx talk was given by him. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Ms. Lia Nicholson discusses wealth creation as a top priority in Africa, noting that historical development was carbon-intensive. Amid global net-zero targets, she outlines three low-carbon development scenarios for Sub-Saharan Africa: jobs-for-emissions, clean industrialization, and leapfrogging to a services economy.

Nicholson is optimistic that 8 billion people can live sustainably. She advises governments and companies on environmental policy, currently supporting four West African cities with C40 to develop climate action plans for resilience and net-zero emissions. A Yale and Scripps alumna and award recipient, her insights were shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

As President-elect Biden prepares to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, marking its 5-year anniversary, we turn to Christiana Figueres for insights on global climate commitments. As former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC (2010-2016), Figueres marshaled 196 countries to sign the 2015 accord. She later co-founded Global Optimism to catalyze transformative climate action.

Figueres provides an overview of current climate efforts and future needs. For further details, including her work and related resources, visit her website: christianafigueres.com. Additional conference videos and presentations are available at: cclusa.org/presentations.

Jakarta's peak hour traffic creates stress for both motorists and pedestrians, with sidewalks often misused by motorcycles and vendors, endangering those on foot. Alfred Sitorus, an avid cyclist and co-founder of the Jakarta Pedestrian Coalition, discusses efforts to protect pedestrian spaces.

Established in 2011, the coalition arose from the question, 'who does the sidewalk actually belong to?' Their goal is to return sidewalks to their rightful owners through campaigns like 'sidewalk sightseeing,' advocating for National Pedestrian Day, and conducting social audits to ensure public facility quality.

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