Facing a future of extreme weather and economic strain due to climate change, how can we instead envision thriving, equitable, and carbon-free societies? We need solutions to replace doom-and-gloom projections with a radically re-envisioned tomorrow.

Join climate journalist Eric Holthaus and Project Drawdown VP Katharine Wilkinson for a conversation on reimagining our role in creating these vital climate solutions.

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Alarmed by climate change research, a growing number of scientists are stepping out of the lab to advocate for solutions. Dr. Kim Cobb, a Georgia Tech professor and leading expert on corals, is among those speaking out.

During a 2016 research trip, Dr. Cobb witnessed the obliteration of the South Pacific coral reef she had been studying. This devastating "bellwether event" prompted her to commit "all in" to climate solutions, personally and professionally.

Alarmed by their climate change research, a growing number of scientists are stepping out of the lab to advocate for solutions. Dr. Kim Cobb, a Georgia Tech professor and leading expert on corals, is among those speaking out.

Her resolve deepened after a 2016 research trip to the South Pacific, where she witnessed the obliteration of most of the coral reef she had been studying. This devastating experience was a "bellwether event" for Dr. Cobb, prompting her to go "all in" on climate solutions, personally and professionally.

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers, with detailed guidelines available here. This talk explores how buildings can breathe like plant leaves while cleaning polluted water.

Architect and biodesign researcher Shneel Malik showcases this vision with "Indus," a wall featuring a novel biomaterial with microalgae for photosynthesis. Bridging futuristic techniques with cultural practices, her work empowers artisans and revolutionizes water interaction. At UCL's Bio-Integrated Design Lab, Malik investigates transforming urban systems into biological processes, fostering a circular economy. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

"Why Climate Action Gets Stuck and What to do About it" explores why climate initiatives often stall or backtrack despite initial progress. Based on a five-year research project, Professor Matthew Hoffmann explains these obstacles and proposes strategies for transformative change to address the climate emergency.

Matthew Hoffmann is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto, Scarborough, and Co-Director of the Environmental Governance Lab. His research focuses on global governance, climate change politics, and international relations. Author of several books, including *Climate Governance at the Crossroads*, he is currently researching Political Pathways to Decarbonization. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Amidst the scorching Arizona summer, a California condor finds respite by bathing in a spring-fed creek in the Grand Canyon.

This remarkable bird is North America's largest flying species and one of the most endangered worldwide.

Amanda and Laurène developed an initiative accelerating Switzerland's Circular Economy Transition. This replicable model emphasizes collaborative impact, challenging everyone to act towards a more sustainable future.

At Impact Hub, Laurène leads the Circular Economy Transition, building community and supporting circular entrepreneurs. Amanda, founder of Impact Hub Geneva & Lausanne, initiated this effort, creating an ecosystem that connects diverse stakeholders. Both aim to leverage collaboration to address urgent global problems like climate change.

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

Forum for the Future utilizes the systems thinking 'iceberg model' to explore the civil rights movement, revealing how different parts of a system interact and influence one another.

This analysis clarifies that no single event initiated the movement; instead, it evolved through decades of collaboration and perseverance.

By understanding these dynamics, we can collectively reshape power and privilege, designing free, democratic societies that support everyone on the planet to flourish.

This webinar, originally held on April 29, 2020, explores whether sustainable protein can create a future-fit food system, as reviewed in our Future of Food report. It also examines how the pandemic is straining the current system and what the food industry can do to shape better long-term outcomes.

This recording is valuable for food industry professionals, particularly those in sustainability, nutrition, sourcing, innovation, or strategy. Watch to leverage Forum's futures and system change expertise in navigating today's rapidly evolving context.

The "Future of Sustainability 2020" webinar, held on July 8, 2020, explored how the radical disruption of the COVID-19 crisis can drive a truly sustainable, just, and resilient future.

Forum for the Future believes reverting to "business-as-usual" would be tragic. This moment offers an unprecedented opportunity to reinvent the future, and they call on business, governments, civil society, and communities to seize it for a more just, sustainable, and resilient world.

The discussion featured Dr. Sally Uren, CEO of Forum for the Future, co-host Hannah Pathak, and other leading experts from organizations including Laudes Foundation, Innovate UK, Bettys and Taylors, and Unilever.

The "Future of Sustainability 2020" webinar, held on July 22, 2020, explored whether COVID-19 accelerated or challenged the transition to a sustainable future. The crisis, devastating lives and economies—particularly informal ones—also presented a historic opportunity to reimagine how we rebuild.

Forum for the Future urged businesses, governments, and communities to create a more just, sustainable, and resilient world. Drawing on annual research, they highlighted the "Transform" trajectory as the sole path to achieve these systems. This approach recognizes interdependent challenges, aiming to shift political, economic, and social systems for human and planetary health, justice, and economic resilience. Now is the time for this transformative change.

Mr. Ankit Bhateja highlighted the critical role of cost-effective satellites and their data. He explained how this data enables real-time monitoring and 18-20 hour predictions, assisting farmers with drought warnings, enhancing naval navigation, and improving overseas logistics. This significantly reduces the economic and human toll of climate change.

As founder of Xovian, an aerospace startup, Mr. Bhateja develops a patented Passive RADAR Nano Satellite Constellation for 24/7 real-time earth surface monitoring, providing critical GIS data and predictions on oceans, extreme weather, and glaciers. He also inspires youth towards a technologically advanced India. We welcomed him to the third TEDxIIMSirmaur event, independently organized. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

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Dame Ellen MacArthur urges "bold and urgent action" to address plastic pollution. A 2020 study, "Breaking the Plastic Wave," by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, reveals a grim forecast: without intervention, by 2040, plastic on the market will double, annual ocean entry will almost triple, and ocean stocks will quadruple. This echoes the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's 2016 warning of more plastic than fish by 2050.

The study confirms a circular economy for plastic is the only way to tackle waste at its source. This vision already unites over 850 organizations. Find out more here.

In July 2020, The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, with partners including the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, released "Breaking the Plastic Wave." This robust study on ocean plastic pollution revealed that without action, plastic volume will double, ocean entry will almost triple, and ocean stocks will quadruple by 2040. This aligns with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's 2016 warning of more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050.

The study emphasizes that a circular economy for plastic is the sole solution to tackle waste and pollution at its source. This vision already unites over 850 organizations through the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and Plastics Pact network. Learn more about the study here.

Dame Ellen MacArthur emphasizes the need for bold, urgent action against plastic pollution. A comprehensive 2020 study, "Breaking the Plastic Wave," by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, with partners including the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, reveals a stark future: without intervention, ocean plastic entering the environment will nearly triple by 2040, and total ocean stocks will quadruple. This aligns with earlier warnings that plastic could outweigh fish in the ocean by 2050.

The study confirms that a circular economy for plastic is the only effective solution, a vision already embraced by over 850 organizations globally. Discover more about this critical research and its pathways to stopping ocean plastic pollution here.

The new CCR episode, dropping Sat. July 25th, features a global "patchwork quilt" of five segments. Listen here: https://ccl.podbean.com/e/ccr-50-big-climate-problems-require-bigger-global-solutions/

Olivia Oguadinma (Nigeria) shares storytelling's power to motivate youth via her "Gems on Earth" podcast. Doerte Wihan (Germany) recounts her transformation to an Extinction Rebellion activist after a climate strike. Shane Petzer (South Africa) and his Magpie Art Collective turn trash into art, including chandeliers and #QuakerPeaceDoves, with remote participation.

The USA segment features former MA legislator Solomon Goldstein-Rose on climate efforts and "The 100% Solution" book. Visual artist Violet Kitchen discusses art's vital role in change movements.

Consumer sentiment had shifted away from disposable packaging, especially single-use plastics, until COVID-19 prompted a resurgence. Many assume single-use items are safer due to virus survival on surfaces, but this isn't necessarily true.

For Plastic-Free July, we'll examine a circular model offering a hygienic alternative to single-use. Join 3BL Media, Loop's Anthony Rossi, and UPS's Patrick Browne on July 22 at 2 p.m. ET. We'll discuss Loop's "21st-century milkman" approach during COVID-19 and how circular systems can prevent a backslide on plastic waste.