
Reimagining science to support resilience in the 21st century. Wildfires, floods, hurricanes, heatwaves, air quality disturbances, even space weather — extreme events are testing our resilience. What does a wildfire in Australia have to do with floods in South Asia or hurricanes on the U.S. Gulf Coa

Energy powers our world, but how well do we understand it? In this engaging TEDx talk, Hashem Oraei explores the fascinating story of energy from the discovery of electricity to its role in modern innovation and sustainable solutions. Through storytelling and real-world examples, the talk illumina

In this powerful TEDx talk, Sweta Purohit delivers an inspiring address on the urgent need for climate action led by today’s youth. She highlights how climate change is not just an environmental issue, but a generational responsibility. Emphasizing awareness, innovation, and collective action, Sweta

What if everything we call ‘scarcity’ is really a failure of imagination? This talk explores a future where food no longer depends on extracting from land but on complementing it—where human ingenuity, elemental abundance, and thoughtful stewardship unlock a food system that restores ecosystems inst

Prof. Dr. Nüzhet Dalfes, 11 Ekim 2025 tarihinde TEDxIzmir sahnesinde konuşmacı olarak yer aldı. Prof. Dr. Nüzhet Dalfes, İTÜ Avrasya Yer Bilimleri Enstitüsü emekli öğretim üyesidir. Yaklaşık 45 yıldır iklim ve iklim değişikliği alanında çalışmalar yürütmektedir. Lisans eğitimini Boğaziçi Üniversite

I'm going to talk about the efforts behind sustainability that are usually overlooked. I'm Tony T, a student who explores the possibilities of sustainable food production systems. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Le

Nesta talk inspiradora, Mariana Bridi compartilha sua jornada pessoal de conscientização ambiental, que começou na infância ao acompanhar o trabalho de sua mãe, a jornalista Sônia Bridi, documentando as mudanças climáticas e o recuo das geleiras pelo mundo. Mariana revela como a maternidade transfor

What if living longer also meant saving our planet? In this TED Talk, Daniel Mahadzir explores the hidden connection between human longevity and climate resilience. Learn how the choices we make today can shape a healthier future, for both ourselves and the Earth. Dr Daniel Mahadzir is an advocate f

In this talk, the speaker examines the urgent relationship between human activity, carbon emissions, and forests, beginning with a striking fact about how much CO₂ is produced by everyday actions such as driving and flying. Using accessible data and historical context, the talk traces the dramatic r

Lakes give us so much — safe drinking water that is fundamental to our survival, and the simple joy of being on the water. But every lake tells a story—and increasingly, that story is one of decline. Nutrients from cities and from farms, combined with climate change, are fertilizing our lakes, turni

Climate action isn't failing for lack of passion—it's often rigged to fail. The status quo divides problems, burns out activists, and slows progress. Drawing on his work as an associate professor, Jonathan M. Feldman shows how we can turn these "incubators of despair" into powerful "incubators of ho

¿Cómo se decidía ser meteorólogo y crecer en una familia donde el tiempo definía todo?. Pronosticar el tiempo y adelantarse a los hechos ayuda a salvar vidas, potencia actividades económicas, pero también nos ayuda a a conocer cómo es el mundo en el que vivimos. El meteorólogo juega con la difícil t

From a childhood dream shaped by borders to documenting the most remote places on Earth in Antarctica and the Arctic, Esther Horvath takes us into the polar night of the northernmost community and the fastest‑warming place on the planet. There, she reveals the people who live far from their loved on

Heejae Lee discovered the idea of seaweed-based cultivated meat through curiosity. Within this idea, a variety of challenges and experiences have come together to open up new possibilities for sustainable food. He develops his research on cultivated meat, hoping this innovative idea can offer a solu

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Climate change isn’t exactly an uplifting topic. The weight of the crisis has become so ove

Paulo Artaxo analisa de forma clara e impactante como as mudanças climáticas já afetam o planeta e por que a sustentabilidade global se tornou um desafio urgente para governos, empresas e cidadãos. A partir de dados científicos e exemplos concretos, ele mostra os riscos do aquecimento global, as des

Vanessa Kayen Valentin highlights that children in the Niger Delta are among the most affected by climate change, facing polluted water, extreme heat, malnutrition, and disrupted learning. She stresses that vulnerability does not mean incapacity—children are curious, creative, and capable of driving

Ross Alabo George emphasizes that the Niger Delta and Nigerian coastline face serious environmental threats—from sea level rise and erosion to biodiversity loss. These changes are gradual but will profoundly affect communities, livelihoods, and ecosystems. He highlights that vulnerability signals va

Prof Magnus Chidi Onuoha highlights that climate change is real, urgent, and multifaceted, affecting Nigeria’s environment, economy, and communities. He frames Nigeria’s energy transition as part of the green economy, emphasizing low-carbon, resource-efficient solutions across energy, agriculture, i

NOTE FROM TED: This talk represents the speaker's personal business approach to and understanding of aquafarming and carbon sequestration, which remains an ongoing field of study. For more information, see the footnote below. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we g

Il suo talk ci ispira e informa su come ognuno di noi possa fare la propria parte per un futuro più sostenibile attraverso scelte consapevoli e comunicazione efficace. Silvia Moroni, alias Parla Sostenibile, è la voce che porta la sostenibilità nella vita di tutti i giorni. ? Trasforma temi comples