Cleaning up Power and Transportation - Industry Experts Discuss Future Policies
Explore advancements in transportation and power technologies, and how smart policies can position the US as a global leader while boosting the domestic economy.
Building for the Future: Investing in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Schools - Day 1
Explore opportunities to transform school infrastructure into sustainable models, featuring insights from experts on creating eco-friendly buildings, grounds, and transportation systems for a cleaner, more resilient future.
Building a Sustainable Infrastructure
Explore sustainable infrastructure strategies with industry leaders, focusing on innovative solutions for efficient and environmentally responsible enterprise systems.
Cities and Sustainable Infrastructure in Developing Countries
Explore sustainable urban development in developing nations, focusing on eco-friendly materials and innovative solutions for greener cities that address rapid population growth and environmental challenges.
Trading Spaces: Rekindling Global Economic Collaboration - Asia Summit 2024
Explore global trade dynamics, geopolitical challenges, and strategies for economic resilience in a shifting landscape of protectionism and supply chain fragmentation.
Building for the Future: Investing in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Schools - Day 2
Explore opportunities for sustainable school infrastructure with experts and policymakers. Learn about electric school buses and hear from education and environmental leaders on creating resilient, eco-friendly learning environments.
Charging Forward - Transportation, Electrification, and Climate Resilience
Experts discuss innovative technologies and strategies for achieving carbon-free energy delivery, clean air, and climate resilience in transportation and urban environments.
A Greener, Cost-Effective Cloud with Serverless WebAssembly
Explore how WebAssembly enables greener, cost-effective serverless computing with near-instant startup, enhanced security, and efficient resource usage, including AI inferencing and GPU sharing.
The Future of Climate Innovation
Explore the future of climate innovation with top investors and innovators, discussing VC appetite, industry strategies, and emerging technologies to address environmental challenges and inequalities.
Investing for Sustainable Communities
Explore sustainable community development through investing, focusing on mobility, challenges, and opportunities. Learn from experts about startups, clean tech, and urban futures.
Data Center Growing Pains - Environmental Challenges and Solutions
Discover strategies for managing data center growth challenges, power consumption, and environmental compliance through Sun Microsystems' innovative approaches and real-world experiences.
The Invisible Networks Shaping Your Everyday Life | Deb Chachra | TED
Engineering professor Deb Chachra explains how basic infrastructure systems like plumbing and electricity shape our lives and are vital to individual agency. She offers insights on improving these systems for long-term, sustainable energy access for everyone.
‘Flowercycling’ technologies to reduce the pollution | Ankit Agarwal | TEDxBHIS Kanpur Youth
Every year, more than 8 Million Metric tons of pesticide-laden temple-flowers are dumped in the Ganges, choking the river & causing severe health concerns - diarrhea, hepatitis & cholera. At Phool.co, over 11.4 tons of temple-waste is collected daily in Uttar Pradesh & Bihar and converted into charc
Sufficiency: the forgotten sustainability strategy | Joost Declercq | TEDxBrussels
Wat als de meest duurzame gebouwde toekomst niet draait om méér technologie, maar om minder nodig hebben? Als onderzoeksdirecteur bij archipelago architects en docent aan de Universiteit Hasselt laat Joost zien hoe het principe sufficiëntie onze steden en gebouwen volledig op hun kop zet. In deze ta
Planejamento Urbano: A Chave para a Ação Climática | Matheus Ortega | TEDxUSP
Mathus Ortega mostra como o planejamento urbano é uma das ferramentas mais poderosas para enfrentar a crise climática nas cidades. Ele explica como decisões sobre mobilidade, uso do solo, áreas verdes e infraestrutura podem reduzir emissões, aumentar a resiliência a eventos extremos e melhorar a qua
Lightweight Concrete: A New Path in Construction | Mohammad Qasim Panahy | TEDxDarulaman
What if buildings could be stronger, safer, and more sustainable—all while weighing less? In this talk, Mohammad Qasim Panahy explores how lightweight concrete is transforming construction in earthquake-prone regions like Afghanistan. By reducing structural weight by up to 30%, this innovative mater
Indigenous Architecture and Identity | Crystal Kizor | TEDxPortHarcourt
Crystal Kizor highlights how architecture influences daily life, comfort and community well-being. She shows how climate-responsive and sustainable design—using local materials and cultural context—can reduce energy use, improve living experiences, and strengthen identity. The talk calls for a shift
The vertical revolution: how green walls can heal our cities | Naud van der Padt | TEDxAmsterdam
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Une bouteille en plastique : quel destin, quelle destination ? | Nicolas MOUFFLET | TEDxPoitiers
Dans son Talk, Nicolas présente un modèle d’usine locale inspiré du biomimétisme, capable de produire des bouteilles 100 % végétales, biodégradables et compostables — une innovation concrète pour un avenir sans plastique. Nicolas MOUFFLET est un entrepreneur et inventeur engagé dans la lutte contre
Rethinking Living: Designing a Sustainable Future | Martin Aerne | TEDxPhnom Penh
As Cambodia grows, its cities and homes often follow patterns of excess rather than thoughtful design. This talk explores sustainable architectural innovations and the principle of “less is more,” showing how mindful living and intentional spaces can improve quality of life, conserve resources, and
La custodia del fuoco: case passive e innovazione della tradizione | Stefano Piraccini | TEDxRimini
E se il futuro dell’abitare non fosse una corsa in avanti, ma un ritorno alle origini? Prima che la tecnologia riempisse le nostre case di impianti e consumi, l’architettura sapeva dialogare con il sole, con il vento, con le stagioni. Le abitazioni dei nostri nonni, senza saperlo, custodivano una sa