Akshay Singhal, Founder & CEO of Log 9 Materials, addresses the environmental cost of electric vehicles, proposing greener solutions by transforming charging methods. He advocates for long-life,

Akshay Singhal, Founder & CEO of Log 9 Materials, addresses the environmental cost of electric vehicles, proposing greener solutions by transforming charging methods. He advocates for long-life, low-range, high-efficiency batteries, sharing surprising insights into their potential.

A 2019 Forbes Under30 Asia awardee, Singhal is a dynamic entrepreneur committed to tackling climate change through nanotechnology. His startup "nannovates" leverages graphene to build a sustainable future for humanity.

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

Poiato Recicla, Brazil's sole cigarette recycling plant, addresses the widespread issue of cigarette butt pollution in public spaces and waterways. This environmental project has already recycled

Poiato Recicla, Brazil's sole cigarette recycling plant, addresses the widespread issue of cigarette butt pollution in public spaces and waterways. This environmental project has already recycled over 80 million butts and is expanding its awareness campaigns.

The CEO of Poiato Recicla delivered a talk at a TEDx event. TEDx events are independently organized local community events that follow the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Cities are critical to the climate agenda, as they disproportionately experience extreme weather events. Effective urban adaptation strategies are therefore essential.

Niterói, Rio de

Cities are critical to the climate agenda, as they disproportionately experience extreme weather events. Effective urban adaptation strategies are therefore essential.

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, exemplifies this focus by addressing energy, mobility, and solid waste. This initiative was presented by the city's Secretary for Climate Change.

The discussion took place at a TEDx event, an independently organized local conference following the TED format. For more information, visit ted.com/tedx.

São Paulo, Latin America's largest city, hosted pre-COP26 discussions, highlighting its serious and responsible engagement with environmental issues.

This talk was delivered by an

São Paulo, Latin America's largest city, hosted pre-COP26 discussions, highlighting its serious and responsible engagement with environmental issues.

This talk was delivered by an Architect and Urban Planner, who also heads the Technology Department at the University of Sao Paulo. It was an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

São Paulo's environmental policies align with international standards, ensuring life and continuity. These policies are collaboratively implemented across all state secretariats.

Key

São Paulo's environmental policies align with international standards, ensuring life and continuity. These policies are collaboratively implemented across all state secretariats.

Key figures involved include the Attorney, Infrastructure Secretary of the São Paulo City Council, General Secretary of the City Council, Municipal Secretary of Green and Environment, and Chief of Staff of the Secretariat of Green and Environment.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Cities are crucial for climate action, requiring political strategies for waste management, transportation, and responsible land use. A sustainable vision for 2050 is essential.

This

Cities are crucial for climate action, requiring political strategies for waste management, transportation, and responsible land use. A sustainable vision for 2050 is essential.

This perspective was shared by the Chief of Staff of the Municipal Secretary of Rio de Janeiro. The talk took place at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community in the TED conference format.

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In São Paulo, rain gardens capture rainwater, offering transformative solutions. These initiatives beautify the city, expand green spaces, and foster sustainability.

A Deputy Secretary of

In São Paulo, rain gardens capture rainwater, offering transformative solutions. These initiatives beautify the city, expand green spaces, and foster sustainability.

A Deputy Secretary of Subprefectures discussed these efforts at a TEDx event. This talk, independently organized by a local community, followed the standard TED conference format.

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

São Paulo state is committed to combating climate change, actively investing in solid waste potential for decarbonization and exploring new technological routes.

This proactive agenda was

São Paulo state is committed to combating climate change, actively investing in solid waste potential for decarbonization and exploring new technological routes.

This proactive agenda was highlighted in a TEDx talk by the Executive Coordinator of São Paulo's Solid Waste Committee. TEDx events follow the TED conference format but are independently organized by local communities.

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Sibarani Sofian envisions Indonesia's future capital, transitioning from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, as a city deeply rooted in the natural world's philosophy. With over 20 years of experience

Sibarani Sofian envisions Indonesia's future capital, transitioning from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, as a city deeply rooted in the natural world's philosophy. With over 20 years of experience across Asia, this passionate urban designer, planner, and business leader focuses on sustainable urban development through an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach.

His work aims to create a capital that harmonizes with its environment. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

James Marden's talk addresses climate anxiety, defined as "a chronic fear of environmental doom." He highlights how this widespread stress about the planet's future impacts both mental health and

James Marden's talk addresses climate anxiety, defined as "a chronic fear of environmental doom." He highlights how this widespread stress about the planet's future impacts both mental health and climate-related behavior, offering strategies to tackle it and foster positive change.

A Master of Chemistry student at UvA, James brings a unique global perspective, having lived on three continents. His academic focus shifted from physical therapy to sustainability, where his master's thesis explores sustainable CO2 utilization methods. This TEDx talk reflects his commitment to environmental solutions. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.