Mensa Kwami Tsedze, our Regional Director for Africa, is a passionate young activist from Togo. He is dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Mensa actively

Mensa Kwami Tsedze, our Regional Director for Africa, is a passionate young activist from Togo. He is dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Mensa actively engages with local and international organizations, implementing projects on the ground and fostering global connections. Learn more about Mensa and Earth Guardians Africa's initiatives:

www.earthguardians.org/regional-directors/mensa-kwami-tsedze

A new report reveals that just 100 companies are responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 1988, fueling social inequality and the ecological crisis. Young people are

A new report reveals that just 100 companies are responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 1988, fueling social inequality and the ecological crisis. Young people are crucial in shaping policies to mitigate climate change and foster a fairer society.

Tabitha Spence, a geographer and organizer in Lahore, advocates for a global economic transition to sustainably meet everyone's 21st-century needs. She is involved with the Asia Europe People's Movement, Haqooq e Khalq Movement, Progressive International, and Democratic Socialists of America.

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

Are your allergies or mental health worsening? Cardiologist John Mahowald and Pediatrician Kathy Kulus explain that these are not coincidences, but immediate health effects of climate

Are your allergies or mental health worsening? Cardiologist John Mahowald and Pediatrician Kathy Kulus explain that these are not coincidences, but immediate health effects of climate change.

Dr. Kulus, Medical Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at St. Cloud Hospital, focuses on preventing and repairing climate change damage for children's futures. Dr. Mahowald, St. Cloud's first cardiologist in 1983, is part of the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center, serving central Minnesota.

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

Samadrita, a 7-year-old climate change advocate, inspires children to reduce their carbon footprint and take action against climate change. She envisions a peaceful, empathetic world thriving in

Samadrita, a 7-year-old climate change advocate, inspires children to reduce their carbon footprint and take action against climate change. She envisions a peaceful, empathetic world thriving in inter-species harmony, driven by her strong inclination towards preserving nature and all life forms.

An avid reader, Samadrita is well-aware of environmental threats. She not only speaks out against climate change's adverse effects but also lives by example. For two years, she has been plant-based and avoids packaged foods, demonstrating her commitment to animal welfare and a sustainable lifestyle.

At a young age, Samadrita has embraced the mission to raise awareness and set an example for others. Her talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

While volunteering at a Warrenville, Illinois juvenile detention center, Isabella Wallmow, 20, realized incarcerated youth needed healing, not just punishment. Inspired by permaculture

While volunteering at a Warrenville, Illinois juvenile detention center, Isabella Wallmow, 20, realized incarcerated youth needed healing, not just punishment. Inspired by permaculture agriculture, she conceived a gardening program. With support from the Resiliency Institute and detention staff, she launched the Seeds for Change Garden Program in 2019.

Seeds for Change creates a safe, healing space, equipping youth with marketable skills. The program empowers them to lead all aspects of gardening, from planting to harvesting, addressing food insecurity and providing valuable health education.

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At 16, Alexandra Collins discovered Sterigenics had emitted levels of ethylene oxide (EtO), a known carcinogen, near her Hinsdale, Illinois, community for decades. Her neighborhood's high cancer

At 16, Alexandra Collins discovered Sterigenics had emitted levels of ethylene oxide (EtO), a known carcinogen, near her Hinsdale, Illinois, community for decades. Her neighborhood's high cancer rate (nine times the national average) spurred Alexandra to cofound Students Against Ethylene Oxide (SAEtO) to ban EtO emissions near schools and homes.

SAEtO educates the public, advocates for safer sterilization, and organizes campaigns. Alexandra's advocacy, with allied groups, led to the 2019 closure of the Sterigenics facility near her home. She also launched EtO-Free, a project whose all-girl team created a website reviewing EtO-free beauty products, empowering women to demand manufacturing transparency.

Learn more at broweryouthawards.org.

In 2016, 18-year-old Chander Payne addressed his school's fresh produce shortage by connecting its food pantry with a local farm, delivering 20 pounds weekly. Inspired by regenerative agriculture,

In 2016, 18-year-old Chander Payne addressed his school's fresh produce shortage by connecting its food pantry with a local farm, delivering 20 pounds weekly. Inspired by regenerative agriculture, he founded Urban Beet farm in his high school courtyard. He invited youth from the Washington DC–based Homeless Children’s Playtime Project to grow vegetables, and his team partnered with True Food Kitchen to provide 20 children with farm-fresh meals.

Urban Beet has since provided 2,500 pounds of produce to underserved families and people experiencing homelessness, replicating its model nationwide. During the pandemic, they also donated 200 Free Little Farms—windowsill planters complete with soil, seeds, and support notes. Learn more at Brower Youth Awards.

Dr. Prasad Rao advocates for a safe, clean transport system, citing vehicle carbon emissions as a major environmental threat. He urges global adherence to the Paris Agreement, fostering collective

Dr. Prasad Rao advocates for a safe, clean transport system, citing vehicle carbon emissions as a major environmental threat. He urges global adherence to the Paris Agreement, fostering collective commitment. To inspire future generations, he established Eco-Clubs in his institutions, empowering young minds for sustainability.

Dr. Rao, Founder and Chairman of Paramita Group of Institutions, I.R.I.S World School, and Explorica, is a distinguished educational leader. He advises prominent school associations, providing quality education to thousands. He champions holistic education, mentoring, and adapting to global changes, believing these nurture talent and foster child-centric learning.

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