Despite significant growth in the clean energy sector, achieving 100% renewable power remains a daunting challenge. In this talk, Rolf Wüstenhagen explains the obstacles preventing a clean energy

Despite significant growth in the clean energy sector, achieving 100% renewable power remains a daunting challenge. In this talk, Rolf Wüstenhagen explains the obstacles preventing a clean energy future and expresses his conviction that now is the opportune moment to transition fully to clean power.

Rolf Wüstenhagen, Professor for Management of Renewable Energies at the University of St. Gallen, brings extensive expertise. His background includes serving as a lead author for the IPCC special report on renewable energy and climate change (2008-2011) and as an advisor for the Swiss Federal government’s advisory board for Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 (2011-2015).

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Mary Vincent shares how space technologies benefit life on Earth, focusing on protecting people and trees from fires and deforestation amidst climate change.

An entrepreneurial leader, Mary

Mary Vincent shares how space technologies benefit life on Earth, focusing on protecting people and trees from fires and deforestation amidst climate change.

An entrepreneurial leader, Mary manages a Space Data Analytics and AI Portfolio at Lockheed Martin Space, overseeing data scientists and software engineers. She is also a Tech and Climate Tech Scout, dedicated to mentoring her team. Her teams have won a Space Award and Systems Thinking Award, and she leads the Bay Area Space Sustainability Employee Network.

Mary previously advised companies and spoke globally, including serving as a Stakeholder Judge at the UN Climate Change Conference. Follow her at @maryvincent. This talk was given at a TEDx event; learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Xinyi, a Senior 3 student at Nanjing Foreign Language School, is a highly accomplished public speaker. She is the national champion of both the 18th China Daily "21st Century Cup" National English

Xinyi, a Senior 3 student at Nanjing Foreign Language School, is a highly accomplished public speaker. She is the national champion of both the 18th China Daily "21st Century Cup" National English Speech Contest (high school category) and the 2020 "Star of Hope and OUTLOOK SUPERSTARS." Xinyi firmly believes that speaking is essential to discovering a language's true beauty.

Beyond her own success, Xinyi selflessly mentors young speakers at NFLS, constantly refining her tutoring approach. She presides over the school's English Speech Club and excels in both American and Chinese debate. Xinyi is also an experienced host, having led events like the New Year's Eve Light Party and the Foreign Language Festival.

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Tonje Frydenlund, Snøhetta's Director of Acquisition and Business Development for the Nordics, brings over 25 years of experience in landscape architecture and the architectural industry. A

Tonje Frydenlund, Snøhetta's Director of Acquisition and Business Development for the Nordics, brings over 25 years of experience in landscape architecture and the architectural industry. A passionate advocate for sustainability, she chairs both the Research Center on Zero Emission Neighborhoods in Smart Cities and the Norwegian Green Building Council.

With an educational background from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and Cal Poly State University, Tonje joined Snøhetta in 2001, entering management in 2004. Her talk explores how the building industry is adopting advanced technologies for sustainable living, driving a crucial shift towards modern, eco-conscious solutions.

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Marie Storli leads Rethinking Economics Norway and is a sustainability consultant at Myldring. Passionate about environmental challenges, she holds a master's in environmental economics and

Marie Storli leads Rethinking Economics Norway and is a sustainability consultant at Myldring. Passionate about environmental challenges, she holds a master's in environmental economics and climate models. She combines her expertise with a dedication to sharing knowledge through articles, workshops, public speaking, and advising businesses on sustainability strategies. Her primary interests include ecological, social sustainability, and economic history. In this talk, Marie outlines her vision for future sustainable economic models.

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Australia's economic backbone, its farmers, are struggling, a reality largely unknown to most Australians. Local student Marni Zammataro, raised on a rural Queensland cattle property, sheds light

Australia's economic backbone, its farmers, are struggling, a reality largely unknown to most Australians. Local student Marni Zammataro, raised on a rural Queensland cattle property, sheds light on these daily challenges.

In her talk, Marni reveals the profound impact on farmers and outlines ways we can help. Despite attending boarding school in Brisbane, she remains deeply connected to her rural roots and values, using her platform to advocate for her community.

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Fashion designer and international manufacturing consultant Aleem Arif discusses how the industry can tackle global waste, asserting that "waste can be fashionable."

Arif, who holds a

Fashion designer and international manufacturing consultant Aleem Arif discusses how the industry can tackle global waste, asserting that "waste can be fashionable."

Arif, who holds a Masters in International Business from Boston University, founded Bano eeMee, a sustainable luxury leather brand. He was named Best Emerging Fashion Designer from North America in 2015 and showcased his work in Paris.

Currently, he consults for high-end brands, connecting North American markets with quality South Asian suppliers. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology offers a vital innovation for limiting global warming and achieving climate goals. Its climate relevance, however, requires a far-reaching carbon

Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology offers a vital innovation for limiting global warming and achieving climate goals. Its climate relevance, however, requires a far-reaching carbon revolution.

Christoph Beuttler, Carbon Dioxide Removal Manager at Climeworks, is an international expert in Negative Emissions and CO2 utilization policy. He also works with the Risk Dialogue Foundation, is a founding Board Member of the Negative Emissions Platform, and lectures at ETH Zürich.

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Globally, three billion people rely on inefficient open fires for daily cooking, primarily burning firewood. This practice leads to significant health, safety, and deforestation issues.

In

Globally, three billion people rely on inefficient open fires for daily cooking, primarily burning firewood. This practice leads to significant health, safety, and deforestation issues.

In late 2014, research by Fabio Parigi, Climate Healers, and the University of Iowa in Rajasthan, India, led to the Mewar Angithi. This $1 insert converts traditional inefficient cookstoves into high-efficiency units.

Since 2014, the Mewar Angithi has positively impacted over 25,000 lives in India, Ghana, and Kenya, a testament to the work of Dr. Fabio Parigi, Dr. Sailesh Rao, and Professor H.S. Udaykumar. This initiative was highlighted in a TEDx talk. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Adam Dorr, an environmental social scientist and technology theorist at RethinkX, believes we already possess the technology and power to address climate change, fostering unprecedented optimism.

Adam Dorr, an environmental social scientist and technology theorist at RethinkX, believes we already possess the technology and power to address climate change, fostering unprecedented optimism. His current research focuses on how new energy generation, storage, transportation, and food technologies are disrupting global sectors and their combined implications for climate change.

Dorr completed his MS at the University of Michigan and his PhD at UCLA, specializing in environmental politics, policy, and planning around disruptive technologies. This content relates to a TEDx event; learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.