Seth Watkins, a fourth-generation farmer at Pinhook Farm in Clarinda, Iowa, is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. He champions land and natural resource stewardship, focusing on

Seth Watkins, a fourth-generation farmer at Pinhook Farm in Clarinda, Iowa, is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. He champions land and natural resource stewardship, focusing on water quality and restoring prairies, woodlands, and riparian corridors. His overarching mission is to build an equitable food system that values equality, inclusion, and accessibility.

Through conservation practices, Seth promotes healthy, diverse landscapes, aiming to prevent future shortages of nutritious food and clean water. He contributes to this mission by serving on the boards of several nonprofit conservation organizations, including the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Iowa Learning Farms.

Seth lives with his wife, Christy, and their two children. This profile relates to a TEDx talk. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

While often considered a "green industry," rapid tourism development raises concerns about its environmental and heritage impact. Captain Nguyen Quang Dat, a pilot and the youngest captain of

While often considered a "green industry," rapid tourism development raises concerns about its environmental and heritage impact. Captain Nguyen Quang Dat, a pilot and the youngest captain of Vietnamese Civil Aviation, addressed this issue, posing the question: "For our next generations, what will they see from nature?"

Beyond his professional work, Dat is a passionate traveler. In 2017, he launched "The Pilot," a travel blog sharing inspiring stories from his global adventures. He published his first book, "La vi con tim anh rung len," in November 2019, exploring themes of human emotion and family.

This discussion was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Climate change is a major global challenge. Ashley, founder and CEO of waste technology startup Monty Compost Co, proposes composting as a sustainable solution to this problem.

With dual

Climate change is a major global challenge. Ashley, founder and CEO of waste technology startup Monty Compost Co, proposes composting as a sustainable solution to this problem.

With dual degrees in Business Management and IT from the University of Queensland (2018) and international experience, Ashley founded Monty Compost Co. The company develops hardware and digital technologies for efficient, accessible composting, directly addressing the significant challenge of organic and food waste.

In her TEDx talk, Ashley will share powerful insights on achieving sustainability and solving climate change through innovative composting. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Chad, a researcher, ecologist, and science communicator, is deeply committed to sustainability. Growing up immersed in Nova Scotia's biodiversity, he now pursues an MSc in Biology at Dalhousie

Chad, a researcher, ecologist, and science communicator, is deeply committed to sustainability. Growing up immersed in Nova Scotia's biodiversity, he now pursues an MSc in Biology at Dalhousie University.

As an ecologist with the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, Chad's diverse work includes researching rare plants, tracking invasive species, and searching for endangered turtles. His graduate project explores Nova Scotia's natural areas, uncovering details about their forest homes.

Chad aims to continue fighting for the natural world, researching ecosystems, and guiding society towards a sustainable future. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx website.

Dr. Benjamin Franta discusses the hidden history of climate science, revealing how long the fossil fuel industry has known about global warming and what actions are possible today.

A JD-PhD

Dr. Benjamin Franta discusses the hidden history of climate science, revealing how long the fossil fuel industry has known about global warming and what actions are possible today.

A JD-PhD Candidate at Stanford and a Harvard PhD in applied physics, Franta studies fossil fuel producers and climate change politics. He organized Harvard’s fossil fuel divestment campaign, serves as a consulting expert for climate change litigation, and his research is widely published and cited, including in the US Congressional Record.

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

As India approaches a clean mobility revolution, EMotorad Founder Rajib Gangopadhyay will share his vision for building an Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem. He will discuss its components and how

As India approaches a clean mobility revolution, EMotorad Founder Rajib Gangopadhyay will share his vision for building an Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem. He will discuss its components and how adopting this technology can create a better future for generations to come. EMotorad is India's most promising eBike startup.

Rajib's entrepreneurial journey began as an engineering student, where he conceived the idea of bringing eBikes to India. His dream is to play a vital role in India's shift to EVs and establish EMotorad as a leading global Indian EV brand, exploring a cleaner world for all.

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

The economy often fails to value nature's role in maintaining a stable climate, prioritizing extracted commodities instead. Despite "adverse effects of climate change" being a common concern for

The economy often fails to value nature's role in maintaining a stable climate, prioritizing extracted commodities instead. Despite "adverse effects of climate change" being a common concern for nearly 30 years, a clear legal definition remains elusive. This lack of consensus hinders effective climate policy, including the Paris Agreement, and limits progress.

To address this, Paulo Magalhães, a law researcher and founder of Common Home for Humanity, proposes a new legal status for climate based on the 'common heritage' concept. This approach would reward efforts to restore ecosystems and reduce CO2, moving beyond current mitigation-focused policies. His idea aims to overcome the policy deadlock and foster global climate recovery.

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

Supermarkets, controlled by a few retailers, offer global food at low prices but contribute to consumer disconnection, overconsumption, and resource waste. This highlights critical issues in our

Supermarkets, controlled by a few retailers, offer global food at low prices but contribute to consumer disconnection, overconsumption, and resource waste. This highlights critical issues in our food systems.

Dr. Emma Campbell, a Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast, focuses on sustainable relationships between people, food, and place. She uses design and systems-thinking to address these complex problems.

Currently, Emma works on the Innovate UK-funded Ideal Home project with Moy Park. This initiative aims to redesign poultry infrastructure to boost productivity, enhance animal welfare, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Her talk was given at a TEDx event.

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields ten-fold and strengthening plants. The focus is on "right-tech," not just high or low, paving the way for autonomous farms.

Sachin, CEO of Simply Fresh Private Limited, exemplifies this innovation. His team successfully combined hydroponic soil-less farming with AI to create "Farm in A Box" (FiAB), India's largest state-of-the-art precision farm. This transformative approach was shared at a TEDx event.

Dr. Jasmine Marcelin, an infectious diseases expert and frontline healthcare hero, highlights the profound exhaustion and emotional toll COVID-19 has taken on medical staff and other essential

Dr. Jasmine Marcelin, an infectious diseases expert and frontline healthcare hero, highlights the profound exhaustion and emotional toll COVID-19 has taken on medical staff and other essential workers. While healthcare workers perform their daily duties heroically, the pandemic has decimated their energy and well-being.

Marcelin argues that genuine appreciation extends beyond gifts; it requires everyone to step up, combat the virus, and reduce its spread to alleviate the burden on frontline personnel. An Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, she is a fierce advocate for health equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion, and a prominent leader within the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

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