Plastic and synthetic debris are silently choking our oceans, posing horrific impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems. As an island continent, marine debris is particularly important for

Plastic and synthetic debris are silently choking our oceans, posing horrific impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems. As an island continent, marine debris is particularly important for Australia. Creatures become entangled, drown, or ingest concentrated toxins, jeopardizing the food chain. Plastics also transport and introduce new species into environments.

To address this critical issue, the CSIRO research team spearheaded the world-first Marine Debris Survey, studying plastic pollution along Australia's coastline. This vital research was published on September 9, 2012, by ABC Catalyst.

Matthew Taylor's 'co-ordination theory,' introduced in a new RSA Minimate, offers a framework to understand human motivation and collective action. This theory helps diagnose and solve critical

Matthew Taylor's 'co-ordination theory,' introduced in a new RSA Minimate, offers a framework to understand human motivation and collective action. This theory helps diagnose and solve critical challenges across communities, workplaces, and public institutions, providing a solid base for humanity's future direction.

Explore the framework further in Matthew Taylor’s [RSA talk](https://youtu.be/lcBy9hERTNA). Follow RSA Events on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RSAEvents), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/rsaeventsofficial), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/rsa_events/), and listen to their [podcasts](https://bit.ly/35EyQYU).

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from her challenging upbringing and education, she founded Just Be Friends Network Inc.

This pioneering social network aims to reduce bullying, cyberbullying, and unhealthy relationships among children and youth aged 4-13. Taylor has also delivered a TEDx Kelowna speech.

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. Organizer guidelines are here. This talk was independently

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. Organizer guidelines are here. This talk was independently organized. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Global Water Dances is a visionary initiative combining participatory art and environmental activism. It uses dance and film to promote water preservation and conservation through community engagement, connecting a worldwide community of artists and environmentalists.

Anja Schäplitz, a freelance dance artist and educator, co-founded Tanz & Theater in PHYNIX, a non-profit supporting socially-engaged dance. She focuses on participative, site-specific projects, believing in cultural power to address societal challenges and foster a more just, humane society through collaboration.

De Clique is committed to creating "zero waste cities" by actively reusing and recycling all residual products. They transform waste from local caterers and businesses into fertilizer, which then

De Clique is committed to creating "zero waste cities" by actively reusing and recycling all residual products. They transform waste from local caterers and businesses into fertilizer, which then supports the production of new plants, food, and raw materials.

Their Utrecht station is the initial step in an ambitious expansion plan across Dutch cities and potentially further afield.

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

Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include

Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include the memoir *Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land*, essays in *Civil Disobedience*, and co-edited *Fracture*. He seeks to inspire passion to protect the biosphere.

Brorby is also the author of *Crude: Poems*, with work appearing in *The NY Times* and *Orion*. He has received prestigious fellowships and teaches nonfiction writing at the University of Alabama.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore other talks at bioneers.org.

Join Mark Reynolds for welcome remarks. Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center, will discuss the Republican party's climate action and carbon pricing advocacy. Jasmine Sanders, Executive

Join Mark Reynolds for welcome remarks. Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center, will discuss the Republican party's climate action and carbon pricing advocacy. Jasmine Sanders, Executive Director of Our Climate, and Clara Fang will highlight youth involvement in climate advocacy and carbon pricing education. Dr. Danny Richter will deliver a legislative update.

Ms. Sanders, a climate scientist and advocate, leads Our Climate's youth grassroots movement, focusing on climate justice. Find her full bio here. Mr. Taylor, president of the Niskanen Center, previously spent 23 years at the Cato Institute. Access his full bio here. Dr. Richter, a CCL staffer, develops legislative strategy. Ms. Fang serves as CCL's Student Engagement Director.