Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand,

Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand, supply, and gaps to develop effective national policies and strategies.

It will explore existing frameworks, concepts, and measurement tools, providing practical guidelines and country examples. The goal is to help nations assess skills levels, identify needs, and design impactful digital skills interventions and strategies.

Moderated by Dr. Susan Teltscher, the session features expert panelists. Resources include: ITU Digital Skills Toolkit 2024, Enhancing metrics for measuring digital skills, and Azerbaijan: Digital Skills Assessment 2023-2024.

Dr. Damle, a Clinical Associate Professor at Brown University and founding partner of South County Internal Medicine, has treated countless patients suffering from climate change-related

Dr. Damle, a Clinical Associate Professor at Brown University and founding partner of South County Internal Medicine, has treated countless patients suffering from climate change-related illnesses. These include tick-borne diseases, allergies, asthma, and waterborne illnesses, which are increasing in frequency and disproportionately affect vulnerable communities.

As past president of the American College of Physicians and a co-author of their 2015 position paper, Dr. Damle is a leading voice on the human health effects of climate change. He speaks globally, is a founding member of the Medical Societies Consortium on Climate Change, and advocates for mitigation efforts to legislative bodies and health departments.

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

Despite strong evidence and technical solutions, our planet is moving "beyond its limits" due to climate change. In her talk, Astghine Pasoyan discusses why this is happening and what can be done

Despite strong evidence and technical solutions, our planet is moving "beyond its limits" due to climate change. In her talk, Astghine Pasoyan discusses why this is happening and what can be done to drive sustainable green transformation.

Pasoyan is a sustainable energy expert, project manager, trainer, and policy advocate with over two decades of experience in CEE and CIS, including multi-million fundraising. She has authored numerous papers and managed significant legal reforms and strategies in energy efficiency and renewable energy across multiple countries. A graduate of Brown University and Yerevan State Economic University, her insights are invaluable.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more here.

The Tongass National Forest, a vast old-growth rainforest and home to Alaskan black bears, is a crucial natural defense against the climate crisis. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3

The Tongass National Forest, a vast old-growth rainforest and home to Alaskan black bears, is a crucial natural defense against the climate crisis. The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to protect such vital ecosystems and secure a future for all species, recognizing that human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity.

Through science, law, and creative media, we focus on protecting the lands, waters, and climate species need to survive, ensuring future generations inherit a world where the wild is still alive. Connect with us: [Website](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CenterForBioDiv), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBioDiv), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv), [Take Action](https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts). For inquiries, email [center@biologicaldiversity.org](mailto:center@biologicaldiversity.org).

Explore the full library of TED Talks, transcripts, and recommendations at TED.com. Our channel features leading thinkers delivering impactful talks (18 minutes or

Explore the full library of TED Talks, transcripts, and recommendations at TED.com. Our channel features leading thinkers delivering impactful talks (18 minutes or less) on Technology, Entertainment, Design, science, business, and global issues. Share these ideas freely.

Al Gore discusses how declining wind and solar costs can transform industries, create jobs, and offer a cheaper alternative to fossil fuels, helping maintain reduced carbon emissions. He explores geoengineering and humanity's path to a clean, prosperous future.

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Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices,

Timber framer Jenna Pollard is actively changing the narrative for women in trades. With women making up less than five percent of US carpenters, Pollard shares her expertise with apprentices, believing, "We need women who are the professionals...passing on that knowledge to other women." She's building a future where women are empowered in skilled trades, one dovetail joint at a time.

Learn more about Jenna's work in the film "Reframed," directed by Luisa Conlon. You can also support the Women’s Natural Building Scholarship Fund by donating here. Explore Luisa Conlon's other projects here.

Yvette Williams MBE of Justice4Grenfell recounts her powerful experience witnessing the Grenfell Tower fire, which propelled her from behind-the-scenes work to becoming a vocal community activist.

Yvette Williams MBE of Justice4Grenfell recounts her powerful experience witnessing the Grenfell Tower fire, which propelled her from behind-the-scenes work to becoming a vocal community activist. She is interviewed by Ben Bailey Smith, also known as Doc Brown.

A North Kensington resident for over 30 years, Yvette boasts extensive community involvement. She has served as a trustee for the Tabernacle Community Centre and Pepper Pot Club, worked with the Mangrove Community Association, and co-founded Operation Black Vote. Her background spans education, criminal justice, and campaigns for Stephen Lawrence and Frank Critchlow.

This inspiring talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Discover more at ted.com/tedx.

Tito Jankowski, an entrepreneur and self-proclaimed "air miner," is pioneering the use of cutting-edge materials to combat global warming. He transforms condensed CO2 into usable materials,

Tito Jankowski, an entrepreneur and self-proclaimed "air miner," is pioneering the use of cutting-edge materials to combat global warming. He transforms condensed CO2 into usable materials, commercializing this sustainable technology with the goal of significantly reducing climate change.

A Brown University biomedical engineering graduate, Jankowski's diverse background includes biohacking and hardware manufacturing. In 2016, he co-founded Impossible Labs, a company focused on new business opportunities stemming from climate change. His insights were shared at TEDxSanFrancisco on October 3rd, 2019.

Learn more about independently organized TEDx events at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This environmental video essay explores biomimicry, examining how nature-inspired design extends beyond architecture and materials to foster better relationships, activism, and

This environmental video essay explores biomimicry, examining how nature-inspired design extends beyond architecture and materials to foster better relationships, activism, and communities.

Drawing on adrienne maree brown's emergent strategy, the essay demonstrates how natural principles can guide us through a complex social world.

Support future videos via Patreon, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or email occ.climate@gmail.com. Download a biomimicry infographic here.

Sustainable Human, a 501c3 non-profit founded by Chris and Dawn Agnos, challenges us to ask: "What world do we want to live in?" Their mission is to explore the narratives driving environmental,

Sustainable Human, a 501c3 non-profit founded by Chris and Dawn Agnos, challenges us to ask: "What world do we want to live in?" Their mission is to explore the narratives driving environmental, social, and economic crises, offering new stories that foster harmony among humanity and with the biosphere. Learn more at sustainablehuman.org.

Support this vital work through monthly contributions via Patreon, a one-time donation, or by volunteering. You can also engage their expertise for storytelling, consulting, or sponsoring a video. Explore Dawn's handmade jewelry at dawnagnos.com.