The Center for Biological Diversity exposed rampant wildlife trafficking in Mexico, where thousands of animals are illegally sold as pets. Urge Mexican authorities to stop this trade and protect

The Center for Biological Diversity exposed rampant wildlife trafficking in Mexico, where thousands of animals are illegally sold as pets. Urge Mexican authorities to stop this trade and protect biodiversity. Take action and share our video: act.biologicaldiversity.org/RgV8T-J6N0Ck6MgGIw3GiA2

The Center, a nonprofit, protects species and habitats through science, law, and media, believing human welfare is linked to nature's diversity. Read our full report on Mexico wildlife trafficking: biologicaldiversity.org/campaigns/Mexico-wildlife-trafficking/. Learn more and connect via our website and social media: biologicaldiversity.org. For media inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day Keeper of the Mayan Calendar, and is a 13th-generation spiritual guide. Grandfather Cirilo is also a founder and Grand Elder of the Continental Council of Elders & Spiritual Guides of the Americas, and an Extraordinary Ambassador for indigenous pueblos in the Guatemalan government.

An international lecturer on Mayan culture, he is renowned for his expertise in the Mayan Long Count Calendar, which culminated around the year “Zero” in 2012. Don Alejandro is dedicated to preserving the sacred teachings, visions, ceremonies, and prophecies of the Maya people, as honored in celebrations like the Wajxaqib Baatz.

eLocust4 allows national agents in Desert Locust-affected countries to transmit real-time field data via satellite to national control centers. This data forms the foundation of the global Desert

eLocust4 allows national agents in Desert Locust-affected countries to transmit real-time field data via satellite to national control centers. This data forms the foundation of the global Desert Locust monitoring and early warning system, managed by FAO's DLIS in Rome. It is crucial for assessing situations, forecasting developments, alerting affected countries and donors, and supporting preventive control strategies to reduce devastating invasions.

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Alejandro Aravena's architectural philosophy is to "bring the community into the process." Ten years ago, when tasked with building housing for 100 families in Chile, he found inspiration in

Alejandro Aravena's architectural philosophy is to "bring the community into the process." Ten years ago, when tasked with building housing for 100 families in Chile, he found inspiration in favelas. Instead of small units in large buildings, he designed flexible "half-homes" that each family could expand. This complex problem found a simple solution through direct collaboration with the families themselves.

Aravena showcases three projects where clever rethinking led to beautiful, beneficial design. Learn more at Alejandro Aravena's website, or follow TED on Twitter and Facebook.

Alejandro Aravena, tasked with building housing for 100 families in Chile, found inspiration in favelas and slums. Rather than conventional small units, he designed flexible "half-homes" that

Alejandro Aravena, tasked with building housing for 100 families in Chile, found inspiration in favelas and slums. Rather than conventional small units, he designed flexible "half-homes" that families could expand. This innovative, simple solution arose from direct collaboration with the families themselves.

Aravena presents three projects demonstrating how clever rethinking leads to beautiful, beneficial design. He emphasizes, "With the right design, sustainability is nothing but the rigorous use of common sense."

Find closed captions and translated subtitles for this talk at ted.com/translate.

Artist Alejandro Durán confronts ocean ecosystem destruction through his powerful environmental art. He meticulously collects and reuses plastic waste, from water bottles to prosthetic legs,

Artist Alejandro Durán confronts ocean ecosystem destruction through his powerful environmental art. He meticulously collects and reuses plastic waste, from water bottles to prosthetic legs, found washed ashore on Mexico's Caribbean coast.

These diverse materials are transformed into vivid artworks. Durán's creations aim to both mesmerize and shock viewers, effectively spotlighting the pervasive issue of global plastic pollution.

According to the IPCC, fossil fuels are responsible for nearly 75% of global CO2 emissions. Daniela Durán González, Head of International Affairs for Colombia's Minister of Environmental and

According to the IPCC, fossil fuels are responsible for nearly 75% of global CO2 emissions. Daniela Durán González, Head of International Affairs for Colombia's Minister of Environmental and Sustainable Development, emphasized that effective mitigation necessitates discussing a just and orderly transition away from fossil fuels.

At the COP30 closing plenary, several Parties, including Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Colombia, formally objected to outcome documents on the Global Goal on Adaptation and the Mitigation Work Program. This alarm was raised due to the continued removal of language on transitioning away from fossil fuels, despite agreements made in the COP28 UAE Consensus. Recent texts still lack these crucial references.