A student from Branksome Hall Asia shared their joy, stating that while farming at their grandparents' house evoked childhood nostalgia, discovering and practicing urban farming at school brought

A student from Branksome Hall Asia shared their joy, stating that while farming at their grandparents' house evoked childhood nostalgia, discovering and practicing urban farming at school brought even greater happiness.

This sentiment aligns with the World Economic Forum's perspective that clean air, engaging public spaces, and supportive policies are crucial for residents' health and happiness.

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Anita Soina, a 21-year-old environmental activist and Public Relations student at Multimedia University of Kenya, advocates for individual action to protect the planet. In her talk, she urges

Anita Soina, a 21-year-old environmental activist and Public Relations student at Multimedia University of Kenya, advocates for individual action to protect the planet. In her talk, she urges policymakers to recognize the climate crisis for what it truly is.

Passionate about social change and environmental policy, Anita delivered this message at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx website.

People of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation yet remain underrepresented in environmental organizations and discussions. This month, we feature Andrés Jimenez,

People of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation yet remain underrepresented in environmental organizations and discussions. This month, we feature Andrés Jimenez, Executive Director of Green2.0, an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in environmental justice conversations.

Jimenez brings extensive experience, having previously served as Senior Director of Government Affairs for Citizens' Climate Lobby, Associate Director of Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy, and worked on Capitol Hill for Reps. Linda Sanchez and Howard Berman.

For more information: CCL's May Action Sheet, CCL's June Conference, May Pre Call Video.

TEDx events are independently organized. Guidelines for organizers are detailed here. This talk was presented at an

TEDx events are independently organized. Guidelines for organizers are detailed here. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event; learn more at ted.com/tedx.

John Lanier, Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, continues his grandfather Ray C. Anderson's environmental legacy. He advocates for a holistic climate change approach, exemplified by Drawdown Georgia, which tackles emissions and social issues like unemployment and hunger.

Lanier serves on the Southface Institute board and authored “Mid-Course Correction Revisited,” an update to his grandfather’s book. He holds a Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and economics from the University of Virginia.

Shyamal Majumdar, former Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC, stresses the critical importance of 'greening' education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for a sustainable future. Drawing from his

Shyamal Majumdar, former Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC, stresses the critical importance of 'greening' education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for a sustainable future. Drawing from his extensive experience, he proposes five key approaches to transform educational institutions.

A retired UN staff member, engineer, and thought leader, Majumdar works at the intersection of academia, civic society, and policy. He currently advises various boards and develops sustainable model villages in India and Spain, leveraging skills to achieve SDG goals in rural transformation.

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Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes

Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes there are strong reasons for optimism.

Milne highlights the UN Decade for Ecological Restoration (2021-2030) and the potential restoration of Lake Pedder. Flooded in 1972, this pristine alpine lake is now a prime candidate for ecological restoration—a beacon of hope and a future success story.

A former leader of the Australian Green Party and IUCN Vice President, Christine co-convenes the Lake Pedder Restoration Committee and holds numerous other environmental roles. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Nature favors stable matter, but less stable forms can have exciting properties. Carbon, stable as graphite, also forms metastable diamond. At the nanometer scale, carbon reveals even more

Nature favors stable matter, but less stable forms can have exciting properties. Carbon, stable as graphite, also forms metastable diamond. At the nanometer scale, carbon reveals even more intriguing characteristics, including magnetism, the subject of this talk.

Dr. Puru Jena, Distinguished Professor of Physics at Virginia Commonwealth University, presents this discovery. A prolific researcher in nano-structured materials and condensed matter physics, he has authored over 630 papers, given 500+ invited talks, and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

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