Northern Ireland is embarking on a cleaner energy future, utilizing abundant wind and solar resources. While engineers drive innovation, widespread public and community support is crucial. We need

Northern Ireland is embarking on a cleaner energy future, utilizing abundant wind and solar resources. While engineers drive innovation, widespread public and community support is crucial. We need open dialogue to connect green energy projects with climate benefits, helping individuals make informed choices and embrace new infrastructure. This collective effort is vital to transform NI's power system for future generations.

Dr. David McGowan, a Senior Lead Engineer at SONI, is key to this transition. He led SONI’s Tomorrow’s Energy Scenarios, outlining decarbonization pathways for NI. Also a steering group member for ENTSOE, he contributes to long-term EU energy scenarios. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Cities will drive climate action this decade, developing local solutions to protect communities, systems, and economies from climate change. Belfast’s Commissioner for Resilience, Grainia Long,

Cities will drive climate action this decade, developing local solutions to protect communities, systems, and economies from climate change. Belfast’s Commissioner for Resilience, Grainia Long, outlines the city's strong collaboration and practical solutions, demonstrating how global ambition is achieved through local delivery.

Grainia Long, based in Belfast City Council, became Commissioner following Belfast's membership in the 100 Resilient Cities network. Her extensive background includes leadership roles in housing and human rights, providing a robust foundation for her current work.

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

Anna and Kaitlyn, both 18, are climate justice and ecological activists. Anna is part of Fridays for Future, while Kaitlyn belongs to Extinction Rebellion. Both strike for the climate every

Anna and Kaitlyn, both 18, are climate justice and ecological activists. Anna is part of Fridays for Future, while Kaitlyn belongs to Extinction Rebellion. Both strike for the climate every Friday, advocating for science to be listened to, acted upon, and for the climate crisis to be taken seriously.

Anna, from Belfast, notably led the Youth Strike for Climate in September 2019, which saw thousands protest the lack of action by decision-makers. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Harriet Harvey-Horn, a Climate Reality Leader, discusses climate activism within the Santa Clara, CA chapter of Climate Reality.

Her insights were shared during a TEDx event, an

Harriet Harvey-Horn, a Climate Reality Leader, discusses climate activism within the Santa Clara, CA chapter of Climate Reality.

Her insights were shared during a TEDx event, an independently organized local conference following the TED format. Learn more about TEDx.

Annick Schmeddes teaches how everyone can integrate sustainability into their current job and lifestyle without drastic changes. Her talk focuses on maximizing individual sustainable talents to

Annick Schmeddes teaches how everyone can integrate sustainability into their current job and lifestyle without drastic changes. Her talk focuses on maximizing individual sustainable talents to become sustainability leaders.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, an independently organized program following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Waste management presents a major challenge in our hyper-consumerist world, especially in India. Wilma Rodrigues, a professional waste manager and 'socialpreneur', believes current models are

Waste management presents a major challenge in our hyper-consumerist world, especially in India. Wilma Rodrigues, a professional waste manager and 'socialpreneur', believes current models are exploitative. In her talk, she introduces a successful, holistic waste management model.

As founder & CEO of Saahas Zero Waste, Wilma provides end-to-end solutions, specializing in decentralized management and working with recyclers for diverse waste streams, including e-waste. Founded in 2001, Saahas manages 53 tonnes of waste daily across India, focusing on zero-waste campuses for bulk generators like manufacturers and hotels. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Committing to individual changes in behavior and perspective towards plastics can significantly reduce global plastic waste.

Dr. Marissa Jablonski, an internationally recognized expert in

Committing to individual changes in behavior and perspective towards plastics can significantly reduce global plastic waste.

Dr. Marissa Jablonski, an internationally recognized expert in water engineering, international development, and plastics reduction, helps organizations and individuals make environmentally informed, socially inclusive choices. Her unique talent lies in understanding complex human-environmental interactions and using storytelling to simplify systems processes.

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Dr. Kate Tully, Assistant Professor of Agroecology at the University of Maryland and director of the AgroEcoLab, explores how to build resilience in coastal farms amidst climate change. Her

Dr. Kate Tully, Assistant Professor of Agroecology at the University of Maryland and director of the AgroEcoLab, explores how to build resilience in coastal farms amidst climate change. Her academic journey includes degrees in English, Spanish, Biology, and Ecology, followed by postdoctoral research at Columbia University's Earth Institute, where she studied the environmental impacts of the African Green Revolution.

Her research broadly examines managing farming systems for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Specifically, she investigates strategies for coastal farmlands affected by sea-level rise and saltwater intrusion, and the use of cover crops to enhance agroecosystem services.

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Shanlea, 16, presents "The Psychology Behind Climate Change." In her talk, she explores the psychological barriers that hinder individuals from acting against humanity's most pressing threat.

Shanlea, 16, presents "The Psychology Behind Climate Change." In her talk, she explores the psychological barriers that hinder individuals from acting against humanity's most pressing threat. While statistics often fail to motivate behavioral change, understanding the science behind our actions can ignite significant personal transformation.

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Kamal Meattle, an Indian environmental activist and Chairman Emeritus of Paharpur Business Centre, New Delhi, is a prominent speaker on climate change. Author of "How to Grow Fresh Air," he

Kamal Meattle, an Indian environmental activist and Chairman Emeritus of Paharpur Business Centre, New Delhi, is a prominent speaker on climate change. Author of "How to Grow Fresh Air," he actively seeks technologies to combat air pollution and its impact on daily life.

In his TEDx talk, Meattle explains how climate change affects wildlife, infrastructure, and human cognitive ability due to increased CO2 levels. He provides practical methods for using air-purifying plants to improve air quality. Meattle holds a Master's from MIT's Sloan School of Management and received their Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007.

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