Amanda and Laurène developed an initiative accelerating Switzerland's Circular Economy Transition. This replicable model emphasizes collaborative impact, challenging everyone to act towards a

Amanda and Laurène developed an initiative accelerating Switzerland's Circular Economy Transition. This replicable model emphasizes collaborative impact, challenging everyone to act towards a more sustainable future.

At Impact Hub, Laurène leads the Circular Economy Transition, building community and supporting circular entrepreneurs. Amanda, founder of Impact Hub Geneva & Lausanne, initiated this effort, creating an ecosystem that connects diverse stakeholders. Both aim to leverage collaboration to address urgent global problems like climate change.

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The box jellyfish is one of the world's most venomous creatures, featuring tentacles that can reach up to three meters long. Learn more in our Marine Life

The box jellyfish is one of the world's most venomous creatures, featuring tentacles that can reach up to three meters long. Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia.

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Join The Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley’s Townsend Center for "Climate Change and Sacred Groves," part of a series on catastrophe and the present. Scholar Sugata Ray and artist Ranu Mukherjee

Join The Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley’s Townsend Center for "Climate Change and Sacred Groves," part of a series on catastrophe and the present. Scholar Sugata Ray and artist Ranu Mukherjee will discuss the natural world's relationship with the sacred in India, especially in the Anthropocene.

Ray, author of *Climate Change and the Art of Devotion*, examines ecologically grounded theology. Mukherjee's art focuses on ecology and culture, often featuring the banyan tree. Their conversation will prompt reflection on art's role in contemporary climate, health, and sacred concerns.

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Biologist IndriÄ·is Krams, deeply connected to the natural world, highlights our detachment from it and the critical importance of biodiversity. He argues that human influence has long impacted

Biologist IndriÄ·is Krams, deeply connected to the natural world, highlights our detachment from it and the critical importance of biodiversity. He argues that human influence has long impacted nature, and now it's time for people to develop compassion and change their behavior to prevent further destruction.

A professor at the Universities of Tartu, Daugavpils, and Latvia, Krams specializes in evolutionary and behavioral ecology, biological conservation, and the physiology of various species. A Fulbright recipient, he has conducted research at Harvard and the University of Tennessee, authoring over 120 scientific articles. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Peru's ocean is the world's most productive marine ecosystem, featuring the unique Nazca Ridge. However, less than 0.5% of Peru's ocean is currently protected, leaving this vital habitat

Peru's ocean is the world's most productive marine ecosystem, featuring the unique Nazca Ridge. However, less than 0.5% of Peru's ocean is currently protected, leaving this vital habitat vulnerable.

Join Oceana in urging President Vizcarra to establish the Nazca Ridge Marine Protected Area. This crucial step will help restore Peru's abundant oceans for future generations. Take action here: https://bit.ly/2UyXTXj

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Climate change poses a critical challenge: how to reduce emissions while fostering economic growth, particularly in the Global South and Sub-Saharan Africa. In this pivotal talk, Dr. Sputla

Climate change poses a critical challenge: how to reduce emissions while fostering economic growth, particularly in the Global South and Sub-Saharan Africa. In this pivotal talk, Dr. Sputla Ramokgopa presents ideas from the South African government on navigating this complex issue.

Dr. Ramokgopa, head of South Africa's presidential investment infrastructure office, brings extensive experience from his previous roles as MEC for Economic Development and Mayor of Tshwane. His expertise informs this TEDx presentation. Learn more about TEDx events here.

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand

The "membership economy" is profoundly transforming business, comparable to the industrial revolution, states Silicon Valley consultant Robbie Kellman Baxter. This model shifts the consumer-brand relationship from transactional to relational, emphasizing access over ownership and delivering a "forever promise."

While not a new concept—Charles Dickens used subscriptions—modern technology allows businesses to build these ongoing relationships with unprecedented reach. This shift, exemplified by Netflix's success over Blockbuster, prioritizes consistent value and customer certainty. Baxter, author of "The Membership Economy," details this move from one-time payments to recurring revenue and multi-directional communication.

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Indonesia faces a challenge where media and celebrity lifestyles promote excessive consumerism, leading many to acquire often useless items while mimicking influencers. This talk advocates for

Indonesia faces a challenge where media and celebrity lifestyles promote excessive consumerism, leading many to acquire often useless items while mimicking influencers. This talk advocates for minimalism as an ideal lifestyle, exploring its core principles and demonstrating how living with less can significantly enhance one's life.

Agi Tiara Pranoto, a Yogyakarta-based blogger and mediator, adopted a minimalist lifestyle in 2016. Her blog, DUCKOFYORK.COM, focuses on Urban Young Adult Lifestyle. Agi's unique approach to minimalism prioritizes mindset over simple decluttering.

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