Melanie George Smith, founder and president of Sustainable World Strategies, drives organizational improvement. Her work focuses on strategic community relations, business development, and global

Melanie George Smith, founder and president of Sustainable World Strategies, drives organizational improvement. Her work focuses on strategic community relations, business development, and global sustainability initiatives.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx.

Explore Catholic presentation strategies and the Pope’s 7-year journey to total sustainability, inspired by Laudato Si’. Roger Ingersoll will share insights from over 20 presentations to

Explore Catholic presentation strategies and the Pope’s 7-year journey to total sustainability, inspired by Laudato Si’. Roger Ingersoll will share insights from over 20 presentations to diverse Catholic and secular audiences, including conservative groups. His extensive experience includes arctic and offshore projects, where he witnessed significant climate changes firsthand.

Juan Rios, a member of the Latinx Catholic Action Team, will discuss effective outreach to Catholic Latinos, leveraging his bilingual skills and commitment to diversifying climate advocacy. Sr. Ricca Dimalibot, a General Councilor with the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, will detail climate advocacy within her religious community and their initiation of Pope Francis' 7-year journey to integral ecology. Her congregation has taken a public stand on climate and sustainability, serving communities globally.

The 20th annual Brower Youth Awards Ceremony was held on October 15, 2019. The event took place at the Herbst Theatre, located in the San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building.

The 2019

The 20th annual Brower Youth Awards Ceremony was held on October 15, 2019. The event took place at the Herbst Theatre, located in the San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building.

The 2019 award winners included Isha Clarke, Mackenzie Feldman, Lia Harel, Isra Hirsi, Shannon Lisa, and Tammy Ramos.

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this

A global surge in youth climate action is influencing governments, yet its impact on industry, fossil fuel interests, and administrations that downplay climate change remains uncertain. Can this new generation drive meaningful change?

Join student activists Isha Clarke and Sarah Goody, alongside Julia Olson (Our Children's Trust), Ben Wessel (NextGen America), and Morissa Zuckerman (Sunrise Movement, Bay Area). They will discuss the future of climate activism.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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Plastic pollution and food insecurity are pressing global challenges. Fortunately, small insects like mealworms offer promising solutions to these issues.

George Shenusay, an environmental

Plastic pollution and food insecurity are pressing global challenges. Fortunately, small insects like mealworms offer promising solutions to these issues.

George Shenusay, an environmental science student at UCLA, leads a research team investigating mealworms' ability to consume plastic. His passion for sustainability began after accidentally breeding thousands of mealworms in middle school.

Since 2018, George's team has conducted their work at UCLA’s MIC and BHS lab. This research was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

George Kamiya's talk addresses the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of digital technologies. He provides strategies to manage these impacts amidst growing computing needs, while

George Kamiya's talk addresses the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of digital technologies. He provides strategies to manage these impacts amidst growing computing needs, while also exploring how digital solutions can actively combat the climate crisis.

Kamiya's insights are based on his acclaimed work at the International Energy Agency (IEA), where he coordinates digitalization efforts, tracks clean energy progress, and leads analysis on ICT energy use and mobility. A lead author of the 2017 Digitalization & Energy report, he also contributes to the IEA's climate change work. This presentation was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment is an educational charity, established by The Prince of Wales. It champions placing people at the

The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment is an educational charity, established by The Prince of Wales. It champions placing people at the heart of architectural design, teaching and practicing timeless, ecological methods of planning, designing, and building.

This film provides further insight into the charity and its projects, featuring interviews with Chief Executive Hank Dittmar and Ambassador George Clarke.

Dr. George Land spoke at TEDxTucson's December 2011 event, themed "Innovating Our Green Economy." In his talk, "The Failure Of Success," he explored human innovation and the importance of

Dr. George Land spoke at TEDxTucson's December 2011 event, themed "Innovating Our Green Economy." In his talk, "The Failure Of Success," he explored human innovation and the importance of creativity.

Land, an author, speaker, consultant, and general systems scientist, developed his Transformation Theory. This theory, stemming from his research, integrates principles of creativity, growth, and change. Learn more about Dr. George Land.

Isha Clarke delivered a compelling speech at the 2019 Brower Youth Awards.

The prestigious event was held on October 15 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.

Her address captivated

Isha Clarke delivered a compelling speech at the 2019 Brower Youth Awards.

The prestigious event was held on October 15 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.

Her address captivated the audience, highlighting important themes relevant to youth activism.