Andrey Kvitkin's TEDx talk explores the motivations of eco-activists and volunteers. He delves into why individuals choose to help nature, their journey to environmentalism, and the primary challenges they face. The presentation also examines the crucial question of perseverance: should environmental efforts continue despite demotivators?

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While the public now grasps the serious threat of global warming, a clear path forward remains elusive. Drawing from his book, *Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work*, Robert Frank proposes that leveraging behavioral contagion can make addressing climate change less daunting than many believe.

Robert H. Frank is the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management and Professor of Economics at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management. He previously wrote the "Economic View" column for *The New York Times*.

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This video showcases a unique bobcat "Valentine's Day" negotiation, where communication is key. Two bobcats engage in a date via head-bobbing yowls, rapid tail twitching, and awkward pauses. The gray cat is the female, and the red (rufus) one is the male.

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Paul Watson delivered a significant address at the 7th Annual meeting of The Nantucket Project.

Watson, a Canadian-American marine wildlife conservationist and environmental activist, founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. This organization conducts anti-poaching and direct action campaigns for marine conservation.

Dr. Briana Abrahms is a wildlife ecologist whose research focuses on how large-scale animal movements provide insights into terrestrial and marine systems. She investigates the effects of environmental variability and change on large vertebrate populations, integrating spatial and behavioral ecology with global change biology.

Currently a Postdoctoral and Presidential Management Fellow at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. Abrahms earned her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Visit [TED.com](http://TED.com) for our complete library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, and personalized recommendations. A featured talk by investment-banker-turned-farmer Stuart Oda explores indoor vertical farming as a solution to feed a projected 9.8 billion global population by 2050. This climate-proof method offers enhanced safety, cost savings, and water conservation for future generations.

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Climate activist Shyla Raghav re-imagines climate action, reframing it not as sacrifice but as an opportunity for gain. She transforms common feelings of offense, anger, and helplessness into determination to confront the climate emergency. As Conservation International’s leading expert on climate change, Raghav focuses on nature-based solutions.

Raghav played an integral role in the Paris Agreement and has influenced international climate policy for over a decade, working with organizations like the World Bank and UNDP. With degrees from UC Irvine and Yale in applied ecology and environmental management, she is a key communicator in the climate movement. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

A Kenyan company is transforming human faeces into eco-fuel, offering a sustainable energy alternative that combats deforestation. This innovative approach addresses energy demand while protecting forests.

The revolutionary fuel, made from human waste, sawdust, and rose waste, burns twice as long as local charcoal with one-third of the emissions. Each tonne sold saves approximately 88 trees, prevents pollution, and creates local jobs.

This initiative, part of the #OurPlanet collaboration with the World Economic Forum, highlights what's possible in tackling climate change and restoring nature.

The proposed border wall poses a significant threat to the San Pedro River, a vital ecosystem.

Its construction risks triggering an extinction crisis, eliminating the diverse life that depends on the river for survival.

Drawing on his plastic industry expertise, Geoff Norby offers a relevant perspective on sustainability. He highlights its crucial role in long-term business prosperity, emphasizing that it extends beyond environmental concerns to impact shifting business mindsets.

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The 2019 European elections saw a "green wave" of support for progressive environmental politics. Green Party Co-Leader Jonathan Bartley and Germany's Franziska Brantner discussed how this enthusiasm could flourish in post-Brexit Britain and across Europe.

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N. Scott Momaday, a celebrated writer, teacher, artist, and storyteller, will discuss his career at The City Club of Cleveland, Ohio, on September 28, 2018.

Momaday has dedicated his life to preserving Native American culture and oral tradition. Author of 13 books, he won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for *House Made of Dawn*, considered the first novel of the Native American Renaissance. His accolades include the 2007 National Medal of Arts and the 2018 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Lifetime Achievement.

The World Bank Group supports a sustainable cattle ranching program in Colombia's Orinoquía region. This initiative uses silvopastoral methods, integrating trees, forage, and livestock, to help farmers adapt to climate change. As a leading source of funding and knowledge for low-income countries, the World Bank Group is dedicated to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development.

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Disaster recovery lawyer Colette Pichon Battle, for instance, discusses the urgent crisis of climate migration. She warns of over 180 million people displaced by 2100, urging radical economic and social restructuring, collective resilience, and human rights advancement to address this global challenge.

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Named for its distinctive head shape, the cownose ray is a moderately sized stingray native to the western Atlantic Ocean. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: http://bit.ly/38TIHs6

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Pacific purple sea urchins are easily identified by their distinctive color. Covered in pincers, tube feet, and purple spines, they use these ball-and-socket jointed spines for feeding and protection. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: http://bit.ly/314vM48

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Independent analyses by NASA and NOAA confirm that Earth's global surface temperatures in 2019 ranked as the second-warmest since 1880. Temperatures were 2°F (1.1°C) warmer than the late 19th century, second only to 2016.

This data continues the planet's long-term warming trend, with the five warmest years on instrumental record all occurring in the last five years. More information is available at NASA's press release.

Circular food systems are essential for a global transition towards a people, SDG, and planet-centered paradigm. This shift requires awareness, education, culture change, entrepreneurship, cooperation, and innovation, alongside crucial support for bottom-up projects from markets, the third sector, and individuals.

This session highlights the pioneering ideas and individuals shaping the future of our food systems. It will feature diverse global case studies from numerous countries across various continents, showcasing real-world initiatives.