Alessia Boni's TEDx talk examines how the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and girls, leading to increased poverty, displacement, and gender-based violence. It also acknowledges

Alessia Boni's TEDx talk examines how the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and girls, leading to increased poverty, displacement, and gender-based violence. It also acknowledges undocumented risks for non-binary and gender-diverse individuals. The talk stresses the urgency of inclusive, gender-responsive climate action for a more just and resilient future.

Boni, an International Relations graduate working at the British Consulate in Italy, has extensive experience in human rights, gender equality, and international cooperation, including protecting vulnerable women. A Red Cross volunteer, she writes on geopolitics, climate change, and social inclusion.

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

Veronica Mentor, a University of Florida student and powerful spoken word poet, shares her personal journey. Her work explores the struggles and experiences of growing up as a brown

Veronica Mentor, a University of Florida student and powerful spoken word poet, shares her personal journey. Her work explores the struggles and experiences of growing up as a brown girl.

This compelling talk was presented at TEDxUF, an independently organized event following the TED conference format.