As the 21st century progresses, metropolitan areas will bear the brunt of global megatrends such as climate change, natural resource depletion, population growth, income inequality, mass migrations,

As the 21st century progresses, metropolitan areas will bear the brunt of global megatrends such as climate change, natural resource depletion, population growth, income inequality, mass migrations, education and health disparities, among many others. Jonathan F. P. Rose - the man who “repairs the fabric of cities” - suggests a five-pronged model for how to design and reshape our cities with the goal of equalising their landscape of opportunity. Subscribe to our channel! Follow the RSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RSAEvents Like RSA Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RSAEventsofficial Listen to RSA podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/the_rsa See RSA Events behind the scenes: https://instagram.com/rsa_events/

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Climate change is the defining crisis of our time, and it is children who are the most vulnerable and who will bear the brunt of its impact. That is why 10-year-old Ella is raising her voice and

Climate change is the defining crisis of our time, and it is children who are the most vulnerable and who will bear the brunt of its impact. That is why 10-year-old Ella is raising her voice and calling on children all over the world to participate in climate conversation and climate action. Ella is a 4th grader at Richmond Christian School. She is a talented dancer and singer, who also plays the piano and the drums. When not churning out tunes, Ella is an avid reader, and authors her own books. But there’s nothing like competition to spark her into giving it all she’s got. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Founding Director of JCU's Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, Francesco Lapenta describes the complex dichotomy of historical socio-economic progress driven by energy consumption, and

Founding Director of JCU's Institute of Future and Innovation Studies, Francesco Lapenta describes the complex dichotomy of historical socio-economic progress driven by energy consumption, and shortsighted technological innovation. Francesco argues that a long-term solution to the climate crises can be found only through collaborative governance, and socially responsible innovation processes in the energy sector. The countries that have received the greatest advantages, and pollute the most, bear the responsibility to lead the development of scalable and sustainable alternative energy solutions. They also bear the responsibility to offer equal opportunities, via economically viable alternatives, to developing countries that legitimately aspire to invest in the same transformative social processes, and economic growth models, previously adopted by other countries. ... In the conclusion of the talk, recorded as part of a series of talks on the role of universities in tackling climate change, Francesco states that the role of universities and educators is to create leaders and change makers that understand the complexities, and necessarily shared responsibility, of governing the future of humanity and the planet. The ability to project, organize and foster this transformation through several decades is one of the fundamental functions of the leaders of tomorrow. ... The JCU's Institute of Future and Innovation Studies promotes international collaboration, transdisciplinary research, and dialogue on emerging and future innovations of high societal relevance and impact in a variety of domains: scientific, technological, economic, environmental, cultural, and social. The Institute, through its research activities promoting critical evidence-based public debate, aspires to influence accountability and good governance in these areas. ... . This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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So Sato, 15, questions how rising sea levels will impact his home country, Japan, and how he and his Japanese same-age peers will bear the future costs. So Sato, grade 9, hails from Japan and is

So Sato, 15, questions how rising sea levels will impact his home country, Japan, and how he and his Japanese same-age peers will bear the future costs. So Sato, grade 9, hails from Japan and is concerned about coastal flooding in countries that are not prepared for ocean level rise in the coming decades. So's TEDx talk highlights the experiences of Japanese citizens in the wake of recent natural disasters and how solutions might be found to keep people safe. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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What are you thinking? We need to shift the whole energy system of the planet off of coal. Those with control and access to capital bear the greatest responsibility and burden of this challenge.

John Fullerton is the Founder and President of Capital Institute, a collaborative working to transform finance to serve a more just, resilient, and sustainable economic system.

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Tipi Tales are adventures in story and song. Elizabeth, Junior, Russell and Sam play, laugh and grow together in the forest surrounding the home of their great-grandparents. Each story centers around

Tipi Tales are adventures in story and song. Elizabeth, Junior, Russell and Sam play, laugh and grow together in the forest surrounding the home of their great-grandparents. Each story centers around the daily challenges faced by the cousins as they seek to understand each other and the world around them. The children learn the tools of life from enchanting forest animals who embody the seven ancient aboriginal laws.

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Join host Jeff Corwin as he embarks on a mission to promote the understanding and conservation of America’s wildlife and wild places. He begins in the historic city of Boston to help aid the

Join host Jeff Corwin as he embarks on a mission to promote the understanding and conservation of America’s wildlife and wild places. He begins in the historic city of Boston to help aid the recovery of peregrine falcons. Then, he travels to the deep woods of New Hampshire to meet a collection of orphaned black bear cubs. Finally, Jeff makes his way to the marshy coast of New England where volunteers are saving a unique species of turtle. To learn more about the wildlife featured in the episode, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: "This is about to get real exciting." Speaker 2: "It's getting close. Getting close. Getting close." Jeff Corwin: We're working with conservationists to bring Peregrine Falcons back to New England. Jeff Corwin: "We got to be very careful, we're being dive bombed by these parents, and it's a long way down." Jeff Corwin: We'll help community volunteers protect some very precious turtle nests. Jeff Corwin: "I found it." Speaker 3: "He found it." Jeff Corwin: "Here we go. Look at that." Speaker 3: "Nice." Jeff Corwin: And we'll meet a group of orphaned Black Bear cubs ready to return home. Jeff Corwin: "These young bears then, they're ready to go." Speaker 4: "They're ready to go." Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome creatures of North America, and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them, and you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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