Girija Pande, a senior Pan-Asian business leader, writer, and socially conscious tech leader, chairs Apex Avlon Consulting, Singapore. She mentors deep tech startups and advises an ESG fund on

Girija Pande, a senior Pan-Asian business leader, writer, and socially conscious tech leader, chairs Apex Avlon Consulting, Singapore. She mentors deep tech startups and advises an ESG fund on sustainability. Her talk, "Building the Modern Food Bowl," explores Singapore's experiments with sustainable urban farming and Agri-tech.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community using the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Ilarion (Larry) Merculieff, an author and native community connector, has dedicated nearly four decades to serving

Ilarion (Larry) Merculieff, an author and native community connector, has dedicated nearly four decades to serving the Aleuts of the Pribilof Islands and other indigenous peoples. His extensive experience includes leadership roles as City Manager of St. Paul Island, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development, and CEO of Tanadgusix Corporation.

Merculieff also chaired The Aleut Corporation and managed the Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association. As Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Rural Alaska Community Action Program, he notably led Alaska's largest subsistence rights march.

Ahead of COP26, Eliot Whittington, Director of the Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG), interviewed Colin Matthews, Non-Executive Chairman of EDF Energy. Their discussion explored challenges and

Ahead of COP26, Eliot Whittington, Director of the Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG), interviewed Colin Matthews, Non-Executive Chairman of EDF Energy. Their discussion explored challenges and opportunities in decarbonising the energy sector, alongside desired outcomes from the landmark climate summit.

Founded in 2005 under HRH The Prince of Wales, the CLG has consistently defined the UK’s business response to climate change. It built consensus across the UK business community for climate action, notably supporting the Climate Change Act, and now represents progressive business voices globally.

The CLG is convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), which provides world-leading expertise on sustainability and a deep understanding of the political landscape.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairperson of Niti Aayog, advocates for Natural Farming to reform Indian agriculture. He emphasizes its potential to reverse climate change and empower a new generation of

Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairperson of Niti Aayog, advocates for Natural Farming to reform Indian agriculture. He emphasizes its potential to reverse climate change and empower a new generation of climate warriors.

An Indian economist with Cabinet Minister rank, Dr. Kumar also serves as Chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. He holds a Ph.D. from Lucknow University and a D.Phil. in Economics from Oxford University. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event.

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Ryan Red Corn (Osage) is co-chairman of NVision, a Denver-based Native youth media non-profit. He earned a B.F.A. in graphic design from the University of Kansas in 2003.

The "stereotype

Ryan Red Corn (Osage) is co-chairman of NVision, a Denver-based Native youth media non-profit. He earned a B.F.A. in graphic design from the University of Kansas in 2003.

The "stereotype threat"—where internal voices appraise and judge us, even when alone—profoundly affects social creatures. This concept was detailed in a New York Times article on October 7, 2012.

Red Corn's work explores the force of this stereotype threat on his people.

Michelle Cheo, a Food Technologist and Deputy Chairman of World Vision Singapore, presented "Building the Modern Food Bowl." Her talk focused on strengthening food systems in rural developing

Michelle Cheo, a Food Technologist and Deputy Chairman of World Vision Singapore, presented "Building the Modern Food Bowl." Her talk focused on strengthening food systems in rural developing communities by leveraging science to improve agricultural and food manufacturing efficiency, thereby reducing environmental impact.

This insightful discussion, advocating for a lower environmental footprint, was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event.

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Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman of Interface, Inc., discusses his book, *Confessions of a Radical Industrialist*. Interface has pursued sustainability since 1994, aiming for a zero footprint by

Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman of Interface, Inc., discusses his book, *Confessions of a Radical Industrialist*. Interface has pursued sustainability since 1994, aiming for a zero footprint by 2020. Anderson's work credibly proves the business case for sustainability.

Learn more about the book: Confessions of a Radical Industrialist. (August 2009)

Sir Peter Bazalgette, a pivotal figure in the UK's independent TV production sector and a lifelong advocate for the arts, recently spoke at Google. His distinguished career includes leadership

Sir Peter Bazalgette, a pivotal figure in the UK's independent TV production sector and a lifelong advocate for the arts, recently spoke at Google. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at Endemol, the Royal Television Society, National Film School, Arts Council England, and he currently chairs ITV.

He joined us to discuss his new book, *The Empathy Instinct*, which explores how to foster a more civil society amidst division. The event was moderated by VP Comms Peter Barron, underscoring Sir Peter's career-long argument for the importance of creative expression.

Get the book here: https://goo.gl/Qk9FBg

The BSR Conference 2014 (Business for Social Responsibility) convened nearly 1,000 sustainability leaders. They explored how transparency and transformation are redefining conventional business

The BSR Conference 2014 (Business for Social Responsibility) convened nearly 1,000 sustainability leaders. They explored how transparency and transformation are redefining conventional business practices.

This video features prominent speakers from the event, including PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, Bill Nye (the Science Guy), and Ford Foundation President Darren Walker.

For more information about the BSR Conference, visit http://www.bsr.org/conference. This content was published on February 24, 2015.

As climate change becomes more pressing, learn to restore U.S. soil—from backyards to farmlands—using readily available organic materials as conditioners and fertilizers.

Kathy Kellogg

As climate change becomes more pressing, learn to restore U.S. soil—from backyards to farmlands—using readily available organic materials as conditioners and fertilizers.

Kathy Kellogg Johnson, dubbed the “First Lady of Compost” by the U.S. Composting Council President, is Chairman of the Board for Kellogg Garden Products. She will share insights on playing your part.

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