Following the launch of our 2022 theme, we are delighted to announce that we have made £11.5m social and economic impact in Glasgow as we celebrates its 10th year of events, engaging learners and sparking ideas globally.
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As a powerful female Head of State for many years and longest-reigning British Monarch, we're inspired by the legacy Queen Elizabeth II has left to all during her service to the Commonwealth and UK.
We follow examples set by Her Majesty and be inspired by talks from brilliant women who lead fiercely and fearlessly, and men who support women around them.
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The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) supported TEDxGlasgow’s Climate Action Initiative by challenging colleagues to help walk or cycle the distance to Expo 2020 Dubai. DHI, is keen to help promote and develop initiatives that will help us to make a positive impact on climate action, faster.
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As we get ready to launch our 2022 theme and the next Climate Action Initiative, we caught up with Dr Karin Helwig, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader, Msc Climate Justice at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) on the humanitarian issues and outcomes of 2021 and how GCU and TEDxGlasgow partners plan to enable the next generation to act on climate change and climate justice for people from all communities.
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Dr Liz Wilks, European Director at Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) Sinar Mas, our CAI corporate partner and one of the largest pulp, paper, and packaging companies in the world, highlights how CAI and TEDxGlasgow partners created a platform to share best practices, discuss and act on the missing part of the equation: a ground up effort to enable the next generation to act on climate change.
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As we get ready to launch our 2022 theme our partners, Dr Liz Wilks, European Director of Asia Pulp and Paper, the largest forestry company in the world, and Dr Karin Helwig, Programme Leader of the MSc Climate Justice at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), come together to share their ‘make-or-break’ collaboration experience. Enabled by the Climate Action Initiative and TEDxGlasgow, APP will collaborate with Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) on the newly established Programme Advisory Group for its Masters in Climate Justice, therefore supporting the development of employment and career opportunities in climate justice.
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Our Climate Action Initiative was launched in June 2021. We built a proactive community of organisations that met at virtual ‘Climate Action Initiative Monthly Meet Ups’ and in person. Our mission was for our partners to share their climate action work and knowledge; learning from one another and sharing challenges and successes.
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As part of Make or Break, we have connected ideas to minds through in-person and online events, blogs, and social media. Our impact has been both exciting and measurable, and drives the team to keep amplifying ideas that change the world. Read more in our Make or Break Impact report.
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Earlier this year I had a live discussion with Sheila Morovati from Habits of Waste, all about being more plant based. And to be honest, as a meat lover I thought, this isn’t for me, but Sheila reassured me that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing when eating less meat. So I attempted the #8Meals challenge and here’s my journey…
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In conversations with business leaders, we’ve talked about the climate-linked forces that forward-thinking leaders see at work - and the tough questions they are asking themselves in response to help ensure true climate resilience. These forward-thinking leaders are unlocking a world of opportunity for their firms to be at the center of a future low carbon economy.
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Our everyday lives are founded in community, it’s that human spark that we feel when we come from the same place, share attitudes or have interests in common – it means everything. A strong community is a giver of safety, happiness, confidence and a common purpose that can change and transform lives.
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Green construction is not a new idea, and the industry has already made significant progress on decarbonisation. However, the scale of the projects in construction or development currently means more innovative approaches and sustainable technologies are required to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
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Each year, over 150 million non-decomposable crayons are thrown away by restaurants alone while teachers spend nearly $900 a year on supplies for their classrooms. Crayon Collection has developed a solution!
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Federated Hermes, a leader in responsible investment and the developer behind Skypark, approaches real estate by investing in places rather than buildings. This means creating places where people want to play, work and live. Alongside the City’s biggest private business cycle facility, Skypark is recognised by Cycling Scotland for making cycling to work easier and holds a Platinum Certification by CyclingScore for a best-in-class cycle friendly infrastructure.
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As part of the development of Glasgow City Innovation District, the University of Strathclyde is leading an ambitious project to a 100% renewable climate neutral and climate resilient area within the district. The project aims to integrate heat, power, transport, climate adaptation and wellbeing solutions that will benefit everyone in the area of the Innovation District.
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A lot has happened in the world since November 2021, when COP26 came to my home city of Glasgow. So many negatives sparking against the positives made my COP26 experience feel more relevant than ever. So here’s a recap of what I learned and what I now think as a result of attending many events at COP26.
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Climate change is now at an ‘all hands on deck’ urgency. We cannot wait for governments and corporations to act. Perhaps the single greatest contribution we can make as individuals is to change our diet. The carbon footprint reduction of committing to at least 8 plant-based meals a week is on par with switching to a hybrid automobile for the average American family.
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In the US there are over 40,000,000,000 single-use plastic utensils thrown away each year. Habits of Waste launched #CutOutCutlery to convince major food delivery applications to only provide cutlery upon request, successfully reducing plastic waste and saving restaurants money through four major food delivery apps.
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APP recognised the issue that deforestation is having on local communities and that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with efforts to improve health and education, reduce inequality, empower women and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. Therefore, Desa Makmur Peduli Api (DMPA), was introduced by APP in 2015 to tackle the issue.
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We spent the two weeks of COP26 talking to as many leaders, CEO’s and citizens as possible to get their thoughts, ideas and inspiration in how we collectively move forwards to net zero. Watch the first highlights video here…
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