As we are moving towards modernization, our care for the environment is declining rapidly. That is why we can see a lot of problems rising. Out of all, Climate Change is the most prominent issue that needs urgent attention. The situation will become incurable if we don’t take action against climate change right here, right now.

We are bringing an opportunity for you to find the solution & accelerate the action against climate change. Hear from the world experts on how we can change climate change & make earth safer for the future generations.

Join us for the second edition of TEDxGateway Countdown on 31st October 2021 - 4pm onwards.

About Speakers -

DR. RAJIV KUMAR - CLIMATE LEADER

Indian economist and is currently the vice-chairman of the NITI Aayog. He is Founding director of Pahle India Foundation, a non-profit research organisation that specialises in policy-oriented research and analysis.

AADITYA UDDHAV THACKERAY - CLIMATE LEADER

Indian Politician serving as Cabinet Minister of Environment & Climate Change (Maharashtra). Through his work, he has brought the conversation on climate change in the state to the forefront.

DR. SHASHI THAROOR - MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Former Minister of State, Government of India. Former USG, United Nations.

KAREN SCRIVENER - MATERIAL CHEMIST

Karen is the head of Laboratory at Construction Materials, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. She believes that we can make concrete less problematic if we make a conscious shift in the composition of the popular material.

DR. PARAG KHANNA - GEOPOLITICAL EXPERT

Dr. Khanna forewarns of increased population displacement as a result of the climate crisis, urging governments and organisations to create an environment conducive to smooth transitions.

SHNEEL MALIK - BIOARCHITECT

Shneel combines bio research and architecture to design ‘living spaces’ that blur the lines between natural and concrete jungles.

SUMANT SINHA - Renewable Energy Expert

Sumant, the Chairman of Renew, one of India's largest producers of renewable energy, is building an infrastructure that can effectively harness the sun’s energy to create a sustainable planet.

SATYA TRIPATHI - SECRETARY-GENERAL, GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE PLANET

A development economist, lawyer and changemaker with over 40 years of varied experience, Mr. Tripathi is the Chancellor of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences.

DR. IDO SELLA - MARINE BIOLOGIST

Dr. Sella, co-founder of ECOncrete, creates bio-enhanced waterfronts that help marine life thrive despite growing urbanisation.

R.A. MASHELKAR - SCIENTIST

One of the noted names in science globally, Dr. Mashelkar is working with urban Indian cities and corporations to put make the best clean transitions.

SUNITA NARAIN - CLIMATE ADVOCATE

A noted environmentalist, Sunita advocates sustainable development that is inclusive towards the marginalised communities

VIDYUT MOHAN - INNOVATOR

Vidyut, co-founder of Takachar has created technology that turns waste crop residue into compost, thereby mitigating smoke emissions and creating extra income for marginalised farmers.

DR. MANU GUPTA - HUMANITARIAN WORKER

Dr. Gupta, co-founder, Seeds helps vulnerable communities across Asia in building resilience towards the impact of climate change-induced disasters.

JENNIFER HOLMGREN - CLEAN ENERGY EXPERT

Dr. Jennifer Holmgren views carbon as an opportunity. As the CEO of LanzaTech, she believes that if recycled, it can become a great source of energy to fuel the new world.

NARAYANAN VASUDEVAN - FOREST CONSERVATOR

As an Indian Forest Service officer and the former Head of the Mangrove Cell of Maharashtra, Mr. N Vasudevan highlights the potential of our coasts to mitigate the damages of climate change.

CYRILL GUTSCH - FOUNDER, PARLEY FOR OCEANS

As the Founder of Parley for the Oceans, Cyrill Gutsch is repurposing ocean plastic to create accessories and appeal for the fall of virgin plastic

ERIC SOLHIEM - CLIMATE ADVOCATE

A climate advocate, Eric Solheim believes that Asia is uniquely positioned to take the lead on climate action

MADHUSUDHAN RAPOLE - CLEAN ENERGY INNOVATOR

Madhusudhan Rapole, Founder of Oorja Energy perceives cooling as a necessity of our times and is focussed on making it sustainable, healthy and economical for everyone.

STEFANO FUNARI - UPCYCLING ENTREPRENEUR

Stefano Funari is the founder of Iwasasari. His initiative reimagines pre-loved Indian six yards to create fresh fashion.

ANSHUMAN BAPNA - CLIMATE ENTREPRENEUR

As the founder of Terra.do, Anshuman Bapna aims to equip 100M people to work on solving the challenges of the climate crisis.

PROF. RAMANAN LAXMINARAYAN - ECONOMIST

A noted epidemiologist, Prof. Laxminarayan explores the relation between climate rise and our increased vulnerability to pathogens.

ANASTASIA VOLKOVA - AGRICULTURAL INNOVATOR

As the CEO and Co-founder of Regrow Anastasia Volkova invests in one of the world’s oldest carbon banks - the soil.

APARNA PALLAVI - JOURNALIST AND RESEARCHER

As an environment journalist, Aparna Pallavi reminds us of the invisibility of traditional agricultural practices and how reviving them may help us cope with the climate crisis.

ERMIAS KEBREAB - ANIMAL SCIENTIST

Dr. Kebreab’s research shows that feeding seaweed and organic feed additives to dairy cows can considerably reduce methane emissions from cattle.

ANDREAS BINKERT - SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPER

Andreas Binkert is the President of 2000 Watt City project. He works towards building a scalable green city model that runs on the principle of carbon and electric equity for citizens in both the global north and south.

DEEPAK RAMOLA - POET

Deepak Ramola is a writer, actor, teacher and lyricist. Originally hailing from the hill town of Dehradun, he is now a well-known artist and founder of Project Fuel.

SHRIKUMAR SURYANARAYAN - RESEARCHER & INNOVATOR

Shrikumar, co-founder of Sea6 Energy Pvt. harnesses the potential of seaplane biomass or ocean farming to build a thriving and sustainable bio economy.

SIBARANI SOFIAN - URBAN ARCHITECT

Sibarani is leading the transition of Indonesia’s Capital city from Jakarta to East Kalimantan. He aims to create a city that incorporates the philosophy and foundations of the natural world.

SHRITI PANDEY - MATERIAL INNOVATOR

As a material innovator, Shriti is transforming the way we build - replacing the carbon-intensive brick and mortar with crop residue

TOM GREEN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROJECT VESTA

As the Executive Director at Project Vesta, Tom Green works towards Coastal Carbon CapturePresented By: TED & Future Stewards

Sponsored By: Reliance Industries Limited

Partners - BQ, Genesis BCW, Moj & Facebook

Supported By: Government of Maharashtra

TEDxGateway Countdown: Virtual Climate Conference

Event Information

Venue

Learn More

About

Organize Events