Full Agenda
Regions A and B contain the same prerecorded presentations in the same order.
Each session will close with discussion time.

The Current State of the Problem
Region A
8:00 – 8:50 am Eastern
Region B
3:00 – 3:50 pm Pacific
11:00 – 11:50 am NZ on October 14
Welcome and Introduction to the Session (not recorded)
By Katherine Radeka, TEDxLacamasLake Producer and Host, Accelerate Net Zero
Orientation and Review of the Sessions
Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.
Welcome to Countdown (not available for replay)
By Chris Anderson & Lindsey Levin
Head of TED / Entreprenuer, Activist
After a long career in journalism and publishing, Chris Anderson became the curator of the TED Conference in 2002 and has developed it as a platform for identifying and disseminating ideas worth spreading.
Lindsay Levin has dedicated her life to reshaping what leadership looks like, exploring our collective humanity through vulnerability and listening.
The State of the Climate Crisis
By Johan Rockström
Climate impact Scholar
Johan Rockström works to redefine sustainable development.
The Defining Issue of Our Time
By António Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations
António Guterres is at the forefront of fighting the climate emergency and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Climates and Cities
By Angel Hsu
Climate and Data Scientist
Angel Hsu is a professor and data geek who applies data-driven methods to solve challenging environmental issues.
The Solutions Mindset We Need
Region A
15.00 – 15.50 CEST
9:00 – 9:50 am Eastern
Region B
4:00 – 4:50 pm Pacific
12:00 – 12:50 pm NZ on October 14
Welcome and Introduction to the Session (not recorded)
By Katherine Radeka, TEDxLacamasLake Producer and Host, Accelerate Net Zero
Why the Focus On Mindset?
Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.
Stubborn Optimism
By Christiana Figueres
Stubborn Optimist (and Convener of the 2015 UN Conference on Climate Change)
Technology and Policy to Accelerate Climate Change
By Hal Harvey & John Doerr
Climate Policy Expert / Engineer, Investor
John Doerr is an engineer, acclaimed venture capitalist and the chairman of Kleiner Perkins.
The Race to Zero
By Nigel Topping & Miao Wang
UK High Level Climate Action Champioin / Marine Conservationist
A United Nations Young Champion of the Earth, Miao Wang prefers to be underwater or in the sky.
Reimagining Capitalism for a Cleaner, Fairer Future
By Rebecca Henderson
Capitalism Rethinker
How to Think Long Term
By Roman Krznaric
Long-view Philosopher
Special Guest Presentation:
How to Incorporate Sustainability Into Your Product Development Process
By Will Harrison
Sustainability Engineer
Solutions: Cities, Forests, Farmland
Region A
16.00 – 16.50 CEST
10:00 – 10:50 am Eastern
Region B
5:00 – 5:50 pm Pacific
1:00 – 1:50 pm NZ on October 14
Welcome and Introduction to the Session (not recorded)
By Katherine Radeka, TEDxLacamasLake Producer and Host, Accelerate Net Zero
Environments and Climate Change
Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.
The 15 Minute City
By Carlos Moreno
Scientific Director, Panthéon Sorbonne University-IAE Paris
The Case for Forest Restoration and Conservation
By Tom Crowther
Ecosystem Ecology Professor
In collaboration with vast networks of ecologists across the world, Tom Crowther works to address the global threats of biodiversity loss and climate change.
The Future of Food Production
By TED-Ed
A TED-Ed Animation by Brent Loken
How can we feed every member of a growing global population a healthy diet while preserving the planet?
A Mayor’s “Treetown” Vision
By Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr
Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone
As mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr is committed to addressing her city’s challenges using an inclusive, data-driven approach to urban development.
Special Guest Presentation:
Forests and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
By Dr. Bev Law
Emeritus Professor of Global Change Biology & Terrestrial Systems Science
We need to reduce emissions now, as we are already committed to a warmer climate and extreme events from past and current emissions. Terrestrial ecosystems, mostly forests, remove about 30% of the annual carbon emissions from all sources
There are proposals for technological solutions to reduce emissions, but they are costly and a long way from being implemented, and some have unintended consequences.
We need both climate adaptation and mitigation with respect to forests. For example, the recent large fires on the west coast US were driven by extreme drought, heat and wind. Adaptation strategies in terms of wildfire first require us to acknowledge that reducing fire fuels does not prevent fire occurrence and will not change wildfire trends. We need to focus fuels reduction around residences and to harden homes to make them more resistant to fire, and prevent new developments in fire prone areas. This means shifting resources and management.
Most scientists agree we need to focus mitigation efforts on natural climate solutions. Although technological advances have been suggested, they are costly, some have negative consequences, and are not yet ready for implementation. Whereas, we need to let forests to continue the good job they are doing by removing 30% of the emissions from the atmosphere. It is the low hanging fruit. Letting forests grow and establishing forest carbon preserves, and reforesting areas that have experienced stand replacing disturbances are the most effective means.
Solutions: Energy, Transport, Materials
Region A
17.00 – 17.50 CEST
11:00 – 11:50 am Eastern
Region B
6:00 – 6:50 pm Pacific
2:00 – 2:50 pm NZ on October 14
Welcome and Introduction to the Session (not recorded)
By Katherine Radeka, TEDxLacamasLake Producer and Host, Accelerate Net Zero
How to Build a Net Zero World
Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.
Decarbonizing Fossil Fuels
By Myles Allen
Fossil Fuels Scholar
Myles Allen studies how human activities and natural drivers contribute to changes in global climate and risks of extreme weather.
Rethinking Cement (pt 1)
Rethinking Cement (pt2)
By Karen Scrivener & Tom Schuler
Cement Researcher / Entrepreneur
Karen Scrivener researches how to make cement and concrete more sustainable.
Tom Schuler has spent three decades advancing sustainable innovation across global industries.
The Global Shift to Clean Transport
By Monica Araya
Electrification Advocate
Monica Araya works with leaders in government, business, philanthropy and activism to accelerate the shift toward emissions-free transportation.
Special Guest Presentation:
Barrio Eléctrico: Community-Powered Distributed Solar for Puerto Rico
By Lauren Rosenblatt
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Barrio Eléctrico
This project brings distributed solar power to Puerto Rico through community-based networks.
Equitable and Resilient Solutions
Region A
18.00 – 18.50 CEST
12:00 – 12:50 pm Eastern
Region B
7:00 – 7:50 pm Pacific
3:00 – 3:50 pm NZ on October 14
Welcome and Introduction to the Session (not recorded)
By Katherine Radeka, TEDxLacamasLake Producer and Host, Accelerate Net Zero
Why We Can't Solve Global Warming Without Equity and Resilience
Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.
If Black Lives Matter, We Need to Act On Climate Change
By David Lammy
Member of Parliament, UK
David Lammy is the first Black MP to hold the Justice post in British parliament, either in government or opposition.
The European Green New Deal
By Usula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen believes that green and digital transformations hold the key to Europe’s future prosperity and resilience.
Prioritizing Africa
By Rose M. Mutiso
Energy Researcher
Rose M. Mutiso works with a global network of experts finding solutions for energy deficits across Africa and Asia. She is also helping African women become scholars and thought leaders.
Inclusive, Resilient Communities and Economies
By Zelalem Adefris & Rahwa Ghirmatzion
Social and Climate Change Justice Advocates
Zelalem Adefris’s work in public health addresses racial health and wealth disparities, policy development and climate resilience in low-wealth communities of color.
Rahwa Ghirmatzion is deputy director of People United for Sustainable Housing, a membership-based community organization committed to social and climate justice.
Special Guest Presentation: Our Voice, Our World, Our Future:
The Effects of Climate Change on Low-Income Communities
By Jane Turville
Filmmaker
Often unrecognized as a serious social concern in our region, Turville’s film Our Voice, Our World, Our Future focuses on how climate change impacts the lives of Portland’s most impoverished and vulnerable people.
In this talk, Jane will share the insights she gained by talking with high school students from Rosemary Anderson High School as they examine climate change through the lens of local public opinion, pollution, health, economy, community impact, and homelessness.
Technologists Taking Action
Region A
19.00 – 19.50 CEST
1:00 – 1:50 pm Eastern
Region B
8:00 – 8:50 pm Pacific
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm NZ on October 14
Welcome and Introduction to the Session (not recorded)
By Katherine Radeka, TEDxLacamasLake Producer and Host, Accelerate Net Zero
From Knowledge Into Action
Katherine is the author of three books on innovation and the developer of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework. You can learn more about her work at the Rapid Learning Cycles Institute.
Building a Circular Economy
By Jesper Brodin & Pia Heidenmark
CEO of Ingka Group (IKEA) / CSO of Ingka Group
Jesper Brodin believes in values-based leadership and togetherness. With passion, drive and a team of sustainability professionals.
Pia Heidenmark Cook leads the sustainability agenda for the Ingka Group.
Keeping the Climate Pledge at Amazon
By Kara Hurst & Dave Clark
Head of Worldwide Sustainability / SVP of WW Operations at Amazon
Kara Hurst leads the development and evolution of sustainability and social responsibility at Amazon.
Dave Clark leads Amazon’s global supply chain and logistics operations.
Industrializing India Without Coal
By Varun Sivaram
Clean Energy Executive, Physicist, Author
To combat climate change, Varun Sivaram seeks to scale up clean energy technologies and cultivate innovation ecosystems spanning industry, academia and government.
Becoming a Carbon Neutral Business
By Linda Jackson & Liz Ogbu
Environment and Social VP at Apple,/ Designer, Urbanist, Spatial Justice Activist
Liz Ogbu is a global expert on engaging and transforming unjust urban environments.
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