Talks & films
views & listens
speakers connect with funders
Author and philosopher Roman Krznaric's talk, “How to Be a Good Ancestor,” was cited in Pakistan's Supreme Court ruling against cement-industry expansion.
Scientist Daniel Zavala Araiza's TED Talk, “The best way to lower Earth's temperature — fast,” became part of a broader EU methane campaign spanning film, an art installation, and a 360° video.
Animal scientist Ermias Kebreab's talk, “What seaweed and cow burps have to do with climate change,” led to a $2.6 million donation to continue his research on reducing methane from livestock.
Social entrepreneur James Irungu Mwangi's received the $3 million Climate Breakthrough Award after giving his talk, “Africa's great carbon valley — and how to end energy poverty.”
Culture shapes how we see the world—and we need storytellers everywhere who can connect global solutions to local realities. At our Nairobi summit, we empowered nearly three dozen experienced and emerging climate storytellers to make climate action relevant to their communities:
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In today’s information landscape, people are no longer swayed by facts alone — they're moved by voices they trust. That’s why we’re partnering with Conspirators to build a powerful network of communicators we call Ground Crew, who are bringing climate to new audiences.
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TED Countdown House at COP30 hosted Outrage + Optimism’s Inside COP, bringing audiences exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the conference. The series put listeners at the heart of the negotiations as COP30’s biggest moments unfolded in real time.
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We partner with Fine Acts to inspire climate action through artwork, illustrations and creative campaigns. The collaboration equips climate communicators around the world with free, ready-to-use creative assets from an open-license collection.
In June 2025, we brought Countdown to Nairobi for our first summit in the Global South, putting Africa’s climate leadership at the center of the conversation while achieving the lowest carbon footprint in TED history.
At the most consequential COP in a decade, the TED Countdown House became a gathering place for Indigenous leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, journalists and more to share candid dialogue.
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Since our launch in 2020, 1,200+ TEDx Countdown events have taken place, giving communities around the world a platform to spotlight local climate solutions and connect them to a global movement.
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