In his talk, Mr Arun Shenoy shares how a single act of saving a forest from encroachers transformed into a lifelong commitment to forest conservation. He narrates the incident when he was a small part of the team that saved large trees on government land right next to their basecamp from being cut. He believes that this is one of the greatest accomplishments of his life, a story that he can tell till the day he dies. Following the incident, he started to look for an answer to the question burning in his mind, namely how much forest we still have remaining, and the answer troubled him greatly. To get these points across to large numbers his team created what is called the Broken Forest Tour at the Kanthavara Forest Basecamp. Visitors, mainly students, educationists and families sit on the same fallen tree trunks, and ponder over these findings. Many are deeply moved by the sight of the broken forest and have gone on to spread the word. His words highlight both the urgency of preservation of forests and the responsibility of future generations Mr Arun Shenoy is an environmental educator and conservation activist. He established “Kanthavara”, a forest base camp and training centre and a hub for conservation and education, following his encounter with a tree-poaching incident in the forested area nearby. Here, he conducts forest walk programmes, study tours, sessions on the ‘Broken Forest’ segment, Seed ball making and bamboo in construction and design study. Around fifty such camps have been held in the past two years. Through the activities at Kanthavara, he has effectively demonstrated the impact of unchecked human intervention on forest ecosystems, sensitised the public on the after-effects of forest encroachment, the possible threats to wildlife caused by human activities, and methods to prevent forest fires and protect forest borders. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Jocelyn shares how running became her personal escape from stress and hopes to inspire others to find their own resilience. Jocelyn Gou is an 8th grader at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley who finds joy in running, reading short stories and novels, writing fiction prose and free-verse poetry, and traveling the world with her family. Still uncertain about her future, Jocelyn is currently on a journey of self-exploration as she strives to learn more about herself and the world around her through both her hobbies and academics. Jocelyn hopes that what she discovers will help humanity universally value Earth’s natural environment and overcome our ecological crises. As her time in middle school draws to an end and high school approaches, she looks forward to further developing her personality, perspective, and passions through new knowledge and experiences. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Mental health challenges are affecting a record number of people worldwide, which suggests that current systems are insufficient for meeting individual and societal needs. Wallenberger's talk draws on her background in research psychology and lived experiences to illustrate actionable strategies for improving mental health at all levels of society. The design of the multi-tier model explicitly highlights that every person, regardless of personal or professional background, can help to shape the future of mental health for the better. Student at Bowdoin College. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Using her own experience of psychosis, Chayma Charifi proposes that introspection might be the key to transforming mental breakdowns into breakthroughs. Chayma uses humorous storytelling to explore the philosophical and psychological support for why the mind breaks and why non-judgmental self-exploration might be the glue to fuse it together. Student at Bowdoin College. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The speaker’s talk was about pushing her limits beyond horizons and turning challenges into opportunities for growth. From the beginnings of her medical career to transforming barren hills into an iconic museum and shaping ideas into lasting institutions, she illustrated how grit, vision, and determination fuel progress. She recounted overcoming legal, political, and regulatory hurdles while remaining deeply committed to empowering women and carrying forward her father’s values. Her reflections emphasized that horizons are not defined by distance, but by daring. Each horizon crossed unveils another, making the journey of growth and discovery endless. Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar is the Principal Director of Symbiosis Society, and Pro Chancellor of Symbiosis International University. Symbiosis International University is a multi-disciplinary, multinational, multi-cultural University having more than 45000 students from all States of India and international students from 85 countries. The Symbiosis Society not only has under its ambit the Symbiosis International University but also has K12 Schools, College of Arts and Commerce and Museums- the Afro Asian Cultural Museum and the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum & Memorial. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

It informs you of the importance of environmental protection in Korea and what actions you are taking now. 25년 전부터 식량과 환경의 심각성을 깨닫고 식량 활동과 대체 에너지 활동을 하였다. 2017년부터 사업을 통해 세상을 깨끗하고 아름답게 만들자는 생각으로 김제 어업을 시작하였다. 2020년에는 자원 순환 활동으로 환경부 장관상을 수상하였으며, 사업에서 자원 순환의 가능성을 입증하기 위해 노력하고 있다. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx