Countdown Summit 2021
34 speakers
Countdown Summit 2021: 34 speakers across 33 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Enric Sala, Jack Dangermond, and John Doerr.
Speaker Lineup
Al GoreNobel Peace Prize Winner | Climate Crisis Catalyst and Global Environmental Leader
"How to make radical climate action the new normal"
executive leadershipteam leadership
executive leadershipteam leadership
Also at: TED · Countdown
Belle and SebastianIndie Pop Band | Storytelling Through Music
""Big Yellow Taxi" / "Song for Sunshine""
creative thinking
creative thinking
Chibeze EzekielEnvironmental Activist | Sustainability in Emerging Technology
"A vision for sustainable energy in Africa"
grassroots activismemerging techsustainability climate
grassroots activismemerging techsustainability climate
Dan JørgensenDanish Climate Minister | Clean Energy & Sustainability Leader
"How wind energy could power Earth ... 18 times over"
climate action net zeroesg sustainable businesspolicy regulation
climate action net zeroesg sustainable businesspolicy regulation
Dawn LippertCEO & Cofounder | Renewable Energy Transformation
"Community investment is the missing piece of climate action"
climate action net zerocorporate innovationventure fundraising
climate action net zerocorporate innovationventure fundraising
Derek SarnoPlant-Based Chef | Wellness Innovator
"The many reasons to eat a plant-based diet"
food culture systemspublic healthwellbeing mental health
food culture systemspublic healthwellbeing mental health
Enric SalaNational Geographic explorer | Leading global ocean conservation and marine protection initiatives
"A bold plan to protect 30 percent of the Earth's surface and ocean floor"
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicesustainability climate
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicesustainability climate
Also at: TED · TED en Español en NYC · Mission Blue Voyage
Farwiza FarhanEnvironmental Activist | Protecting Indonesia's Forests
"The powerful women on the front lines of climate action"
climate activismconservation biologygrassroots activism
climate activismconservation biologygrassroots activism
Gavin McCormickDirector at WattTime | Renewable Energy & Sustainable Tech
"Tracking the whole world's carbon emissions -- with satellites and AI"
ai strategy implementationclimate action net zerodata strategy analytics
ai strategy implementationclimate action net zerodata strategy analytics
Hongqiao LiuFuturist | Exponential Technology & Global Trends
"Can China achieve its ambitious climate pledges?"
ai strategy implementationclimate action net zerofuture trends predictions
ai strategy implementationclimate action net zerofuture trends predictions
Ilissa OckoClimate Scientist | Transforming Our Understanding of Global Environmental Challenges
"The fastest way to slow climate change now"
climate action net zeroclimate activismclimate science
climate action net zeroclimate activismclimate science
Jack DangermondEsri Founder | Pioneering Geospatial Technology for a Sustainable Future
"An ever-evolving map of everything on Earth"
climate action net zeropurpose driven businesssustainability climate
Also at: TED Salon Brightline Initiative
climate action net zeropurpose driven businesssustainability climate
Also at: TED Salon Brightline Initiative
Jamey StillingsDocumentary Photographer | Capturing the Energy Transition
"An aerial perspective on renewable energy"
climate action net zeropurpose driven businessstorytelling narrative
climate action net zeropurpose driven businessstorytelling narrative
Jane ZelikovaClimate Scientist | Carbon Sequestration Expert and Environmental Innovator
"Why healthy soil matters now more than ever"
innovation
innovation
Jim Hagemann SnabeCo-CEO of Siemens | Driving Sustainable Technology
"Dreams and details for a decarbonized future"
climate action net zeroenterprise technology strategysustainable business models
climate action net zeroenterprise technology strategysustainable business models
John DoerrKleiner Perkins chairman | Backed Google, Amazon, Twitter; introduced OKRs to the world
"An action plan for solving the climate crisis"
ceo csuite leadershipclimate action net zeroscaling organizations
ceo csuite leadershipclimate action net zeroscaling organizations
Also at: Countdown · TED · Aspen Ideas Festival
Lucas JoppaChief Environmental Officer, Microsoft | Climate Innovation & Sustainability
"How to fix the "bugs" in the net-zero code"
competitive strategyemerging techsustainability climate
competitive strategyemerging techsustainability climate
Lucie PinsonEnvironmental Strategist | Transforming Finance to Combat Climate Change
"How to stop banks from investing in fossil fuels "
finance operationsfinancial servicesinnovation
finance operationsfinancial servicesinnovation
Melati WijsenYouth Activist | Tackling Global Challenges at 18
"A roadmap for young changemakers"
grassroots activismdiversity equity inclusionsustainability climate
grassroots activismdiversity equity inclusionsustainability climate
Monica ArayaClean Energy Innovator | Sustainability Strategist
"The billion-dollar campaign to electrify transport"
climate action net zeropublic sector innovationsustainable business models
climate action net zeropublic sector innovationsustainable business models
Also at: Countdown · TED
Nemonte NenquimoIndigenous Leader | Amazon Defender & Environmental Activist
"The forest is our teacher. It's time to respect it"
climate activismenvironmental justiceentrepreneurship
climate activismenvironmental justiceentrepreneurship
Nicola SturgeonFormer First Minister of Scotland | Climate & Policy Advocate
"How small countries can make a big impact on climate change"
climate action net zeroinclusive leadershipleading through change
climate action net zeroinclusive leadershipleading through change
Also at: TED · TEDSummit
Rachel KyteDean, Fletcher School | Sustainability & Global Leadership
"Sustainable cooling that doesn't warm the planet"
climate action net zeroglobal developmentsustainable business models
climate action net zeroglobal developmentsustainable business models
Reeps OneVocal Artist & Beatboxer | Redefining Musical Expression
"What does a voice of the future sound like?"
cognitive neurosciencecreative thinkingmusic composition performance
cognitive neurosciencecreative thinkingmusic composition performance
Rokia TraoreMalian Singer-Songwriter | Cultural Bridges Through Music
"An aerial perspective on renewable energy"
music composition performancestorytelling narrativemedia entertainment
Also at: American Family Insurance · Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi · Countdown Global Livestream · TED
music composition performancestorytelling narrativemedia entertainment
Also at: American Family Insurance · Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi · Countdown Global Livestream · TED
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-DebrahEnvironmental Health Advocate | Clean Air Activist
"The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air"
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicepolicy regulation
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicepolicy regulation
Ryah WhalenAviation Decarbonization Expert | Climate Solutions Strategist at BCG
"3 ways to make flying more climate-friendly"
climate action net zerostrategic planningsustainable business models
climate action net zerostrategic planningsustainable business models
Selina Neirok LeemClimate Activist & Policy Advisor | Rethinking Sustainable Development
"Climate change isn't a distant threat -- it's our reality"
climate action net zeroclimate activismpublic policy
climate action net zeroclimate activismpublic policy
Solitaire TownsendSustainability Strategist | Shifting Mindsets for Climate Action
"Are ad agencies, PR firms and lobbyists destroying the climate?"
climate action net zeroclimate activismconsumer behavior
climate action net zeroclimate activismconsumer behavior
Solomon Goldstein-RoseClimate & Energy Advocate | TED Speaker & 30 Under 30 Honoree
"How much clean electricity do we really need?"
policy regulationsustainability climate
policy regulationsustainability climate
Sophia KianniClimate activist | Breaking down language barriers in environmental action
"Language shouldn't be a barrier to climate action"
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicesustainability climate
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicesustainability climate
Also at: TechCrunch Disrupt · Web Summit
Tzeporah BermanEnvironmental Activist | Transforming Corporate Practices
"The bad math of the fossil fuel industry"
competitive strategysustainability climate
competitive strategysustainability climate
Vandana SinghPhysics professor and speculative fiction author | Climate Imagination Fellow
"A sci-fi story of Earth's renewal"
sustainability climateemerging techcreativity
sustainability climateemerging techcreativity
Vishaan ChakrabartiArchitect & Urbanist | Designing for Sustainable Cities
"A vision of sustainable housing for all of humanity"
inclusive leadershipsustainable business modelsurbanization cities
inclusive leadershipsustainable business modelsurbanization cities
Also at: TED · Aspen Ideas Festival
What this lineup covered
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Al Gore & Rokia Traore4 shared eventsJohn Doerr & Rokia Traore3 shared eventsMonica Araya & Al Gore3 shared eventsMonica Araya & Rokia Traore3 shared eventsNicola Sturgeon & Rokia Traore3 shared eventsRokia Traore & Enric Sala3 shared eventsVishaan Chakrabarti & Rokia Traore3 shared eventsAl Gore & John Doerr2 shared eventsJohn Doerr & Enric Sala2 shared eventsMonica Araya & John Doerr2 shared eventsVishaan Chakrabarti & Al Gore2 shared eventsVishaan Chakrabarti & Enric Sala2 shared events
Sessions with video
"Big Yellow Taxi" / "Song for Sunshine"
Belle and Sebastian
3 ways to make flying more climate-friendly
Ryah Whalen
A bold plan to protect 30 percent of the Earth's surface and ocean floor
Enric Sala
A roadmap for young changemakers
Melati Wijsen
A sci-fi story of Earth's renewal
Vandana Singh
A vision for sustainable energy in Africa
Chibeze Ezekiel
A vision of sustainable housing for all of humanity
Vishaan Chakrabarti
An action plan for solving the climate crisis
John Doerr
An ever-evolving map of everything on Earth
Jack Dangermond
Are ad agencies, PR firms and lobbyists destroying the climate?
Solitaire Townsend
Can China achieve its ambitious climate pledges?
Hongqiao Liu
Climate change isn't a distant threat -- it's our reality
Selina Neirok Leem
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