Shubhendu Sharma
Forest Restoration Entrepreneur | Building a Global Reforestation Movement
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Shubhendu Sharma is a pioneering entrepreneur dedicated to restoring the world's forests. As the founder of Afforestt, he has developed a unique methodology for creating maintenance-free, natural urban forests.
Sharma began his career as an engineer at Toyota, where he learned the principles of the Toyota Production System. He now applies these methodologies to rapidly grow diverse, self-sustaining forests in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods.
Sharma's TED Talk on 'A Forest Ecosystem in Your Backyard' has inspired millions to take action on reforestation. His keynotes empower audiences to become part of the global reforestation movement.
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How to grow a forest in your backyard
Forests don't have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are -- even in cities. Eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of native species in urban areas by engineering soil, microbes and biomass to kickstart natural growth processes. Follow along as he describes how to grow a 100-year-old forest in just 10 years, and learn how you can get in on this tiny jungle party.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED×2 | 2016, 2014 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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