TEDxKisumu Countdown: A First-of-its-Kind Event in Kenya to Tackle Climate Change
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- July 10, 2023
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing humanity today. It threatens our health, economy, environment, and future. But we can do something about it.
TEDxKisumu Countdown is a first-of-its-kind event in Kenya, held in Kisumu City on August 26, 2023. It is part of Countdown, a TED and Leaders’ Quest collaboration that aims to champion and amplify the bold ideas and underinvested solutions that can bring us closer to achieving a zero-carbon world.
The theme of the event is “How can we make a difference? – Innovating for Climate-Conscious Cities,” and it will feature inspiring speakers, performers, and exhibitors who will share their stories, insights, and actions on how we can tackle the climate crisis at the individual, community, organizational, and systemic levels.
The event will also showcase the Countdown Challenge Competition, which invites innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from Kisumu and beyond to pitch their ideas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resilience to climate impacts. The winners will receive mentorship, funding, and exposure to scaling up their solutions.
The event will feature speakers from various fields and backgrounds sharing their insights, experiences, and solutions to tackling the climate crisis.
We have a diverse and exciting lineup of speakers who will share their stories, insights, and ideas on health, education, circular economy, architecture, social justice, gender perspective, and more. – Denis, TEDxKisumu, Organizer
The event will also feature interactive activities such as:
- A climate action fair where attendees can learn about and support various initiatives and organizations working on climate change mitigation and adaptation in Kenya.
- A climate art exhibition, where local artists will showcase their works that reflect their perspectives and emotions on climate change.
- A climate pledge wall, where attendees can write down their commitments and actions to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future.
TEDxKisumu Countdown is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest climate change solutions, connect with like-minded individuals, and take action to create a more sustainable future. We hope you will join us!
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