TED Talks Daily 3 rules for a zero-carbon world | Nigel Topping
Jul 26, 2021
Nigel Topping, High Level Climate Action Champion for COP26, shares his expertise on navigating the complexities of climate change. He stresses that every system, from energy consumption to natural patterns, can be reshaped for a better future. Topping presents three radical collaboration principles: ambition loops, exponential goals, and shared action pathways. He delves into the shipping industry's commitment to zero carbon emissions by 2050, showcasing how effective teamwork and innovative storytelling can drive sustainable change.
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Family History and Inspiration
- Nigel Topping's grandfather chose to study mathematics instead of becoming a coal miner.
- Topping also studied mathematics and developed a love for patterns and systems.
Systems and Patterns
- Every human and natural system operates based on repeating patterns.
- To address climate change, we must shift towards new patterns centered on clean energy.
Glacier Retreat
- Topping witnessed climate change's impact firsthand in Greenland.
- A glacier had retreated significantly since the map's survey, illustrating changing patterns.