TED Talks Daily Use your voice, vote and wallet for climate action | Halla Tómasdóttir
Dec 20, 2021
Halla Tómasdóttir, a former Icelandic presidential candidate and TEDWomen 2021 speaker, shares her insights from the COP26 climate conference. She highlights the urgent need for personal action, emphasizing that everyone can harness their voice, vote, and wallet to drive climate initiatives. Tómasdóttir discusses the balance between optimism and concern regarding generational trust and the importance of collaboration among governments, businesses, and individuals for effective climate action. She urges listeners to recognize their leadership potential and push for transformative change.
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COP26 Outcomes
- COP26 showed progress on climate action, but trust gaps hinder solutions.
- Business and finance stepped up, and a more holistic agenda emerged, including nature, justice, and inclusion.
Business Leadership
- Business leaders must prioritize people and the planet alongside profit.
- They should share their experiences and hard questions to inspire others.
Diverse Leadership
- Diverse leadership is crucial for creating a better future.
- Closing gender, racial, and generational gaps is essential for effective solutions.