भारती शर्मा इज एन एनवायरमेंटलिस्ट सोशल एंटरप्रेन्योर एंड रिसर्चर पैशनेट अबाउट सस्टेनेबल डेवलपमेंट एंड इकोलॉजिकल टुवर्डशिप शी इज द फाउंडर ऑफ डॉक्टर एपीजे अब्दुल कलाम पीयूआर ए अ सोशल एंटप्राइज इंस्पायर्ड बाय डॉक्टर कलाम्स विज़ ऑफ ब्रिजिंग द अर्बन रूरल डिवाइड थ्रू सस्टेनेबल कम्युनिटी ड्रिवन ग्रोथ अ मेडलिस्ट फिजियोथेरेपिस्ट फ्रॉम पीजीआईएमईआर चंडीगढ़ एंड अ फिटनेस प्रोफेशनल शी आल्सो फाउंडेड वेलनेस इंडिया अ होलिस्टिक हेल्थ प्लेटफार्म एन एमबीए ग्रेजुएट फ्रॉम आईआईएम बोर एंड सर्टिफाइड इन बिनेस लॉ फ्रॉम रेनमिन बिजनेस स ...

The first time I saw seaggrass was 20 years ago in the Joho River estuary. When I stepped out of the boat and looked around, I felt like I had stepped into a magical world. Creatures everywhere, hiding, hunting, eating.To me, this was like a secret garden in the sea. Hello everyone. I'm Jillian Ouie.I'm a marine scientist at the University of Malaya. Back then, I was a master student studying plants in the sea. And I remember thinking why is it that I had never learned about seaggrass when I was in school.I ...

How big is the Amazon rainforest. >> The Amazon rainforest is something like 7 million miles squared. It's larger than the lower 48 states.>> Wow. >> It's it's absolutely tremendous. It's the largest contiguous rainforest on Earth.>> And are there parts of it that people have never been to. >> 100%. There are still parts of the Amazon rainforest that are unexplored. There's parts of the Amazon rainforest that no one's ever been to.And if you really want to blow your own mind, the canopy of the Amazon rainfo ...

The kind of work I do actually puts me in the confluence of data. >> Yeah. and data that cuts across several sectors from environment to agriculture to agroecology and of course remote sensing 20 years ago when we set out to champion and spearhead and out there say pilot the development of mobile maps in Nigeria.We didn't know that mobile maps will become a success. We didn't know that our lives will be so dependent on digital maps, especially when it comes to navigation around our cities. But because we be ...

Every future begins somewhere, and mine has a very strong, very strong connection to the environment, a very strong connection to the reality of the Amazon. Those who live in Pará will certainly know what I’m talking about when I talk about the rain. My parents, when they were young, when they started dating, unlike young people today who schedule dates via WhatsApp.That is, unless a personal meeting is replaced by a digital one. In their time, they would meet after the rain. This was the time for couples t ...

Tiger without voice is useless. So this is me. uh some years ago many people in Indonesia is call me tiger because I used to uh really in the front line taking a company confronting the company to stop deforestation in in my country.So I start green peace in Indonesia in 2005. Uh really focusing in Sumatra and Kalimantan fighting for deforestation similar I believe with here in in Brazil and uh in 2010 basically president of Indonesia is agreed to stopping deforestation at least temporary and following by m ...

Pero yo vengo a contarles una pequeña historia de cómo vine a trabajar a la Amazonía. Bueno, todo empieza hace más de 25 años, cuando yo era estudiante de biología allá en mi país, en Bolivia, donde traté de, como todo estudiante participar de cualquier investigación que se me ponía al frente. Si pude conocer muchos paisajes, aprender de muchos investigadores, pero también pude ganar un cariño especial por los mamíferos, el jaguar, el Puma, pero me enfoqué en un grupo de animales que quizás no les gusta a t ...

Core Insights - Superorganism is the first venture capital firm dedicated solely to biodiversity, having launched in 2023 and closed its inaugural fund with $25.9 million in investments [7] - The firm focuses on funding biodiversity-focused startups, providing capital ranging from $250,000 to $500,000, and aims to expand its portfolio from 20 to 35 companies [3][4] Investment Focus - Superorganism targets companies in industries that have historically contributed to biodiversity loss, as well as those with climate and biodiversity overlaps, and conservation-enabling technologies like AI, robotics, and space tech [4] - The decision to invest is based on the scalability of the venture and the belief in the founder [4] Portfolio Highlights - Notable startups in Superorganism's portfolio include Inversa, which produces leather from invasive species; Sway, which creates thin film plastic from seaweed; and Array Labs, which specializes in 3-D imaging from space [5] Funding Sources - The inaugural fund received investments from various sources, including the Cisco Foundation, Builders Vision, and Wedgetail, along with contributions from private investors and philanthropists [6][7] - Over half of the global GDP (55%) relies on nature, amounting to over $58 trillion, highlighting the significant economic dependence on biodiversity [7]

Biodiversity & Conservation - The presentation emphasizes the undiscovered biodiversity in local environments, particularly freshwater ecosystems, urging a closer look beneath the surface [1] - Freshwater available for aquatic life constitutes only 03% of the world's total water [1] - The Tennessee Valley is highlighted as a global hotspot for freshwater fish biodiversity, ranking fourth in the world [1] - The presentation advocates for clean water initiatives, emphasizing the importance of preserving aquatic ecosystems and preventing pollution [3] Animal Behavior & Ecology - Certain fish species, like suckers, undertake migrations for spawning, exhibiting unique behaviors and color changes during this period [2] - Some fish species display dramatic color changes during spawning season as a form of communication [2] - Certain fish, like the chub, actively modify their environment by building nests that benefit other species [3] Environmental Awareness & Responsibility - The presentation encourages a sense of wonder and curiosity towards the natural world, promoting a deeper connection with the environment [3][4][5] - It suggests that how we treat the environment reflects how we treat ourselves and others, advocating for responsible stewardship [3]

Environmental Significance - The Congo basin is the world's largest terrestrial carbon sink [1] - The Congo basin is a place of stunning biodiversity and an archaeological treasure trove [1] Threats - The Congo basin is under threat [1]