Overview
Explore a powerful TEDx talk by 21-year-old climate change activist Rida Rashid, who argues that the biggest threat to addressing climate change is the feeling of powerlessness it instills. Discover how the lack of a critical mindset hinders progress in solving the climate crisis, despite having the necessary resources and human capabilities. Learn about Rashid's work as a climate justice activist from Southern Punjab, Pakistan, leading the non-profit organization @impact_pakistan to rehabilitate and build resilience in climate-affected communities. Gain insights into her advocacy efforts with UNICEF Pakistan, UN Women, and various media agencies. Understand the urgency of taking action as the last generation with a chance to combat climate change. This 15-minute talk, delivered at TEDxGCULahore, challenges viewers to reconsider their approach to the climate crisis and emphasizes the importance of combining mindset and action to create meaningful change.
Syllabus
The Climate Crisis Equation: Mindset + Action = Change | Rida Rashid | TEDxGCULahore
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