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Explore the intricate world of Earth's water cycle and its crucial role in sustaining life in this 18-minute TEDx talk by Marius Wolf. Discover the natural beauty and simplicity of water's movement across our planet, while examining the profound impacts of urbanization, industrial agriculture, and climate change on this delicate system. Learn about innovative nature-based solutions for a regenerative future, including permaculture, blue-green-grey infrastructures, and water-sensitive urban design. Gain insights into how we can apply lessons from Earth's water cycle to create thriving cities and landscapes. Drawing from his experiences as a civil engineer, permaculture designer, and environmental visionary, Wolf shares his passion for circular, nature-inspired systems and advocates for a new approach to whole-systems thinking in addressing global water challenges.