Every Voice Counts: Building Our Common Future Together

In this powerful TED Talk, I will explore the critical importance of inclusivity in the climate action narrative. Every voice, every policy, and every solution matters for our shared future. I will discuss how youth from diverse geographies and communities often find themselves unheard or disrespected in the climate dialogue, despite their passion and expertise. We live in a world where those engaging in climate action are often labeled as anti-development or dismissed as mere activists, regardless of their qualifications. Worse still, the perception that every job can be a climate job has led to a troubling trend: a focus on follower counts as a measure of expertise rather than genuine contributions to meaningful solutions. This talk will challenge these misconceptions and advocate for a more nuanced understanding of climate engagement. By highlighting the necessity of valuing all perspectives, we can create a more robust, effective movement for climate action that truly reflects our collective potential. Attendees will be inspired to recognize their own role in this movement, reinforcing that every contribution, no matter how small, is essential in our fight for a sustainable future.

Mahak Agrawal, Founder, All Bits Count