Cooling the planet: Energizing our way to a greener future | Roberta Boscolo | TEDxGVAGrad

In this compelling talk, Roberta Boscolo shares a poignant narrative of her village in Italy, besieged by the threats of rising sea levels and climate change. Through heartfelt storytelling and scientific insights, she illuminates the urgent need for collective action to cool the planet and safeguard our shared future. Drawing from her personal experiences and global environmental trends, Roberta offers pragmatic solutions and empowering strategies for individuals to step up and make a difference. Join us for an inspiring journey of awareness, action, and hope as we explore the vital role each of us plays in energising a greener, more sustainable future. Dr. Boscolo has over twenty years of experience in climate services, focusing on the Water-Energy-Food nexus in regions including Africa, South America, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia. She develops weather, water, and climate services to support energy resilience and renewable energy. Her role includes membership on the scientific advisory board for several European Commission projects. Dr. Boscolo's work bridges climate science with socioeconomic sectors, especially energy. She partners with stakeholders such as international organizations, public and private sectors, academia, civil society, and media.
She holds a degree in Physics and an MSc in Physical Oceanography. Subsequently she obtained a Diploma in Advanced Study from the University of Geneva in Leading International Organizations and a Certificate on Analysis and Management of Energy and Climate Change Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx