One Planet, One Future!
Our planet is at a crossroads. This TED Countdown event explored climate solutions, clean energy, sustainable recycling, and actionable steps to curb emissions.
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About This Event
Our planet is at a crossroads, and the challenge before us is nothing short of monumental. Climate change—an issue that transcends borders, cultures, and generations—is the defining crisis of our time. The TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast 2024 Countdown event, themed One Planet, One Future, is inspired by the urgent need for collective efforts and decisive actions in the fight against climate change.
This conference is not just another gathering; it's a rallying cry for every individual who calls this planet home. We aim to provide a dynamic platform where innovative solutions, groundbreaking ideas, and compelling stories from the University of Cape Coast and Ghana at large take center stage.
As we countdown to a net-zero future, the focus is clear: clean and renewable energy, agriculture, sustainable recycling, and actionable steps to curb emissions.
But this isn't just about saving the environment—it's about saving humanity. Our survival hinges on our ability to protect the one planet that sustains all life. And with the clock ticking, the urgency has never been greater.
We are igniting a movement that will inspire change, foster collaboration, and, most importantly, compel us all to take action. Because to save our planet is to save ourselves—and the time to act is now!
Featured Speakers
The brilliant minds who shared ideas worth spreading
Joshua Amponsen
Co-director Youth Climate Justice Fund & Co-founder of GAYO
Joshua Amponsen is a Ghanaian climate activist and Co-Director of the new Youth Climate Justice Fund initiative. He is the former Climate Lead at the Office of the UN Secretary General's Envoy on Youth. He has over 8 years of experience working with young people on Climate Action, Disaster Risk, and Resilience Building. He founded Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), served as a member of the IRENA Global Council on Enabling Youth Action for SDG 7, and has been an Adaptation Fellow at the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA).
Dr. Jason Hickey
Head of Google Research, Accra
Dr. Jason Hickey is Head of Google Research in Accra, Ghana. His work focuses on identifying and implementing ways Google can use advanced machine learning methods to improve welfare in Africa, particularly around food security, weather and climate forecasting, pest and crop disease prevention, crisis response, languages, and more. He holds the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology, the M.Eng. degree from Cornell University, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Cornell University.
Yaa Priscilla Birago
Founder & CEO of Soko Bags & FemmeBnB Inc
Yaa Priscilla Birago is a mentor, speaker, IT consultant, philanthropist and social entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of FemmeBnB Inc, the first social networking vacation and short-term rental platform that allows women to rent their spaces to other women in hopes of maximizing safety, comfort, and peace of mind. She is also the founder of Soko Bags Ltd, a manufacturing company based in Ghana that produces eco-friendly bags to solve environmental issues while positively impacting the socioeconomic status of women through gainful employment.
Abdul Hakim Awal
Climate Activist & GWR Holder
Awal Abdul Hakim is a 23 year old journalist from Asawase (Kumasi). A seasoned reporter with the focus on climate and environmental issues. He set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for an incredible 24 hours 21 minutes to raise awareness on tree preservation. He is the General/Marketing manager at Zag Brakes Company and the AminuteAtree project lead.
Clement Matorwmasen
Chief Visionary Officer of Dream Village
Clement Matorwmasen is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, social advocate, and Chief Visionary Officer of Dream Village. He is a dedicated land steward with a passion for building spaces where dreamers can come together, learn, and grow in harmony with nature. He has launched initiatives like Drive Aid Ghana, Green Gold Social Enterprise, Dream Works Ghana, and Cletek Services, all aimed at empowering Ghanaian youth and fostering positive community change.
Dr. Samuel Ayeh Ofori
Director, Climate Change Advisers Ghana
Dr. Samuel Ofori is Director at Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG) and lecturer at the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, University of Cape Coast. He has over 13 years of experience in climate change and agricultural research, climate-smart agriculture, and data analysis. He holds a BSc in Agriculture, MPhil in Animal Science, and PhD in Animal Science from the University of Cape Coast.
Fatima Amponsah Fordjour
Lecturer, Dept. of Microbiology, UDS
Fatima is a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology with over 9 years of research and teaching experience. Her research interest is mainly in the areas of infectious and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). She has received early career research awards/grants from the Sickle Pan African Research Consortium (SPARCo), WHO/TDR and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
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Moments captured from One Planet, One Future!