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Countdown Session 5: Action (Full session)

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It's time to take action. This closing session of the Countdown Global Launch explores the road ahead: How to think urgently and long-term about climate change. How to take into account the interests of future generations in today's decisions. How we as individuals, communities and organizations can contribute to shaping a better future. Session 5, hosted by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Chris Hemsworth, features Roman Krznaric, Sophie Howe, Lisa Jackson, Liz Ogbu Pope Francis, Andri Snær Magnason, Cynthia Erivo and Gary Motley.

It's time to take action. This closing session of the Countdown Global Launch explores the road ahead: How to think urgently and long-term about climate change. How to take into account the interests of future generations in today's decisions. How we as individuals, communities and organizations can contribute to shaping a better future. Session 5, hosted by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Chris Hemsworth, features Roman Krznaric, Sophie Howe, Lisa Jackson, Liz Ogbu Pope Francis, Andri Snær Magnason, Cynthia Erivo and Gary Motley.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Actor, producer, activist

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multifaceted talent and one of the most recognized personalities in the world.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth

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An active philanthropist, Chris Hemsworth is passionate about ocean conservation and finding solutions to climate change.

Amanda Gorman

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Amanda Gorman made history at the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, becoming the US’s youngest inaugural poet.

Roman Krznaric

Long-view philosopher

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Roman Krznaric writes about the power of ideas to change society.

Sophie Howe

Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

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Sophie Howe safeguards the interests and well-being of the future generations of Wales.

Lisa Jackson

Environment and social VP at Apple

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Lisa Jackson is an environmental and social impact leader who has dedicated her career to building a greener and more just economy.

Liz Ogbu

Designer, urbanist, spatial justice activist

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Liz Ogbu is a global expert on engaging and transforming unjust urban environments.

His Holiness Pope Francis

His Holiness Pope Francis

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Pope Francis is the head of the Roman Catholic Church and a strong advocate of global action against climate change, to which he has devoted his powerful 2015 encyclical "Laudato Si'."

Andri Snær Magnason

Andri Snær Magnason

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Known for his unusual approach to everyday issues, Andri Snær Magnason is a storyteller and environmental activist.

Cynthia Erivo

Actor, performer

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Known for her role in the Broadway revival of "The Color Purple," Cynthia Erivo received two Academy Awards nominations in 2019 for her work on the movie "Harriet," about the life of Harriet Tubman.

Gary Motley

Gary Motley

Pianist

Gary Motley's career achievements as a pianist, composer, performer, arranger and educator garnered his induction into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 2015.

Chris Anderson

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After a long career in journalism and publishing, Chris Anderson became the curator of the TED Conference in 2002 and has developed it as a platform for identifying and disseminating ideas worth spreading.

Lindsay Levin

Lindsay Levin

Entrepreneur, activist

Lindsay Levin has dedicated her life to reshaping what leadership looks like, exploring our collective humanity through vulnerability and listening.

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