TED fellow hosted by Majora Carter @ ECO HEROES - Sundance Channel - Digital short
Former blogger Andriankoto Ratozamanana decided he needed to do more than type to improve the standard of living and reforest in Madagascar. He cofounded MEGASEEDS Inc, which contributes to harnessing natural resources of the planet and ameliorating exploited habitats.
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Majora Carter is the host of Sundance Channel’s Eco-Heroes, she is an American environmental advocate and artist. She is president of The Majora Carter Group, LLC, a green collar economic consulting firm. She is a MacArthur "Genius" Fellow, one of Newsweek’s “25 To Watch,” and one of Essence Magazine’s “25 most Influential African Americans.” Majora serves on the boards of Ceres, SJF, and the Wilderness Society.
Majora Carter is also as good as Steve Jobs when she speaks. She gave this compelling talk at the TED 2006 Conference, aptly titled “Majora’s tale of urban renewal” - by greening the ghetto, one of my favorite TEDtalk. She detailed her fight for environmental justice in the South Bronx - and showed how minority neighborhood suffer most from flawed urban policy.
Since 2007 Majora Carter has appeared on The Green, a television segment dedicated to the environment, shown on the Sundance Channel.The first season consisted of a series of 90 second op-eds shot in studio. The second season consisted of a series of short interview pieces with people who are taking uncommon approaches to environmental problems.
I had chance to appear on Majora's TV show as guest . She is loads of inspiration for me to reach out and teach others about the value of our unique Environment.
I still have a long way to go before I can attain my dream but I am already thankful to TED for enlighten me and connecting me with wonderful people.
- Learn more about Marjora Carter at TED.com
- Learn more about TED fellow Andriankoto Ratozamanana at TED.com
- Learn more about MEGASEEDS
- Megaseeds blog: http://blog.megaseeds.net/
- Follow megaseeds on twitter : http://twitter.com/megaseeds
- Fighting slash and burn in Madagascar: African bloggers take action on TED Blog
