In her TEDx talk, Daeun Jung explores the often-overlooked issue of climate change refugees. As global temperatures continue to rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, millions of people around the world are being forced to flee their homes in search of safety and stability. Jung sheds light on the challenges faced by these climate change refugees, including displacement, loss of livelihood, and lack of access to resources.
Through powerful storytelling and compelling statistics, Jung highlights the urgent need for governments and organizations to address the needs of climate change refugees and develop sustainable solutions to support them. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and empathy in tackling this pressing issue, urging individuals to be proactive in advocating for the rights of those who have been forcibly displaced due to environmental degradation.
Overall, Jung’s TEDx talk serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of climate change and calls for collective action to protect and support those most affected by its impacts.
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Imagine your hometown gone — not because of war, but due to floods, droughts, and wildfires? This is already the reality for millions of climate refugees. In my talk, I explore how we can support them and take urgent action to protect our planet’s future — for us and the generations to come. Daeun is currently a Grade 6 student at Concordia International School Hanoi. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, listening to music and practicing Pilates. Today, through her speech, she aims to raise awareness about a critical and often overlooked consequence of climate change—climate refugees. 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
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Video “Climate Change Refugees | Daeun Jung | TEDxConcordiaIntlSchoolHanoi” was uploaded on 03/17/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks