The unwitting and unknown climate heroes | Dai Peters | TEDxWabash Heritage Trail скачать в хорошем качестве

The unwitting and unknown climate heroes | Dai Peters | TEDxWabash Heritage Trail

With a Ph.D. focused on the human dimensions of environmental stewardship, Dai Peters brings a unique perspective on how communities interact with, depend on, and influence the ecosystems that sustain us. Her work is a powerful reminder that effective resource management isn't just about science and policy—it's about understanding people, cultures, and the intricate balance between nature and human progress. In her talk, Dai Peters takes us on a journey into the heart of sustainable management and the vital role human behavior plays in shaping our planet’s future. Dai Peters holds a Ph.D. degree from North Carolina State University, with a focus on the human dimensions of natural resources management, based on doctoral research in Madagascar. Dai spent five years working as a consultant, during which time she specialized in agro-enterprises/value chain development and project evaluation particularly on projects related to sustainable agriculture with a market orientation throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America. Dai joined Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in 2009 to become director of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)-funded project to develop a cassava seed system within the context of existing and emerging diseases in East and Central Africa. In all, she has worked in over 100 countries, the most memorable of which include Madagascar, Afghanistan, Somalia, Balochistan, Haiti, East Timor, Central Africa Republic, and Papua. 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