How can Hong Kong build climate resilience and protect the oceans in a world with intensifying extreme weather events? Climate advocate Natalie reflects on the urgency of climate action, emphasizing the ocean's pivotal role in climate solutions. She offers concrete steps for Hong Kong to accelerate resilience and ocean conservation when facing future climate disasters. This is a must-watch from an impactful youth climate leader driving change in Asia. Serving at the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development and the Green Tech Fund Assessment Committee of the Hong Kong Government, Natalie is accelerating carbon neutrality through research informing policies in Hong Kong and mainland China.

In 2021, Natalie was recognized by the Japan Times and Eco-Business as one of the most impactful youth climate leaders driving change in Asia. In 2023, she was elected as the only Hong Kong representative on the Dr Sylvia Earle Antarctic Climate Expedition, advocating for climate policies at the intersection of ocean conservation alongside 110 renowned marine biologists, climate researchers and policymakers. 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