TED Community

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Milda Sab

Milda Sab

Vilnius, Lithuania
Chiara Saba

Chiara Saba

Rifat Saba

Rifat Saba

Muttrah, Oman
I believe that education is the most effective pathway to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals—not through policy alone, but through daily practice in schools. While SDGs are widely discussed at global and national levels, they remain largely under-implemented within classrooms and school cultures. My idea is simple yet transformative: schools must become living laboratories of sustainability, where global goals are translated into local action and lifelong habits. I am passionate about embedding SDGs into education in ways that are practical, visible, and meaningful. Specifically, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) can be naturally integrated into teaching, learning, and community engagement. When students learn about work ethics, responsible choices, environmental stewardship, and climate responsibility through real experiences—not just textbooks—education moves from awareness to impact. This idea challenges the traditional view of schools as exam-focused institutions. Instead, I propose that schools function as ecosystems that shape values, behaviors, and future-ready citizens. Teachers become sustainability leaders. Students become problem-solvers and advocates. Communities become partners in change. Aligned with national visions such as Oman Vision 2040, this approach ensures that sustainability is not treated as an add-on but as a core educational purpose. When schools intentionally model sustainable practices and embed SDGs into everyday learning, they cultivate responsible individuals who are prepared not only for careers, but for citizenship in a fragile and interconnected world. This is an idea worth spreading because the future of sustainable development depends on what we normalize in education today.
Sadia Saba

Sadia Saba

Fourat SabaAyon

Fourat SabaAyon

Eva Sabadjieva

Eva Sabadjieva

Matija Sabadoš

Matija Sabadoš

Bryar Sabah Fatah

Bryar Sabah Fatah

Koysinjaq/Erbil, Iraq
Sana Sabah

Sana Sabah

Dadlez Sabak

Dadlez Sabak

Alexa Sabal

Alexa Sabal

Hadil  Saballil

Hadil Saballil

Passau, Germany
Traveling, Reading, Languages learning, Translation, help other people, Learning and improve my self.
Yael Saban

Yael Saban

New York, New York, United States
Leadership
Sumeyraa Sabancı

Sumeyraa Sabancı

İstanbul, Turkey
As an English language teaching and translation student, I am passionate about intercultural communication and education. Translating TED talks will allow me contribute to spreading knowledge around the world while also improving my language and translation skills.
Abdallah Sabano

Abdallah Sabano

Damascus, Syria
Reading books,Knowing about the history,Religions and technology.
Michele Sabarese

Michele Sabarese

Imola, Italy
Nikki Sabastian

Nikki Sabastian

Bandung, Indonesia
Mariona Sabaté

Mariona Sabaté

Emma Sabatini

Emma Sabatini

Paolo Sabatini

Paolo Sabatini

Milan, Boston, Italy
Riccardo Sabatini

Riccardo Sabatini

San Francisco, California, United States
Federica Sabatucci

Federica Sabatucci

Rome, Italy
Barbara Sabbadini

Barbara Sabbadini

Sari Sabban

Sari Sabban

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
I am passionate about basic research in biomolecular simulations and artificial intelligence. I am also passionate about entrepreneurship and public science communication