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What a flock of birds can teach you about sustainability | Katharina Brinck | TEDxFS

1,430 views · Published 9 January 2018 · 15:30 · Indexed 24 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Katharina Brinck is a theoretical ecologist and systems scientist. In her talk, Katharina explains how ecological systems form, self-organize and develop resilience in the light of global transformations and sustainability challenges. Better remember to do what is right, to demand transparency and to prepare for uncertainty. Katharina Brinck is a theoretical ecologist and systems scientist. Having spent the summers of her childhood in the Bavarian alps and lakes, her love for nature drove Katharina into the subject of ecology and ignited her pursuit to untangle the complexity of natural ecosystems. Katharina’s research focuses on how ecological systems form, self-organize and develop resilience in the light of global transformations and sustainability challenges. 

Besides her PhD studies at Imperial College London, Katharina works as a sustainability strategy consultant at sustainable impact. She has also co-developed the online network grow.zone, a platform for young scholars aiming to create societal impact to develop their leadership, negotiation and communication skills, and volunteers as a guide, mentor and coach with initiatives such as The Resolution Project. 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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