Your Inner Fire Is Your Greatest Strength

In this 12-minute TED talk, climate activist Xiye Bastida reframes hope as a practical skill that can be developed rather than just an emotion. Discover how nature's resilience offers valuable lessons for climate action and why Indigenous leadership, with generations of environmental stewardship, provides crucial guidance for transforming climate despair into meaningful momentum for change. Learn why the passion within you serves as your most powerful tool for creating positive future impact. Recorded at TED2025 on April 11, 2025, this powerful presentation offers a fresh perspective on personal strength in the face of environmental challenges.