Who really benefits from innovation? A call for sustainable development | Runako Gentles | TEDxMIT

An MIT environmental engineering undergraduate from Jamaica uses his personal story to advocate for sustainable development to be integrated into core curriculums. He focuses on the need for institutions at the forefront of innovation, especially MIT, to integrate sustainable development into at least their undergraduate core curriculums to further bridge the gap between innovation and sustainability. This integration should be done for many degree programs, including the most popular ones, similarly to how math, natural sciences, communication and programming have been made essential to their curriculums. Far more students need to be better equipped with the skills, knowledge and experiences essential for building a more just and sustainable world.
Climate Change, Developing World, Education, Engineering, Social Justice, Sustainability Runako Gentles is an international student from Jamaica studying environmental engineering at MIT. He is working towards helping the Caribbean adapt to climate change and develop sustainably. He wants to combine his love for public speaking, music and entrepreneurship to move the needle in achieving a more sustainable and equitable world. In the upcoming fall, he will going to Stanford University to pursue a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering.
Runako Gentles is an international student from Jamaica studying environmental engineering at MIT. He is working towards helping the Caribbean adapt to climate change and develop sustainably. He wants to combine his love for public speaking, music and entrepreneurship to move the needle in achieving a more sustainable and equitable world. In the upcoming fall, he will going to Stanford University to pursue a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@888Davey888]

One of the most dynamic and powerful talks on the Ted Talk scene. Fabulous delivery, Runako.

[@pmattocks2452]

Runako, such forward thinking, brilliant and humble young man. We are so very proud of you. The sky is the limit. Keep shining.

[@youinmindjamaica]

Could not move till your speech was completed. May God guide your path and help you have massive impact in this world for good

[@Ron-rm5fu]

RUNAKO - U are teaching the world - it's not where we r ciming from - it's where we r going - Sustainable Development is THE key for Jamaica and the World. ONE ❤LOVE❤HedyP

[@colinberry707]

Excellent presentation Runako

[@TMoneySartwell]

So powerful. You are gonna make a difference and change the world, Runako!

[@ahwahdaat6889]

Amazing presentation ... totally connected with his audience...

[@elizabethayot-tongo1190]

Humble and brilliant young man. The points he makes are pertinent today and for the future.

[@sunofman2008]

Exceptional,compassionate and compelling.Bravo young lion 🦁 🇯🇲

[@faithmorrison1251]

Runako this is amazing. I absolutely loved it. So proud of you. Continue to be an agent of change and a strong advocate for sustainable development and a beacon of light to the next generation. The work is hard and tiring but it is not impossible.

[@novlettewright4382]

So proud of you Renoko ,am so happy for Christine ,and janet , Omar, your siblings god bless you in abundance❤.

[@peachesfindlay8977]

Great Job! Totally agree...this can't be on some people it needs to be on everyone!

[@just.laur3n]

This is what we need to be talking about

[@ShacileHarrison]

Amazing speech, and very relevant for the times. Thank you for your call to action, Runako!

[@dogtail305]

Powerful stuff

[@user-tz6dm8gx5j]

Excellent speach

[@camerontracy8074]

Outstanding

[@christinepalmer7022]

Well done my son

[@gracerose6706]

Absolutely brilliant. I pray that you will indeed help to be the change that this world needs.

[@lindanwabunike6884]

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