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A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations

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Louise Mabulo |

TED Countdown Summit

• July 2023

Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents — like planting crops during a full moon or burying a rock beneath them. Now a farmer and climate activist herself, she sees how these practical nuggets of wisdom actually have scientific merit. Learn how she's merging traditional knowledge with modern science to help farmers (and the world) adapt to a changing climate.

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Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents — like planting crops during a full moon or burying a rock beneath them. Now a farmer and climate activist herself, she sees how these practical nuggets of wisdom actually have scientific merit. Learn how she's merging traditional knowledge with modern science to help farmers (and the world) adapt to a changing climate.

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Learn more about Louise Mabulo's work at The Cacao Project PH.

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Farmer, chef, entrepreneur

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Louise Mabulo builds livelihoods for farmers through agroforests — sustainable agricultural systems integrating shrubs and trees into traditional crop and animal farming operations.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

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Learn more about Louise Mabulo's work at The Cacao Project PH.