Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh
TED Talks Daily11 Sep 2025

Floating farms, sponge cities and the climate solutions already working | Harjeet Singh

What if every dollar you spend today could save you 10 dollars tomorrow? Development expert Harjeet Singh reveals how climate solutions like floating farms and “sponge cities” that absorb floodwater aren’t just clever adaptations — they’re smart economics. He explains why wealthy nations must fund the adaptation efforts of developing countries and shows how anybody can build resilience to climate change no matter where they are.

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