A Lake Is Never Just a Lake | Revathi Kamath | TEDxSt Pauls College

Os lagos são analisados como muito mais do que corpos de água, com foco em sua importância ecológica, social e cultural. A ambientalista Revathi Kamath explica como os lagos sustentam a biodiversidade, apoiam comunidades, recarregam águas subterrâneas e ajudam a manter o equilíbrio ambiental. A palestra defende a proteção dos lagos urbanos e dos ecossistemas naturais, além da responsabilidade coletiva por um futuro sustentável. Foi apresentada no TEDxSt Pauls College, um evento TEDx organizado de forma independente.

• O papel dos lagos na biodiversidade
• Recarga de águas subterrâneas
• Proteção de lagos urbanos e ecossistemas

Revathi Kamath’s talk explores the ecological, social, and cultural significance of lakes beyond their role as water bodies. She highlights how lakes sustain biodiversity, support communities, recharge groundwater, and maintain environmental balance. Her talk encourages audiences to recognise the importance of protecting urban lakes, preserving natural ecosystems, and taking collective responsibility for building a sustainable future. Revathi Kamath is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, landscaper, and accomplished Veena musician dedicated to creating meaningful social and environmental impact. Her work spans education, healthcare, environmental conservation, social welfare, and sustainable development. With a deep commitment to service, she has worked towards improving lives and supporting communities, particularly those in need. Beyond her professional and philanthropic contributions, Revathi has been a passionate Veena practitioner for over five decades. Her multifaceted journey reflects a harmonious blend of entrepreneurship, compassion, creativity, and social responsibility. Through her work, she continues to inspire sustainable living, community development, and positive change in society. 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