Last month, more than 600 attendees from 69 countries gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for Countdown’s first Summit in the Global South, a region at the forefront of climate innovation. The Summit brought together a visionary group of global innovators, business executives, scientists, policymakers, next-generation leaders, artists, activists — all united in their commitment to building a brighter future. Below, enjoy a selection of photos from the Summit. And check out TED Talks from the event, plus follow Countdown on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates.
TED Countdown Summit 2025 Photo Team: Callie Giovanna, Humphrey Gateri and Elizabeth Zeeuw
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
Turkana Sessions performs at TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
Al Gore speaks at TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
Isabella Tree speaks at TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
Yi Li speaks at TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
Akoth and MR. LU* perform at TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Callie Giovanna / TED)
James Mnyupe speaks at TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)
TED Countdown Summit 2025, June 16 – 18, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo: Humphrey Gateri / TED)