What if All the Ice on Earth Melts? | Parv Jindal | TEDxDWPS Ludhiana Youth
What happens if every glacier, every polar cap, and every piece of ice on Earth disappears? In this powerful TEDx talk, 11-year-old Parv Jindal delivers a heartfelt and urgent message about the dangers of global warming—from rising sea levels and vanishing coastlines to the extinction of precious wildlife. But he doesn’t stop at fear. With clarity and hope, Parv shares simple yet powerful actions that anyone—even children can take to make a difference. A moving reminder that we must act now to save not just the ice, but our shared future on this planet. Parv Jindal, an 11-year-old prodigy from Cambridge International School, Ludhiana, is a nationally recognized AI and robotics developer, keynote speaker, and record holder. With accolades such as the Scholar's Book of World Records and National Book of Records, Parv has delivered impactful talks at premier institutions, developed real-world AI solutions like smart irrigation and traffic bots, and actively contributed to social causes through volunteering. His passion for technology, sustainability, and space exploration, combined with his innovative mindset and inspirational speaking, marks him as a young changemaker shaping the future with empathy and brilliance. 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
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