SXSW 2023

Climate is Culture: The Making of a Movement

Description:

Our culture - what we listen to, watch, eat and wear - is largely driven by marginalized communities. And often, voices from these communities make the most noise to influence social and political change. This is particularly true when it comes to the most pressing issue of our generation, the climate crisis, which disproportionately affects marginalized communities.

Using culture to catalyze followers, these influential voices are using their reach to infuse climate action into daily life and make it integral to who we are.

Uncover the importance of leaning into culture to drive impact, how to be hopeful for the future, and how we can all band together to stave off the worst effects of the climate crisis.


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Takeaways

  1. How creators are influencing climate-friendly behavior changes to drive personal climate action
  2. The importance of influencing with optimism, rather than fear
  3. How we can utilize culture to battle the climate crisis through holding businesses accountable and influencing policy

Speakers

  • Kayalin Akens-Irby, Head of Growth, Planet FWD
  • Isaias Hernandez, Environmental Educator & Founder, QueerBrownVegan
  • Ashley Nsonwu, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Hot Jupiter
  • Marika Anthony-Shaw, CEO and founder, PLUS1

Organizer

Rachel Stoczko, Communications Lead, Planet FWD


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Climate Change
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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