As the global temperature continues to rise, the gap widens between those fighting to end climate change and those who do not believe it is an existing issue. Like any of the complex problems on the docket, there are both myriad threats and solutions for this issue that touches every corner of the globe. SXSW will host several events focusing on the environment, and below are the unmissable top 5.
Agents of Mass Construction
How can moving films find success at the box office and ultimately make a positive impact on the environment? Filmmakers and environmentalists will team up to deliberate exactly how great media can ultimately influence the health of our globe. Mission Blue’s Sylvia Earle, Exposure Lab’s Jeff Orlowski, race car driver Leilani Munter, and academy award winner Louie Psihoyos will join together to discuss their works as well as how to turn audiences into agents for change.
Tuesday, March 13
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Plant-Based & Clean Meat Will Save The World!
Today, industrialized animal agriculture significantly places our environment, food security, global health, and animal welfare at risk. Yet in a world full of carnivorous humans, it hasn’t been easy to curb consumers toward healthy and environmentally-friendly diets. Four panelists on the cutting-edge of food innovation discuss this issue of industrialized animal agriculture and how their efforts are going to make an impact.
Tuesday, March 13
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
JW Marriott Salon AB
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Innovative Cities against Climate Change
Climate change impacts the entire globe, and in the race to cool the earth, some cities’ innovations are far ahead of the curve. Cities offer the perfect storm of abundant talent and complex ecological systems that put problem solving for our climate on hyperdrive. At this panel, the intersection of technology and climate showcase the cities that are breaking ground in the race to save our planet. Mayors from C40 world’s greatest cities will discuss with innovative business leaders to explore how they can collaborate better to rise to the exciting challenge of Climate Change.
Tuesday, March 13
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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In Service of Climate Action
There’s a great divide between those fighting to end climate change and those who do not believe it is an existing issue. Further, is the divide between the actions we are taking at the policy level and the actions we could be taking individually. Come to a solo session, led by Mark Chambers of New York City’s Office of the Mayor, to learn of their ambitious government action as well as the need for local support to catalyze citizens in this work to get to a safe climate.
Monday, March 12
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
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Naming & Faming! Understanding Positive Solutions
The issues facing our globe today are complex, and the solutions are often just the same. At this event, listen to four panelists discuss creativity and social impact regarding a myriad of issues from corruption to climate change. Aisha Fukushima of Independent, Malaka Gharib of NPR, Blair Glencorse of Accountability Lab and Nora Rahimian of #CultureFix will provide diverse insight into solutions for social change.
Monday, March 12
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Westin Austin Downtown Continental 3
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