Ideas Summit: Environmental Voices

Day 1: June 15, 2024 10:00AM–5:00PM

Join us on June 15 for "Environmental Voices," a day-long summit featuring insightful discussions on crucial topics. Explore "Climate Activism and Optimism" with emerging climate leaders of color, women, and gender expansive individuals. Delve into "Climate Displacement" to understand the challenges faced by climate migrants. Engage with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson of Urban Ocean Lab in a conversation with John Dankosky from Science Friday, envisioning a climate future, worth our collective effort to create. Don't miss this opportunity for inspiration and enlightenment.

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June
15
FREE

Climate Activism and Optimism

Ideas Summit: Environmental Voices

Lucy Nalpathanchil moderates a powerful conversation on Activism and Optimism that features LGBTQ BIPOC activists Adrian Huq, co-founder of the New Haven Climate Movement Youth Action Team, and Kwolanne Felix, Fellowship and Community Manager at Black Girl Environmentalist. This empowering dialogue highlights the potential of emerging climate leaders of color, including Black girls, women, and gender-expansive individuals, in climate leadership. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by their stories and insights as they discuss strategies for driving positive change in our communities and beyond.

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June
15
FREE

WORKSHOP: Save the Sound: Reconnected (Restoring the Rivers of Long Island Sound)

Ideas Summit: Environmental Voices

Join us for "Save the Sound: Reconnected," a documentary film screening and panel discussion on the restoration of Long Island Sound rivers through dam removal. Explore the ecological benefits of this initiative and engage with experts in a dynamic conversation on environmental restoration and conservation efforts.

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June
15
FREE

Climate Displacement

Ideas Summit: Environmental Voices

Join us for an enlightening discussion on climate displacement, featuring speaker Tabitha Sookdeo from IRIS, Maya Prabhu from Law at Yale Law School and Yale School of Medicine, and Keshia "Talking Waters" De Freece from Sovereign Science LLC. Delve into the pressing question: Who are the climate migrants, and what challenges do they encounter? Gain insight into the complexities of climate-induced migration and the legal and humanitarian issues involved. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this urgent global issue and explore avenues for support and advocacy.

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June
15
FREE

WORKSHOP: Climate and Migration Resource Fair

Ideas Summit: Environmental Voices

Discover a wealth of resources at our Climate and Migration Resource Fair. Join us to explore essential services and initiatives aimed at addressing climate challenges and supporting immigrant communities in Connecticut. Connect with organizations dedicated to making a positive impact on these vital issues.

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June
15
FREE

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson in conversation with John Dankosky

Ideas Summit: Environmental Voices

Can science save us? Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson of Urban Ocean Lab and John Dankosky from Science Friday, discussing Dr. Johnson's latest book, "What If We Get It Right?" Explore the bold notion of envisioning a future where we act out of love for what's to come, navigating through the complexities of climate change with optimism and determination. This transformative dialogue offers a roadmap for embracing solutions at the intersection of science, policy, culture, and justice, inviting everyone to play a role in shaping a thriving world.