Climate Solutions Series
Fri, Jan 27–Sun, Jan 29
Various locations
Join us for a series of discussions at American Swedish Institute engaging diverse perspectives on climate solutions in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Project Drawdown, Change Narrative, Green Minneapolis, EarthPercent, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Native Sun, New Standard Institute, Minnesota Design Center, University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership, Salmela Architect, Recompose, Bell Museum, Minnesota Humanities Center, and more.
The Climate Solutions Series events:
A launch and celebration of nine local changemakers, offering a window into how you—and everyday people from diverse backgrounds in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond—can be part of climate solutions. Presented in partnership with Project Drawdown.
Curious about funeral options beyond the standards of burial and cremation? Join Katrina Spade, founder and CEO of Recompose, to learn about human composting.
Project Drawdown Executive Director Jonathan Foley leads a discussion on focusing resources where the possibility of reducing the impacts of climate change is real and growing. Moderated by Abby Finis.
Climate scientist Dr. Heidi Roop presents a sneak preview of her forthcoming release The Climate Action Handbook (Sasquatch)—offering approachable action steps to help slow the adverse effects of climate change. Moderated by Sven Sundgaard.
Explore the importance of why urban tree canopy needs to be viewed as critical urban infrastructure—just like transit systems and utilities—and invested in accordingly.
Join us for the 2023 Minnesota Climate Adaptation Awards, a special evening honoring climate leaders from across Minnesota who are working to ensure our state is making needed progress responding to and preparing for a changing climate.
Join Gabrielle E. W. Carter and Jovan C. Speller as they examine what it looks like to transplant tradition rooted in the global south to cooler climates. Moderated by Erin Sharkey.
Join Mayor of Duluth Emily Larson for a discussion on Duluth’s potential role and opportunity as a climate refuge in the coming years.
Join change-makers, Isra Hirsi and Juwaria Jama, leaders in the youth climate movement in Minnesota and beyond, for a powerful conversation around what this moment means to them, moderated by Change Narrative’s Jothsna Harris.
Join the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation, Askov Finlayson, and special guests (to be announced) for an exciting announcement and discussion.
Professor Thomas Fisher joins architects David and Kai Salmela of Salmela Architect in a conversation on designing sustainable, place-based architecture in the North.
A conversation among three top travel journalists from outlets including AFAR, National Geographic, and The Wall Street Journal about their predictions, research, and trends on the topic of sustainable travel.
Hear from Tariq Fancy, Former Chief Investment Officer for Sustainable Investing at BlackRock, about his journey from chief champion of sustainable investing to chief critic.
A conversation on the different ways tribal nations can lead and benefit from pursuing renewable energy as an economic and environmental driver for their community.
Famed music pioneer Brian Eno and Canadian guitarist Donna Grantis discuss the arts’ role in tackling climate change. In partnership with EarthPercent.
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