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Climate Activism in the Age of COVID-19

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore climate activism strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in this hour-long conversation featuring Bill McKibben, Alexandria Villaseñor, and Benji Backer. Discover how to stay engaged in climate action while social distancing, learn lessons from the current crisis, and understand the potential for digital activism. Gain insights into the Future Leaders Climate Summit, the American Climate Contract Act, and climate strikes. Examine opportunities for real change, identify areas for maximum impact, and envision the future of climate activism. Address climate stress and anxiety, receive advice for new organizers, and explore intergenerational activism. Discuss the differences between rural and urban approaches to climate action, and consider the importance of justice in environmental efforts.

Syllabus

Future Leaders Climate Summit
Social Distancing
Lessons from COVID
Sacrifices
Digital Activism
Future Leaders
Alexandria Vanassa
Benji Wong
American Climate Contract Act
Climate Strikes
Opportunities to Make Real Change
Where to Have the Most Impact
Future of Climate Activism
Dealing with Climate Stress
Dealing with Climate Anxiety
Taking Action
Advice for New Organizers
Activism
Intergenerational Activism
Rural vs Urban Americans
Justice

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The Aspen Institute

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