Dear Jon,
Here at Bio4Climate we
are excited for the next two weekends, and after reading this email you will be
too!
This Saturday, September
10, we will be hosting Richard Heinberg of the Post Carbon Institute and
community leaders for our inaugural event in a series of events focused on
climate adaptation - scroll down to learn more.
Next Saturday, September
17, we'll hear the stories of three youth ecorestorers from three different
countries: Colombia, the U.S., and Brazil.
Around the world, young
people are organizing in a variety of ways to help nature heal and uplift their
communities, both human and non-human. Through mountain restoration, artivism
(art activism), and advocating for regenerative agriculture, our three
panelists will share what inspired them to join the climate movement, how they
got started, and the importance of their work.
Join us to hear from
Sebastian Esteban Lozano-Báez, Ayushi Gaur, and Carol Viana as they take us
through their eco-restoration journey and inspire us to celebrate youth voices
worldwide.
I personally cannot wait
to host this event, alongside my colleague Abby Abrahamson. All three speakers
have already motivated me to take more climate action, and I know their stories
will resonate with you.
When we amplify the work
of young leaders, we get a glimpse of the greener and more equitable future we
are building. And if these three activists have anything to say about it, the
future is bright indeed.
See you then!
Sergio is based in
Popayán-Cauca, Colombia. He received a PhD in Forest Resources at the
University of São Paulo, Brazil, where he learned the importance of soil in
forest regeneration. The results of his thesis appeared in many scientific
articles.
In 2019, he developed his first restoration project with the organization Selva, which focuses on research for conservation in the neotropics. This project aims to restore 111 acres of mountain habitat by planting 25,000 native trees. In recognition of his work, Global Landscapes Forum named Sergio one of their Restoration Stewards of 2022.
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Ayushi is double
majoring in Marine Biology and Dance at the College of Charleston in South
Carolina. Aside from her studies, Ayushi is part of the Roots & Shoots
National Youth Leadership Council – a program of the Jane Goodall Institute.
One of Ayushi's projects with Roots & Shoorts is ConservACTION, a virtual space dedicated to highlighting the intersections of creative arts and environmentalism. Through dance, Ayushi transforms the concept of climate communication, and through her projects she provides a platform for other artists to spread awareness for today's ecological problems and solutions.
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Carol is an environmental engineer and climate activist. She is the co-founder of the Chloride Free Foundation, an international nonprofit trying to reverse climate change by protecting soil biodiversity and promoting chloride, and chemical, free agriculture.
Carol is also a member of YOUNGO, the official Youth Constituency of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change). With her global reach, Carol advocates for regenerative agriculture and emphasizes its benefits for both people and the planet.
Saturday, September 17
10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET • Zoom
Redesigning Our Communities
for Life After Fossil Fuels
A series of virtual and in-person community events
in 6 locations in the U.S. and Canada
Inaugural Event:
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This Saturday, September
10, join author Richard Heinberg and community leaders as they share valuable
insights on how to transition from a fossil fuel-based economy and lifestyle to
a regenerative one. Then sign up for an in-person or virtual community event to
help out, learn, and build skills in implementing this transition.
Heinberg says
"we’re going to have to start coming to terms with nature’s limits. That
means shared sacrifice, cooperation, and belt tightening."
From ecosystem
restoration to inclusive environmentalism, we can foster community and
ecological resilience and better prepare for climate-related disasters. When we
work together, and amplify the stories of those on the frontlines, we find ways
to live in harmony with one another and with the planet.
Saturday, September 10
1:00 - 4:30 pm ET • Zoom
Part 2: In-person and virtual
hosted in or near Montgomery County, Maryland
Keynote:
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