Waves of 2017
The Better World Series is comprised of a series of “Waves.” These Waves encompass a variety of campaigns over the course of the year addressing a timely and relevant topic/issue.
ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
GATHERING • MARCH 16
We’ll hear from Renee Lertzman, PhD — an internationally recognized thought leader and adviser — about how understanding the psychology of sustainability can amplify, accelerate and leverage our efforts to engage far greater numbers of people for a sustainable future.
ACTIVATION • MARCH 23
Participants are provided letter writing and art supplies, as well as helpful prompts to get started. Each individual is invited to tap into their deep emotions about the state of the world and voice their opinions, concerns and appreciations by writing handwritten letters aimed at making a difference.
MUJERES Y CLIMATE JUSTICE
GATHERING • MAY 16
Our esteemed panelists are Leila Salazar-Lopez of Amazon Watch, Maricela Morales of CAUSE, and Osprey Orielle Lake of WECAN. Together, they will discuss the unique strategies and tactics that are being used on the front lines in the fight against climate change, including those being used by indigenous and native communities against multi-national corporations.
ACTIVATION • MAY 30
Meet with and learn from local women leaders at LoaTree’s office (508 E. Haley St.) as part of this Wave’s focus on Mujeres y Climate Justice. Moving beyond climate, this activation will pair long time women changemakers with others new to movement-building or those looking for female-based inspiration. Think of this activation as ‘get-to-know-the-leader speed dating.’
PEACE OUT, PLASTICS!
GATHERING • JUNE 29
For this exciting Wave, we’ll be joined by eco-adventurer, film-maker and well known anti-plastics advocate, Alison Teal! Known as the female Indiana Jones, Alison will be joined by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, the executive director of international nonprofit 5 Gyres in an intimate 1 on 1 discussion highlighting Alison’s worldwide travels and her ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste and educate the public about the harm inflicted by oceanic plastic pollution.
ACTIVATION • JULY 1
We’ll have two activations for our ‘Peace Out, Plastics’ Wave. We will start the morning with a local beach cleanup led by local nonprofit Explore Ecology alongside Alison Teal. We will then convene for a DIY workshop to create our own unique, upcycled products to encourage a plastic-free lifestyle.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
GATHERING • SEPTEMBER 9
Join us as we chat with local experts and growers focused on agricultural sustainability. We’ll talk about organic farming, sustainable agriculture, the rise in regenerative ag. practices and the future of food production in light of reduced water, changing climate, regulatory concerns and more.
ACTIVATION • TBD
Event details coming soon! Email us at info@betterworldseries.com to be the first to hear about this Better World Series Activation.
ART AS ACTIVISM
GATHERING •
We are excited to have Favianna Rodriguez join us for the last Wave of the Better World Series for 2017. Favianna is an interdisciplinary artist, cultural organizer, and political activist whose art addresses migration, economic inequality, gender justice, and ecology.
ACTIVATION • TBD
If you are an artist or know an artist who is using art as a conduit for change, email us at info@betterworldseries.com to collaborate.
