2020 Planet Forward Virtual Summit

Planet Forward, a project of the Center for Innovative Media at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs, teaches, celebrates, and rewards environmental storytelling by college students. Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank Sesno formed Planet Forward in 2009 to empower new voices and lead a global conversation on the planet’s future. Engaging a diverse audience of college students from across the country, Planet Forward uses storytelling, media, and educational events to tell the stories of invention and innovation that can move the planet forward.Subscribeto our newsletter to stay on top of Planet Forward news and events!

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Climate change is the story of our generation, and what defines that story is how we tell it – and the actions we take because of it.

All around the world, new voices — emerging as powerful changemakers — are running against the clock to prevent irreversible shifts to our global climate. These are the new activists, innovators, policymakers, and others who inspire audiences to take action in their local communities. But, how do they drive their audiences to this critical point? At the 2020 Planet Forward Virtual Summit, our focus is on environmental equity, inclusion, institutional change — and the narratives around them. Learn how the best environmental change agents use storytelling to transform their audiences from passive listeners to engaged doers.Join us for our series: October 16 and 23, from 1-3 pm ET, and October 30, from 12:30-2:30 pm ET. Zoom links will be sent prior to each week&#x27;s event for both the main conversation and breakouts. We have amazing keynoters we&#x27;ll engage in conversation: <ul><li>October 16: The Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., president and founder of the <a href="https://hiphopcaucus.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hip Hop Caucus</a> and its <a href="http://think100climate.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Think 100%</a> climate communications and activism platform, will talk about environmental equity and changing the culture through music and story. </li></ul><ul><li>October 23: Shirley Collado, <a href="https://www.ithaca.edu/office-president/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">president of Ithaca College</a>, will tell her story of leading deep institutional change and advocating for environmental justice. </li></ul><ul><li>October 30 - NOTE EARLY START AT 12:30 pm ET: Susan Jin Davis, <a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/leadership-overview/susan-jin-davis" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/leadership-overview/susan-jin-davis" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chief Sustainability Officer, Comcast NBCUniversal</a>, will discuss corporate commitment and efforts to broaden sustainability awareness and action. Then, joining Susan for Q&amp;A is Al Roker, weather &amp; feature anchor, and 3rd hour co-host of <a href="http://www.today.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TODAY</a>!</li></ul>Register today to ensure you don&#x27;t miss the 2020 Planet Forward Summit! *** More information will be shared soon at <a href="http://www.planetforwardsummit.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.planetforwardsummit.org</a>.<a href="http://www.planetforwardsummit.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Questions? Email us at info@planetforward.org

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