Up2Us2022—Strategies & Solutions to Save the Coolest Planet in the Universe

Founded in 1876, theNew York Society for Ethical Cultureis a community dedicated to ethical living and social justice. Guided by Humanist values, we aim to bring out the best in the human spirit through education, advocacy, and service.We host a range of activities for all ages that include discussion groups, educational workshops, seasonal celebrations, and community service. We also collaborate with partner organizations to co-host events that raise awareness and encourage action across movements for democracy, sustainability, and human rights.

New York Society for Ethical Culture

It's the first night of ClimateWeekNYC! The climate clock is ticking. Hear from extraordinary climate leaders. Join us in person or online.

Adler Hall at The New York Society for Ethical Culture

<h3><strong>Up2Us2022: </strong><strong><em>Strategies and Solutions to Save the Coolest Planet in the Universe</em></strong><strong> </strong>is our fifth annual climate event held on the first night of Climate Week NYC. Join us in-person or watch our livestream!</h3><h3>A hybrid event, <strong>you will hear a special video message from</strong>:</h3><h3><strong>Drew Barrymore</strong>, Actress, TV Talk Show Host, Author and Sustainability Advocate</h3><h3>and <strong>we will feature</strong>: </h3><h3><strong>Dr. Jonathan Foley:</strong> Project Drawdown</h3><h3><strong>Janine Benyus</strong>: Biomimicry </h3><h3><strong>Kate Raworth</strong>: Doughnut Economics</h3><h3><strong>Bill McKibben</strong>: Third Act, 350.org</h3><h3><strong>JoJo Mehta</strong>: Stop Ecocide International</h3><h3><strong>Julia Olson:</strong> Our Children’s Trust</h3><h3><strong>Ginger Zee</strong>, Chief Meteorologist ABC News</h3><h3><strong>Xiye Bastida</strong>: Youth Activist, Re-Earth Initiative</h3><h3><strong>Alexandria Villasenor</strong>: Youth Activist, Earth Uprising</h3><h3><strong>Julia Jackson</strong>: US Allies, Stop Ecocide, Grounded</h3><h3><strong>Jamie Alexander</strong>: Drawdown Labs</h3><h3><strong>Mark Hertsgaard</strong>: Covering Climate Now</h3><h3>The event will present climate strategies and solutions at the speed and scale needed to continue to build the biggest movement and systems transformation in humanity’s history.  Big enough to shift the trajectory of the global conversation and public sentiment from the fearful &quot;Will we be able to avert the worst impact of climate change?&quot;  to the empowering &quot;We will!&quot;</h3><h3>And enjoy a moment of inspiring entertainment by singing phenom and AGT two-time Golden Buzzer winner Angelica Hale!</h3><h3>Specific segments bringing facts and focus to the greatest existential threat humanity has ever faced include: </h3><ul><li><strong>Critical Role of Media Covering Climate Now</strong></li><li><strong>Stopping Ecocide / Legal Rights of Nature / Environmental Justice</strong></li><li><strong>Latest Climate Solutions and the Power of Business to Influence Change</strong></li><li><strong>Movements Making a Difference</strong></li><li><strong>Supporting Biomimicry, Biodiversity and Economic solutions to shift culture from an extractive to a regenerative one</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>Ticket Info:</strong></h3><h3><strong>Student Admission - FREE</strong></h3><h3><strong>General Admission - $20</strong></h3><h3><strong>Livestream (Registration Required) - FREE</strong></h3><h3><strong>Preferred/Sponsor Seating - $500 and $250</strong></h3><h3>A small but mighty team of pro bono women producers are collaborating to create this fifth consecutive climate event. </h3>

<h2>See 3 minute highlight reel from the last four years including former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, VP Al Gore, Salesforce Global Head of Sustainability Patrick Flynn, youth climate leaders and many more BELOW:</h2>

Up2Us2022—Strategies & Solutions to Save the Coolest Planet in the Universe

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