Orientation Event
The Civic Imagination Challenge is an invitation to the generations at the forefront of leadership for the transition to a sustainable future, to learn from Thought Leaders and Innovators about emerging directions, the benefits they are creating, and how they are shaping new pathways to a sustainable future.
While many innovations are emerging as a response to climate change, the need to accelerate adoption is important to realize their benefits. The Civic Imagination Challenge provides authentic knowledge on their new possibilities, an app and training in using it for a new kind of advocacy that can inspire public engagement.
The Orientation Event features:
- A Climate Impact presentation organized by Gavin Schmidt of NASA
- Per Espen Stoknes, author, Tomorrow’s Economy, on a “sixth wave” of innovation that will create a green economy.
- Michael Vandenbergh, Vanderbilt University Climate Research Network lead speaks to the responsibility of the private sector, civic values, and the common good.
- Harvard’s Cass Sunstein introduces an Advocacy he calls “Nudge Theory.”
- Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, President of NextGen America, the largest youth voting organization in the country speaks to the importance of young leadership for change.
- Lindsey Rogers, a digital communications strategist, guides conference participants on using the Civic Imagination app for “nudges” that can engage the public.
- The project team highlights the conference series and benefits to you of joining the program where you will learn more about its showcase of innovations, guides to workforce training programs for emerging areas, young entrepreneurs at the forefront of new directions, the creative services of nonprofits; all of which can stimulate your own thinking about actions and careers on the paths to a sustainable future.