Nature of Place Symposium 2022
On June 15 – 17, 2022, the third-annual Nature of Place Symposium united thought leaders across disciplines for a conversation on "The Voice of Change." One of the largest obstacles in our human response to environmental issues like climate change has nothing to do with technology, knowledge, or intelligence: it’s human behavior and mindset. We often fear change, struggle to authentically communicate with those around us, and feel like we lack the tools to influence decision makers. With all of this in mind, the goal of Nature of Place: The Voice of Change is to help us connect to our communities, reconnect with the natural world, and catalyze real and lasting change towards climate action and an equitable green future.
In this online resource, the Nature of Place contributors present video, written summaries and more to take you inside this important gathering and invite you to join the conversation on these vital issues.
How to Use This Resource:
The Nature of Place Symposium was structured in three sessions, each with its own set of presentations. In this resource, you'll find each session represented by video of its presentations and panel discussion along with written abstracts.
Session 1: Equity, Empathy, and Learning to Listen
Climate communication can be complicated by a variety of factors such as political and social identities, jargon, and our own misconceptions and misunderstandings. To have meaningful and productive climate conversations, we need to learn to listen empathetically, be prepared to challenge our own assumptions and interpretations of systems and situations and create space for authentic communication around equitable climate solutions.
The Presentations:
KEYNOTE
Changing the Climate Conversation
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Tools for Dialogue Across our Deepest Differences
Three Myths About Environmental Advocacy Through Social Media — And What You Can Do About Them
Panel Discussion:
Session 2: Creatively Building Bridges
Climate solutions include connecting with our neighbors, communities, and the institutions and systems we are all a part of. Sometimes reaching out includes building creative bridges towards climate actions.
The Presentations:
KEYNOTE
Encouraging Action for the Environment: Bridging Research with Practice
Bird’s-Eye View: An Art-Science Approach to Youth Engagement for Interspecies Friendship and Survivability
A World to Play In: Games as a Transformational Tool to Engage in Our Environment
Engaging People With Climate Action: From Doom and Despair to Engagement and Collective Action
Co-Designing Conservation With (Not For) Communities
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Session 3: Encouraging Change in Your Community
The biggest movements often begin as grassroots efforts. Hear from a variety of individuals who have walked the path of a changemaker, and learn how we all can inspire community change towards climate action.
The Presentations:
KEYNOTE
Leveraging Community Engagement and Collective Voices to Shift Culture in Marine Research and Conservation
Create Your Conservation Movement!
Encouraging Youth-Led Change: The Story of Earth Tomorrow
Making Science Matter Locally Through Communication and Storytelling
Panel Discussion:
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The Phipps Research Institute for Biophilia and Science Engagement acknowledges the connection between human and environmental health. The institute studies the built and natural environments and their intersection with human health and wellness.
Questions? Contact Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas at mwheeler-dubas@phipps.conservatory.org.
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