Spirited Conversations
JOANNA SANTA BARBARA
"CLIMATE CHANGE: HOW CAN YOU AND I MEET THE CHALLENGE?"
Joanna is Co-Chair of the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, set up in 2020 to draw our community together in urgent action on climate change. With a career in child psychiatry and peace studies behind her, Joanna is part of a dedicated global community of activists on climate change issues.
Joanna will lead the discussion on the urgent need to shift mindsets regarding the place of humans in nature. She'll then introduce the Forum's new campaign, designed to cut damaging emissions. She'll cover system change at several levels, particularly as it affects social equity, and the benefits for all in the resulting social transformation.
When? 7.30-9.30pm on Wednesday 24 May
Where? Café Yaza, Montgomery Square, Nelson.
Opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - conversation
Come and discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.
Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time. Come early and try their new 'Spirited Conversations' menu!
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