From individual to collective climate justice leadership: A showcase and dialogue featuring global climate leaders from the Obama Leadership Network

Hello friends! I have a couple of contributions to the public showcase by the Climate Community of Practice of the Obama Leadership Network for Climate Week NYC from September 18-22 in the beautiful historic #403 building in Governor’s Island, including an exhibit of The Ephemeral Marvels Perfume Store, an olfactory artwork featuring perfumes of scents that are endangered from the climate crisis. This work is nine years old and I am both happy and sad that it remains relevant in these times.

Below is the official invitation via Climate Week NYC by the Obama Foundation, including the public showcase and the invite-only event on September 20:

On September 20 alumni from Obama Foundation leadership programs working on climate issues around the world will come together in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) event during 2023 NYC Climate Week to share their perspectives and experiences on leadership, advocacy, and organizing. Organized by the Obama Leadership Network’s Climate Community of Practice, this event will feature remarks from Obama Foundation leadership, followed by a showcase of diverse climate leaders’ work, then an interactive fishbowl discussion with diverse participants from the public, academia, civil society, the private sector, and philanthropy. Together, participants will learn from each other about how to connect individual and collective efforts to minimize the harms of climate change, including on the most marginalized groups, and work together towards a brighter, more climate-resilient future. Lunch will be provided. 

Before and after this event, a physical Obama Climate Leaders Showcase Exhibition will remain free and open to all members of the general public to visit throughout Climate Week (September 18-22) at historic building #403 on the unique and climate solutions-focused Governor’s Island anytime between 7am-6pm.

In-person event time: 1 – 4 pm ET

Virtual event time: 1:30 – 3 pm ET

Register here.

Image by the Obama Foundation