How to engage as Arizonans to move climate action forward?
Arizona is feeling the intensifying effects of global climate change as extreme heat breaks new records and water scarcity concerns grow. But what can we do about it?
Join Climate Conversations for an evening of a solutions-oriented discussion on concrete action. A short documentary video will highlight effects of climate change that impact Arizona. Representatives of public policy and research will inspire an exchange of ideas how citizens can advocate for political and social responses to climate change at the local, state and national level. This event is free to attend.
Saturday, May 4, 10 - 11.45 am, Chandler
Screening
SAN XAVIER: LAND & WATER. The Santa Cruz River Past, Present & Future [watch trailer]
Panel discussion - panelists at the event will include:
Eva Romero, moderator
Consultant at Sol
Partners Consulting
Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan (featured in video)
Faculty, Tohono O’odham Community College
Emma Viera
Executive Director of Unlimited Potential, and adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
Location: Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road, 480-782-2890
Nature Center Website - map
Light refreshments will be provided.
This is the second of four state-wide public events that will feature a short documentary highlighting the stories of Arizonans’ resilience in the face of climate change, along with the chance to discuss the climate challenges the state faces with political leaders, climate scientists and non-governmental organizations. Each “Climate Conversation” will provide resources for Arizonans to effectively advocate for needed climate action at all levels.
"The goal of Making Arizona is to bring a diverse range of voices into conversation, and through personal stories and concrete information, motivate Arizonans to advocate for sustainable climate action.”
Michael Mulcahy, associate professor in the School of Theatre, Film & Television at the University of Arizona
Upcoming events:
Flagstaff
prelimary date: June 2024
Yuma
prelim. date: September 2024
Past Event:
Tucson – February 2024
Michael Mulcahy opens the Making Arizona screening event next to the discussion panelists
Nadira Mitchell makes opening remarks at the screening of Making Arizona
Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan on the panel of Making Arizona
Blue Baldwin, Storm to Shade Program Manager for Tucson Water, City of Tucson, in conversation with attendees
Screening
SAN XAVIER: LAND & WATER. The Santa Cruz River Past, Present & Future
Panel discussion