Columbia Global Centers | Rio brings together Obama Foundation president, David Simas, key Obama Foundation Scholar alumni, Alex Halliday, Dean of the Climate School, and international climate leadership (such as Ailton Krenak and Vanessa Nakate) tackling the climate crisis through innovative approaches in, among other areas, civic engagement, opening data, and rewilding nature, for an engaged conversation with global leaders and activists on how three paradigms shifts could prevent the catastrophic impact of unchecked climate change:
Spirituality—Reappraise our approach to spirituality and what it means to be human as it relates to our planet and climate
Technology—Harness technology in the service of communities and climate justice
Finance and Civic Action—Restructured finance models and supporting civic action to promote positive climate impact
The newly appointed Wafaa El-Sadr, EVP for Columbia Global Centers will also be making opening remarks at the event.