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Human Impacts Miami: How do we thrive on the front lines of climate change?
6pm VIP networking reception and registration begins (w/FREE drink and light fare)
6:30-8:30 Conversation, audience participation and performance
8:30-9:30 closing networking reception
Join us for the most inspiring event of the year, combining performance and the roots of MIami's diverse cultures to to find common solutions around addressing one of the most challenging issues of our times--climate change.
Explore with us the emotional response to climate in one of the U.S.'s most climate-vulnerable states, while seeing how Germany has negotiated multicultural action on climate change in the EU, through performance, discussion, and joint action. From ""emotional security"" to ""financial security"", meet with diverse leaders from the Miamicommunity to see how we are consistently coping with climate change impacts and the innovative approaches, and resources needed, to face unique decision-making challenges and opportunities.Celebrate the local initiatives from Miami communities, government, companies, and more, while looking at how we ensure our personal security in the face of uncertainty. Invited special guests include:
Special guests include:
Dr. Georg Maue, First Secretary of Climate and Energy Policy, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany;
Dr. Kenneth Broad, Director, University's Abess Center for Ecosystem Science, University of Miami;
Xavier Cortada, Artist-in-Residence, Florida International University College of Architecture + The Arts;
Chad Oppenheim, Principal/Lead Designer, Oppenheim Architecture+Design;
Maggie Fernandez, President, Sustainable Miami;
Dr. Hugh Gladwin, Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies, FIU; Miami-Dade County Climate Change Advisory Task Force 2006-2010
Live performance by dancer and choreographer, Becca Pelham
Live video screening with Natasha Tsakos, a producer, director,performerwho creates shows for the stage that integrate interactive computer technologies such as projection mapping, 3D animation and CGI.
ABOUT US
At the Human Impacts Institute, we inspire action for strong communities and a healthy environment through hands-on, service education, coalition building, and using arts and culture for social good. For more info:http://www.HumanImpactsInstitute.org/
The Transatlantic Climate Bridge Program of the German government, which aims to support platforms and partnerships that help Americans and Germans exchange their know-how and to pave the way for joint solutions.
In 2013-2014 the Human Impacts Institute is partnering with theTransatlantic Climate Bridge Program of Germany to explore how we can make climate change personal to our communities and re-communicate climate issues to the American public in creative and engaging ways through our "Creative Climate" Human Impacts Salons series. Working with local partners in eight U.S. cities and in Berlin, this year-long tour bring together creative visionaries with community leaders, environmental experts, and activists in a salon-style event of performance and in-depth discussion to highlight local action, resources, and solutions to addressing one of the most pressing issues of our times--climate change.Learn more>>
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LocationWolfsonian--FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (View)
1001 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
United States
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| Minimum Age: 10 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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