DeSmog and the Pocket Project will host the Climate Consciousness Summit 2024 from November 15 to 21, coinciding with COP29 in Azerbaijan. This online summit will address psychological barriers to climate action through discussions with over 30 experts, including Christiana Figueres and Melinda Janki. The event highlights the importance of understanding collective trauma in climate advocacy and features daily live sessions and community activities.
DeSmog is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Pocket Project for the Climate Consciousness Summit 2024. This online event is scheduled for November 15 to 21 and will coincide with the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan. The summit aims to address the psychological barriers hindering effective climate action and will feature over 30 esteemed speakers, including former U.N. climate chief Christiana Figueres and lawyer Melinda Janki, among others. Participants can expect daily live discussions, perspectives from impacted communities, insights from DeSmog journalists at COP29, and engaging activities such as poetry and Global Social Witnessing calls, which foster community reflection on the climate crisis. The summit emphasizes the significance of understanding the implications of collective trauma in climate advocacy. Kosha Joubert, CEO of the Pocket Project, remarked that this event reflects a heightened recognition within the climate movement regarding the necessity of addressing root causes, including unresolved trauma. Additionally, Lindsey Gulden, a former climate scientist at ExxonMobil, will provide an insider’s view on the tactics used by the oil industry to hinder substantial action against climate change. Matthew Green, DeSmog’s global investigations editor, noted the potential for transformative outcomes through communal acknowledgment of traumatic legacies, underscoring the importance of this dialogue for the future of climate action. To further amplify the event’s impact, DeSmog will release stories featuring summit guests leading up to the summit. This initiative represents a commitment to advancing the discourse on trauma-informed approaches to climate action and fostering a cooperative spirit among advocates and affected communities.
The Climate Consciousness Summit aims to merge climate justice advocacy with psychological insights, recognizing that addressing the climate crisis involves navigating complex emotional and societal barriers. This summit is particularly timely, coinciding with the COP29 climate talks, and seeks to merge activism with tools for psychological healing and community support. DeSmog’s longstanding efforts in investigative journalism regarding the fossil fuel industry and the Pocket Project’s mission of promoting trauma-informed practices are central to this event. The importance of collective trauma in shaping societal responses to climate change is gaining traction, making this summit a vital platform for innovative discussions and solutions.
The Climate Consciousness Summit 2024 stands as a pivotal initiative, merging the urgent need for climate action with an understanding of the psychological barriers that individuals and communities face. By convening experts and advocates from diverse backgrounds, this event seeks not only to address the climate crisis but also to engage in profound dialogues about trauma and its resolution. Through its collaborative approach, the summit aspires to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster a more coherent and effective global response to climate change.
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