Biennial of the Americas Clínica #6 - Green with Empathy

Can appealing to human empathy and greater emotional connection to the environment lead to more “green” behavior? From zoo animals to the Amazon jungle, this session will explore how conservation efforts and the sustainable movement depends on deepening our human connection and appreciation for the environment. 

Speakers:
Carlos Castaño Uribe, Colombia, Fundación Herencia
Kathayoon Azra Khalil, USA, Oregon Zoo
Leila Salazar-López, USA, Amazon Watch 
Sebastian Torrealba, Chile, Congressman 

Moderator: Carlos Fernández, Argentina, The Nature Conservancy

This clínica workshop is a part of the Biennial of the Americas 2019 Festival, an international event of ideas, art and culture that assembles dynamic leaders to identify unique opportunities and solutions to shared challenges across the Americas. 

The 2019 theme, “Empathy in Action,” will showcase the people and ideas across North and South America that are moving beyond divisions to build solutions to important issues. 

Learn more at biennialoftheamericas.org

This is a free event. Please RSVP.