Session A1

ROC the Climate: What climate change will mean for Rochester & the Finger Lakes region

Shalini Beath, City of Rochester Office of Energy and Sustainability

James Gilbert, Meteorologist, WROC TV Channel 8

Kate Kressmann-Kehoe, Documentary Filmmaker

Join our panelists as they discuss how Rochester may be impacted by climate change and what steps will be needed to both mitigate climate change and ensure our communities are climate resilient.

Session A2

Youth Activism: The New York Youth Climate Leaders Story

Liam Smith, Co-Director of Government Affairs, NY2CL

Sophie Campbell, Director of Social Media, NY2CL

Learn how students from across New York State came together to create an umbrella organization that is leading the way in the fossil fuel divestment campaign and applying pressure on elected officials to keep climate policy in the forefront.

Session A3

Color Your School Green

Anna Cerosaletti, CYSG Project Coordinator, Climate Solutions Accelerator

Cecily Kolko, CYSG Project Coordinator, Climate Solutions Accelerator

Curious about how to start going green at your school? Anna and Cecily will discuss how to start a club, approach administration with climate and environmental concerns, and how to build your school-based group.

Session B1

Climate Justice

Calvin Eaton, Founder, 540WMain

Paola Betchart, Environmental Anthropologist, Educator & Social Entrepreneur

Climate change will disproportionally impact BIPOC and poor communities the greatest, both globally and locally. Learn how the intersection of social justice, anti-racism work, and climate activism has given rise to the climate justice movement.

Session B2

An Introduction to Monroe County’s Climate Action Plan

Michael Yudelson, Co-Chairman Monroe County Climate Plan Advisory Committee

How are we preparing local communities for climate change and being better stewards of the earth? Learn about the comprehensive action plan that coordinates and centralizes environmental policy and initiatives for Monroe County.

Session B3

Why We Need Climate Education

Abby McHugh-Grifa, Executive Director, Climate Solutions Accelerator

Chris Widmaier, Founder, Green Collar Collaborations

Over 50,000 scientists agree - climate change is real, it's happening now, and it is caused by humans. Yet millions of people worldwide refuse to accept the crisis at our doorstep. Why? Listen as our panelists discuss the need for educating the public on the facts around climate change and ways we can increase everyone's scientific literacy on the subject.

Closing Words

Dr. Genevieve Guenther, Founder & Director, End Climate Silence

Join us for our closing remarks by renowned activist and educator, Dr. Genevieve Guenther, as she discusses the importance of everyday activism and the value of youth leadership in addressing climate change.

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