Keisha Howard views solarpunk as a positive alternative to cyberpunk, envisioning tech, design, and renewable energy being used to create fair and sustainable societies (Tedx Talks, 2018). She stresses that "punk" in solarpunk means resisting exploitation and making sacrifices today for a better future (Tedx Talks, 2018).

Additional Resources 

Though originally presented as a Chobani commercial, the video Dear Alice highlights sustainability and community, aligning with solarpunk values (The Line,2021) . Dear Alice is a valuable classroom tool for discussing themes of environmental responsibility, intergenerational knowledge, and visions of a solarpunk future.

Vincent Callebaut is a Belgian architect celebrated for his visionary, solarpunk-inspired designs that merge futuristic aesthetics with ecological principles (Callebaut, n.d.). Teachers can use Callebaut's projects to introduce solarpunk and sustainable energy, inspiring students to imagine and design sustainable futures. The website is linked below:

The video presents Top 10 Solarpunk Games You Can Play Now! features imaginative, eco-friendly worlds and creative gameplay (Whattoplay, 2024) . It’s a useful resource for students to explore themes of sustainability, community, and hopeful futures through interactive media.