Nature Temple: Reimagining Climate Action
Nature Temple: Reimagining Climate Action by Ancient Future Labs and Chilli
We want to invite you to join us for the most refreshing event of Climate Week NYC, where nature, technology, art, and activism meet. NATURE TEMPLE is a multidisciplinary project showcasing the critical role of creativity, effective activism, indigenous leadership, and well-being in catalyzing transformative climate action.
As the urgency of the climate crisis escalates, we can no longer rely solely on rational data or more blah blah blah talks to inspire meaningful change.
Highlights and Speakers:MORNING FLOW
9:00 am Check-in & Arrival
Opening with Xiye Bastida, Florencia Friedman and Belen Paez Time: 9:15-10am
An inspiring morning opening with Xiye Bastida, Florencia Friedman from Cacao Lab, and Belen Keuneka of the Pachamama Alliance. Experience a traditional cacao ritual and conversation about infusing ancient wisdom into climate activism.
Solar Morning Dance Party with Madame Gandhi powered by Daylight World Time: 10:00 am -11:00 am
Come move your body to uplifting electronic music focused on gender liberation. Featuring Kiran Gandhi, a world-renowned electronic music producer, drummer, artist, and activist.
ALTERING Creative Mindset Workshop by Angela Del Sol Time: 11-12 am In a world of complex challenges, linear thinking often falls short. True innovation requires a leap of imagination. Join Angela Del Sol, a visionary technologist and climate artivist, as she guides us through the transformative power of radical creativity withAltering.io
AFTERNOON FLOW
Panels, Keynotes, and Workshops
Indigenous Voices: Guardians of Global Biodiversity and Climate Solutions with NDC Collective and Indigenous Frontlines Time: 12-1 pm With Indigenous communities safeguarding 80% of the world’s biodiversity, their perspectives are essential in every climate discussion. Discussion on the crucial role of Indigenous peoples in protecting global biodiversity and developing effective climate solutions.
Justice Under Siege: Q&A with Steven Donziger on His Battle Against Big Oil Time: 1-2 pm
Steven Donziger is the human rights lawyer who helped Amazon Indigenous communities in Ecuador win a landmark $10b pollution case against Chevron. We will hear about his extraordinary journey, battling one of the world’s largest oil companies, and his 3-year detention after the nation’s first corporate prosecution.
Redefining Fashion: Innovation and Urgent Redirection in the Industry Time: 2-3 pm Conversation with Eva Kruse of Pangaia and Alden Wicker, author of “To Dye For” and supermodel ZAYA, Moderated by Emma Håkansson from Collective Fashion Justice
Effective or Noise? Discomfort as a Catalyst: Exploring Impactful Climate Activism featuring Luisa Neubauer, Jeremy Orr from Earthjustice, and Michael Greenberg from Climate Defiance. Moderated by Madeleine MacGillivray from Seeding Sovereignty Time: 3-4 pm
Climate Media Literacy in the Era of Constant Consumption Featuring journalists Melissa Rowley, Vera Papisova, and Ashley Barrientos from Impact Time: 4:15-5 pm
Keynote: “Art as a Catalyst for Change” By Von Wong. Time: 5-5:15 pm Von Wong will unveil how he uses his unique blend of fantasy and photography to create “conversation-generating” art that addresses pressing global issues.
EVENING FLOW
Interactive Workshop: “Reimagining Our Earth Village” Led by Shillo Shiv Sulleman: Artist and founder ofFEARLESS COLLECTIVE Time: 6-7pm
Ocean Immersion: by Oceanic Global with Bodhi Patil and art by Zaria Forman Visuals Time: 7-8 pm
On Ancient Futurism and Radical Creativity by Angela Del Sol 8-8:30 pm
DJ and Music performance by DRĖĖĖMY: Indigenous Egyptian DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist
Time 8:30-9:30pm
Closing Concert: “Nākaloka: Immersive Ancient Love” Presented by Monica Dogra and Victorien
Time:9:30-10:40 pm
BASEMAN
Workshops by CHILLI and EARTHED
Gratitude by
“Water is Love,”
The event ends at 11 pm
Join us for a day of engagement, inspiration, and transformation as we explore environmental conservation, indigenous wisdom, creative problem-solving, and personal growth.
Your tickets include an entire day of programming. If you are an activist or student, we have created reduced tickets.