Te Ao Earth Week Speaker Series: Recent Episodes
The Terra Nova Foundation
A week long series of talks hosted by the Terra Nova Foundation to drive action for environmental change, and sponsored by Nutrient Rescue. Topics include Te Ao Earth and Us, Large-scale Change, Digital Earth, The Impact of Money and Investment, Earth-aligned Business, and Art, Design and Planet. This series was part of Te Ao Earth Week - to celebrate the southern hemisphere spring equinox - the beginning of kōanga. The Terra Nova Foundation is an environmental charity taking action for our planet. Focussing on helping individuals, businesses and communities to make meaningful and effective changes in the way we live, work and give. To find out more go to their website Terranova.foundation
How can we live in alignment with this planet? We look at what it really means to live in alignment with earth, and the need for urgent action. Featuring Anake Goodall, Mananui Ramsden, Vicki Buck and Siobhan O'Connor
How do you achieve large-scale change? What are the implications for public, private and non-profit sectors and iwi? We investigate the changes afoot in Greater Ōtautahi Christchurch and how to get rapid large-scale change – for a future to look forward to. With talks by Amy Carter, Hayley Guglietta and Rose Challies
What role can data and digital tools play in environmental change? Can the value of tech outweigh its cost to our planet? We interrogate the benefits and challenges of an increasingly digital world and how, if at all, it can help environmental action. Featuring talks by Ben Reid, Dorenda Britten, Michael Healey, and Kurt Janssen
How clean is your money? What does ‘impact’ mean and what can we really expect when we invest? Diving into the world of finance and the popularity of impact investment, we ask where can we place our money to ensure our planet’s future. With Shamubeel Eaqub, Barry Coates, Anake Goodall and Claire Newman
What action must a business take to ensure it is truly aligned with the planet? How does a business cut through the murky claims of greenwashing? We examine what an earth business really is and what the most meaningful first steps are. Featuring Tim Loftus, Grant Ryan, Andrew Simcock, Ed Lyons and Amy Carter
What can artists and creatives do to make a real difference for the planet? Can art play a role, as it has in other major turning points on this earth? We look at how art and artists can be activists through their media and best contribute to the change we need for our planet. Featuring Anneke Stewart and Crystal Brindle