Everyone has a part to play in addressing the climate crisis. The first step is normalising conversations about it and realising that it is something we can discuss safely. How do we effectively communicate climate change with care and consideration and in a way that inspires action? What sorts of words, information and approaches should we use to engage, empower and inspire people and governments to act? How do we address the paralysis that comes from climate overwhelm?

Join us for this vital Christchurch Conversation where we consider a range of approaches to making our words count.

Hear from

Martha Jeffries, filmmaker and climate change communications specialist
Kera Sherwood-O'Regan (Kāi Tahu, Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe), climate justice advocate and social change strategist
Lucia Campbell-Reeves, student activist & former School Strikes 4 Climate Change organiser
Rose Challies (Terra Nova Foundation)
Panel chaired by Professor Donald Matheson (Media and Communications, UC)
Poet Megan Clayton closes out the evening.

6-7.30pm, Tuesday 19 August
Doors open 5.30pm
TSB Space, Level 1 of Tūranga.
60 Cathedral Sq

This is a free public event. You can join us in person or online.

The Christchurch Conversations 2025 programme is supported by the Christchurch City Council through the Sustainability Fund.

Getting here

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Visit the Metro website to plan your journey

Check out the mobility parking map.

Getting inside

There are accessible entrances from Gloucester Street and Cathedral Square

There is a ramp to access the Gloucester Street entrance Building accessibility

The building is step-free

There are accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available on-site

There are places to sit and rest inside the building

Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility for this event at hello@teputahi.org.nz.

Contact the host of Christchurch Conversations: Communicating climate change

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