Music Climate Leadership Workshop with Dr Joelle Gergis
Event description
WE ARE AT A CRUCIAL MOMENT IN HISTORY
One that requires us to change our behaviour rapidly and move billions of people from apathy to action.
What if we unleashed the power of music, to conquer hearts and minds?
And inspired millions to defend the fragile ecosystems that sustain all life on earth?
THE ENVIRONMENTAL MUSIC PRIZE IS PROUD TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN AN ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH AWARD-WINNING CLIMATE SCIENTIST AND AUTHOR - DR JOELLE GERGIS
Joelle is an internationally recognised expert in Southern Hemisphere climate variability. She has authored over 100 scientific publications and was Australia's lead author on the United Nations’ IPCC Report - Intergovernmental Panel on the Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report - a global, state-of-the art review of climate change science.
She is also an accomplished author who is able to translate complex scientific information into tangible examples and action.
Her recent books are:
- ‘Humanity’s Moment: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope’
- ‘Sunburnt Country: The History and Future of Climate Change in Australia’
You'll also be hearing from:
The Founder of the ENVIRONMENTAL MUSIC PRIZE - Edwina Floch.
She will discuss the outcomes of the inaugural prize and invite participants to use their talent and voice strategically and create new music that inspires action for climate and conservation in the lead-up to Earth Day 2023.
The CEO of GREEN MUSIC AUSTRALIA - Berish Bilander.
He will invite participants to join Green Music campaigns that shift the industry and create a collective movement for change.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
- Get a big picture overview of the latest climate science from one of the country's top climate experts
- Understand what is at stake and what role you can play in shifting attitudes and behaviour.
- Learn to communicate in a way that is authentic, strategic and supports the broad goals of the environmental movement.
- Feel equiped and empowered to use your platform and influence in a positive way that inspires your fans.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL MUSIC PRIZE
Discover the 2022 Finalist Music Videos
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The prize is community-voted and community funded.
Our potential reach and impact is massive.
Help us scale for maximum impact in Year 2...
- create a powerful music video for climate and conservation
- make a tax-deductible donation
- sponsor so more artists can be rewarded for music that can move hearts and minds
Thank you to our 2022 Partners!
Philanthropic and Probono Partners who made this possible
Edwina Floch, Ferris Family Foundation, Clare Ainsworth Herschell, Paper Moose, Black Nova Capital, Universal Music, Byron Writers Festival, Graeme Wood Foundation, Green+Simple
Impact Partners who amplified the Artists and their music
Green Music Australia, Global Optimism, Outrage+Optimism, Greenpeace, Wilderness Society, Ocean Impact Organisation, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, School Strike For Climate, Australian Parents For Climate Action, Tomorrow Movement, Nexus Global, Nexus Australia, Australian Communities Foundation, APRA AMCOS, Music Victoria, Nightlife Music, Unified Music Group, Future Super, Humanitix.