Global Climate Action Symposium
September 29 | UN Ocean’s Decade
9:15 – 10:15am | Keynote Lecture
Join Dr. Dawn Wright, a preeminent oceanographer, Chief Scientist at Esri, and Professor of Geography and Oceanography at Oregon State University, for an inspiring keynote lecture on our oceans.
Global Climate Action Symposium
September 28 | Climate & Health
10:30 – 11:30am | Climate & Health Panel Discussion
Join local and global experts for a discussion on Climate & Health, including topics of equity, environmental & climate justice, and how our changing climate may impact human health.
Global Climate Action Symposium
September 28 | Climate & Health
9:15 – 10:15am | Keynote Discussion
Join Dr. Adrienne Hollis of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Maike Voss of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs for a discussion on Climate & Health, including topics of equity, environmental & climate justice, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Climate Action Symposium
September 27 | Sustainable Food Systems
10:15 – 11:15am | Urban Farming Panel Discussion
Discuss the future of sustainable urban farming with expert panelists from Atlanta USA, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium
Panelists include:
Dr. Nina Wolff, Chair of Slow Food Germany
Mark E. Zahran, Co-Founder and CEO of Yasai Vertical Gardens
Katrien Verbeke, Founder of Let US, and food policy coordinator for the City of Ghent
Global Climate Action Symposium
September 27 | Sustainable Food Systems
9:15 – 10:15am | Keynote Discussion
Join Alice Rolls, CEO of Georgia Organics in conversation with Max Gruenig, Senior Policy Advisor for E3G for a keynote discussion on sustainable food both in the US and globally.
About the contest
What does climate change look like to you? How is our changing climate reflected in art? How does it influence the mediums you work with or create? How is it affecting the world around you? What observations have you made from working with changing mediums?
We are looking for creative pieces at the nexus of art and science- as art not only communicates climate science, but acts as a vital way of observing and documenting our changing climate.
Showcase your work as a part of the third-annual Global Climate Action Symposium. College students may submit a photo, scan in artwork (painting, drawing, collage, etc.), send mp3 files of music, share video files, take a picture of a three-dimensional piece, or create a 3D digital rendering.
Submissions are free. Only one submission per contestant. High resolution files must be submitted with a caption of 150 words or fewer. Captions should be in English and may include foreign language captions as well.
Prizes will be awarded in the following grade level categories: Undergraduate and Graduate college student.
Students who place first in each grade level category will receive a prize, and will be announced at an award ceremony. All submissions will be featured on the Global Climate Action Symposium webpage.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded in two categories: undergraduate and graduate students. Both categories will be awarded:
- First Place Prize: $150 EarthHero gift card
- Second Place Prize: $100 EarthHero gift card
- Third Place Prize: $50 EarthHero gift card
How to submit
Complete this form by September 1. Please include a downloadable link to your submission to when completing the form. If unable to send your submission via downloadable link, please email Selena Langner at sperrin6@gatech.edu prior to September 1st to discuss an alternate method of submission.
About the Global Climate Action Symposium
The third-annual Global Climate Action Symposium will bring together a wide range of experts to showcase climate change solutions informed by local and global scientists, engineers, business and policy experts, student leaders, and artists. Jointly sponsored by Georgia Tech and 6 European consulates during European Climate Diplomacy Week, the event will be held in a hybrid in-person and virtual format. See full event details here.
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Showcase your work at the Global Climate Action Symposium
Watch Alex Draper’s lightning talk as an example. Submission deadline: September 1
Submission Guidelines
Record and submit a 2-3 minute lightning talk exploring one of the three themes of the week, and have it showcased to a global audience during the third-annual Global Climate Action Symposium. We seek submissions about student projects, original student research, student-led initiatives, and other student-related activities related to climate change. Talks exceeding 3 minutes will not be able to be featured, given time constraints. Application deadline: September 1
Application Details
To submit an application, please complete this application form by September 1
Selected students will have their recorded work featured live to a global audience during the Global Climate Action Symposium. All students will have their presentations featured on the website. Talks exceeding 3 minutes will not be able to be featured, given time constraints.
If you have difficulty with the application form, please contact Selena Langner directly to discuss an alternate method of submission. All video submissions must be received by August 15 in order to be considered.
We are currently calling for talks that fit under the following three themes:
Sustainable Food
Including topics of (but not limited to): Food Systems, Circular Economy, Urban Farming
Climate & Health
Including topics of (but not limited to): COVID-19 & Climate, Health & Wellbeing, Disease & Climate
UN Ocean’s Decade
Including topics of (but not limited to): Ocean Solutions, Blue Economy, Equitable Coastal Solutions, Carbon Sequestration
About the Global Climate Action Symposium:
The third-annual Global Climate Action Symposium will bring together a wide range of experts to showcase climate change solutions informed by local and global scientists, engineers, business and policy experts, student leaders, and artists. Jointly sponsored by Georgia Tech and 6 European consulates during European Climate Diplomacy Week, the event will be held in a hybrid in-person and virtual format. Visit the event webpage here.