Nov 30 2022
Individuals Are Giving Billions to Combat Climate Change. Is It Enough to Save the Planet?

Individuals Are Giving Billions to Combat Climate Change. Is It Enough to Save the Planet?

Presented by The AP, Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Conversation and GBH at GBH's Yawkey Theater

As the world attempts to rein in the climate crisis, some of the biggest names in philanthropy are stepping up. Jeff Bezos, Hansjörg Wyss, Laurene Powell Jobs and others have developed their own climate agendas, using their vast wealth to fund these initiatives. Are the climate priorities of these billionaires aligning with the public good? How are these major donors working with nonprofits, environmental justice organizations, startups and scientists? Are they working with good ideas and solutions sprouting up from the grassroots organizations and activists who work at the local level? The AP, Chronicle of Philanthropy, TheConversation, and GBH have brought together leaders to discuss these questions and more.

-Andrew Steer - President & CEO, Bezos Earth Fund
-Nick Tilsen - President & CEO, NDN Collective
-Brian O'Donnell - Director, Campaign for Nature
-Ash Enrici - Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
-(Moderator) Caitlin Saks - Producer, NOVA

Admission Info

Seating is limited.  Tickets are required.

Additional time info:

Doors open at 5:00 PM.  The program starts promptly at 5:30 PM.

Dates & Times

2022/11/30 - 2022/11/30

Location Info

GBH's Yawkey Theater

One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135