Habitability and Multispecies Flourishing: From Local to Planetary
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on the harmonious coexistence of humans and non-human species, with a special focus on Los Angeles, urban biodiversity, and the concept of rewilding.
Panelists:
Ursula K. Heise (UCLA) - Distinguished and Marcia H. Howard Chair in Literary Studies professor. Pioneer of Environmental Humanities (UCLA) author of Sense of Place, Sense of Planet: The Environmental Imagination of the Global and Imagining Extinction: Imagining Extinction The Cultural Meanings of Endangered Speces.
Jonathan Blake (Berggruen Insititute Los Angeles/Venice/Bejing) - Associate Director of Programs and author of Children of a Modest Star: Planetary Thinking for an Age of Crises w/ Nils Gilman). Leader of the Multispecies Constitution Project.
Nurit Katz (UCLA) - Chief Sustainability Officer - Educator, sustainability professional, and urban ecologist and Commissioner on the Board of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
Asha Culhane-Husain (Re:wild Your Campus) - Working member and Director of Finance & Development with Re:Wild Your Campus.
Moderator: Anders Dunker (Better Earth Productions) Environmental philosopher, writer and journalist, author of Rediscovering Earth: 10 dialogues on the Future of Nature.
Organized by Better Earth Productions with the support of LA Climate Week, Re:wild your Campus and Berggruen Institute.
Location: UCLA Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion (LKGP)
Date: Tuesday, 8th
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Explore how our local environment in Los Angeles can support thriving ecosystems and enhance habitat diversity. Our expert panel will delve into the importance of urban biodiversity, strategies for rewilding urban spaces, and the ethical dimensions of human-non-human interactions in a planetary perspective.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage in discussions that are crucial for the future of our planet and the well-being of all species. Whether you're passionate about environmental sustainability, urban planning, or simply curious about our interconnected world, this event promises to inspire and inform.
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