Climate Conversations: Screenings & Panel Discussions

How to engage as Arizonans to move climate action forward?

Arizona is feeling the intensifying effects of global climate change as extreme heat breaks new records and water scarcity concerns grow. But what can we do about it?

Join Climate Conversations for an evening of a solutions-oriented discussion on concrete action. A short documentary video will highlight effects of climate change that impact Arizona. Representatives of public policy and research will inspire an exchange of ideas how citizens can advocate for political and social responses to climate change at the local, state and national level. Events are free to attend. 


 

Upcoming events:

Flagstaff

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Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff

prelimary date: fall 2024

Yuma

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Aerial view of Yuma, Arizona

prelim. date: spring 2025

"The goal of Making Arizona is to bring a diverse range of voices into conversation, and through personal stories and concrete information, motivate Arizonans to advocate for sustainable climate action.”

Michael Mulcahy, associate professor in the School of Theatre, Film & Television at the University of Arizona

 

Past Events

Chandler May 2024

Screening 
SAN XAVIER: LAND & WATER. The Santa Cruz River Past, Present & Future  [watch trailer]

Panel discussion - panelists included:

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Eva Romero

Eva Romero, moderator
Consultant at Sol
Partners Consulting

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Jacelle Ramon Sauberan

Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan (featured in video) 
Faculty, Tohono O’odham Community College

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Emma Viera

Emma Viera
Executive Director of Unlimited Potential, and adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

 

 

The second of four state-wide public events that will feature a short documentary highlighting the stories of Arizonans’ resilience in the face of climate change, along with the chance to discuss the climate challenges the state faces with political leaders, climate scientists and non-governmental organizations. Each “Climate Conversation” provides resources for Arizonans to effectively advocate for needed climate action at all levels.

Tucson  February 2024

Screening 
SAN XAVIER: LAND & WATER. The Santa Cruz River Past, Present & Future 

Panel discussion 

Eva Romero, moderator
Consultant at Sol
Partners Consulting

Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan (featured in video) 
Faculty, Tohono O’odham Community College

Mark Kear
Assistant Professor, School of Geography, Development & Environment 

Sandy Bahr
Chapter Director for the Grand Canyon (Arizona) Chapter of the Sierra Club 

Blue Baldwin
City of Tucson Chief Storm to Shade Manager

 

Read about the event on the Udall Center website