We stepped into the Climate Ring with Swissnex for a boxing inspired event with a panel discussion featuring Martina Donlon, Dr. Genevieve Guenther, Alexandra Climent, Tori Tsui and Geraldine Pflieger. We heard examples of the language of the climate fight, with a focus on resilience and action, and learned about international efforts to combat climate change framed as “the fight of the century.”
12 rounds. 3 days. 1 fight for the planet.
In Round 1 of the boxing-themed Climate Ring, we explored the how language can inspire climate action.
The first thing any good boxer must do is master the fundamentals. The jab, the cross, the hook, the uppercut – without the basics, you don’t stand a chance. In language, words are the fundamental carriers of meaning, shaping how we think and act. In order to find the right solutions for climate change, we need to first find the right language to describe it. The words we choose can be the basis for collective solidarity in the struggle for a liveable planet.
For Round 1 of Climate Ring, Swissnex joined forces with Climate Words, a non-profit dedicated to expanding climate literacy, for a conversation on climate language and communication. In this interactive session, activists, authors, researchers, and climate communicators discussed how they craft language and messages to build coalitions and inspire action in the fight against climate change.
Read more at the original event page here.
