Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Sparking Climate Action through Media Philanthropy | MIForum 2024

Imagine a future where we not only solved the climate crisis but emerged with a healthier planet and stronger communities. That’s the world leading climate expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson explores in her new book, “What If We Get It Right?” Johnson, a marine biologist and co-founder of transformative initiatives including Urban Ocean Lab, The All We Can Save Project, and How to Save a Planet, uses science, stories, and art to paint a picture of a hopeful future we can create together. It’s a call to action that’s both inspiring and practical, urging us to see our role in building a better tomorrow. In this dynamic interview with Ayana and Kaitlin Yarnall, National Geographic’s Chief Storytelling Officer, we explore Ayana’s role as a climate catalyst and her blueprint for shaping narratives around climate action.

Speakers:
- Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Co-Founder, Urban Ocean Lab
- Kaitlin Yarnall, Chief Storytelling Officer, National Geographic Society (moderator)