12 rounds. 3 days. 1 fight for the planet.
In Round 1 of the boxing-themed Climate Ring, we explore the how language can inspire climate action.
Join us at the Climate Ring hosted 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 will hear the language of the climate fight, with a focus on resilience and action, and learn about international efforts to combat climate change framed as “the fight of the century.” Save your seat here.
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 joins 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 will discuss how they craft language and messages to build coalitions and inspire action in the fight against climate change.
Swissnex presents the Climate Ring, a pop-up boxing arena for the fight of the century: the one for planet Earth. Join us in New York’s East Village for an eclectic mix of discussions, exhibitions, and performances featuring rising stars and heavyweights from science, innovation, and the arts. From renowned ecologist Thomas Crowther of ETH Zurich to New York nightlife impresaria Susanne Bartsch, the Climate Ring showcases fresh perspectives on our planetary moment from Switzerland, the US, and beyond. Read more about the Climate Ring events happening from September 25-27 here.
