About Coastal Lecture: Climate Fiction & Futurism

As our environment changes, it is imperative to creatively leverage expertise from all sectors of society to collectively move towards a sustainable future. In this talk, we’ll dive deep into the world of climate fiction, futurism, and collective visioning. We’ll explore how these disciplines can help us envision a more sustainable and equitable future. Tory Stephens, the creator and manager of Imagine 2200, will share insights into how the project empowers global citizens to imagine new realities. From utopian dreams to dystopian warnings, we’ll discuss how these visionary narratives can inspire action and drive positive change. Join us as we embark on a journey to the future and learn how you can contribute to shaping a better world.

About our speaker:

Tory Stephens creates opportunities that transform organizations and shift culture. He is a resource generator and community builder for social justice issues, people, and movements. He currently works at Grist Magazine as their climate fiction creative manager, and uses storytelling to champion climate justice, and imagine green, clean, and just futures.

In another life he owned a kick-butt streetwear company, and he would have gotten away with eating the last cookie too, if it weren’t for his three meddling kids.

Learn more about his work here:

Imagine 2200 Website https://grist.org/about-imagine-2200-climate-fiction/

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torystephens.bsky.social

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