As the world grapples with the current pandemic, what’s coming to light is the disproportionate impact crises have on marginalised groups. As we turn our attention back to the pressing global climate issue, it bears to think about how we can advocate for fair and equitable change for all. To do that, activists from SG Climate Rally, Speak For Climate, Foodscape Collective and more have banded together to organise Activism in Crisis, a digital festival running from August 3 to August 23 featuring lively panel discussions and interactive workshops to spark conversations and generate meaningful climate action.
Activism in Crisis focuses on six key themes: #LetsGameChangeClimateChange, #SGVisions, #SGStories, #SGUnited, #StayHomeSG and #DoGoodDoTogether. Festival opener More Than Tweaks: Discussing Alternative Visions for Singapore brings together former chief economist of the GIC Yeoh Kam Leong together with other prominent activists and academics to discuss different and better futures for Singapore. This panel is for the big dreamers, moving past incremental change to present robust, feasible climate futures that we can all champion.
Other highlights include Reframe or Be Framed: Countering Dominant Narratives under the theme of #SGStories, a workshop that helps participants recognise and challenge preconceived notions about Singapore society and what we can do about climate justice; #SGUnited’s Solidarity Beyond Borders explores activist groups in Southeast Asia and ways for Singapore to be a better neighbour and ally; #DoGoodDoTogether Bolder Strategies for Extraordinary Times caps the previous days’ discussions with action, highlighting different ways we can work together to push for change.
True to the spirit that anyone and everyone can make a difference, Activism in Crisis has also put together a Climate Change 101 pre-festival crash course on the climate crisis. Still not confident? There’s even a helpful glossary of terms and simplified programme booklet for a soft introduction to the festival’s weighty topics.
For the full programme, visit activismincrisis.com, and don’t forget to register your interest in specific sessions at activismincrisis.com/copy-of-home as capacity is limited. The online event is free, but donations can be made online if you want to start making a difference now.
