2023
SAN DIEGO
CLIMATE
SUMMIT
OUR STORIES OF CLIMATE
TRANSFORMATION
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SEPTEMBER
20
1:30 -
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8:30 PM
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Summit Program
Presented by the Climate Science Alliance and hosted at the San Diego Natural History Museum, the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit uplifted and celebrated our shared stories of transformational climate adaptation.
We thank attendees for joining us for a day of meaningful learning and networking opportunities for all to connect, learn, and collaborate.
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12:30 - 1:30 PM | ATRIUM
ATTENDEE ARRIVAL
The 2023 San Diego Climate Summit was located at the San Diego Natural History Museum:
1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Attendees picked up their welcome packet, participated in a self-led art activity, and viewed a highlight of the newly-available Climate Science Alliance report, A Model for Community-Led Climate Adaptation.
1:30 - 2:30 PM | THEATER
WELCOME + SUMMIT OPENING
The day opened with a blessing and history of the land, followed by Bird and Wildcat Singing by Kumiai Bird Singers from Baja California. Special thank you to Ana Gloria (Martha) Rodriguez for organizing, and to Translation Precision for providing live translation throughout the day.
Founder and Lead Advisor of the Climate Science Alliance, Amber Pairis, gave the Summit Opening.
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Amber Pairis
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SUMMIT PRESENTATIONS
2:30 - 3:00 PM | THEATER
KEYNOTE
Nikki Cooley shared her keynote presentation, "Holistic Approaches to Transformational Climate Adaptation:
Uplifting the Equal Valuation of Knowledges".
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Nikki Cooley
3:00 - 4:30 PM | THEATER
PANEL DISCUSSION
Five climate changemakers made up the first panel discussion of the day, "Breaking Barriers to Creative Transformational Climate Action & Adaptation".
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Althea Walker
Moderator
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Angela Mooney D’Arcy
Panelist
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Megan Jennings
Panelist
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Melodie Lopez
Panelist
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Nizhoni Tallas
Panelist
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Stan Rodriguez, EdD
Panelist
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SUMMIT EXPLORATION
4:30 - 7:00 PM | ATRIUM
DINNER + LIVE MUSIC
Attendees enjoyed a meal together while listening to live music from The Turgid Succulents.
4:30 - 7:00 PM | ALL FLOORS
DEMONSTRATIONS + RESOURCES
Over a dozen interactive stations could be found throughout the museum, from the first floor to the rooftop. Special thank you to our friends and partners for sharing about the incredible work you do in the community!
'ataaxum Pomkwaan
America Adapts Podcast
Aquarium of the Pacific
Binational Climate Extension Project*
Binational Working Group**
California's 5th Climate Change Assessment
Chia Cafe Collective
Condor Visual Media
Connecting Wildlands and Communities***
Dr. Bronner's
Edible Magazine San Diego
Ecological Drought in Southern California***
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Kumeyaay Community College
San Diego Gas & Electric
San Diego Natural History Museum
The Turgid Succulents
Tipey Joa Native Warriors
Tribal Working Group**
*From California Sea Grant + Climate Science Alliance
**From the Climate Science Alliance
***From San Diego State University + Climate Science Alliance
4:30 - 7:00 PM | THIRD FLOOR
ART SHOWCASE
As part of the Summit's pop-up art showcase, we invited artists to ask themselves what transformational climate adaptation means, sounds, looks, and feels like.
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Adi Khen
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Katelyn Royce
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Ruth Wallen
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Andrea Sanchez Davidson
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Kim Reasor
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Tiffany Wolfe
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Audrey Carver
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Melanie Taylor
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Wen Song
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Flor Hernandez Zarate
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Oriana Poindexter
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Idyllwild Arts Academy Teen Climate Council
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Paula Sternberg Rodriguez
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Jacqui Ver Loren van Themaat
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Richelle Ellis
SUMMIT FILM SCREENINGS
7:00 - 7:15 PM | THEATER
WELCOME
The concluding portion of the Summit opened with a blessing and history of the land, followed by a warm welcome to new attendees from the Climate Science Alliance team and the venue hosts, San Diego Natural History Museum.
7:15 - 7:45 PM | THEATER
FILM SCREENINGS
The final portion of the Summit featured stories of resilience, vibrancy, and leadership of Indigenous communities in the face of a changing climate. Attendees watched special previews of Respect Water (working title) from Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples and MAATHAAW: The Fire Within Us from Condor Visual Media.
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7:50 - 8:30 PM | THEATER
PANEL DISCUSSION
Following the film screenings, the Summit concluded with a panel of the Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers featured in their documentaries.
Althea Walker
Moderator
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Andrew Pittman
Film Panelist
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Matt Levias, Sr.
Film Panelist
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Nanobah Becker
Film Panelist
END OF SUMMIT!