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About the Benefit
We’re fighting for three fundamental goals: sustainable food, clean water and a livable climate for all. We’ve proven that when we work together, we can take on corporations that endanger these rights – and win. They may have deep pockets, but we have dedicated champions like you on our side. Because of you, our grassroots movement has the power to win – no matter the odds.
Schedule at a Glance
3:30pm EST
Welcome & Keynote
Jane Fonda
Actor, activist and founder of the Jane Fonda Climate PAC
Wenonah Hauter
Founder & Executive Director
Food & Water Watch
Vic Barrett
Plaintiff, Juliana v U.S. climate lawsuit
Elise Joshi
Executive Director
Gen-Z for Change
Welcome to Against All Odds! We’ll kick off the conference with a special introduction from actor and activist Jane Fonda. Whether your motivation is to preserve a healthy planet for the young people you love, or to inherit a world and future where you can thrive, each generation has something valuable to contribute. Through a conversation with youth activists Elise Joshi, Executive Director of Gen-Z for Change, and Vic Barrett, a plaintiff in the Juliana v. United States climate lawsuit against the federal government, we’ll discuss the future of activism and the role we all play in building a better future.
4:05pm EST
Session 1: Harnessing Hope in the Face of Climate Anxiety
Dr. Sarah Jaquette Ray
Professor and author of A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet
The constant barrage of bad news about climate change — rising temperatures, extreme weather events, increasing pollution — can feel overwhelming and insurmountable and cause what’s known as climate anxiety. You’re not alone! In this session, you’ll learn from expert Sarah Jaquette Ray, author of A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet. Together, we’ll explore strategies for engaging with feelings of anxiety, grief and despair — but also joy — and why this is so important for building our resiliency in our fight for a more just and regenerative world.
4:35pm EST
Break
4:45pm EST
Session 2: The 2024 Political Landscape: What Lies Ahead for Climate Activism
Assembly Member Emily Gallagher
New York’s 50th District
Claire Gates
Food & Water Watch Volunteer
Mitch Jones
Managing Director of Advocacy Programs and Policy
Food & Water Watch
The outcome of the 2024 presidential election will shape the next four years of climate policy — a critical period when we must take urgent action to end our reliance on fossil fuels. Food & Water Watch is poised to step into action and ensure our elected representatives prioritize our food, water, and climate. Learn from experts about why we need to elect more climate champions, how we can pressure candidates — and our current elected officials — to take stronger stances on climate issues, and how you can get involved.
5:15pm EST
Celebrating our Honorees
Dr. Sandra Steingraber
Biologist, author, and anti-fracking activist
Dr Alan and Karen Warren
Food & Water Watch activists
Food & Water Watch is proud to honor Dr. Sandra Steingraber and Dr Alan and Karen Warren for their commitment to protecting our planet. Sandra was instrumental in the fight to ban fracking in New York, and by bringing the science to the public and policymakers, she continues to be a leader in the fight to end our reliance on fossil fuels. Alan and Karen are passionate activists who are committed to protecting our democratic institutions, expanding voting rights, and electing climate champions.
Our 2023 Sponsors
This celebration is made possible by the care and generosity of our sponsors. Thank You!
Lead Sponsor
Nancy Hughes
Karen and Dr Alan Warren
Manaaki Foundation
Benefactor
Lynne and Karen Azarchi
Madeleine Glick
Mike and Beth Kelley
Chair
Madelaine Haberman and Michael Sprung
Alan Snitow
Carol Soderholm
Diana Wge and Time Sherogan
Susan Weltman and Steven Jervis
Cloud Mountain Foundation
Committee
Marilyn and Don Allan
Nancy Bernstein
Susan McKown Gladstone
Ann Logan
Craig Merrilees and Diana Cohn
Jon Pope
Lisa Schubert
Janet Shapiro
Jeffrey Shulman
Zephyr Teachout
Anonymous
Our Supporters
Activists
Chuck Bell
Vincent Brancato
Dominik Eckenstein
Suzannah Glidden
Polly H. Howells
Marion Hunt
Lara and Ron Katzman
Carol A. Kurtz
Gail Shields-Miller and Andrew Miller
Paul Rogovin
Barbara C. Kyse
Mary Thomas
Susan Van Dolsen
Judy Wicks
JSA ESG Impact
Defenders
Helen Altieri
Patricia Arpin
Bonita Beard
Meredith Begin
Terese Bloom
Barbara Burge
Phillip D. Chonigman
Jonimarie Clemens
Tamara Celements
Andrea Eisenberg
Gloria Foster
Zvi Galil
Sarah M. Gates
Daniele Gerard
Eric & Rhonda Greenberg
Mark Grossman
Fred Harrison
Anne Heaney & Nat Johnson
Constance M. Hoguet
Hannah Johnson
Jennifer Kolarsick
Jan Mardfin
Eileen McInerney
Deborah A. Milkowski
Mark Mulvoy
Matthew O’Neill
Christy Pennoyer
Heather Perlmutter
Elliot Prigozen
Marian Ronan
Clare Rosenfiedl
Tracy Russek
Matthew Ryan
Ken Schles
Catherine F. Skopic
Richard Stuckey
Joyce Thibodeaux
Anne Todd and Frederick Osborn III
Walter Tsou
Ellen Vandevisse
Tina Volz-Bongar
Jennifer Watts
Elaine Weir
Jackie Weisberg
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