How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change: Adult Lecture

Our children today are facing the challenges of a warming world head on. They have a right to understand the realities of the climate crisis and what it means for them – and so, the adults in their lives have a responsibility to provide that knowledge as best they can. Join us as Harriet Shugarman, an internationally renowned activist, policy analyst, economist and author of the book, How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change, Turning Angst into Action, shares her unique insights and some best practices for having these meaningful conversations.

Due to limited space, advance registration is required. This event takes place at 334 Furman St. (Park offices)

About the Speaker:
Harriet Shugarman is the founder and Executive Director of ClimateMama, a core team member with The Ecopsychepedia Project and the Chair of the Advisory Council of Our Kids Climate, a global parent climate network. Harriet worked with the International Monetary Fund for 13 years, including as an IMF representative at the United Nations for 10 years. She is a professor of Sustainability and Climate Change, teaching at both Ramapo College and The College of New Jersey. Harriet is a mentor and leader with the Climate Reality Project and was the founding chair of the NYC Climate Reality Metro chapter; she is also a recipient of the prestigious Climate Reality Alfredo Sirkis Memorial Green Ring Award. In New York State, Harriet is an active member of the policy team at CRETF, where she is helping advocate for and move the state forward on providing climate education – across subject areas – for preK through 12th grade. Harriet is on the advisory committees of a wide range of climate, justice and education organizations including Dear Tomorrow, WECAN, and CHICKs . Harriet is the mother of two young adults; she lives in New York City with her husband and her dog, Moose.