Teach-in on Sustainability 2023

Session 11: The Importance of Communication and the Arts in Science, Government and Higher Education

Thursday, March 30, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Presenters: 

• Danielle Schwarzmann, Chief Economist at Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
• John D. Spengler, Akira Yamaguchi Professor of Environmental Health and Human Habitation at Harvard University
• Katherine Adam, Vice President Denterlein Communications
• Paul Kirshen, Professor of Climate Adaptation, School of the Environment, University of Massachusetts, Boston. 
• Erin Burger, Chief of Staff, Union of Concerned Scientists
• Facilitator: Nejem Raheem, Associate Professor and Interim Chair of Marketing Communication, Emerson College

Description:

Communication and the Arts are essential in motivating pro-environmental and pro-social behavior, translating the work of science and policy to a broader public, and explaining that public’s need to scientists and policy makers. In this panel we will hear from high-level staff and faculty from a range of Federal and State agencies as well as from higher education about the importance of the work we do at Emerson to the broader sustainability effort.

Location

SPC Theatre (Little Building)
80 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Sustainable Development Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

The United Nations explains the purpose of this goal is "promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. People everywhere should be free of fear from all forms of violence and feel safe as they go about their lives whatever their ethnicity, faith or sexual orientation. High levels of armed violence and insecurity have a destructive impact on a country’s development. Sexual violence, crime, exploitation and torture are prevalent where there is conflict or no rule of law. Governments, civil society and communities need to work together to find lasting solutions to conflict and insecurity. Strengthening the rule of law and promoting human rights is key to this process, as is reducing the flow of illicit arms, combating corruption, and ensuring inclusive participation at all times." 

Read more about Goal 16 here.