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Last week, I had the absolute honor of delivering a virtual keynote for @climate.base to cap their 9th Fellowship cohort with the teachings and practices of climate optimism. It was so much fun!! 🐝 I covered the bases of climate optimism, how it differs from toxic positivity, and what the practices of optimism actually looks like. The session also ended with some brilliant questions, including: 🌱 how do we bring climate optimism into awareness building and messaging? 🌱 how do we help officials understand the need for longterm climate resiliency work, and what’s the optimism role in that? 🌱 and also: can anger and optimism coexist? (Hint — yes they can, and they better!) Thank you Climate Base for believing in my message and for entrusting me in such an important task! ☺️ And congrats to all the new fellows — good luck on your new climate journeys!

“The climate movement is under attack… and the solution is what you’re doing here, at San Francisco Climate Week” — Vice President @algore Over 25,000 attendees. More than 600 events. Speakers like @algore , @speakerpelosi , @danielluriesf , @AlexHonnold , @vanjones68 , @evhynes , @m0rgancampbell — and hundreds more. This was SF Climate Week 2025. In just our third year, SFCW made international headlines, and has become one of the largest and most impactful climate summits in the world. And without a doubt, the power of SF Climate Week comes from our truly incredible community. When top-down leadership wavers, people-powered movements rise. SF Climate Week is proving what’s possible — and setting the pace for cities everywhere. 👇 Tag someone or forward this message to someone who needs to see what real, community-powered climate leadership looks like. And make sure to follow @climatebase and @sfclimateweek to be part of what’s next.

Did you miss out on the oversubscribed #sfcw2025 Energy Summit? 🎥 Watch the recap video to catch the highlights and insights from the clean energy leaders who shaped the conversation. This flagship #SFClimateWeek event—organized by our team at @climate.base —was inspired by one of the most impactful levers we have to decarbonize our planet: clean energy. ⚡ The SFCW Energy Summit brought together from energy leaders, innovators, and policymakers as they dive into the future of clean power. From virtual power plants (VPPs) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) to the policies shaping tomorrow’s grid, this summit was packed with bold ideas and breakthrough conversations —capped off by powerful closing remarks from California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild. Thank you to our amazing panelists and moderators! - Advanced Energy United: Chloe Holden, Industry Analyst (Principal) - Leap: Collin Smith, Regulatory Affairs Manager - Sunrun: Yang Yu, Director, VPP Business Development - Renew Home: Curtis Tongue, Chief Strategist - Susan Gladwin (former Sr. Advisor DOE) - Pacific Gas and Electric Company: Kristin Landry, Expert Product Manager, Vehicle-Grid Integration - GM Energy: Lynn Ames, Head of Utility and Energy Market Development - The Mobility House: Russell Vare, Vice President of VGI, North America - RMI: Ben Shapiro, Principal, Transportation - Carbon Direct: Julio Friedmann, PhD, Chief Scientist - Climate Cabinet Action: Caroline Spears, Executive Director - Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES): Christina Baworowsky, VP of Policy & Advocacy - Congress member Kevin Mullin (CA-15) (member of SEEC) A huge thank you to our sponsors @pacificgasandelectric @advenergyunited , Carbon Direct and Asuene, Inc And a special thanks to @swissnexsf for hosting this high-impact gathering in their inspiring space.

I had the honor of speaking alongside Vice President Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie at the opening ceremony of @sfclimateweek 2025 🎉 Today, as I celebrate another trip around the sun, I’m reflecting deeply on this surreal moment—a culmination of over five years of hard work my incredible team has put into building @climate.base from the ground up. I vividly remember watching @algore 's film "An Inconvenient Truth" as a kid. Frankly, it left me feeling far more concerned than inspired, because it seemed like there was nothing someone like me could possibly do to make a difference. But since then, I’ve learned something important: Climate change is a symptom of a deeper crisis—our profound disconnection from nature, from each other, and from our sense of belonging. And over the past 5 years, I've discovered that building community isn’t just an antidote to this disconnection—it’s also something I love to do. @sfclimateweek represents a physical embodiment of our mission at @climate.base : Building community to accelerate climate solutions. This year more than 25,000 people participated in over 600 events—connecting activists with entrepreneurs, scientists with indigenous leaders, policymakers with everyday people, and more. And it feels like we're still just getting started. I’m deeply grateful to my amazing colleagues, my family and friends, our partners, and our global community who’ve made this journey possible. And, of course, a massive thank you to @algore , @speakerpelosi , @danielluriesf —and my colleagues @m0rgancampbell , @lylawarren , @jesseryanhynes @justin.svg , @yassinehamdouni , @messyconv @juliantheomoore and so many others for making this magical moment happen. Thank you all for making this year so special. ❤️ 📷 by @serotonin_creative_consultancy @heath.visuals

Did you miss @AlGore ’s absolute mic drop moment that shook @sfclimateweek ? Well, you can watch it now—and you should. Because we need leaders who speak truth, bring urgency, and keep reality front and center. Click #linkinbio to watch the full video now + get inspired to #ActOnClimate! #SFCW2025 #TheRealityTour #ThisIsReality #SFClimateWeek #ClimateAction

@sfclimateweek has begun, and I got to talk about it on NBC News! 🎉 Join over 25,000 attendees at nearly 600 events featuring thousands of speakers like Vice President @algore , former Speaker of the House @speakerpelosi , rock climber @alexhonnold , CNN's @vanjones68 and countless others. 👉Tell us: How many events are you planning to attend at #sfclimateweek ? Thanks to @justin.svg for capturing this moment (and for the ad libs at the end) 😂

🎉 Former Vice President @algore will keynote @SFClimateWeek ! Vice President Gore is a Noble Peace laureate and one of the world's most influential climate leaders, known for raising awareness through his groundbreaking documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," which shaped public discourse on climate change. His continued leadership through initiatives including The Climate Reality Project and Generation Investment Management has had a profound ongoing impact, empowering activists globally and investing in sustainable innovation and the transition to a sustainable economy. This year, SF Climate Week will gather over 25,000 attendees across more than 450 events, and has become one of the world's most important gatherings at the intersection of environmentalism and innovation. At its heart, SF Climate Week exemplifies the transformative power of community—breaking down silos, fostering cross-sector collaboration and reconnecting people through shared purpose. Al Gore’s keynote further amplifies our mission by drawing on his unparalleled experience and vision, helping to accelerate momentum in the climate movement. “Few figures in the environmental movement command the global recognition and respect as Vice President Gore does,” says Evan Hynes @evhynes , co-founder of @Climate.base and SF Climate Week. “His keynote amplifies SF Climate Week’s role as a lightning rod for collective action, bold ideas, and community-building at a time when the world feels profoundly divided, distracted, and overwhelmed. Gatherings like this offer a rare space for people to forge meaningful connections and generate the momentum we need to accelerate climate solutions—together.” We sincerely thank Vice President Gore and his team for partnering with us to inspire meaningful action at a time when community, collaboration, and decisive steps forward are more critical than ever. Tell us: Will you be attending SF Climate Week 2025?

🎉 There are already ~200 events (!!!) on the @sfclimateweek Early-Bird Calendar 🎉 — and 50+ new events have been added in the last week alone! Here's a few of them... (Register for events at SFClimateWeek .org) 🎉 Official SFCW Welcome Ceremony The official kickoff to SF Climate Week, hosted by Climatebase, the organizers of SFCW. (Can't yet share who our keynote is, but TRUST me, it'll be next-level) 🎤 Project Drawdown & Grist at @climateonepod : Stories, Solutions & Action A dynamic series of conversations and Q&As with leading climate voices—featuring Dr. Jonathan Foley of @projectdrawdown Drawdown, Nikhil Swaminathan (CEO of @grist , and author Jenny Odell—exploring bold ideas, urgent solutions, and new ways to rethink our relationship with nature in an era of change. 🎉 Female Founders & Funders Gathering Bringing together 500 women founders and investors at an epic outdoor venue, hosted by Sophie Purdom of Planeteer Capital and Ramsay Siegal of Earthshot Ventures—connect, collaborate, and celebrate the women driving the future of climate tech. ⛈️ The Future of AI Weather Forecasting Join AI experts from Google, NVIDIA, and Brightband as they discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing weather prediction—making forecasting more accurate, faster, and cost-effective. ⚡ DERs under Trump: Challenges and Resiliency Join the DER Task Force for a panel discussion on the state of distributed energy resources under the Trump administration—followed by networking to explore challenges and build resiliency for the future. 🧑‍🌾 Flipping the Table: Regenerative Ranching & Climate Solutions A live podcast conversation with Flipping The Table host Michael Reid Dimock, featuring regenerative ranchers and a chef on how food and farming can heal the land and the climate—because every meal is an opportunity for impact. 🌾 California Native Homeland Festival Join a celebration of art, culture, and deep connection to the land, in partnership with the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and the American Indian Cultural District SF. 👉 Get Early-Bird Calendar Access to these events and hundreds more—before they fill up at SFClimateWeek(.org)

It's been exciting to step out of academia and try to make a difference in the world on a larger scale. If you're trying to step into a climate related career, check out @climate.base . I did the fellowship last semester and got a lot out of it. Check out the link in my bio to apply.

Ready to accelerate your climate career? Join us tomorrow morning for the *final* Info Session for our upcoming cohort of the Climatebase Fellowship. Details: 🗓 Tomorrow, Jan 30th 🕘 9am PT (12pm ET) 📍 Online (RSVP Link in bio) During this session, you'll have the opportunity to: ✅ Get a full in-depth overview of the Fellowship ✅ Hear about success stories and highlights from past cohorts ✅ Meet key members of our team ✅ Hear what's new for Cohort 7 ✅ Get details and guidance on how to apply ✅ Ask any questions you may have The session will be recorded, but we highly recommend joining live so you can ask questions and get answers. And if you can't tune in live, make sure you register so we can send you the recording after. Share this with anyone you think could be interested, and I hope to see you there! RSVP link in bio

🎬 Tune in tomorrow: Join @sagelenier , @evhynes , and @the_wwwiseman online tomorrow morning for a live post-inauguration event where we'll be discussing the new administration, the LA fires and other recent events, implications for climate action, and how you can get involved to make a difference in 2025. 📆 Tomorrow, Jan 21st, 9am PT 📍 Online, 🎟️ RSVP: Link in bio (lu.ma/7p5ay1he) Speakers: • @evhynes of @climate.base & @sfclimateweek • @sagelenier of @sustainableandjustfuture • @the_wwwiseman of @climatize.earth

⏩ Swipe to see what fellows from Cohort 6 say about their experience in the Climatebase Fellowship. Applications are now open to Cohort 7! Apply to the Fellowship by Jan 6 for priority consideration. Link in bio to apply.