183. And Then a HERO Comes Along
Welcome to another episode of Outrage + Optimism, where we examine issues at the forefront of the climate crisis, interview change-makers, and transform our anger into productive dialogue about building a sustainable future.
Who are our heroes? How do we select them? In addition to parents, families, partners, friends, comic book characters, or others on your list, you might want to add today\u2019s guests. In this episode, co-host Christiana Figueres speaks with climate activists Mauricio Porras and Anuna De Wever about HERO\u4e00a climate tech startup on a mission to empower people to accelerate change in the world.
Co-founder Porras and advisory board member De Wever share the inspiring story behind this extraordinary organization and platform\u4e00which enables subscribers to provide critical financial support to those on the frontlines of climate action. Links on how to subscribe are below!
As climate activists, they are all too familiar with how draining such work can be. Most activists, in fact, must hold down other jobs to support themselves. This often becomes exhausting, and untenable\u4e00which can negatively impact the campaign\u2019s momentum.\xa0
Find out how HERO creatively addresses this very real need for financial support while sharing highlights of activist journeys and connecting climate \u201cmobilizers\u201d (their term) with broader communities worldwide. It\u2019s an uplifting conversation that touches on tech, finance, innovation, communication, climate, and some of the true heroes of the climate movement.
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