Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: Stop Doom-Scrolling, Start Building the Future

In nature, solutions are everywhere—coral reefs regenerate, forests heal, and ecosystems self-balance when given the chance. So, how can we apply that same wisdom to the climate crisis? Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist, policy expert, a Roux Distinguished Scholar at Bowdoin College, and co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab (urbanoceanlab.org), joins Willow for an illuminating conversation about climate optimism, systemic change, and the power of solutions-driven storytelling. As the creator of the What If We Get It Right? book and podcast, Ayana offers a compelling vision of what’s possible when we shift our focus from catastrophe to collective action. Listen as they discuss the importance of local, community-based efforts, why imagination is critical in climate work, and the role we can each play in shaping a different future.
For more about Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's work: ayanaelizabeth.com
To see a transcript of this episode: atmos.earth/podcast/dr-ayana-elizabeth-johnson…

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