Advancing Climate Solutions Through Global Exchange
Advancing Climate Solutions Through Global Exchange
How local breakthroughs spark global impact
Communities around the world are experimenting with new ways to confront the climate crisis. This panel explored how the exchange of ideas and approaches across regions spark unexpected insights, challenge assumptions, and how local breakthroughs inspire global action.
Featured Speakers
Mackenzie Siren
Co-Founder, Chicago Climate Connect and Staff Product Manager, Aurora Solar
Tayo Hill
Director of Culture and Operations, The Nature Conservancy and Baumhart Scholars MBA '25
Tony Kempa
Executive Director, Midwest Sustainability Network and Consultant, World Business Chicago
Britta Schneider
Deputy Director Government Projects and Trade Missions, German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.
Karen Weigert
Director, Baumhart Center
How local breakthroughs spark global impact
Communities around the world are experimenting with new ways to confront the climate crisis. This panel explored how the exchange of ideas and approaches across regions spark unexpected insights, challenge assumptions, and how local breakthroughs inspire global action.