Barry University, the CLEO Institute, and Books & Books Host CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir for Florida Climate Week Event

Barry University's Earth Sustainability Initiative Presents "An Afternoon with Bill Weir"

MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 2, 2024 / Barry University, Books & Books, and The CLEO Institute will present "An Afternoon with Bill Weir" on October 9, 2024, as part of VoLo Foundation's Florida Climate Week. CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent, Bill Weir, will discuss his latest book, Life As We Know It (Can Be). Through the lens of Bill's own stories of fatherhood, the book explores the most urgent threats to our planet and offers innovative climate solutions and strategies for resilience in the face of the climate crisis.

Bill Weir
CNN's Bill Weir will host a panel discussion on his recent book at Barry University.

This dynamic event will take place at Barry University's Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center from 12 to 2 p.m. and will include a thought-provoking talk by Bill Weir, a panel discussion, and a book signing. It is designed to inspire and empower attendees to take actionable steps toward building a sustainable future. Registration is open and complimentary for the community at www.barry.edu/billweir. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase Bill Weir's book and have it signed by the author.

"Bill Weir is a master storyteller whose letters to his son, and now his book, have moved us all. The climate is taking away people's lives and the places we love. We are thrilled he will join us to share inspiring stories of hope, resilience and solutions," said Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Executive Director of The CLEO Institute.

The event is part of Barry University's Earth Sustainability Initiative, which brings together resiliency thought leaders to address pressing issues facing the community and identify impact opportunities.

VoLo Foundation's Florida Climate Week is a week-long series of discussions and activities aimed at taking action on climate and addressing its impacts on Florida. Attendees will gain valuable insights into climate solutions and sustainability practices.

The CLEO Institute (Climate Leadership Engagement Opportunities) is a nonpartisan women-led organization that drives urgent climate action across all generations, industries, and party lines. Since 2010, The CLEO Institute has worked with the federal government as well as communities and local governments across the U.S. to build a just and sustainable future for all through advocacy, education, and training. Learn more at cleoinstitute.org

As South Florida's largest private Catholic institution of higher learning and as one of the leading universities in the nation for promoting social mobility, Barry University prepares students for the future workforce by offering them more than 100-degree programs in a variety of disciplines and giving them the tools and real-world experience that transform concepts into impact.

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SOURCE: Barry University

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