BLUE EARTH SUMMIT
Three days in Bristol, capturing some of the incredible speakers, activists, brands, scientists and businesses pioneering the world of sustainability. Following the event, I wrote a ‘Round Up’ for the Summit founders, Wavelength.
A community of thought leaders, change makers, business minds and global speakers gathered in Bristol, determined to protect our planet and optimism. Over three days, purpose-driven brands and organisations discussed their thoughts on the current climate crisis. Gone are the days of stale business cards, egocentric boardrooms and idle handshaking – we saw over 70 speakers from different backgrounds sharing their experiences of the sustainability movement, and with over 5000 attendees, the energy was apparent throughout.
System change is integral in protecting the future generations. As Sir Tim Smit KBE has stated in the past, ‘loneliness is a key issue that continues to hinder the progress of nature-based solutions.
The time of abundance is over and we are not entitled to whatever we want, an idealised hangover from the industrial revolution. In order to effectively tackle our own sustainability, we must all feel included and part of the community; it is not about enabling the next generation to fix the problem’.
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Photographing stories with a purpose is what I'm all about and the Blue Earth Summit totally encapsulated that. The positive impact is clear, everyone has come away from the event smiling - which is a hugely important thing when we discuss the climate emergency. It can be hard to stay optimistic with the current challenges, so I’m grateful to events like Blue Earth Summit for supporting the network that are working tirelessly to come up with solutions. Thanks to Wavelength for organising and The Wave in Bristol for hosting the final day.