Climate Change Panel
Climate Change: Science, Policy, Action
Sunday, June 21 • 2:00 PM • North Star Stage
Free with Hudson River Music Festival admission.
As part of the Hudson River Music Festival commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness, and community engagement, we’re proud to present a special Climate Change Panel: Climate Change: Science, Policy, Action.
Taking place at 2:00 PM on the North Star Stage, this timely conversation brings together leading environmental advocates, scientists, policymakers, educators, and changemakers for an engaging discussion on the climate challenges facing our world — and the solutions helping shape a more sustainable future.
The panel will open with special remarks from Grahame Lesh, setting the tone for a meaningful conversation at the intersection of music, activism, and community action.
Panelists
Jen Benson
Director of Advocacy & Communications, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Focus: Hudson Valley watershed, Hudson River ecosystem, and climate science
Lauren Sutherlin
Director of Strategic Communications, Rainforest Action Network
Focus: International climate issues and pipeline financing
Vanessa Fajans-Turner
Executive Director, Environmental Advocates NY
Focus: New York State climate policy and legislation
Korey G. Silverman-Roati
Senior Fellow, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
Focus: Federal climate policy, EPA regulation, carbon management, and negative emissions
Maya Kalender
Recipient of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater “Spirit of the Hudson” Next Generation Environmental Leader Award
Focus: Youth climate leadership and environmental advocacy
Meghan Ryan
Director of Natural Climate Solutions Strategy, National Audubon Society
Focus: Conservation, biodiversity, and nature-based climate solutions
Moderator & Emcee
Moderator: Joe DiMona
Consultant for the Model Climate Laws Initiative, a partnership between the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and Environmental Advocates NY focused on advancing sustainability and climate resilience legislation.
Emcee: Jason Grauer
Executive Director of Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture