Climate Activists Share Stories at SF Event April 23

Sometimes the most powerful climate solutions start with a single story that changes everything.

On April 23, Grist is hosting an evening of storytelling at Manny's in San Francisco where three climate champions will share the turning points that shaped their work. The event brings together Yurok attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis, Grist writer Naveena Sadasivam, and professional climber Alex Honnold to explore how personal experiences become movements.

Cordalis serves as Executive Director of Ridges to Riffles, fighting for Indigenous water rights and environmental justice. Her work shows how traditional knowledge and modern advocacy can protect rivers and communities.

Honnold, known for scaling sheer rock faces without ropes, founded the Honnold Foundation to support solar energy projects worldwide. He'll discuss his journey with Grist Editor-in-Chief Katherine Bagley, explaining how his love of wild places turned into concrete climate action.

The evening focuses on the pivotal moments that push people from concern into action. Each speaker will share the risks they took, the convictions they tested, and the experiences that transformed their paths.

The Ripple Effect

This event reflects a growing understanding that climate solutions need more than data and policy. They need human connection and shared stories that inspire others to act.

The gathering is part of SF Climate Week and supported by Patagonia, The Wilderness Society, and WHEN Justice. Attendees can join in person or register to receive a recording afterward, making these stories accessible to anyone ready to find their own path to climate action.

When movements take root in communities and lived experiences, change becomes possible.