Orlando Climate Conference Turns Ideas Into Action

When the VoLo Foundation launched Climate Correction in 2018, they had a simple goal: make climate solutions accessible to everyone, not just experts.

Eight years later, that mission has transformed into a national movement. The conference returns to Orlando on March 10-11, offering free workshops, expert panels, and direct conversations with the people solving climate challenges right now.

Day one focuses on getting your hands dirty (sometimes literally). Small groups will work directly with leading organizations like The Nature Conservancy and Ocean Conservancy, learning practical skills they can take home. An interactive expo lets attendees quiz researchers, chat with nonprofits, and explore what local companies are building. There's even an Art Contest celebrating sustainability through creative expression.

Day two shifts to learning from the experts. Panels will cover everything from nature-based solutions to sustainable fashion, led by leaders from CBS, University of Miami, and the Everglades Law Center. Topics include climate communication, urban resilience, and environmental policy that actually works.

"The climate crisis is no longer distant, and it is already impacting our daily lives," said Thais Lopez Vogel, co-founder of VoLo Foundation. The organization's answer? Faster action grounded in science, powered by community.

The Ripple Effect

What started as a single conference in Orlando has grown into something bigger. Participants don't just leave informed; they leave connected to a network of people turning ideas into action in their own communities.

The workshops create real partnerships between conservation groups and citizens. The expo connects local companies with customers who care. The panels equip advocates with better ways to talk about climate in their neighborhoods and workplaces.

Every conversation at Climate Correction has the potential to spark a project, launch a partnership, or inspire someone to become the solution their community needs. That's exactly what the organizers planned: a place where hope meets action, and everyone has a role to play.

Registration is still open at volofoundation.org/climate-correction. The climate may be changing, but so is our response to it.