About & Description

This Auckland event, sister to the global Earth Optimism Summit, celebrates a change in focus from problem to solution in the area of global conservation.

THE PROBLEM Bad news makes for good press, now more than ever it can sometimes seem. Against that backdrop, where is all the good news, where are the stories of successes and optimism and progress and hope? To say that this has been discouraging time for people who care for and work for the environment is probably a bit of an understatement! PART OF THE SOLUTION An Auckland gathering, aligned and coinciding with the Smithsonian’s three day Earth Optimism Summit, which will combine live storytelling about NZ conservation successes with big screen video viewing of the best of the Smithsonian’s programme. Add an innovative new venue, uplifting music, some good food and drink, and inspiring company and you have a powerful shot in the arm for people who care about the earth. WHAT IS EARTH OPTIMISM SUMMIT, AUCKLAND? A gathering to share some genuine reasons for optimism and enthusiasm among people working for the wellbeing of the natural world.