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The Klosters Forum in conversation with Leyla Acaroglu

The Klosters Forum in conversation with Leyla Acaroglu

FromThe Klosters Forum Podcast


The Klosters Forum in conversation with Leyla Acaroglu

FromThe Klosters Forum Podcast

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Oct 8, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hannah MacInnes joins Leyla Acaroglu CEO, Creative Director and Facilitator of Disrupt Design, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Disrupt Design is led by sustainability strategist, designer and social change agent Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, recognized internationally as an expert in disruptive design, sustainability and education. Leyla has a PhD in disruptive design for social and environmental change. In addition to being a TED speaker, Leyla is a seasoned and respected author, award-winning designer, activator and educator, and was recognized in 2016 as 'Champion of the Earth' by the UNEP for her work. She started the award winning, multi-disciplinary design studio Eco Innovators in 2009, which became a leading provider of unique educational resources for design thinking and sustainability. Leyla moved on to found Disrupt Design and The UnSchool of Disruptive Design in 2014, both of which pioneered social and environmental change by and through design for clients around the world. She most recently founded the CO Project, which is the world's first 'brain spa' located on a farm in rural Portugal. Her creative work spans a variety of locations, fields and mediums, and is driven by her strong desire to influence, create, and effect positive pro-sustainability change in the world. Recent UNEP project https://www.anatomyofaction.org 
Released:
Oct 8, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (87)

Hannah MacInnes joins some of the participants and guests of The Klosters Forum to discuss some of the key environmental issues of today including themes of plastic pollution, biodiversity and food systems. The Klosters Forum is a neutral platform that brings together disruptive and inspirational minds to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Hannah MacInnes is a Freelance Journalist and a regular interviewer and Podcast Host for the How To: Academy, chairing interviews, panels and debates across a wide range of subjects and current issues. Before going Freelance she worked for over 7 years at BBC Newsnight as Planning Editor and as a Producer / Filmmaker. The Klosters Forum is a neutral platform. The views and opinions expressed by the participants during these podcasts are that of the participant and may not necessarily represent the views of The Klosters Forum. Music by IB Audio https://www.ibaudio.com