Climate Change Primer | C-Change Conversations

The C-Change Primer is a non-partisan multimedia seminar on the science of climate change.

Developed in consultation with scientists, business leaders, and public policy experts working on climate change, this presentation is designed to give you and your community group a rational, nothing-but-the-facts introduction to the science of climate change and the impact it’s having on our health, economy, and global security.

Perfect for anyone interested in a fair and balanced approach to this issue, we have offered this presentation to community groups, business organizations, and planning associations across the country—in person and virtually. Our aim always is to create an environment where people feel comfortable and encouraged to ask questions about climate change.

The Primer will soon be available in Spanish.

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What people are saying about our primer:

"Kathleen Biggins presented the Primer to great acclaim to about 200 bankers and business people located across the globe. The Primer is logically prepared and delivered, giving the audience both the foundational science behind climate change and relating it to issues that matter to everyone. I would recommend the C-Change Primer as a great investment of time for people of all backgrounds and experience, but particularly to companies that want to ensure their employees understand and can speak comfortably about climate change."

William Woodley, Head of US, UK and Europe, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

“The presentation blew me away—both in comprehensiveness of the facts and message, but also the way it is delivered with a passion and compassion that is stirring, resonating, and impactful but not far out for a skeptical conservative audience. These women have created, to my mind, one of the best, most persuasive presentations on climate change that I have seen and heard—it is the message and messenger both. Their work is revolutionary in concept and ambition.”

Joseph Stanislaw, International energy economist and co-author, Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy

"The C-Change Conversations presentation on climate change was a powerful wake up call to our community. They clearly outlined the risks, including to our health and personal security, in a way that was clear, concise, scientifically-based and non-partisan. As health providers it is critical that we understand the many ways climate change will impact our communities so we can prepare to meet the associated health and medical challenges. We recommend the C-Change Conversation's Primer to other health groups who are educating themselves and their communities about this significant risk."

Andrew Salner, MD, FACR, Hartford Hospital, Director, Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center

"If you have residents that are skeptical about the science of climate change, a C-Change presentation is right for your community. The presentation is persuasive, yet delivered in a non-partisan and engaging way that even skeptics would find compelling. You will leave this presentation knowing more, asking more, and expecting more of yourself, local businesses, and your government."

Steve Hagerty, Mayor of Evanston, Illinois

"You dazzled our Seattle audience and inspired many skeptics that may now look at the human causes of climate change and take a more proactive role. Best of all, you armed our audience with real data to describe the climate phenomena we are experiencing."

Garden Club of Seattle, WA Member, January 2018

"C-Change Conversation's work is truly inspirational. They provide interesting and understandable presentations, suitable for a wide range of audiences, that lay out the facts in such a way that they become irresistible as a basis for action. Our children and grandchildren will thank this fine group for helping all of us to cease allowing this disastrous situation to continue."

Peter H. Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis

“You’ve opened my eyes, my mind and my heart.”

A self-described “climate skeptic” after the presentation in Nantucket MA

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1.What you need to think about or provide to us.

To schedule a primer presentation for your organization, you’ll need to provide us with the following information:

Name, address, and description of organization
Name, email, and phone number for a contact person
If you are planning to host this event online or in-person (when available)
If the event will be open to the public or a private one
A preferred date and time of event
A brief description of your promotion and marketing capabilities

We also request:

A minimum audience of 50 for in-person events.
An agreement to cover a modest speaking fee and travel expenses, if in-person.

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2.What you can expect from C-Change.

Once we receive a booking request, you can expect the following:

To be assigned a point person from C-Change who will provide and assist you with all the details
Confirmation of the finalized date and time with a contract to confirm
Offer to be virtual host, if needed.
C-Change promotional and marketing materials to help you promote the event
Advice on audio visual requirements for the event

Prior to the event, your point person will touch base to check on all the details.

Immediately after the event, we’ll follow up with an audience Survey and mailing of the C-Change Conversations' brochure to all attendees.

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