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Ancient Future Labs proudly announces Nature Temple, an immersive experience that reimagines climate action through the lens of creativity, effective activism, and well-being.
This multidisciplinary showcase, set to take place on Thursday, September 26th from morning to dawn at the iconic Judson Memorial Church, will host groundbreaking climate champions and young activists in the movement to unite, synergize, and envision a sustainable future in partnership with Chilli App. New York City at large is invited to learn more about climate solutions.
Nature Temple goes beyond traditional conferences by addressing the human component and mental health component that often hinder meaningful engagement with complex world issues mainly human-created climate disruption and ecological collapse. By integrating bold and often-censored panel discussions, human-forward tech projects, immersive installations, dance, and artistic expressions with a mystical touch, this event dissolves perceived boundaries between humans and nature.
"We believe that the solutions to our climate crisis lie within humanity's collective well of ancient knowledge and spiritual traditions. Many of us have forgotten we are nature too, and it's time to collectively remember we are the earth," says Angela Del Sol Varela, Creative Director of Ancient Future Labs. "Nature Temple is designed to tap into this wisdom while embracing future-forward thinking to catalyze transformative climate action. It begins with the self; everyone talks about systems change, but humans are the cogs in the system, and if we change, the system will inevitably have too. We are the invisible hand." “I also believe that technology built with humans’ well-being in mind can support us in our evolution as a species, as long as these companies and technologies remember to give back to the earth. Without precious minerals used to create hardware for the sunlight that powers our tech, we need ecological balance for any tech to exist. Reciprocity and coherence between technology is possible if we mindfully build companies with humans and nature as the core foundation.” says Angela del Sol, an entrepreneur and technologist founder of Ancient Future Labs.
The event's diverse program includes grounding sessions featuring a morning dance party with renowned DJ Kiran Gandhi, Evening DJ set with music by Egyptian Musician Dreeemy, workshops, and a keynote by influential voices in climate activists Sage Leiner, Luisa Neubauer; Indigenous resilience of legendary NDA Collective by and for Indigenous communities and Weaving Worlds, a special Q & A with Attorney Steven Donziger and evening programming with Artic visuals of Zaria Forman, nature sound experiences, and community care and connection opportunities. Art keynotes by legendary artists Von Wong and Art by Feareless Collective and workshop by Shillo Siv Suleman. Attendees will also have the chance to immerse themselves in experiences.
How can we look beyond greenwashing and development narratives to step into the abundance of our land, to move away from resource extraction, toward resource reverence?
“Nature Temple emphasizes the profound connection between individual and collective well-being and environmental regeneration. By offering a space where Mother Earth's voice resonates at the heart of the climate movement” says Angela del Sol, a Colombian-American climate activist and entrepreneur, Ancient Future Labs aims to inspire a new generation of climate activists equipped with both ancient wisdom and modern tools.
Nature Temple is a fiscally-sponsored project of Weaving Worlds Inc., a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations directly to them are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.
This gathering would not be possible without the support of Judson Memorial Church, EarthJustice, Daylight Energy, Oceania Global, Pangaia, Altering, Everyday Doze
For more information about Nature Temple and to register for the event, please visit NATURE TEMPLE I TICKETS + LINE UP - SOCIAL ASSETS Tickets are sliding scale to make accessible to students and young activists
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About Ancient Future Labs: Ancient Future Labs LLC is a creative and consultancy agency dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to global challenges by bridging ancestral wisdom with cutting-edge technology. Through brand and marketing strategy, storytelling, immersive experiences and collaborative initiatives, Ancient Future Labs seeks to inspire transformative action in areas such as climate change, consciousness, wellness and human potential.
About Chili App: Chilli is the world's first climate activism app. If you care about climate change and are ready to do something about it, this is your shot. Chilli, you answer the call of grassroots climate activists and scientists by taking simple, 30-second digital actions every day. Each action is personalized and strategically designed to influence decision-makers to take immediate action to combat climate change. join us to put pressure in the right place and build a better future for us all.
Contact: Angela del Sol Varela @angeladelsol
Founder Ancient Future Labs - ancientfuturelabs@gmail.com ancientfuture.earth
