Nicole Systrom, a climate-change advocate and founder of Sutro Energy Group, details her advocacy efforts to tackle climate issues. Influenced by childhood visits to Yosemite National Park, she has become a messenger and advocate for Nature. She discusses how becoming a mother has caused her to reframe her thoughts on conservation, now viewing the climate crisis through the lens of human impact. Nicole insists the time is now to create positive change through climate-focused application of philanthropy, policy, and investing.
IN THIS EPISODE, NICOLE TALKS ABOUT
- Identifying philanthropy’s role in environmental conservation [2:40]
- Founding Sutro Energy Group to advocate for climate solutions [5:30]
- Finding motivation in climate change’s threat to humans [8:31]
- Optimism that coordinated climate efforts can yield solutions [14:24]
- Strategies to funnel capital toward climate goals most effectively [23:07]
- Remaining motivated while working to combat pervasive climate issues [33:06]
RESOURCE LINKS
- Sutro Energy Group consults with climate innovators and philanthropists to articulate and meet their environmental impact goals
- Energy Action Fund advocates for climate-forward policy and clean energy solutions
