What does it take to create change? An artist and a conservationist answer | Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and Amir Nizar Zuabi

What does it take to create change? An artist and a conservationist answer | Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and Amir Nizar Zuabi

What does it actually take to make meaningful change?

Conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and playwright and theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi reflect on the deep connection between human suffering and environmental degradation and the community-building power of art to raise awareness.

With equal parts hope and concern for the future, they speak to the urgent need to act now — and emphasize the transcendent power of compassion-fueled collaboration.

(This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a new series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts exploring ideas at the intersection of their experience.)