Impact Oasis Recap: A Diverse and Inspiring Success at Button Studios
We are excited to share the resounding success of Impact Oasis, held at Button Studios on September 26th and 27th. This event brought together a remarkable diversity of topics centered on climate change, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue and innovative solutions. The professionalism and expertise of each speaker were key to making the event such a powerful experience.
Each day began with a meditation session led by Eve Merenghi, focusing on mindfulness in the context of climate change—a grounding exercise that set the tone for the discussions that followed.
On Day 1, the event opened with a focus on blockchain initiatives dedicated to climate action, featuring talks by Marcus Aurelius from KlimaDAO and TR Price from Azos. These insightful discussions explored how blockchain can drive climate-positive actions, raising awareness of the digital tools being implemented to address environmental challenges.
We then dove into a conversation on sustainable economies with Jay Cousins, joined remotely by his marketing team, Denny Ehrlich and Agnes Friedrich, from Berlin. This discussion highlighted the potential for creating lasting impact through conscious economic practices. The day continued with Eliza Herald leading a discussion on the importance of water stewardship, followed by an enlightening presentation by Vanessa Albury on how art can amplify awareness around climate change.
Day 2 kicked off with a captivating presentation by Matt Schutte on Holochain, his open-source project focused on peer-to-peer networking and decentralized applications. Matt’s passion for open-source programming and the broad potential of Holochain were truly inspiring, showcasing the future of community-driven digital solutions.
Next, we had a fascinating remote conversation with Josh Van Zak from the UK, who introduced us to his work in bioengineering agricultural systems. His team’s groundbreaking efforts to communicate with plants through technology are being proven in the lab, paving the way for the future of programmable agriculture.
The day continued with a deeply informative talk on the ReFi network, led by Alvaro Cabal and Eve Merenghi. Their presentation addressed innovative solutions for land acquisitions that ensure local communities are not exploited, emphasizing ethical practices in sustainability.
The event closed with a heartfelt presentation by David Button on the importance of crisis relief housing. His insights into developing quality housing for displaced populations were invaluable. We also had the privilege of hearing from filmmaker Mariah Wilson, who shared clips from her powerful film Silent Forests, documenting the alarming deforestation in the Congo Basin and its effects on local wildlife.
Overall, Impact Oasis was an extraordinary gathering of minds, sparking new ideas and initiatives for addressing climate change. We are grateful to all the speakers and participants for their contributions and look forward to continuing these critical conversations in future events.
Stay tuned for more updates from Button Studios as we push forward in our mission to foster meaningful change.