TED Talks Daily What does it take to create change? An artist and a conservationist answer | TED Intersections
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Sep 7, 2024 
Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, a dedicated conservationist known for her rewilding efforts in South America, joins playwright Amir Nizar Zuabi, who uses theater to highlight pressing environmental issues. They explore the profound links between human suffering and environmental degradation. With urgency, they discuss creative strategies to foster community and compassion in addressing systemic change. The conversation emphasizes the powerful role of art in activism, urging listeners to recognize interconnectedness and act decisively for a sustainable future.
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Amal at the Border
- Amir Nizar Zuabi's puppet Amal, a refugee child, evoked universal love at the US-Mexico border.
- Border police, immigrants, and children shared a moment of connection.
The Herds
- Zuabi's next project, "The Herds," involves life-sized animal puppets migrating from Congo to Norway.
- The puppets, made of recycled materials, represent animals fleeing a warming world.
Amal's Power
- Amal's creators achieved a powerful effect by combining vulnerability and fierceness.
- Her precarious structure as a stilt walker contrasts with her imposing size.