Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, a dedicated conservationist, and Amir Nizar Zuabi, a thought-provoking playwright, explore the vital link between art and environmental activism. They discuss how creativity can amplify awareness of human suffering and ecological degradation. Their conversation dives into unique projects like puppet-making from recycled materials to raise climate awareness and shares personal journeys from grief to green activism. Together, they emphasize the urgent need for compassion-driven collaboration to inspire real change.

Director and playwright Amir Nizar Zuabi discusses using theater to spark climate action, sharing his projects with a 13-foot puppet symbolizing the refugee experience and introducing 'The Herds,' a theatrical production of animal puppets migrating to raise awareness about climate change.

Original broadcast date: October 29, 2021. What does it take to deliver a message, precious cargo, or vaccines — meant for exactly the right place in our bodies? This hour, TED speakers explore the often perilous journey of crucial deliveries. Guests include theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi, astrophysicist Erika Hamden, chemical engineer Kathryn Whitehead, and entrepreneur Keller Rinaudo.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy