TED: A creative approach to community climate action | Xavier Cortada

The video discusses the impact of climate change on Miami, highlighting the city's vulnerability to sea level rise. The speaker shares personal experiences, including a transformative trip to Antarctica, which inspired the creation of art to raise awareness. The 'Underwater Homeowners Association' project used art to engage the community and highlight the risks of rising sea levels. Despite challenges, the project fostered community dialogue and action. The video emphasizes the power of socially engaged and eco art to inspire environmental stewardship and community collaboration.

What is one of the main reasons Miami is vulnerable to climate change?

• High altitude

• Lack of rainfall

• Overdevelopment at the water's edge

• Its location in a desert region

What inspired the speaker to create art focused on climate change?

• A lecture on climate science

• A documentary on global warming

• A visit to Antarctica

• A trip to the Amazon rainforest

What was the purpose of the 'Underwater Homeowners Association' project?

• To sell real estate

• To map the elevation of homes

• To promote tourism

• To build new skyscrapers

How did the community react to the elevation signs?

• They ignored them

• They supported the project

• They vandalized the signs

• They removed the signs

What natural feature is Miami built on that complicates sea level rise solutions?

• Porous limestone rock

• Volcanic ash

• Solid granite

• Dense clay

What was the reaction of realtors to the elevation signs?

• They were concerned about property values

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive

• They wanted more signs

What is a key component of socially engaged art according to the speaker?

• Focusing on individual expression

• Generating community interaction

• Avoiding controversial topics

• Creating expensive art pieces

What did the speaker use to engage the community in environmental issues?

• Traditional lectures

• Political rallies

• Eco art projects

• Social media campaigns

What role do mangroves play in the ecosystem according to the speaker?

• They increase soil erosion

• They sequester carbon and support biodiversity

• They are purely decorative

• They are harmful to marine life

What is the ultimate goal of using art in community engagement as per the speaker?

• To create a more just and beautiful world

• To avoid difficult conversations

• To sell more art pieces

• To entertain the public