Art and Environmental Activism with Benjamin Von Wong

Thursday 24 Jul 2025, 10:30 → 11:50 Europe/Zurich

61/1-007 - Room B (CERN)

Join the CERN ECO Actions Club for an inspiring talk by Benjamin Von Wong on Art and Environmental Activism

Disclaimer:  While CERN is committed to sustainability and supports initiatives that promote environmental awareness among its community, the views expressed by the Eco Actions Club and during any of its events are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of CERN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thinkers Burden Project

10:30 → 11:00 Benjamin Von Wong on Art and Climate Activism

Benjamin Von Wong, creator of The Thinker’s Burden will give a talk on a 6-meter-tall public sculpture set to debut at the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations this August at Place des Nations.

More than just art, this community-driven project is a powerful call to action, aiming to inspire delegates from 193 countries and everyday citizens alike to drive global change.

This talk is not recorded but attached is a link to a long pre-recorded talk as well as a link to "The Thinker's Burden Project" that will be discussed today in person.

Recorded Slide Show - Long Version

Upcoming Geneva Project " The Thinker's Burden"

11:00 → 11:20 Group Discussion

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