Join us at 2 pm BST on 14 May for a greenloop session with guest speakers Stephanie Shapiro, co-founder and managing director of Environment and Culture Partners (ECP), and Daniel Lawse, principal and chief century thinker at Verdis Group.
The fundamentals for climate action are still strong. The climate is changing and people around the US are feeling real and meaningful impacts. As the need for climate action continues to grow, the majority of Americans across parties and generations want companies to stay the course on climate action.
Shapiro and Lawse will discuss how federal policy has shifted from supportive of climate action to actively impeding climate action, as contracts signed under the Biden administration have been cancelled, and federal agencies supporting climate monitoring, climate science, and climate resilience are being gutted.
Not only are climate data and information flows being cut off, but fossil fuel use is being actively promoted and supported.
This makes the work harder, yet there is good work happening and it will continue to happen. Some will shift and evolve, others will stay the course, but climate action isn’t stopping; it’s changing. This session will share examples of this continuing good work and how organisations are adapting to the new reality.
Sustainability and climate action matter today and will continue to. The current state is temporary. So right now, it’s about how to navigate this disruption while it is here.
Meet the Speakers
Stephanie Shapiro is the co-founder and managing director of Environment and Culture Partners (ECP), a US based nonprofit which works to accelerate environmental leadership within the cultural sector. Shapiro leads ECP’s operations, infrastructure, and portfolio of projects, including the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative and Climate Resilience Resource for Cultural Heritage.
As an author, speaker and thought-leader, Shapiro works to advance climate action and sustainability practices within the museum sector. She was previously a management consultant at Eagle Hill Consulting for federal, private, and nonprofit clients, managed museum operations and fundraising projects for the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Advancement.
Shapiro led the former American Alliance of Museums’ Environment and Climate Professional Network, and represented US cultural institutions at international climate conferences such as COP25 and COP27. She earned an MA in Museum Studies from The George Washington University and a BA in Art History from Dickinson College.
With almost a decade of experience, Daniel Lawse has extensive knowledge in sustainability. At Verdis Group, he focuses on developing adaptable and resilient solutions to enable organisations and communities to thrive into the future.
Lawse’s holistic approach and understanding of systems assist teams in identifying sustainability challenges and implementing focused, strategic solutions to rapidly develop a sustainable culture. Over the past five years, he has co-facilitated monthly Regenerative Leadership sessions with leaders throughout the world.
As chief century thinker, he helps others to identify meaningful trends and find adaptive and robust solutions inspired by nature. He specialises in living systems thinking and collaborates with partners including the Metropolitan Airports Commission, Aquarium Conservation Partnership, SSA Group, and zoos and aquariums nationwide to drive system-wide transformation.
Join us at greenloop 2025
greenloop, blooloop’s annual online conference for sustainability in visitor attractions, is taking place on 13 and 14 May 2025. Now in its fifth year, the event aims to inform and inspire with top speakers, cutting-edge science, and practical insights.
In today’s fast-changing environmental and political landscape, staying informed and taking action have never been more vital. Join us to discover what the science tells us, what actions industry leaders are taking, and how you can make a real difference.
Tickets for greenloop 2025 are priced from just £10 per person, ensuring that the event is accessible to all those wanting to take positive steps towards making our industry more sustainable.
