A conference in Orlando next week will convene leading experts to explore innovative climate solutions.
Climate Correction, an annual conference hosted by VoLo Foundation, returns for its seventh edition from March 12-13 at The Celeste Hotel in Orlando. With the theme of “Leaders in Action,” this year’s event is aimed at highlighting the role individuals and organizations play in advancing climate resilience.
“Addressing climate change isn’t just the responsibility of governments. Communities, businesses and individuals all play a crucial role,” said Thais López Vogel, co-founder and trustee of VoLo Foundation, in a news release. “The need for individual commitment has never been greater. Citizens are the driving force behind this movement.”
VoLo Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating global impact through science-based climate solutions, education enhancement and health improvement initiatives. The conference will feature interactive workshops, expert panels, exhibits and policy discussions, including bilingual sessions in English and Spanish.
The first day (March 12) will feature free community events and workshops hosted by partner organizations, with a focus on actionable climate solutions. Highlights include:
- Film screenings in English and Spanish, featuring discussions with directors
- Climate advocacy training led by The CLEO Institute
- Expo Booths and Art Contest, showcasing local nonprofits, climate-conscious businesses and interactive exhibits
- A private roundtable on climate philanthropy
- Trash 2 Trends Fashion Show, a sustainable fashion event in partnership with the city of Orlando, held during an exclusive welcome reception for conference speakers
The main conference day (March 13) will feature bilingual morning sessions in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation, followed by afternoon panels in English. The event will be hosted by Caroline Lewis, educator and founder of The CLEO Institute. Speakers include:
- Dawn Shirreffs, Florida director, Environmental Defense Fund
- Chris Castro, founder director, EVP, and chief sustainability officer at Climate First Bank
- John Morales, founder and lead meteorologist, ClimaData
- George Behrakis, president, Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends
- Michael Nash, award-winning documentary filmmaker
- Pearl Marvell, features editor, Yale Climate Connections
- Seth Borenstein, science writer, The Associated Press
- Ayesha Barenblat, Founder and CEO, Remake
For more information and tickets, visit volofoundation.org/climate-correction.
VoLo Foundation is a financial supporter of The Invading Sea. Banner photo: A graphic for the 2025 Climate Correction Conference (Courtesy of VoLo Foundation).
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