Cancel Culture in Climate

Join AIA Colorado’s Committee on the Environment for a discussion with author Jenny Morgan about her book Cancel Culture in Climate.

We all want the same thing: a livable, sustainable future. For architects and design professionals, the path forward lies in collaboration, not division. Together, we can transform climate action by embedding authentic, meaningful sustainability strategies into design practice. These are strategies that not only drive real environmental progress but also uphold the values of equity, trust, and resilience. This session will explore how cancel culture and public scrutiny can hinder climate leadership and will provide hands-on tools for architects and allied professionals to overcome these barriers. Participants will leave with actionable insights to advance AIA Colorado’s imperative of environmental stewardship, align with the 2030 Challenge, and create lasting design solutions that reflect the best social and environmental outcomes.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding how cancel culture influences climate discourse and the architecture profession’s role in leading through it.
• Practical tools to build transparent, resilient, and effective climate strategies that align with AIA’s climate commitments.
• Methods to avoid greenwashing and strengthen accountability in sustainability and design efforts.
• Strategies for fostering collaboration and overcoming public scrutiny to ensure climate justice and design excellence.

Jenny Morgan offers a hopeful roadmap for shifting from ego-driven tactics to empathetic, accountable climate leadership. By prioritizing collective responsibility, Cancel Culture in Climate shows how architects and allied professionals can unite design, advocacy, and climate action to create a sustainable, equitable future.