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Climate Correction Conference 2025: A Call to Action for Climate Leaders

The Climate Correction Conference, the premier annual event organized by the VoLo Foundation, is set to return on March 12-13, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Now in its seventh edition, this two-day gathering promises to be a hub for innovative discussions around climate change solutions, a topic of increasing urgency.

The conference is recognized as the most significant climate gathering in the southeastern United States, embracing the theme of "Leaders in Action." This year’s event underscores the crucial role that individuals and organizations play in fostering climate resilience. Recent studies indicate that the planet has breached the critical threshold of 1.5°C warming, while 2024 witnessed 27 climate and weather disasters in the U.S. alone, each inflicting damages exceeding a billion dollars, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

"Addressing climate change is not solely a government responsibility. Communities, businesses, and individuals are vital in this fight," remarked Thais López Vogel, co-founder and administrator of the VoLo Foundation. She added, "The need for individual commitment has never been more urgent. Citizens are the driving force behind this movement."

A Dynamic and Solutions-Oriented Program

The Climate Correction Conference will feature a wealth of interactive workshops, expert panels, exhibitions, and public policy debates, empowering attendees with the knowledge and tools to create tangible change. The event will also integrate art, film, fashion, economics, and climate policies, ensuring a bilingual environment for both English and Spanish speakers.

Climate Correction stands as a living testament to climate action, highlighting how climate change impacts every facet of human life while showcasing that solutions can emerge from any individual.

Pre-conference Events – March 11

Leading up to the main event, a special reveal will take place at the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) of Orange County Public Schools. In collaboration with the Keep Orlando Beautiful initiative, TIME artist Allison Dayka will unveil a 360-degree mural encapsulating youth passion for environmental awareness and community commitment.

Day 1 – March 12: Community Engagement and Art

The first day will feature free events and workshops organized by partnering entities and focused on concrete climate solutions. Highlights include:

• - Film screenings in English and Spanish, followed by discussions with directors.
• - Climate advocacy training led by The CLEO Institute.
• - Expo booths and an Art Competition, showcasing nonprofit organizations, environmentally dedicated businesses, and interactive experiences.
• - A private roundtable on climate philanthropy examining new funding strategies for climate action—a sector currently receiving only 2% of global philanthropic efforts.
• - The Trash 2 Trends Fashion Show, an innovative sustainable fashion event presented in partnership with the City of Orlando and showcased during an exclusive cocktail for speakers.

Day 2 – March 13: The Main Climate Correction Conference

The second day will be the core of the conference, featuring bilingual sessions in the morning with simultaneous interpretation and English panels in the afternoon covering sustainable fashion, climate policies, entertainment, and film.

Caroline Lewis, educator and founder of The CLEO Institute, will moderate the conference, which includes a distinguished lineup of speakers such as:

• - Dawn Shirreffs, Director for Florida at Environmental Defense Fund
• - Chris Castro, Founder and Executive Vice President of Climate First Bank
• - John Morales, Founder and Chief Meteorologist of ClimaData
• - George Behrakis, President of Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends
• - Michael Nash, Award-winning filmmaker and documentarist
• - Pearl Marvell, Editorial Lead, Yale Climate Connections
• - Seth Borenstein, Science Writer, The Associated Press
• - Ayesha Barenblat, Founder and CEO of Remake

Join the Movement

Mark your calendars for the Climate Correction Conference at The Celeste Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on March 12-13, 2025. For further information and to purchase tickets, visit volofoundation.org/climate-correction.

About the VoLo Foundation

The VoLo Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating global impact through support for science-based climate solutions, enhancing education, and advancing health.