Climate solutions require 💰💰 but where will it come from? This is the explainer for you. It has to come from somewhere. I have always heard about philanthropic capital (funds from philanthropic institutions). But I never really understood how it differs from funding from the public sector (e.g. government) or private sector. So this was such a good opportunity for me to learn. There are different ways climate solutions can get funding, and in this series we will explore the role of philanthropy in catalysing climate action. This is the first of many to come and if you have any questions, drop them below and I hope to cover them in the comments or in the next few comics to come :-) This comic is created in partnership with Temasek Trust. ✌🏻
The Weird and Wild
Media Production
A sustainability communications media platform that breaks down complex science into accessible visuals.
About us
The Weird and Wild is a content platform that aims to help people make sense of complex climate issues through creative visual storytelling. Through colourful visuals, my work has engaged with 100,000+ people worldwide over the years by providing accessible and interesting mediums of environmental education. Part of this work also aims to amplify Southeast Asian research, advocacy and information in the larger climate media landscape. As a sustainability digital creator, I've produced a variety of environmental education work ranging from comics, exhibition infographics, social media campaigns, videos, podcasts and talks. While I'm a small, growing brand, I've had great support from aligned local and international brands, organisations and individuals that work alongside my team to developing interesting science communication content to the masses.
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www.instagram.com/theweirdandwild
External link for The Weird and Wild
- Industry
- Media Production
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Science Communication, Sustainability Education, Climate Change, Social Media, and Creative Strategy
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Singapore, SG
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Seeing the innovation and passion of these young changemakers makes me hopeful that we can (still) turn things around! Great BBC feature including 2 National Geographic Explorers from APAC: Qiyun Woo (胡绮芸)and Aishwarya Sridhar!
It's World Environment Day. This year it comes as many countries in Asia are facing intense heatwaves. Derek Cai and I caught up with two young activists using visuals to highlight climate issues. Qiyun Woo (胡绮芸), The Weird and Wild Aishwarya Sridhar #environment #climatechange #youth #heatwaves #asia
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Super honoured to have had the opportunity to speak with Annabelle Liang and Derek Cai at BBC News to talk about climate communications using visuals, alongside our fellow National Geographic Society Explorer, Aishwarya Sridhar. Impactful yet nuanced storytelling equips us all with the necessary information to make decisions for the planet. When we know the trade offs we have to make, and the benefits we gain, we are more convicted to do the right thing for long. #ScienceCommunications
It's World Environment Day. This year it comes as many countries in Asia are facing intense heatwaves. Derek Cai and I caught up with two young activists using visuals to highlight climate issues. Qiyun Woo (胡绮芸), The Weird and Wild Aishwarya Sridhar #environment #climatechange #youth #heatwaves #asia
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Let's talk about how we talk about climate change. We will be at The Conscious Festival and i Light SG on 8 June 2024 at 3pm for their weekend programming. Join us and many other incredible speakers like Alya Annabi, Kristian-Marc Paul, Milag San Jose-Ballesteros, Marla Lise and more. We do have a few tickets to share, so drop us a note and we can get you sorted :)
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Thank you Neste for featuring Qiyun Woo (胡绮芸) and The Weird and Wild for your latest campaign. What does it mean to have our future reimagined? We hope that by making climate information more accessible through more visual and fun ways of storytelling, we can get science out to more people and equip them with what they need to know about the climate crisis in less daunting ways. We are stoked to also be featured alongside Fionn Ferreira and Tara Stafford Ocansey, who are fellow advocates that we've admired for a long time. To read the full interview, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eVCEjgFb #ScienceCommunications #ClimateLiteracy #MediaForGood
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The Weird and Wild will be at the St. Gallen Symposium next week! If you're around, we'd love to say hi. We are super excited to be participating in conversations around the theme of 'Confronting Scarcity' with fellow Leaders of Tomorrow, distinguished and inspirational guests. #StGallenSymposium
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Feeling the heat? Here’s why. Understanding how Singapore’s weather functions helps us better plan our days and activities to live well. While we don’t have the 4 seasons, our weather goes through it’s own cycles that vary in terms of the heat, humidity and amount of rain we get. Thank you to meteorologist Avester Lau for working on this together, and for the opportunity to translate your wisdom into visuals - and for communicating this science to us in accessible ways too ✌🏻 #ScienceCommunications
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It’s getting hot out here but do you know the science behind “feels like” temperatures? This explainer tells you a little bit 🔥 While not as ‘serious’ as heat injury, heat stress can take a toll on our quality of life. Hydrate, dress appropriately, plan your events to avoid the hot direct sun, and care for plants, animals and vulnerable communities this season!
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Science communications merges the art and science worlds, and because of that we are all better for it.
In this two-part series on effective climate storytelling, Qiyun Woo (胡绮芸) discusses why her work is both an art and science—and why we should double down on support for science communications. The Weird and Wild #climatechange #climateaction
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Thank you Global Citizen for having us! #GCNow
The GC NOW is like a jam packed energy drinks, filled with condensed conversations about important things. I’m so lucky to have had an opportunity to chat with people that I’ve looked up to when it comes to using creativity to drive climate action - Lottie Dalziel (Banish), Simon Griffiths (Who Gives A Crap) moderated by the very funny Dan Ilic. Creative interventions to tackle environmental problems require us to think about the branding and language that goes into our messaging. It is amazing to hear about how Who Gives A Crap developed a brand that “you’d want to sit next to at dinner”. A personality that shape shifts with the context. If you haven’t seen, they make better toilet paper but with packaging that’s just so fun to even display at dinner parties. (Don’t quote me on this) I also enjoyed chatting with Lottie about all things recycling. It’s crucial that as we promote behavior like proper recycling, we aren’t condoning or supporting the continuous production of waste. Everyone should check out the BRAD pits 😜 that Lottie and team are working on. Brad Pitt endorsement pending. I appreciate that I also got to share the work that I do with The Weird and Wild and how I’m thinking about visual storytelling and creative interventions to tackle challenges like human-wildlife conflict, civic engagement and zero waste behavior. Thank you Simon Moss, Rachael Mittal and the Global Citizen production crew for hearing a comment I made in passing about wanting to learn from other creative impact practitioners and then bringing this panel to life. Thank you also Dan Ilic for being a brilliant, witty, and sharp moderator. It’s always a good idea to have a comedian moderate difficult conversations. With that, we are all stoked for GC Nights! #SustainabilityCommunications #ScienceCommunication #Art (Thank you Alicia Tien 陈薇 for the photo ❤️)
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