1️⃣ SXSW: focus on the Ocean and Arctic
Clever Carbon takes the stage at SXSW to champion our oceans! In 2023, we sparked crucial discussions with our panel on marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR). And the wave continued at SXSW 2025, we dove deep into the critical challenges and opportunities facing the Arctic. Missed our sessions? No worries, you can still catch the replay and get inspired!
2️⃣ Ocean Corporate Workshop
We love igniting passion for the ocean through our 1-hour virtual corporate workshop! It’s a fantastically fun and engaging way to inspire your employees, as we dive into the powerful dance of ocean currents and vertical mixing, discover the tiny but mighty phytoplankton, understand the incredible 'whale pump' phenomenon, and demystify the vital ocean carbon cycle. Prepare for an eye-opening session that brings marine science to life, no snorkel required!
“Thank you for facilitating the Ocean Workshop for ZS, Michelle! It was an incredibly informative and empowering experience for our team across the Americas. It helped us understand the critical role of the ocean in climate change and inspired actionable steps we can take at the individual, office, and firm levels to drive positive environmental change. We left the workshop motivated to make a difference. I highly recommend the Ocean Workshop for organizations committed to sustainability and meaningful climate action!”
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Even the content we create to spread word of the workshop is focused on learning - see below!
3️⃣ Clever Terms
Navigating the waves of climate language can be tricky! That's where our Clever Terms initiative comes in. We take seemingly complex climate and ocean concepts and break them down into simple, bite-sized explanations that anyone can understand. For specialized ocean topics, we're thrilled to feature insightful guest contributors who lend their deep expertise. Our goal? To help more people become confidently climate and ocean literate, one clever term at a time!
4️⃣ Ocean Media
Ready for a splash of knowledge in a snap? At Clever Carbon, we absolutely love creating fun and educational short videos! We dive into crucial topics, like the complexities of ocean acidification, breaking them down into engaging, easy-to-understand snippets. Our aim is to spark your curiosity and inspire you to learn even more about the wonders and importance of our incredible oceans, one short at a time!
5️⃣ Additional Initiatives
Ocean Innovator's Platform
Clever Carbon is honored to collaborate with the prestigious Ocean Innovator's Platform, an initiative driven by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. This vital platform invites leaders and thinkers to explore how pioneering solutions are unlocking new investment opportunities while safeguarding the oceans. Through keynote addresses and expert-led panel discussions, participants gain valuable insights into the rapidly evolving blue economy and the technologies shaping its future, offering a chance to connect with global leaders committed to preserving our oceans for generations to come. We're thrilled that Clever Carbon's Founder, Michelle Li, contributes to these crucial conversations by serving as a moderator, helping to steer discussions towards impactful ocean solutions.
Carbon Newbie Summit
Calling the climate curious! Clever Carbon is making waves at the Carbon Newbie Summit, held during both San Francisco and New York Climate Week. This welcoming event is designed for those new to the climate and carbon conversation, and we ensure the ocean isn't overlooked! We've dived into crucial topics with presentations on the ocean carbon cycle, ocean acidification, the wonders of coral reefs, and the complexities of deep sea mining. Plus, we've proudly featured inspiring leaders in the marine and maritime space, like the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, to help newcomers grasp the ocean's vital role.
Ocean Trivia
Ready for some friendly competition and a wave of knowledge? Our Clever Carbon ocean trivia is a completely free resource, perfect for sparking employee engagement any time of the year! It's an especially fantastic way to celebrate key moments like World Ocean Day on June 8th or Earth Day on April 22nd. There's an entire ocean of fascinating facts to discover, and our trivia makes learning them incredibly fun and interactive!
Blue Standard
Walking the talk on ocean stewardship is key at Clever Carbon, which is why we proudly champion and engage with The Blue Standard, an initiative by Oceanic Global. This vital framework helps businesses make their operations truly ocean-friendly, from the way offices are set up to crucial supply chain considerations. We’re thrilled that all our Carbon Newbie Summit events are Blue Standard verified, showcasing our commitment in action. To further support this crucial work, Clever Carbon's Founder, Michelle Li, also serves as a dedicated advisor to The Blue Standard.
