Voices for Change is a multimedia collaboration between the Human Impacts Institute and The WNET Group’s Preserving Democracy initiative, designed to spark conversation and creative expression around the intersection of democracy and climate action.

The initiative includes a series of conversations with climate action leaders. It also features a design campaign that encourages creative expression about preserving democracy and taking action around climate. Explore a selection of the submissions of artwork from around the world below.

Visit the Human Impacts Institute website to see the full collection of submissions and to download high-resolution versions to use for your climate action and civic engagement project. All designs are Creative Commons license and available for your non-commercial use!

Rhonda Babb _ Pennsylvania, USA
Dara Herman _ Massachusetts, USA
Poline Grishina – NYC, USA
Joan Namaggwa – Kampala, Uganda
Vote, Dara Herman – Massachusetts, USA
Sebastian Rivera and Ben Werner – Minneapolis, MN
Laycee USA Age 1_edited_edited copy
Amelia Madle, Pittsburgh, USA, Environmental Charter Middle School
Vote for Climate, Vote for Change, Hannah Carter, Bristol, England, UK
Vote for the Climate, Vote for Change, Muhammad Ali, Pakistan

More about Voices for Change

This initiative explores the vital link between a thriving democracy and bold climate action, emphasizing how civic participation is key to building resilient communities. Through storytelling and artistic expression, we are empowering individuals to raise their voices, share their experiences, and inspire collective action for a more sustainable future.

By highlighting personal narratives and creative works, Voices for Change demonstrates that a healthy democracy is essential for confronting the climate crisis, protecting communities, and preserving our cultural heritage. Join us as we amplify the voices that are shaping the path to a just, resilient, and climate-conscious world.

About our partner

The Human Impacts Institute is dedicated to empowering communities to understand and tackle the interconnected challenges of climate change and social justice. Through innovative programs, creative engagement, and collaborative initiatives, the Institute promotes sustainability and resilience. It focuses on amplifying diverse voices, especially those from frontline communities, to drive meaningful climate action and foster a more equitable future.

More From Voices for Change

Why Art Matters

November 21, 2024 | Video

Philadelphia-based artist, Rhonda Babb, was selected by the Human Impacts Institute as the winner of the Voices for Change design competition with her “Your Vote Matters to Her” screen print design.

Why Voting Matters

October 24, 2024 | Video

Antonieta Cadiz, Deputy Executive Director for Climate Power En Acción, discusses the intersections of voting and climate change, and how her group is mobilizing Latinos around climate action.

Why Stories Matter

October 24, 2024 | Video

When it comes to climate change, why do stories matter? And how are democracy and the issue of climate change intertwined? In this episode of Voices for Change: Democracy and Climate Action, Hari Sreenivasan, Correspondent at The WNET Group, discusses…

Why Youth Matter

October 24, 2024 | Video

Sophia Kianni, Founder and President of Climate Cardinals, talks about her youth-led climate nonprofit that promotes climate education to non-English speakers around the globe.

Why Leadership Matters

October 24, 2024 | Video

Jay Hakes, Author and former Administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, discusses climate change policy and leadership over the years.