We Don't Need Heroes to Solve Climate Change

Discover how climate activist Claire O'Rourke challenges the notion of heroic leadership in addressing climate change in this TEDxByronBayWomen talk. Explore new forms of connected, collective, and creative leadership emerging from communities catalyzed by the climate crisis. Learn why it's time to abandon the outdated concept of solitary heroism and embrace a leaderful movement comprised of flawed, complex individuals. Gain insights into O'Rourke's extensive experience in journalism, communications, and social change campaigns, and her work as Australia Energy Transformation Program Co-Director at The Sunrise Project. Delve into topics such as hero worship, climate distress, Marshall Ganz's teachings, carbon-saving pledges, the art of hosting, and initiatives like the Hunter Jobs Alliance and Voices for Power. Understand the importance of social science in climate action and explore the ideas of Carol Sanford in this thought-provoking presentation on collective climate leadership.

Introduction
Hero worship
Climate distress
Marshall Gantz
Carbon saving pledges
The art of hosting
Hunter Jobs Alliance
Voices for Power
Social Science
Carol Sanford