Voices For Impact
A storytelling space by HII
What is this space?
A space for youth, artists, and allies to inspire bold climate futures
At the Human Impacts Institute, we believe culture and creativity are powerful tools for climate action. That’s why we created Voices For Impact, our youth-led Substack platform.
Here, young leaders, artists, and allies from around the world share essays, art, interviews, and creative reflections that connect climate justice with culture, community, and lived experience.
From frontline perspectives to poetry, from photo essays to event reflections, Voices For Impact is where climate stories come alive.
FULL REPORT on Culture Sparking Environmental Justice Action
Discover how creative expression strengthens community resilience, deepens emotional engagement, and inspires collective climate action. This report reveals why arts and culture are powerful, necessary tools for advancing environmental justice and shaping more just, inclusive, and sustainable futures.
Why Contribute?
Because stories grow stronger together
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Amplify your voice: Reach a global audience passionate about climate and culture.
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Be part of a movement: Join artists, youth, and community leaders building cultural power for climate justice.
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Share your creativity: We welcome essays, interviews, visual art, poetry, audio stories and any other creative format you’d like to propose.
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Guide on the Significance of Arts and Culture in Driving Environmental Justice Action
Discover how creative expression fosters community resilience, emotional connection, and collective action. This guide explores why and how arts and culture are essential tools for building just and sustainable futures.
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Action Guide for Organizations to Successfully Incorporate Arts & Culture into Community Engagement
A practical roadmap for Environmental Justice Organizations (EJOs) to integrate arts and culture into their work. Packed with case studies, creative ideas, and tools for ethical collaboration, this guide supports meaningful, long-lasting community impact.
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Action Guide for Artists to Build Non-Extractive and Empowering Collaborations with EJOs
Designed for artists seeking to collaborate with EJ organizations in thoughtful, equitable ways. Learn how to co-create with communities, amplify marginalized voices, and use your practice to support environmental justice without extraction.
