Our Creative Communication programs
communicate tough social and environmental topics
in creative ways through arts and culture.
We're making the environment personal.
Through original works from our Crew, our Creative Communication programs transform complex ideas into inspired action through innovative and engaging art and design, videos, podcasts, performances and written media. We broaden the conversation beyond the “choir” by creating deep, personal connections to some of the most pressing environmental and social issues of our times. Through these programs, we leave people wanting to share new knowledge and to take meaningful action in their own, special way.
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HII is a safe space for learning, growing, brainstorming, experimenting, and finding a unique voice in the way you communicate about pressing environmental concerns.
—Volunteer
I was able to experience environmental issues in a new way and realized I knew a lot more and had more to contribute than I thought. I am most grateful for the opportunity to experiment with different approaches to creative outreach.
—Nora A., Intern
Videos & Podcasts
Sharing ideas, innovation, and impacts that matter through audio and video.
Educational Exhibits
Taking visual and tactile learning “on the road” and engage new audiences with pop-up, immersive
learning experiences.
Videos and Podcasts
People inspire us everyday with their words, their actions, and their stories.
Our video and podcast series share ideas, innovation, and impacts that matter. Together, we explore stories of social good and inspiration, as well as the people, places, and events that have moved you to take positive action in your world.
We connect you to a larger community of actors and actions through original content of short videos (PSAs),
youth leadership films, interviews, community conversations, and event coverage.
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Featured Events
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VISUAL
CAMPAIGNS
Visual Campaigns
Sometimes it takes a little extra to catch our attention in today’s busy world.
That’s why we use the arts to develop one-of-a-kind experiences that will move you to take action in a new way.
Our visual campaigns engage you through original performance and creative works.
Visual Campaigns by Our Crew
Original works by the Human Impacts team.
 Community VisionsA pop-up "info booth" for community questions and ideas |  (I'm)Possible TransformationInstallation and performance at the United Nations on consumption and life choices (commissioned by the Permanent Mission of Germany to the UN) |
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 Human Impacts Climate CarnivalInteractive education installation for youth to learn about climate change science, impacts, and solutions |  Albedo EffectPerformance and video creatively explaining the science of the albedo effect |
 Community VulnerabilityInteractive installation where passersby add their thoughts on vulnerability |  Plastic Bag BanInteractive social media photo campaign where passersby add their support for banning plastic bags |
 Climate CounselingInteractive performance in Times Square providing "counseling" for passersby to cope with their climate guilt, fear, and other feelings |  Continual (Re)GrowthPerformance piece on nature and renewal |
 Coming Out of Climate ClosetSocial media photo series playing with the idea that U.S. political conservatives can support climate change action by "coming out of the climate closet" |  Improving CommunitiesInteractive social media photo campaign where passersby add visions for NYC |
Visual Campaigns by Our Students
Original works by our program participants.
 Food WastePoster design from students in "Creative Climate" design intensive workshop led at Syracuse University |  Climate and Natural DisastersPoster design from student in "Creative Climate" design intensive workshop led at Syracuse University |
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 Air Pollution and HealthPoster design from students in "Creative Climate" design intensive workshop led at Syracuse University |  Transportation OptionsPoster design from student in "Patriot Posters" intensive design workshop for high school youth |
 Sea Level RisePoster design from student in "Creative Climate" design intensive workshop led at Syracuse University |  ChemicalsPoster design from students in "Patriot Poster" design intensive workshop for high school students |
 Urban Heat Island EffectPoster design from students in "Creative Climate" design intensive workshop led at Syracuse University |  Mercury in FishPoster design from student in "Creative Climate" design intensive workshop led at Syracuse University |
 MiningPoster design from students in "Patriot Posters" design intensive workshop for high school students |  ConsumptionPoster design from students in "Patriot Posters" design intensive workshop for high school students |
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Educational Exhibits
Our educational exhibits take visual and tactile learning “on the road” and engage new audiences with pop-up, immersive learning experiences. Designed to take participants on a journey of the senses with topics ranging from water to climate change to consumer choice, our exhibits pair visual learning tools with hands-on activities, installations, and guest speakers, all of which can be adapted for use in public spaces or specially adapted for your office, school, or special event.
EXHIBITS
Exhibits for YOU
Original works produced by the Human Impacts team and our partners for
FREE loan to community groups, schools, and educational programs.
 Sustainable FarmingAn example of the beautiful posters from our Lexicon of Sustainability exhibit on food. |  Rethinking FoodAn example of the beautiful posters from our Lexicon of Sustainability exhibit on food. |  Truth in LabelingAn example of the beautiful posters from our Lexicon of Sustainability exhibit on food. |
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 Water Portraits MoroccoAn example from our exhibit on water usage across countries by Peter Holmes. |  Water Portraits FranceAn example from our exhibit on water usage across countries by Peter Holmes. |  Water Portraits TurkeyAn example from our exhibit on water usage across countries by Peter Holmes. |
 NYC SustainabilityA Human Impacts Institute original exhibit on sustainability in NYC. |