Climate Action and Performance

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast by The Climate to Action Student Podcast Team

Episode notes

In this inspiring episode, hosts Molly and Alex talk with Ali Mariko Dressel—climate justice advocate, performer, and marine conservationist—about the powerful role of art in the fight against climate change. Ali shares how performance, storytelling, and Indigenous knowledge can transform climate anxiety into connection, action, and healing. Tune in to hear how immersive theatre builds emotional resilience, why millennials are a key audience, and how creative expression can drive collective change.

CREDITS

Guest: Ali Mariko Dressel

Hosts: Alex Sandoval and Molly Saruwatari

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama

Editor: Elden Cadena

Research: Saturn Salama

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Keywords
climate changeclimate justiceclimate actionIndigenous knowledgeclimate crisisCSUSM podcastenvironmental justiceglobal warmingSan DiegoClimateperformancetheatretheater