Meet the Emmy-Award winner who is aiming to elevate the role of the arts in global dialogues to drive the sustainable development goals. Lisa Russell is an Asian American Emmy-winning filmmaker, storyteller, and arts curator working in the United Nations space for the past 20 years.

This September, she is launching the "Arts for the Future" Festival in NYC and globally, coinciding with the UN Summit for the Future, UNGA and NYC Climate Week. This artist-led festival is dedicated to amplifying the voices of artists and cultural workers in global sustainability discussions. Discover more about it.