Billie Eilish is supported by mom Maggie Baird at singer’s Overheated climate change conference in Atlanta
Billie Eilish was supported by her mother Maggie Baird at the singer’s Overheated Climate Change conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
On Sunday, the 23-year-old singer – who recently hosted a star-studded Halloween bash – hosted the event in partnership with her mother’s organization Support + Feed to raise awareness about sustainability and environmental issues.
It was hosted at the infamous State Farm Arena and also saw activists such as Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Jasmine Crowe Houston, Wawa Gatheru and Robin Okunowu.
The event aimed to bring together leaders and offer solutions and resources to combat the climate crisis. It started at 10am and ended at 4pm ET.
Only 300 tickets were offered to the public and the event was streamed live on the Wildflower singer’s website.
Billie Eilish was supported by her mother Maggie Baird at the singer’s Overheated Climate Change conference in Atlanta, Georgia
On Sunday, the 23-year-old singer organized the event in collaboration with her mother’s organization Support + Feed to raise awareness of sustainability and environmental issues.
Baird said in a statement: “I am thrilled that we can bring this unique event to Billie’s American fans. And to people from all over the world who can watch the livestream.
“Now more than ever, we need everyone to be a climate activist.”
Some of the panels at the event included: Environmental Justice 101, The Stories We Tell, What We Eat Matters, Fashion Your Future, Climate Optimism and Your Voice, Your Power.
According to a press release, the conference highlighted “accessible actions that audience members can take to make a positive impact on their communities and the planet.”
‘This year’s event will also highlight the importance of political actions that advocate climate solutions.’
This year’s panelists and special guests included: Saad Amer, Corinea Austin, Xiye Bastida, Daniel Blackman, Brea Baker, Abre’ Conner, Quintin Crumpler, Helena Gualinga, Isaias Hernandez, Jamila Norman, Samata Pattinson, Maya Penn and Angela Watts.
More information about the panelists and the speaker’s background has been made available on Overheated website.
In collaboration with her mother’s organization, Support + Feed provided plant-based meals for those present.
The event aimed to bring together leaders and offer solutions and resources to combat the climate crisis
Baird said in a statement: “Right now more than ever, we need everyone to be a climate activist.”
According to a press release, the conference highlights “accessible actions that audience members can take to have a positive impact on their communities and the planet”
The first Overheated Climate Sustainability Conference was held in London in 2022
The first Overheated Climate Sustainability Conference was held in London in 2022.
Support + Feed was founded in March 2020 by the 65-year-old mother of two children. The nonprofit organization aims to increase food security and reduce climate change by making plant-based foods more accessible and popular around the world.
According to Support + Feed’s LinkedIn, the organization has a presence in 11 anchor cities in the US and has reached 41 cities worldwide.
It is expanding through partnerships in the EU, UK and Australia.