Monday, July 15, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. MDT
Location: Centennial F

Although disasters aren’t funny, the way we communicate about them doesn't have to be entirely somber. Because humor creates connection and spurs empathy, it can be an effective way to relate information that helps people understand disasters—what causes them and how to prepare—as well as a way to lighten some of the sadness that follows. Comedy and satire can also inspire the change necessary to break down systems that lead to hazards becoming disasters. This session will explore the ways humor can help a world reeling from the impacts of climate change and ever-increasing catastrophes.