How can a seasoned geologist explain climate change to kids and how can kids understand such an intimidating concept?
Through a children’s book and an interactive art exhibit.
Over the weekend, listed natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC), in partnership with The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS), successfully held #AralLakbay which combines the power of storytelling, art, and history.
The event was held at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila, where CANVAS has an ongoing exhibit entitled 20 Years of Art and Stories. It showcases different art pieces from their various artist-collaborators, some of whom have also partnered with them in the illustration of children’s books.
“Our founder, Manuel B. Zamora, believes in the importance of education. He said that it is the greatest equalizer for it gives people a chance to improve their lives and their families,” said JB Baylon, NAC Senior Vice President for Sustainability, Risk, Corporate Affairs, and Corporate Communications. “When we learned that CANVAS is turning artworks into books, we thought to partner with them because we share the same values.”
Aral Lakbay brought together employees of the NAC Group and their children for a program that began with a talk on climate change with geologist Dr. Alyssa Peleo-Alampay, PhD, who is also the author of the children’s book I am the Change in Climate Change.
