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Women in Adventure: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Possibilities
Sunniva shares her experiences as a trailblazing woman in the world of adventure and exploration. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she discusses the challenges women have faced, the barriers broken, and the importance of gender equality in traditionally male-dominated fields. This presentation can empower individuals, particularly women- young and older, to embrace their passions and pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Climate Change: Stories from the Frontlines of a Changing World
Sunniva’s firsthand experiences witnessing the impacts of climate change in the Arctic and the Antarctic make her a natural storyteller. In this presentation, she sheds light on the effects of climate change on fragile ecosystems and vulnerable communities. Through personal anecdotes and powerful visuals, Sunniva inspires audiences to take action, highlighting the urgency of addressing this global crisis.
Across the White Plains to the South Pole
This is the historic account of the first All Women’s Expedition navigating 700 miles/1500 km across the frozen white landscape of Antarctica to reach the South Pole 14 Jan 1993 . As the youngest team member on this life defining expedition Sunniva shares what it means to embark on an expedition. How to plan, and what in the world “Expedition Behaviour“ means and how it relates to teams, respecting diversity and problem solving.
Values-Based Strategic Leadership for Corporations
During this presentation Sunniva illustrates how values-based leadership aligned with a clearly defined strategy can inspire deeper employee engagement, enhance corporate responsibility, and create meaningful impact. Her insights will empower leaders to embed or enhance current environmental and social accountability into their operations, proving that purpose-driven companies are not only more adaptable but better equipped for growth in an evolving global market.
Building a Sustainable Future: The Power of One
Recognizing the power of each individual-Sunniva highlights the role of each of us in moving the needle towards a more equitable future for all. By showcasing successful initiatives around the world, she can motivate audiences to make environmentally conscious choices in their daily lives that are personal. This presentation can empower individuals to realize that their actions, no matter how small, have the power to make a significant impact in combating climate change.
Adventures in Citizen Science: Engaging Youth and Communities for Environmental Conservation
As Co-Founder of Hearts in the Ice a cornerstone value has been involvement in citizen science projects providing a rich platform for sharing how observation and community engagement with youth in environmental conservation are necessary. Sunniva shares inspiring examples of citizen science initiatives, projects that Hearts in the Ice contributed to highlighting the power of collective action, and offers practical guidance on how individuals and communities can get involved and why two-eyed seeing (western science/indigenous science) is imperative to understanding our way forward.
Hearts in the Ice - Poles Apart with one mission to engage!
The historic account of the 19-month expedition that Sunniva Sorby, Hilde Fålun Strøm and Ettra (their 4 year old malamute), completed in Svalbard Norway. They became the first women in history to overwinter in the high Arctic of Svalbard solo without men. They served as active Citizen Scientists for 9 International science projects earning them the title “Extreme Rocket Citizen Scientists” from NASA after recording a timelapse of a rocket launch with Barium gases.They connected with over 100k youth globally to engage, educate and inspire active engagement around Climate Change.
Leading at the Edge: Leadership and Resilience in Challenging Environments
Our History defines us and much is to be learned from historical expeditions.Drawing from personal expeditions in the Arctic, Antarctic, Greenland, Africa and beyond, Sunniva can share compelling stories and insights on leadership, resilience, and adaptability in extreme conditions. She shares the historical framework of notable polar expeditions to explore how these experiences translate to the corporate world and inspire individuals to overcome obstacles and thrive in challenging environments.
Exploration as a Catalyst for Change: Unleashing the Power of Curiosity
Sunniva delves into the transformative power of exploration and curiosity. She shares how stepping outside comfort zones, embracing curiosity, and seeking new perspectives can lead to personal growth, innovative thinking, and positive change. This presentation can ignite a sense of adventure and inspire individuals to explore their own potential and push boundaries.
Violet: A Polar Bear Story
"Through the lens of this heartwarming story, students will learn how they can become engaged citizen scientists, helping to collect data that influences global climate research."
Watch this inspiring tale of Violet, a polar bear, and learn how youth can engage with the natural world as citizen scientists."
