There IS a Planet B: Rethinking Our Food System with Dr. Rao

Join the Austin Vegan Association, the Veganistas of First UU, and San Marcos UU Fellowship Environmental Advocates for an inspiring and powerful evening with internationally renowned speaker and author, Dr. Sailesh Rao!

We are living in a critical time for our planet. In this special presentation, Dr. Rao will explore the profound connections between climate change, our food systems, biodiversity, human health, and compassion. Drawing from his work, he will share practical, hopeful solutions for restoring balance to the Earth, inviting us to rethink humanity’s relationship with the living world and imagine a more compassionate future for all life.
Whether you are a longtime vegan, climate-conscious, or simply curious about how our daily choices impact the world, all are welcome!

Schedule:

• 6:30 PM: Vegan snacks & fellowship (Come mingle and meet fellow community members!)
• 7:00 PM: Presentation by Dr. Sailesh Rao, followed by Q&A

Location & Details:

• Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin
  4700 Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78756
• When: Wednesday, June 3rd
• Cost: FREE and open to the public!
• RSVP: Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount for snacks.

About the Speaker
Dr. Sailesh Rao is an author, speaker, and the founder of Climate Healers. He travels the world speaking at global conferences, universities, and on top podcasts, dedicating his work to practical solutions for environmental healing and promoting a shift toward a plant-based world.

Did you know?

• The "Internet Engineer": Before transitioning to full-time environmental advocacy in 2006, Dr. Rao spent 20 years as a systems specialist helping build the actual infrastructure of the internet. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and the communications protocols he helped design are deployed in over a billion internet connections today!
• Documentary Producer: He has served as an Executive Producer on several deeply influential environmental and plant-based documentaries, including Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret, What the Health, Milked, and Christspiracy.
• Acclaimed Author: Beyond his latest concepts in There Is a Planet B and Guide to Planet B, he has authored multiple books exploring our ecological transition, including Carbon Dharma and Carbon Yoga. He was also recognized as a "Climate Hero" by The Guardian newspaper in 2023.