5×15 Bristol Presents: “Mother Earth and Mental Health”: An Evening with Birdgirl and Tori Tsui
Join us for the next in our “In Conversation With” series, for a fascinating discussion between environmentalist and diversity activist, Mya-Rose Craig, (Birdgirl) and fellow climate activist, Tori Tsui on nature, mental health and the climate crisis. This will be an online event with time for audience questions.
The evening will be a powerful exploration of how the ecological crisis is
fuelling a global mental health crisis and – importantly – what we can do about it. It
will be a celebration of the natural world and a sober look at the current situation,
whilst offering practical solutions and reasons for hope. This will be a deep-dive into an essential topic for our times, from two leading lights in the climate justice movement. Come hear their own stories and how they’ve navigated these feelings themselves.
Dr Mya-Rose Craig (Birdgirl)
Mya-Rose Craig is a 22-year-old British-Bangladeshi environmentalist, race activist,
and birder. She is the author of Birdgirl, a critically acclaimed book nominated for the
Jhalak Prize, which explores her journey of finding solace and joy in nature amidst
personal and global challenges. Mya-Rose is the founder of Black2Nature, a charity
dedicated to engaging Visible Minority Ethnic communities with nature. She has been
recognised with an honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Bristol for
her pioneering work. She has shared stages with Greta Thunberg and spoken at
COP26 alongside Emma Watson and Malala Yousafzai.
Tori Tsui
Tori Tsui is a Hong Kong-born environmental campaigner, author, and advisor. Her
debut book, It’s Not Just You, reframes eco-anxiety as a health crisis and
emphasises the importance of collective liberation and care. Tori is a senior advisor
for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a campaigner for the Stop Rosebank coalition. Her work has been celebrated by British Vogue, Marie Claire, and Elle
Magazine, among others.
