Rare Conversations

Rare Conversations is a virtual salon series featuring live, engaging conversations between Rare staff experts and special guests who are innovators in the field of conservation and behavior change.


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Bernadette Woods Placky

Rare Conversations with Bernadette Woods Placky

December 3, 2026 | 12:00—1:00pm ET

What is the most important things any one of us can do about climate change? Talk about it. But where do we even start the conversation? That’s what we’ll tackle in our next Rare Conversation with Bernadette Woods Placky, an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, climate communication leader, and the Executive Director of the new Talking Climate Collaborative. Join us for a conversation with Bernadette about teaming up with a remarkable cohort of women in climate, how they’re turning research into action and fueling authentic and meaningful climate conversations that move us all closer to real solutions.

This conversation is between:

Bernadette Woods Placky

Executive Director, Talking CLimate Collaborative

Bernadette Woods Placky

Kevin Green

Senior Vice President, Global Solutions, Rare

Kevin Green

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rare Conversations?

Rare Conversations is a virtual salon series exploring a range of topics in behavioral science and pressing environmental issues, highlighting guests who are taking action to protect our planet. Conversations are intimate, unscripted and inspiring.

Can I participate in the conversation?

Yes! Not audibly, but guests are encouraged to join in the chat and ask our host and guest questions. The second half of our programming is dedicated to fielding questions from the audience.

I registered, but won’t be able to join, will this be recorded?

We will share a recording via email within a week of the event.

Is there a cost associated with the series?

Registration is free, but donations are always welcome to support our work.