Marla Lise
About
Marla Lise is a global educator, eco-literary advocate, and good faith communicator. With a deep love for nature and the planet, and over two decades in language education, conservation, and sustainability, she uses words as the basis to drive systemic change.
Sitting at the intersection of language and science, her work bridges the gap – making complex concepts accessible to many. She is working to build a world of understanding, communication, reciprocity, and connection through her company The Eco Chapter.
She is the editor and co-author of the book, Dreams of Unwritten Futures, which is the first book in what she hopes to grow into a Better Future Narratives project.
KeyNote
In The Eco Power of Words, Marla Lise explores how sustainability narratives shape perception, behaviour, and decision-making – often limiting our capacity to respond meaningfully to ecological and social challenges. Drawing on environmental education, storytelling, and systems thinking, this keynote reveals how language can either distance us from the natural world or deepen our sense of connection, care, and responsibility. The talk shows how intentional language can cut through greenwashing, restore agency, and inspire regenerative action through reflective storytelling and real-world examples.
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