Artist Liza Flores showing photos the book I am the Change in Climate Change at Frankfurt Book Fair 2025
Manila City—On October 16, The Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) joined climate activists, art & cultural organizations, and academics working in the space of environmental awareness for a symposium on the intersection of art and climate.
“Transient Landscapes: Art and Climate Narratives” was convened by the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design at the Atrium of the College of St. Benilde, in an effort to address the effects and impact of the climate crisis through art and explore the stories of those most affected by it.
Artist, illustrator, and art director of I Am the Change in Climate Change Liza Flores spoke about the creative process that went into the making of the book. Geared for kids ages 6 to 12, I Am the Change in Climate Change includes child-friendly illustrations, age-appropriate language, and interactive activities that are grounded in science.
Advocacy Associate Aya Licsi sharing stories from partner organizations and beneficiaries of the One Million Books for One Million Filipino Children program
Afterwards, CANVAS Advocacy Associate Aya Licsi shared the work that CANVAS’ One Million Books For One Million Filipino Children has accomplished since its establishment in 2011. She shared stories of beneficiaries and communities that have received books from CANVAS, particularly I Am the Change in Climate Change.
I Am the Change in Climate Change was published in 2021, written by Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay, Ph.D. and illustrated by Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan, or Ang INK. It was a Winner at the Kids’ Choice Awards, 7th National Children’s Book Awards in 2022.
“Transient Landscapes: Art and Climate Narratives” was launched as part of the exhibition Your Curious Journey by Olafur Eliasson, which is on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design from July 9 to November 15, 2026.
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A non-profit that works with the creative community to promote literacy and explore national identity, CANVAS publishes award-winning children's stories and donates the books to benefit children in public schools and poor communities throughout the Philippines. Its One Million Books Campaign promotes independent reading and creative thinking in Filipino children, while also exposing them to the best of contemporary Filipino art and literature. Twenty Years of Art and Stories details the organization’s work, from art exhibitions, book publishing and distribution, to partnerships CANVAS has had in the past two decades.
