Carter Brooks

Carter Brooks is an artist, philosopher, and entrepreneur with a diverse background and a strong focus on climate-related issues.1 As the Co-Founder and Vice-President of Client Services at Climate Earth, he has been involved in pioneering carbon accounting for businesses since January 2008.1

Professional Background

Carter Brooks has an extensive and multifaceted career spanning several decades:

Art and Climate Activism: Carter is primarily known as an artist and philosopher of climate art. His work explores how humanity and civilization will evolve in a rapidly changing world.1 He was among the first 50 presenters selected for Al Gore's Climate Reality Project, demonstrating his early involvement in climate activism.1

Entrepreneurship: In 2006, Brooks co-founded Climate Earth, Inc., which aims to provide Fortune 500 companies with a systematic approach to understanding the impacts of their entire corporation.1

Artistic Endeavors:

• Artist at carterbrooks.com (1988 - Present)
• Ice Design (2006 - Present)
• Photographer (1975 - Present)
• Storyteller (1996 - Present)1

Technology: Brooks has also worked as a Senior Software Developer since 1990, specializing in Filemaker Development, Web App Development, and Data Design.1

Education

Carter Brooks has a strong educational background:

• MS in Energy and Resources from the University of California, Berkeley (2002 - 2005)
• BA in History from Yale University (1984 - 1988)1

Philosophy on Climate Art

Brooks views Climate Art as more than just creativity or awareness-raising. He believes it should directly engage with the climate crisis and build capacity to address the challenges facing humanity and the planet. He envisions Climate Art as a movement that could rival religion and economics in shaping daily reality.2

Carter Brooks's diverse skills and experiences in art, technology, and climate activism have uniquely positioned him to lead initiatives at the intersection of business and environmental sustainability through his role at Climate Earth.