“If we do not change our negative habits toward climate change, we can count on worldwide disruptions in food production, resulting in mass migration, refugee crises and increased conflict over scarce natural resources like water and farm land. This is a recipe for major security problems.” IfsProblemWaterNaturalLandSecurityHabitConflictMajorsMassResourcesNegativeCrisisClimateClimate ChangeProductionsFarmsRefugeeRecipesScarceNatural ResourcesDisruptionMigrationRefugee CrisisFood ProductionScarce Resources Author:Michael Franti
“It doesnt matter if youre black, white, gay, straight, come from different countries, different language... every single person is significant and is meaningful.” IfsPersonsDifferentCountryMatterLanguageBlackWhiteGayMeaningfulSignificantSingle PersonDifferent CountriesBlack WhiteDifferent Languages Author:Michael Franti
“If you love the planet or the neighborhood - you're finding ways to satisfy the soul of the planet or satisfy the soul of the neighborhood.” IfsWaySoulPlanetsFindingsNeighborhood Author:Michael Franti
“A lot of times we look at the whole world and think, 'it's so daunting, how can we change the whole world?' and you don't need to do that, what you need to do is change your world a little bit, and see if you can, through example, inspire others to do the same thing.” IfsThinkingWorldNeedsLooksLittlesWholeBitsExampleInspireLittle BitWhole WorldInspire Others Author:Michael Franti
“If the first casualty of war is innocence, then perhaps with each bullet fired, bomb detonated, leader overthrown, wall built, economy destroyed and family member killed, we are not creating goodwill and harmony, but rather another child who believes violence is the only means to bring about change in the world.” IfsWorldFirstsBelieveMeanChildrenWarLeaderEconomyViolenceWallMembersCreatingBuiltHarmonyDestroyedInnocenceBombsBulletsGoodwillFamily MembersCasualties Author:Michael Franti
“I don't know if music can change the world overnight but I know that music can help someone make it through a difficult night.” IfsKnowsWorldHelpingNightDifficultChanging The World Author:Michael Franti
