Generation Now: The Fight For Climate Justice | TIME
Today’s young people are coming of age just as the stable climate that has allowed previous generations to thrive on our planet begins to visibly break down—and just before our last chance to stop it falls out of reach.
Read MoreA Course on the Imaginal: Cultivating the Visionary Self with Alixa Garcia
September-December 2022 Saturday and Sunday Sessions In the face of compounding historical traumas, environmental collapse, and chronic uncertainty, we know as a species that we need something radically different. Yet, many of us feel the pain of not knowing where to begin. In this course, we will explore and exercise our creative muscle in order…
Read MoreReimagining our Worlds from Below: Transnational Conversations on Resistance, Movements, and Transformations
May 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has made more evident persistent, systemic inequalities that are rooted in and shaped by ideological, economic, political, social, and cultural structures. However, there are other transnational concerns that exacerbate these inequalities, including dwindling natural resources, expanding conflicts, increasing authoritarianism, and widening wealth gaps. Amid all these, a deeper awareness of…
Read MoreLaunch of the University of California Center for Climate, Health and Equity
Join the UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity for a series of virtual events to hear from climate and health leaders as they discuss opportunities for building healthy and equitable communities and a healthier planet for future generations. Learn more and register
Read MoreNow Hiring: Communications & Engagement Specialist (Project/Temporary)
EarthLab is accepting applications for a Communications and Engagement Specialist. This is a .8 FTE position with the expectation of a Monday-Thursday work schedule. The project is expected to start on May 1, 2022 and last between 6-9 months, though it may be extended. The salary range for this position at .8FTE is $5600-$6000/month depending…
Read MoreMoving to Action on Climate Justice | Tracey Osborne | TEDxGAIAjourney
Tracey Osborne addresses the topic of intersectionality in the climate crisis through a systems view. This talk was featured as the closing keynote speech at the TEDxGAIAjourney event of Oct 15th, 2020.
Read MoreClimate Literacy Launch Event: Communicating the Climate Crisis
Thursday, 28 April 2022 11:00 – 13:00 PDT The way we talk about the climate and biodiversity crisis matters. Capitalistic and material gains have been prioritized over human comfort, joy and well-being, the world we live in is increasingly divided and inequitable, and climate justice has become a far reaching goal. Key to tackling these…
Read MoreEnvironmental Justice and Ecotherapy Conference 2022
Friday, April 22, 2022 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT The UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work EJET student organization presents the first annual Environmental Justice and Eco-Therapy Conference. The goal of the conference is to bring awareness and education to the UT campus community around issues of sustainability through an environmental justice and…
Read MoreLower Your Carbon Footprint? Sure…But Don’t Stop There!
April 22, 2022 3:00-3:45pm PDT Today, shopping is no longer just about meeting basic needs: we shop to be younger looking and more attractive, to display the social identities, to advertise social status, etc. No surprise, then that one response to the threat of climate change is that one should be a more mindful shopper,…
Read MoreReimagine Climate Justice: Youth-Led Activism & Climate Optimism
Thursday, April 21, 2022 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT Did you know that… Close to half a million youth around the world have taken action on climate change through projects in their homes, schools and communities Young people are key actors in raising awareness, running educational programs, promoting sustainable lifestyles, conserving nature, supporting renewable…
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