Environmental Justice in Action: Perspectives from Climate Change Activists
Monday, April 25, 2022 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT This panel discussion will center on environmental justice and its intersectionalities with health, racism, and economic well-being. The panelists and moderator are experts and climate justice leaders in the field. Speakers will include: Moderator: Sara Chandler, Managing Director, Equity & Access for Elemental Excelerator, Board…
Read More350 Bay Area Climate Justice Awards
Thursday, April 21, 2022 6-7pm PDT Join this fun online event to honor Climate Superheroes and connect with climate activists for Earth Week 2022! Honorees this year are: Cheryl Davila, Former Councilmember, City of Berkeley, Founder & Chair, Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (CEMTF) John Gioia, COntra Costa County Supervisor 1000 Grandmothers, accepted by Barbara…
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 MoreClimate Justice: Multiracial Movement-Building for the Win
Thursday, April 21, 2022 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT Climate is a Black issue, an Indigenous issue, and an issue for all people of color. Our communities are often hit first and worst in the climate crisis, but we are sidelined in public conversations about climate. In fact, the climate crisis has been allowed…
Read MoreThe Promise of Climate Justice | Michel Gelobter Ph.D. | TEDxMarinSalon
Michel discusses how Justice and Climate Change are inseparable, and understanding their unity is the key to transformative solutions. Michel Gelobter is the co-founder of the Green Leadership Trust, a coalition of the people of color and indigenous board members of US environmental organizations. He is the managing director of the non-profit Reflective Earth, chairman…
Read MoreMultiple Crises: The Cost of Living Scandal and the Climate Crisis
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:30 – 12:30 PDT Click here to join via zoom Registration is not required. Please register here if you would like to receive an email reminder on the day. Workers are facing the worst wages and bills crisis ever with fuel and food prices skyrocketing and the value of our wages…
Read MoreClimate Change’s Equity Challenge: Creating a Movement for All of Us
Thu, April 28, 2022 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT Where are we in the climate movement in terms of diversity and inclusion, and how can we foster a movement with more belonging and justice? Climate change affects us all, but historically marginalized populations are worst impacted. In addition, environmental organizations that work on climate…
Read More2022 U.S. Grassroots Accelerator – Women’s Earth Alliance
Calling all women leaders who are stepping forward to protect our families, communities, and ecosystems from environmental and climate threats. Join a Powerful + Diverse Cohort who are ready to accelerate their impact and deepen their work. The Accelerator Cohort will include leaders nominated by organizations from around the U.S. and U.S. Territories. You’ll participate…
Read MoreICLD Migration from the Sahel
ICLD Migration from the Sahel from ICLD on Vimeo. This video forms part of a research series that seeks to understand the multiple treatable causes for climate-related migration from the Sahel towards Europe and the role of local political representation through local government in addressing those causes, researchers travelled to the Tambacounda Region in Senegal…
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