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The Road From Paris: Environmental Justice on the Move
March 4, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Pratt Institute Programs for Sustainable Planning and Development
Spring 2016 Lecture Series introduces:
Environmental Justice on the Move
The second in a series of public discussions on the outcomes of the Paris 2015 Climate Conference and the implications for grassroots organizations and frontline communities. Invited to attend and participate in the sessions will be leaders of front-line communities struggling with environmental injustices, environmentalists, urban planners, design professionals, community activists, as well as national and international environmental organizations, and governmental representatives.
From the barrios of the global south to the streets of Paris, the climate justice movement’s war cry against climate change rings out: “We are the roots that will weather the storm.” Climate change will not be addressed without frontline communities leading the charge. Join environmental justice activists in learning about just transitions, NYRenews and how climate justice movement initiatives are redefining power while approaching the biggest challenge in history.
- Rae Breaux, National People’s Action
- Stephen Edel, The Center for Working Families; NYRenews
- Ana Orozco, UPROSE
- Ron Shiffman & Elizabeth Yeampierre, moderators
Free and open to the public; Light refreshments served
