May 2023
Leaders from U.S. Territories on Environmental Justice and Community Resilience
A long and living history of colonialism in the U.S. territories has created circumstances where those most impacted by climate change and natural disasters have the least say in decision-making about their livelihoods and futures. Destructive federal policies have fractured communities from their rightful access to the resources necessary to address these challenges, but movements to turn this tide have been creating meaningful change.Â
Leaders of color in these places are working to create a future that ensures programs and policies are implemented that target climate change and address racial/ethnic, economic, and environmental justice. Join Green 2.0 for a conversation about how these leaders are supporting their communities and how the federal government, foundations, and non-profit organizations can work more effectively with these leaders and communities.
Speakers:
- Welcome: Adriane Alicea, Deputy Director, Green 2.0
- Wilmar Vazquez, Director of Movimiento, En Defensa de Nuestras Playas
- Moñeka De Oro, Director of Outreach, Micronesia Climate Change Alliance
- Monaeka Flores, CHamoru Artist and Organizer, Independent Guåhan & Save Ritidian
- Kemit-Amon Lewis, Marine Scientist, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Moderator: Jen Tirado Villanueva, Executive Director, Cuerpo Climatico de Puerto Rico
and more speakers!
Contact Juliana Ojeda, Green 2.0 Program Associate, at jojeda@diversegreen.org for questions about the event.
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