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. 

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.

Register HERE

DATE & TIME: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 4:00 PM-5:00 PM ET 

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS:

• Welcome: Adriane Alicea, Deputy Director, Green 2.0
• Opening Remarks: Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI)
• Wilmar Vazquez, Director of Movimiento, En Defensa de Nuestras Playas
• Moñeka De Oro, Director of Outreach, Micronesia Climate Change Alliance
• Kemit-Amon Lewis, Marine Scientist, U.S. Virgin Islands
• Moderator: Jen Tirado Villanueva, Executive Director, Cuerpo Climatico de Puerto Rico

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:

Green 2.0:
Instagram: @diversegreen
Twitter: @DiverseGreen
LinkedIn: @Green 2.0
Facebook: @diversegreen

Twitter Handles of Speakers:
Adriane Alicea: @AdrianeJAlicea
Cogresswoman Plaskett: @StaceyPlaskett
Wilmar Vazquez: : @wilpixpeerre, @WilmarVazquezG
Moñeka De Oro: @mccaguam

HASHTAGS:

#diversifygreen

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SOCIAL MEDIA LANGUAGE:

Twitter:
Join @DiverseGreen on Thursday, August 17th at 4pm ET for a conversation with leaders of color from U.S. territories on how they are working to create policies that target climate change and center environmental justice. Register at https://bit.ly/3qfWsQq.

Register today for Leaders from U.S. Territories on Environmental Justice and Community Resilience! Join @DiverseGreen on August 17th at 4pm ET to hear from the leaders working to support their communities & create an equitable & just future. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3qfWsQq.

Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn (see above for handles):
Join Green 2.0 on Thursday, August 17th at 4pm ET for a conversation with leaders of color from U.S. territories on how they are working to create a future that ensures programs and policies are implemented to target climate change and address environmental justice. Register today at https://bit.ly/3qfWsQq.

Register today for Leaders from U.S. Territories on Environmental Justice and Community Resilience! Join Green 2.0 on August 17th at 4pm ET to hear from the leaders working to support their communities and create an equitable and just future. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3qfWsQq.

DIGITAL MEDIA CONTACT:

For questions about this social media toolkit contact Naomi Hill, Digital Media Associate at nhill@diversegreen.org.