Description | In our region, the climate crisis will demand substantial community engagement and investments in resilient infrastructure. With the urgency of the climate crisis, community resilience requires that we promote equity for all, especially the most vulnerable. What is climate justice and how can we implement it in our engagement with cities? What actions can we take to support climate equity and build community resilience? A diverse panel of local experts will present their perspectives and answer compelling questions to guide our work on climate in our region. Moderator: - Nives Dolšak, Stan and Alta Barer Professor in Sustainability Science, Director, School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, University of Washington, Seattle
Panelists: - Lylianna Allala, Climate Justice Director, City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment
- Michael Carter, Green Jobs Program Manager, King County
- Constance McBarron, Communications and Engagement Lead, EarthLab, University of Washington
- Pah-tu Pitt, Native Kut, member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
- Vicky Raya, Climate Equity & Community Partnerships Program Manager, King County
Join us to learn more about this timely topic.Participants who wish to ask questions must register for this webinar (below). |
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