Climate Justice & Compounding Crises

Posted on: 5/01/2020 - Updated on: 5/18/2021

Posted by

Molly Johnson

Published

Abstract

This climate-equity focused webinar featured a panel of environmental justice leaders to break down the EPA's de-regulation order due to COVID-19 crisis and highlight why this compounds existing climate risks faced by environmental justice communities. The session identified solutions to inequity while preparing for climate change.

Affiliated Organizations

EcoAdapt is at the center of climate change adaptation innovation. We provide support, training, and assistance to make conservation and management less vulnerable and more Climate Savvy. Over the past 200 years, great strides have been made in the world of conservation and now all of that is at risk because of climate change. EcoAdapt is working to ensure the success of these past efforts by delivering a framework for climate adaptation.

The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.

The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization, with more than 6 million members supporters and an affiliate network in 52 states and territories. The National Wildlife Federation’s mission is to “unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.”