What is the government doing to address these risks and get at the root causes of our climate crisis? How can community organizations and residents partner with local businesses, academic organizations, and government to cause real change in policy and outcomes?
During Harlem Weeks 2022, hear from local researchers, elected officials, and community leaders on the challenges and the opportunities to empower communities to lead the way into a cleaner, safer, and healthier future.
Participants include:
- Cordell Cleare, New York State Senator, 30th Senate District
- Peggy Shepard, Co-founder and Executive Director, WE ACT for Environmental Justice
- Daniel Zarrilli, Special Advisor, Climate & Sustainability, Columbia University
- Courtney Cogburn, Associate Professor, Columbia University School of Social Work
- Emily Maxwell, New York Division Cities Director, The Nature Conservancy
Additional participants to be announced.