HARLEM WEEK 2023: Climate Change Conference in the heart of Harlem, NYC.
This is the fourth in a series of events, kicked off on Earth Day 2022, exploring the reality of how the growing risks of rising heat, more intense storms, and a history of environmental injustice continue to generate disproportionate negative impacts in communities such as Harlem as well as the community leadership working to overcome this history. Recent events demonstrate how air quality gains can be eroded by climate change, have a disproportionate impact on underserved communities and nations of color already struggling with air quality concerns, health, and related economic disparities.
What government, the private sector and the educational sectors are/or should be doing to address these risks and get to 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? Hear from local researchers, government, and community leaders on the challenges and the opportunities to empower communities (such as Harlem) to lead the way into a cleaner, safer, and healthier future.
Master of Ceremonies: Arthur Chi'en - Fox 5 New York
Our Keynote Speakers: Remarks about the challenges and opportunities of environmental justice, Justice40, and local investment opportunities for improved heat mitigation, air quality protection, and community resilience in communities like Harlem.
Panel: The Negative Impact of Climate Change on the Harlem Community.
Moderated by Daniel Zarrilli, Special Advisor for Climate and Sustainability, Columbia University.
Panelist:
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Robbie Parks, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, Columbia University
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Tasfia Nayem, Chief of Staff, 5BORO Institute
Panel: Environmental Justice
Moderator: Judge Milton Tingling
Panelist:
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Donna Walker-Kuhne, Esq., The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Legal Committee
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Rossalyn Quaye, Project Manager, State Regulatory Affairs, Con Edison
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Chris Rice, Senior Advisor, Environmental Justice, NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
