From Grassroots to Policy: Government Action on Environmental Justice
Senior leaders from the White House, city and state governments, and community advocates share approaches to advancing environmental justice
About this event
Join a virtual panel discussion highlighting government approaches to advancing environmental justice across the United States, as well as the grassroots activism that brought us to where we are. Environmental justice leaders from the White House, city and state governments, and community-based organizations will share their experiences and perspectives on advancing equity and climate justice.
Speakers include:
- Peggy Shepard | Co-founder and Executive Director of WE ACT for Environmental Justice
- Dr. Cecilia Martinez | White House Senior Director for Environmental Justice
- Adriana Espinoza | Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice at the NYC Mayor's Office
- Lylianna Allala | Climate Justice Director at the City of Seattle
- Amy Turner | Senior Fellow, Columbia University Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
This event is hosted by the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Sustainability and the Columbia University Sabin Center for Climate Change Law as a part of Climate Week NYC. Hosted annually by the Climate Group in partnership with the United Nations, COP26, and the City of New York, Climate Week NYC is a global opportunity for climate leaders to come together to accelerate climate action, share best practices, and assess progress ahead of COP26.
