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COMMUNITY VISIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZING SERIES

  • Center for Earth Jurisprudence 6441 East Colonial Drive Orlando, FL, 32807 United States (map)
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Three sessions on Feb. 27, March 6, and March 13 explore how to support community-led movements for environmental justice.

How can technical assistance providers such as researchers, lawyers, academics and students support community-led movements for environmental justice? Join us for three Saturday panels featuring community leaders and assistance providers, followed by moderated small-group discussions with speakers and attendees.

SATURDAY, FEB. 27

1:30 – 2:45 p.m. EST  Panel - Seeking Justice Through Policy: Environmental Justice Legislation and Executive Action

  • Veronica Bitting, Neighbors for Better Neighbors

  • Leslie Fields, Sierra Club

  • Steve Fischbach, Virginia Poverty Law Center

3:00 – 4:15 p.m. EST Discussion with panelists

The event is presented by Howard Law School and the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic and sponsored by Vermont Law School, Shaw University, and the Yale School of Forestry and the Environment.

Register to receive sign-up links for each Saturday session via Zoom. Space is limited, and pre-registration is recommended.

To register for this virtual event, and for more information, CLICK HERE.