Mapping & Communicating Hope, Justice, & Action

Taking place during DC Climate Week, this panel moderated by Johns Hopkins University's MS programs in Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) and Energy Policy and Climate (EPC), led by WE ACT for Environmental Justice, will focus on a positive, necessary vision for the future of environmental and climate justice at the local and federal level. Panelists will discuss the latest insights on broad, bipartisan support for climate justice and effective messaging, the power of storytelling efforts to highlight local advocates creating change, and potential roadmaps for protecting and advancing equity-centered policy. Together, panelists will discuss the inspiring work of environmental justice researchers and advocates to navigate historic rollbacks, and the urgent opportunity to envision the better world that we all deserve.

Panelists: TBD

About:

The Environmental Sciences and Policy (ESP), Energy Policy and Climate (EPC), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs at Johns Hopkins prepare students to tackle today’s most pressing environmental and climate challenges through a blend of scientific rigor, policy analysis, and practical application. The ESP program equips future environmental leaders with interdisciplinary training across ecosystem science, conservation, environmental law, sustainability, and GIS, empowering students to address issues ranging from climate change to environmental justice. The EPC program builds deep expertise in climate science, energy systems, and policy, enabling students to understand renewable and traditional energy technologies, evaluate climate risks, and develop strategic solutions for a rapidly evolving global energy landscape. Together, these programs develop the analytical, technical, and policy skills needed to drive meaningful, evidence‑based climate action.

WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a community-based organization founded in 1988 to ensure that people of color and low‑income communities have a meaningful voice in creating fair environmental policies. It builds healthy communities through advocacy, public policy, and community organizing focused on environmental health and protection. Today, WE ACT is recognized as a leading national voice in the environmental justice movement, advancing equity through research, education, and policy engagement.

Zoom link below for online participation: https://zoom.us/s/94215805959

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