Slide Deck on Climate Justice Week 2019 for the Student Environmental Resource Center at UC Berkeley. These slides are meant to serve as a jumping off point for conversation about Climate Justice.
Webinar | Jun-17 | The Energy and Gender NexusSmart Villages
The document discusses the relationship between energy access, use, and women's empowerment. It examines how access to energy can lead to women's empowerment through increasing ownership and control of assets and energy equipment, freedom of movement, and ability to make independent decisions. However, it also notes that women's empowerment through factors like ownership rights and women's collectives can also lead to changes in energy access and use. The document outlines some of the political, social, and institutional factors that facilitate women's empowerment through energy, as well as pathways that could lead to transformational change, such as promoting women's employment and assisting them in addressing social norms regarding productive asset ownership.
The document discusses building a healthy economy through sustainable development. It notes that available productive land per person has declined significantly over the past century due to overuse of natural resources. Sources like renewable and non-renewable resources provide materials and energy for livelihoods and the economy, while sinks assimilate wastes. Historically natural capital has been overused and undervalued, leading to degradation and low wealth in rural communities. Principles of sustainable development include being locally rooted and building self-reliance through cooperation. Green job categories discussed include restoration, efficiency/waste reduction, and renewable energy.
There are seven connecting themes in geography that will be referred back to throughout the school year: conflict and change, culture, governance, human environmental interaction, location, movement and migration, and production, distribution, and consumption. These themes explore how societies are shaped by conflicts, cultures, forms of government, relationships with the environment, locations, movements of people, and economic activities. Students will document these connecting themes in their interactive notebooks for use during the entire school year.
NJ Redevelopment Forum 2020 - Morning Plenary - HollisNew Jersey Future
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on public health and environmental justice communities through the built environment. It notes that climate change is exacerbating health issues like asthma and heat-related illnesses. Those most at risk include the homeless, outdoor workers, children, elderly, and low-income communities and communities of color. As the climate changes, adaptation is needed in how infrastructure is built to protect vulnerable groups and ensure more resilient communities. The document calls for policies and market incentives to reflect climate change risks and for urgent action on climate change as a public health emergency.
While rising metro fares sparked unrest in Chile, this paper argues that various forms of inequality and energy poverty contributed to widespread protests. It asserts that energy poverty is significant in Chile and that increased energy efficiency and renewable energy transition are imperative. The paper investigates the viability of green building, solar, wind, hydrothermal, and geothermal energy options. It concludes that Chile's energy transition provides an opportunity to address protester concerns, though there are environmental and social risks. Grassroots leadership is seen as integral to Chile's clean energy future.
Gregory Bateson's approach to ecological restoration focuses on fostering communication between diverse stakeholders through supportive networks. This allows for novel, creative solutions to emerge from the collective intelligence of the group. When pollution trading programs between point sources and non-point sources are developed through collaborative memorandums of understanding instead of regulatory approaches, over $200 million was appropriated for conservation efforts and the permanent protection of over 100,000 acres of land in Minnesota. Ecosystems have an inherent ability to self-heal when given local control and freedom from top-down management through approaches that encourage ecological reframing and communication between watershed advocates.
Webinar | Jun-17 | The Energy and Gender NexusSmart Villages
The document discusses the relationship between energy access, use, and women's empowerment. It examines how access to energy can lead to women's empowerment through increasing ownership and control of assets and energy equipment, freedom of movement, and ability to make independent decisions. However, it also notes that women's empowerment through factors like ownership rights and women's collectives can also lead to changes in energy access and use. The document outlines some of the political, social, and institutional factors that facilitate women's empowerment through energy, as well as pathways that could lead to transformational change, such as promoting women's employment and assisting them in addressing social norms regarding productive asset ownership.
The document discusses building a healthy economy through sustainable development. It notes that available productive land per person has declined significantly over the past century due to overuse of natural resources. Sources like renewable and non-renewable resources provide materials and energy for livelihoods and the economy, while sinks assimilate wastes. Historically natural capital has been overused and undervalued, leading to degradation and low wealth in rural communities. Principles of sustainable development include being locally rooted and building self-reliance through cooperation. Green job categories discussed include restoration, efficiency/waste reduction, and renewable energy.
There are seven connecting themes in geography that will be referred back to throughout the school year: conflict and change, culture, governance, human environmental interaction, location, movement and migration, and production, distribution, and consumption. These themes explore how societies are shaped by conflicts, cultures, forms of government, relationships with the environment, locations, movements of people, and economic activities. Students will document these connecting themes in their interactive notebooks for use during the entire school year.
NJ Redevelopment Forum 2020 - Morning Plenary - HollisNew Jersey Future
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on public health and environmental justice communities through the built environment. It notes that climate change is exacerbating health issues like asthma and heat-related illnesses. Those most at risk include the homeless, outdoor workers, children, elderly, and low-income communities and communities of color. As the climate changes, adaptation is needed in how infrastructure is built to protect vulnerable groups and ensure more resilient communities. The document calls for policies and market incentives to reflect climate change risks and for urgent action on climate change as a public health emergency.
While rising metro fares sparked unrest in Chile, this paper argues that various forms of inequality and energy poverty contributed to widespread protests. It asserts that energy poverty is significant in Chile and that increased energy efficiency and renewable energy transition are imperative. The paper investigates the viability of green building, solar, wind, hydrothermal, and geothermal energy options. It concludes that Chile's energy transition provides an opportunity to address protester concerns, though there are environmental and social risks. Grassroots leadership is seen as integral to Chile's clean energy future.
Gregory Bateson's approach to ecological restoration focuses on fostering communication between diverse stakeholders through supportive networks. This allows for novel, creative solutions to emerge from the collective intelligence of the group. When pollution trading programs between point sources and non-point sources are developed through collaborative memorandums of understanding instead of regulatory approaches, over $200 million was appropriated for conservation efforts and the permanent protection of over 100,000 acres of land in Minnesota. Ecosystems have an inherent ability to self-heal when given local control and freedom from top-down management through approaches that encourage ecological reframing and communication between watershed advocates.
The document discusses different cultural maps or frameworks held by stakeholders in the Minnesota River Basin (MRB). It identifies four main cultural maps: non-government utilitarian, non-government ecological, government pragmatic, and government environmental. It argues that ecological restoration requires re-framing stakeholders' perspectives to recognize humans as embedded within the environment. Reframing occurs through communication between stakeholders in an ecological restoration network. Governor Carlson's 1992 challenge created a bifurcation point that led to new forms of stakeholder cooperation.
The legislature had a productive session that aggressively pursued key goals like land conservation, renewable energy, and agriculture. They passed bills to require solar water heating on new homes, increase renewable portfolio standards to 40% by 2030, and provide funding and tax incentives to support farmers and ranchers. Additionally, the legislature took a prudent fiscal approach to addressing budget needs while facing fiscal reality.
Pepe Fanjul, Jr. was among the guests on stage as Florida Governor Rick Scott signed legislation to fund the last stage of Everglades restoration on May 28, 2013, in South Florida.
The document outlines a community action plan to address environmental and social issues facing the Holiday Lake West neighborhood. It proposes forming a civic association to connect neighbors and implement solutions like locally grown food from community gardens, bulk purchasing of energy efficient products, and advocating for solar energy and algae biofuel projects with the local power company. The goal is to build a sustainable community through systems thinking and cooperation to benefit both current and future residents.
This document summarizes the work of the National Energy Action (NEA) charity in addressing fuel poverty in the UK. It discusses how fuel poverty is caused by a combination of energy inefficient homes, low incomes, health issues and high fuel costs. It notes that fuel poverty negatively impacts millions of households' health. The document then examines the UK government's new approach to defining and addressing fuel poverty, and discusses some gaps and challenges that still remain, including a need for more partnership between health and energy sectors.
This document provides rubrics for assessing students' ability to distinguish between biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. The objective is for students to identify examples of and characteristics defining biotic and abiotic components, as well as interactions between the two. Students will be evaluated based on how many examples they provide, how thoroughly they explain concepts and interactions, and how deeply they explain how interactions maintain ecosystem balance. Scoring is on a scale of beginner, developing, and exemplary.
Green Peace promotes awareness and activism for eco-friendly energy sources and green legislation. They fight for raising funding for renewable sources like solar and wind power instead of fossil fuels which cause major air pollution and climate change. The document encourages individuals to get involved with Green Peace, reduce their electricity and water usage, drive less, recycle, and raise awareness of green alternatives.
This document discusses concerns about global warming and our responsibility towards the environment. It notes that while our scientific knowledge has grown, other insights from ethics and religion regarding our relationship with the planet should also be considered. It discusses how human exploitation of natural resources since the Industrial Revolution has disturbed nature's balance. While a return to a primitive lifestyle is not feasible, a proper balance is needed between human progress and environmental protection. The document advocates that we act as stewards of the Earth and consider both present and future generations as well as international equity in tackling climate change.
This document discusses the environmental impacts of buildings and the importance of green communities. Some key points made include:
- Buildings account for 65.2% of US electricity usage, 48% of energy usage, and over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Green buildings can help create healthier homes for children by improving indoor air quality and allowing for more physical activity, which is important as asthma is a leading cause of hospitalization.
- Green communities can increase opportunities for low-income families by reducing energy costs, which currently average 17% of income for low-income families. Lower energy bills allow families to spend more on essentials like food and healthcare.
Dr Digby Race conducted research from 2012-2014 on climate change adaptation and renewable energy options for remote indigenous communities in desert Australia. The research aimed to identify feasible options to enhance community livability and business viability under climate change, and promote adoption of renewable energy. Key projected climate impacts for central Australia included increased heat stress, sickness, extreme weather events affecting infrastructure and services, and reduced agricultural productivity. Indigenous desert communities face challenges of isolation, mobility, and balancing traditional culture with influences of colonization. Dr. Race employed a cross-cultural, participatory action research approach focused on indigenous priorities and perspectives, with the goal of empowering communities to design and sustain their own climate adaptation and energy futures.
The document discusses ecosystems and relationships within ecosystems. It defines an ecosystem as all living and non-living things in one place. Food chains represent the relationships between species, with some species eating others. Species also compete for resources and cooperate in ways that benefit all. The document notes that human activities like pollution and deforestation damage ecosystems by affecting water, air, soil, and removing vegetation.
Drought case presentation team 2 - 2003 formatHelene Dutrisac
This document discusses drought issues in Australia and recommendations to address them. It notes that the current government approach provides only bandaid solutions and that droughts are occurring more frequently and for longer periods. It recommends improving farming efficiency through adopting drought-resistant crops and irrigation methods to limit water usage. Adopting these long-term solutions would help ensure farming viability and economic and social stability.
The document discusses various definitions and models of sustainable development. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It describes models such as the three pillars model focusing on economy, environment and society. Another model presented is the sustainability model depicting the interdependence of people and ecosystems. The document also discusses measures of sustainable development like the Gross National Happiness Index and different sustainability indicators.
The document discusses the need to protect Earth, our only home, from the risks of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions like CO2. It notes that the US emits over 20% of the world's CO2 annually and this jeopardizes Earth's habitability. While the costs of energy are rising, consumers are forced to make tough decisions that sacrifice safety for energy or waste money on disappearing commodities. However, it argues we have the technology to build new infrastructure to support clean energy, though more must be done, and calls on the reader to do their part by supporting legislation to advance clean energy for the future of children.
Columbia LOTEC Capstone Sustainability Management Midterm PresentationEsperanza Garcia
This document provides a summary of a midterm briefing for a capstone project assisting three entrepreneurial NGOs in Mexico. It includes:
1) Brief descriptions of the three NGOs - Isla Urbana focuses on rainwater catchment, Sistema Biobolsa on biodigesters for methane and compost, and Yansa on community wind power.
2) Their missions relating to community development, environmental sustainability, and equitable renewable energy.
3) Similarities between the NGOs around their social missions, use of carbon-neutral technologies, vulnerable peri-urban communities served, and weak government support.
4) Key differences that need to be addressed around business
Presentation for The Art of Living Summer Retreat
August 2016
Presented by: and Liza K. Tóth
Prepared by: Julie Wornan, Anna Zotova and Liza K. Tóth, with the help of the Saving Our Planet Team
Ecosystem Services and the Ecological Identity & Ecological Disenfranchisemen...Keith G. Tidball
Keith G. Tidball is a senior extension associate at Cornell University who focuses on environmental dimensions of human security. The document outlines Tidball's "root cause analysis" for issues like increasing natural disasters and depletion of ecological resilience. It suggests pathologies in natural resource management and ecological disenfranchisement of communities and individuals contribute to these problems. The document poses questions about how humans have become ecologically disenfranchised and what can be learned from "Red Zones" to reverse this process. It lists several of Tidball's publications relating to ecosystem services and the importance of positive human dependency on ecological assets for developing resilience.
Jennifer Perry has over 20 years of experience in environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and community development. She currently serves as the Sustainable Communities Coordinator for the Adirondack North Country Association, where she manages regional sustainability projects and has helped secure over $3 million in grant funding. She also teaches a variety of sustainability courses as an adjunct instructor. In her previous roles, Perry has established farmers' markets, local food networks, and sustainability initiatives on college campuses. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science.
A presentation by Jim Bloyd, MPH, Cook County Place Matters Steering Committee, Cook County Dept. of Public Health, March 16, 2012, Good Food Festival and Conference, Chicago, University of Illinois Forum. Topics: evidence of health inequities; mixed evidence of neighborhood food environment and nutrition and health; Health Equity Framework of Anthony Iton; Power as a concept that must be considered to achievve health equity; Racial segregation in metro Chicago and resources.
The document discusses the role of local food in managing carbon in the supply chain. It notes that food production accounts for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions and that local food can help reduce emissions through shorter transportation distances and less packaging. While production emissions can vary significantly depending on farming practices, local food may have other benefits like supporting local economies, reconnecting communities with food sources, and increasing food security. The document argues that standardizing emissions data collection and promoting local value chains could help maximize the benefits of local food.
This is a presentation about capitalism; how it works and how it affects nature, being the principal destructor of our planet.
This work also presents ideas to stop contributing to the actual climate crisis.
***The material presented exposes the original ideas of the author***
This document provides an overview and summary of a guide to caring for our living planet. It was created through a collaboration between the scientific and spiritual communities, specifically the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. The guide is inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si' and explores our ecological crisis and its roots in overconsumption and current models of economic development. It aims to inform, inspire hope, and stimulate debate and action on key environmental issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, air pollution, industrial agriculture, and unsustainable consumption patterns.
The document discusses different cultural maps or frameworks held by stakeholders in the Minnesota River Basin (MRB). It identifies four main cultural maps: non-government utilitarian, non-government ecological, government pragmatic, and government environmental. It argues that ecological restoration requires re-framing stakeholders' perspectives to recognize humans as embedded within the environment. Reframing occurs through communication between stakeholders in an ecological restoration network. Governor Carlson's 1992 challenge created a bifurcation point that led to new forms of stakeholder cooperation.
The legislature had a productive session that aggressively pursued key goals like land conservation, renewable energy, and agriculture. They passed bills to require solar water heating on new homes, increase renewable portfolio standards to 40% by 2030, and provide funding and tax incentives to support farmers and ranchers. Additionally, the legislature took a prudent fiscal approach to addressing budget needs while facing fiscal reality.
Pepe Fanjul, Jr. was among the guests on stage as Florida Governor Rick Scott signed legislation to fund the last stage of Everglades restoration on May 28, 2013, in South Florida.
The document outlines a community action plan to address environmental and social issues facing the Holiday Lake West neighborhood. It proposes forming a civic association to connect neighbors and implement solutions like locally grown food from community gardens, bulk purchasing of energy efficient products, and advocating for solar energy and algae biofuel projects with the local power company. The goal is to build a sustainable community through systems thinking and cooperation to benefit both current and future residents.
This document summarizes the work of the National Energy Action (NEA) charity in addressing fuel poverty in the UK. It discusses how fuel poverty is caused by a combination of energy inefficient homes, low incomes, health issues and high fuel costs. It notes that fuel poverty negatively impacts millions of households' health. The document then examines the UK government's new approach to defining and addressing fuel poverty, and discusses some gaps and challenges that still remain, including a need for more partnership between health and energy sectors.
This document provides rubrics for assessing students' ability to distinguish between biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. The objective is for students to identify examples of and characteristics defining biotic and abiotic components, as well as interactions between the two. Students will be evaluated based on how many examples they provide, how thoroughly they explain concepts and interactions, and how deeply they explain how interactions maintain ecosystem balance. Scoring is on a scale of beginner, developing, and exemplary.
Green Peace promotes awareness and activism for eco-friendly energy sources and green legislation. They fight for raising funding for renewable sources like solar and wind power instead of fossil fuels which cause major air pollution and climate change. The document encourages individuals to get involved with Green Peace, reduce their electricity and water usage, drive less, recycle, and raise awareness of green alternatives.
This document discusses concerns about global warming and our responsibility towards the environment. It notes that while our scientific knowledge has grown, other insights from ethics and religion regarding our relationship with the planet should also be considered. It discusses how human exploitation of natural resources since the Industrial Revolution has disturbed nature's balance. While a return to a primitive lifestyle is not feasible, a proper balance is needed between human progress and environmental protection. The document advocates that we act as stewards of the Earth and consider both present and future generations as well as international equity in tackling climate change.
This document discusses the environmental impacts of buildings and the importance of green communities. Some key points made include:
- Buildings account for 65.2% of US electricity usage, 48% of energy usage, and over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Green buildings can help create healthier homes for children by improving indoor air quality and allowing for more physical activity, which is important as asthma is a leading cause of hospitalization.
- Green communities can increase opportunities for low-income families by reducing energy costs, which currently average 17% of income for low-income families. Lower energy bills allow families to spend more on essentials like food and healthcare.
Dr Digby Race conducted research from 2012-2014 on climate change adaptation and renewable energy options for remote indigenous communities in desert Australia. The research aimed to identify feasible options to enhance community livability and business viability under climate change, and promote adoption of renewable energy. Key projected climate impacts for central Australia included increased heat stress, sickness, extreme weather events affecting infrastructure and services, and reduced agricultural productivity. Indigenous desert communities face challenges of isolation, mobility, and balancing traditional culture with influences of colonization. Dr. Race employed a cross-cultural, participatory action research approach focused on indigenous priorities and perspectives, with the goal of empowering communities to design and sustain their own climate adaptation and energy futures.
The document discusses ecosystems and relationships within ecosystems. It defines an ecosystem as all living and non-living things in one place. Food chains represent the relationships between species, with some species eating others. Species also compete for resources and cooperate in ways that benefit all. The document notes that human activities like pollution and deforestation damage ecosystems by affecting water, air, soil, and removing vegetation.
Drought case presentation team 2 - 2003 formatHelene Dutrisac
This document discusses drought issues in Australia and recommendations to address them. It notes that the current government approach provides only bandaid solutions and that droughts are occurring more frequently and for longer periods. It recommends improving farming efficiency through adopting drought-resistant crops and irrigation methods to limit water usage. Adopting these long-term solutions would help ensure farming viability and economic and social stability.
The document discusses various definitions and models of sustainable development. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It describes models such as the three pillars model focusing on economy, environment and society. Another model presented is the sustainability model depicting the interdependence of people and ecosystems. The document also discusses measures of sustainable development like the Gross National Happiness Index and different sustainability indicators.
The document discusses the need to protect Earth, our only home, from the risks of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions like CO2. It notes that the US emits over 20% of the world's CO2 annually and this jeopardizes Earth's habitability. While the costs of energy are rising, consumers are forced to make tough decisions that sacrifice safety for energy or waste money on disappearing commodities. However, it argues we have the technology to build new infrastructure to support clean energy, though more must be done, and calls on the reader to do their part by supporting legislation to advance clean energy for the future of children.
Columbia LOTEC Capstone Sustainability Management Midterm PresentationEsperanza Garcia
This document provides a summary of a midterm briefing for a capstone project assisting three entrepreneurial NGOs in Mexico. It includes:
1) Brief descriptions of the three NGOs - Isla Urbana focuses on rainwater catchment, Sistema Biobolsa on biodigesters for methane and compost, and Yansa on community wind power.
2) Their missions relating to community development, environmental sustainability, and equitable renewable energy.
3) Similarities between the NGOs around their social missions, use of carbon-neutral technologies, vulnerable peri-urban communities served, and weak government support.
4) Key differences that need to be addressed around business
Presentation for The Art of Living Summer Retreat
August 2016
Presented by: and Liza K. Tóth
Prepared by: Julie Wornan, Anna Zotova and Liza K. Tóth, with the help of the Saving Our Planet Team
Ecosystem Services and the Ecological Identity & Ecological Disenfranchisemen...Keith G. Tidball
Keith G. Tidball is a senior extension associate at Cornell University who focuses on environmental dimensions of human security. The document outlines Tidball's "root cause analysis" for issues like increasing natural disasters and depletion of ecological resilience. It suggests pathologies in natural resource management and ecological disenfranchisement of communities and individuals contribute to these problems. The document poses questions about how humans have become ecologically disenfranchised and what can be learned from "Red Zones" to reverse this process. It lists several of Tidball's publications relating to ecosystem services and the importance of positive human dependency on ecological assets for developing resilience.
Jennifer Perry has over 20 years of experience in environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and community development. She currently serves as the Sustainable Communities Coordinator for the Adirondack North Country Association, where she manages regional sustainability projects and has helped secure over $3 million in grant funding. She also teaches a variety of sustainability courses as an adjunct instructor. In her previous roles, Perry has established farmers' markets, local food networks, and sustainability initiatives on college campuses. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science.
A presentation by Jim Bloyd, MPH, Cook County Place Matters Steering Committee, Cook County Dept. of Public Health, March 16, 2012, Good Food Festival and Conference, Chicago, University of Illinois Forum. Topics: evidence of health inequities; mixed evidence of neighborhood food environment and nutrition and health; Health Equity Framework of Anthony Iton; Power as a concept that must be considered to achievve health equity; Racial segregation in metro Chicago and resources.
The document discusses the role of local food in managing carbon in the supply chain. It notes that food production accounts for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions and that local food can help reduce emissions through shorter transportation distances and less packaging. While production emissions can vary significantly depending on farming practices, local food may have other benefits like supporting local economies, reconnecting communities with food sources, and increasing food security. The document argues that standardizing emissions data collection and promoting local value chains could help maximize the benefits of local food.
This is a presentation about capitalism; how it works and how it affects nature, being the principal destructor of our planet.
This work also presents ideas to stop contributing to the actual climate crisis.
***The material presented exposes the original ideas of the author***
This document provides an overview and summary of a guide to caring for our living planet. It was created through a collaboration between the scientific and spiritual communities, specifically the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. The guide is inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si' and explores our ecological crisis and its roots in overconsumption and current models of economic development. It aims to inform, inspire hope, and stimulate debate and action on key environmental issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, air pollution, industrial agriculture, and unsustainable consumption patterns.
Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It requires balancing social, economic, and environmental considerations. Examples of sustainable development projects include using solar and wind energy, practicing crop rotation in agriculture, and building more sustainable cities and infrastructure. The document outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals related to issues such as eliminating poverty and hunger, ensuring access to education and healthcare, achieving gender equality, providing clean water and sanitation, increasing access to renewable energy, making cities more sustainable, responsible consumption, and combating climate change.
This document summarizes the work of the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition (KSEC), a grassroots organization working to combat climate change through education and activism. KSEC utilizes college campuses to empower individuals and increase regional solidarity on climate issues. Recently, KSEC's Political Working Group successfully organized a climate rally, introduced state legislation supporting renewable energy, and collected over 700 petition signatures in support of the bill. The document argues that grassroots organizing is more effective than top-down approaches at inspiring climate action through interpersonal relationships and storytelling, which motivate behavioral changes.
1) Gender refers to the socially constructed roles and relationships between men and women, while sex refers to biological differences. Gender roles can vary significantly across cultures.
2) Women are often more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change because they depend more on natural resources for tasks like collecting water and food. Climate change can increase women's workload and displace them from traditional livelihoods.
3) Youth have an important role to play in addressing climate change through raising awareness, sharing information, and influencing their peers and families to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. As the generation that will face climate change impacts throughout their lifetimes, youth must participate actively in decision-making around this issue.
Eulogio Capitan Coleto, a 63-year-old president of the Environment Committee in Vicos, Peru, describes how most families in his community were affected when almost all of their crops, including potatoes, beans, oca and mashua (types of tubers), were damaged due to a lack of rain caused by climate change. Friends of the Earth International published this report featuring testimonies from communities around the world that are experiencing the direct impacts of climate change, with the goal of giving voice to peoples on the front lines and revealing their perspectives on coping with the devastating effects. The report includes nine case studies from countries such as Honduras, Peru, Brazil, Mali, Swaziland,
AmyCrum_201551996_Sustainability Position PaperAmy Crum
1. The document discusses developing rural communities in developing countries as potential examples of sustainable green living. It explores three key issues for achieving sustainability: population control, renewable energy generation, and community funding.
2. Population control is important for sustainability, as developing countries often have high birth rates. Contraception would need to be imported and women educated on family planning options.
3. Renewable energy like solar and wind could meet communities' energy needs if properly integrated and maintained by educating communities. Eco-tourism is proposed as a way to fund clean energy and community imports.
The document discusses the ecological crisis facing the planet due to industrialized capitalist production systems that prioritize profit over sustainability. It notes how this global system has led to issues like water pollution, waste, climate change, loss of biodiversity, and displacement of communities. However, it argues that community-led solutions can help resist destructive systems, build resilience, restore ecosystems, and reimagine more sustainable ways of living through approaches like decentralized control of resources, transitioning away from fossil fuels, and ensuring a just transition for all.
We examine the role that social activists - including those in the environment and public health movements - can play in the New Energy revolution. "New Energy" is not energy from the sun or the wind, and it's also not from fossil fuels or nuclear fission. Instead, it is a new form of energy harnessed from the quantum vacuum of space. It's safe, cheap, and virtually limitless - and it's going to power to our civilization to previously unimaginable heights in this century.
The document discusses bridging the gap between emergency preparedness and response for all communities. It notes that preparedness efforts have not accounted for varying financial resources and that minorities and those with lower incomes are more vulnerable during disasters. It argues that environmental education and preparedness programs need to consider the distinct demographic characteristics of communities to be effective and ensure social and environmental justice. The document concludes by stressing the importance of understanding coupled human-environment systems and social determinants of health to promote resilience for all.
The document outlines key topics related to environmentalism including environmental education, careers, consumerism, activism, and sustainability. It discusses the importance of educating the public about the environment, opportunities in environmental fields, examining consumption and reducing impacts, approaches to activism, and analyzing sustainability on both local and global scales.
This document discusses how a community's environment can impact people's health. It defines a healthy community as one where groups work together to promote healthy living. Characteristics of healthy communities include access to healthcare, education, healthy foods, and fitness opportunities. An unhealthy environment can increase health risks and costs through factors like pollution, lack of healthcare access, and high rates of disease. Maintaining a healthy community requires coordinated efforts to address environmental issues that threaten public health.
The document discusses the importance of biodiversity conservation and integrated action to address threats to biodiversity. It notes that biodiversity drives key ecological functions and provides valuable economic services. However, overconsumption, population growth, habitat loss, and failure to account for ecological trade-offs are reducing biodiversity. The consequences of biodiversity loss disproportionately impact the poor. Integrated scientific, political, and economic action is needed worldwide to mitigate human-caused biodiversity decline.
Using Microfinance to Ensure Food Security, While Mitigating Global WarmingZ3P
The document discusses three interrelated crises facing the world's poor: 1) energy poverty which limits economic opportunities and health, 2) climate change which disproportionately impacts the poor, and 3) limitations of current microfinance approaches. It proposes addressing these issues by having microfinance institutions and energy companies work together using solutions that have succeeded in diverse countries. These include providing affordable, clean energy and helping clients prepare for climate change impacts. The document analyzes each crisis in more detail and their interactions, arguing for an integrated approach to make meaningful progress on all three issues.
This document discusses the need for societies and economies to embrace environmental ethics as a driver for stable, just, and self-sustaining communities worldwide. It notes that current societies face challenges like climate change and ecosystem degradation. The paper recommends adopting ethical duties and virtues focused on positive environmental outcomes. Embracing environmental ethics could help address issues and create more humane and sustainable living conditions for future generations.
The Stevens County Climate Dialogue is the first in a series of projects aimed at supporting rural citizens to assert leadership and build resiliency in the face of extreme weather and changing climate conditions.
The Australian Young Christian Students present the third monthly campaign newsletter for 2016. Stay up to date with AYCS campaign actions and events, hear the latest climate change news, and enjoy climate justice articles written by the talented young people involved in the AYCS Movement.
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This document summarizes a panel discussion on building a just food system from the perspectives of Black women leaders in the food industry. The panelists discussed the history of racial inequities in the U.S. food system from policies like the Indian Removal Act and Homestead Act to the present-day issues of food apartheid and insecurity exacerbated by COVID-19. They shared their visions for food sovereignty and how their current work is reimagining the food system to be more equitable and community-focused. The discussion ended with calls for community support of their organizations and feedback to continue improving food justice.
2015 summary report on the focus and activities of UC Berkeley's Zero Waste Research Center, an initiative of the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC).
The Student Environmental Resource Center presents a workshop on How to Start a DeCal at UC Berkeley. DeCals are for-credit academic courses proposed and facilitated by students. Every DeCal has a faculty sponsor.
The Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) at UC Berkeley hosted a Sustainability Involvement Expo where over 150 students learned about 30+ campus organizations working on issues like sustainability, student leadership, internships, events, funding, and initiatives. SERC's mission is to cultivate collaboration among sustainability groups on campus and provide resources for students to create a more equitable, just, and resilient future. SERC supports numerous projects and programs through funding, including the Green Initiative Fund, Solar Spring Break, a film series, newsletters, social media, and more.
UC Berkeley Sustainability Co-Curricular Education- Summary as of January 2015
Co-curricular education, a sub-category within the Sierra Cool Schools Report, seeks to recognize institutions that provide their students with sustainability learning experiences outside the formal curriculum. Engaging in sustainability issues through co-curricular activities allows students to deepen and apply their understandings of sustainability principles. Institution-sponsored co-curricular sustainability offerings, often coordinated by student affairs offices, help integrate sustainability into the campus culture and set a positive tone for the institution.
The following information has been synthesized from the annual UC Berkeley Campus Sustainability Report, the Student Environmental Resource Center records, and the UC Berkeley’s submissions to the Sierra Cool Schools Report.
This document lists the biographies of several professionals who will be attending an event. It provides details about each person's educational and professional background, including their current roles and areas of work in sustainability and environmental fields. The professionals work for organizations like Global Student Embassy, UC Berkeley, BrightCurrent, Sunrun, and the City of Berkeley. The document encourages advanced registration for the event and provides contact details.
This document provides contact information for people involved with the TGIF Mini-Grant program and guidelines for the grants. It lists Sharon Daraphonhdeth and KKaatthheerriinnee Walsh as coordinators for developing grants. It also notes that projects should demonstrate the greatest reduction in environmental impact for the lowest cost, have potential for repayment, high visibility, and at least 20% student involvement. A checklist is provided for the grant application process, including developing the idea, confirming support, determining a budget under $2k, developing a marketing strategy, and submitting the application by October 17th for announcement of winners in November 2014.
The SERC Career Series aims to enhance career development for students interested in environmental and sustainability fields through a partnership between the Student Environmental Resource Center, Career Center, and College of Natural Resources. The series includes an introduction to the Career Center, networking lunches with environmental companies, a networking skills session, and a networking event with sustainability professionals. Students must RSVP to attend the individual sessions being held between September and November 2014.
This document lists environmental and sustainability organizations at UC Berkeley, providing their names, contact information, missions or descriptions, and websites. It includes organizations related to issues like climate change, conservation, energy, food, and environmental justice. There are over 30 student groups, departments, and non-profits represented. The document serves as a resource for students to learn about and get involved with sustainability initiatives at Cal.
SERC Presentation "Growing a Student Environmental Resource Center at UC Berkeley" for ASUC Senate Leadership Institute 2014. Featuring The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF).
The document outlines the history, goals, and successes of developing the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) at UC Berkeley to provide resources, programming, and advising to support the campus' active sustainability community. It discusses how SERC has grown from a student organization in 2012 to an official university center, developing partnerships, securing funding, hiring staff, and hosting over 30 events while sending students to conferences and publishing journals. The summary also provides an agenda of SERC's future plans to continue cultivating the campus' leadership in environmental and sustainability issues.
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During this webinar, leading experts present the benefits of including setting sector-specific targets in countries’ next generation NDCs and layout specific examples for how to approach targets for key sectors like energy, transport, buildings, food, agriculture and land use. These sectors collectively emit about 90% of greenhouse gas emissions globally.
2. What is Climate Justice?
Climate justice focuses on the root causes of climate change -
making systemic changes that are required to address unequal
burdens to our communities and realign our economy with our
natural systems.
As a movement, climate justice advocates are working from the
grassroots up to create solutions to our climate and energy
problems that ensure the right of all people to live, learn, work, play
and pray in safe, healthy and clean environments.
(definition by the Alternatives for Community and Environment)
3. Why does it matter?
Translation:
For 2 years we’ve fought to
preserve [our reservation] & these
assholes came in & burned it down.
They are killing our rivers, our
sources of life, & now they have set
our reserve on fire. Tomorrow we
are closing the roads & I want all
the media here to see this.
5. We can see these
injustices in our own
community where low
income families
struggle to get back
their feet due to a lack
of savings and/or
insurance that has
been created through
a political system that
routinely
disenfranchised their
communities.
7. In the USA, people of
color and low income
communities are
disproportionately
impacted by climate
change.
8. How you can get involved to be a part of the change:
● Bring in conversations of environmental racism and justice into your
conversations about climate change.
● Attend events (panels, workshops, protests) that aim to create community
resilience around climate justice issues (like the SERC sponsored events this
week!)
● Raise awareness about climate justice.
Dakota Access Pipeline: This EJ issue only arose after a white middle income community turned away the pipeline. Keystone XL now run through native land.
Asian Pacific Environmental Network (Richmond based for the low income Asian communities to fight against Chevron -- mostly refugees)
Communities for a Better Environment (Richmond and Oakland based)
Bayview Hunters Point is a low incom community in San Francisco that has their land poisoned by th industries