New York Climate Week Panel: The Culture of Environmental Justice

Join us for an illuminating panel discussion during New York Climate Week, where we’ll explore the powerful intersection of culture and environmental justice. The panel, titled The Culture of Environmental Justice, will delve into how arts and culture are vital tools in promoting environmental justice and strengthening community resilience.

This conversation, grounded in ongoing research by the www.humanimpactsinstitute.org,">span>, will explore topics including:

- Cultural Preservation and Collective Identity: How communities can protect their cultural heritage while fostering a shared commitment to environmental justice.

- The Transformative Power of Arts and Culture: How these elements create inclusive spaces that build community solidarity and drive action.

- Accessing Resources and Overcoming Barriers: Addressing the challenges of securing funding and support for community-led initiatives, and exploring potential solutions through philanthropy and other mechanisms.

Join us in conversation with our inspiring guests, including:

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• ?locale=es_us&hl=am-et,">span>, Amazonian filmmaker and photographer, President of Mídia Indígena, and Vice-president of Espaço Cultural Território das Artes
• ,">span>, Co-Founder, Buena Onda Art Collective & Adjunct Faculty, NY Tandon School of Engineering;
• ,">span>, Therapist at Apicha Community Health Center and former Associate Campaign Director at Purpose;
• ,">span>, Vice President of Programs, Gerald D. Dodge Foundation

With facilitation by Rosalie Le Grelle, Research Fellow, Human Impacts Institute and special live performance from ,">span>, Individual Giving Specialist,
The Fund for Global Human Rights and Poet and Account Manager at Ars Poetica!

Why Attend?

This is more than just a discussion—it’s a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, be inspired by thought leaders, and gain actionable insights into how culture can be a driving force for environmental justice. Whether you're passionate about the arts, environmental advocacy, or community-building, this event offers valuable perspectives and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot! Your ticket will give you a full day's access to the ">span> - come early and stay late to explore other great conversations and experiences. Imagine a time in which all organizations are working for people and planet... A time in which circularity, renewable energy, regeneration, and social equity are the norm. That future is not far off in time and space but is actually expressing itself right here in the present. Inspired by the 1939 New York World's Fair, the Marketplace of the Future is a showcase of products and services that are bringing that future into the present.

Thanks to the Ford Foundation and New York State of Environmental Conservation’s Office of Environmental Justice for supporting this program.