Climate Justice: Building the Just Transition Led By Frontline Communities, Oct. 29

Posted by Bryn Mawr College on October 15, 2019

On Tuesday, October 29th, at the Friends Center in Philadelphia the Bryn Mawr, Haverford & Swarthmore College Philadelphia program (#Tri-Co Philly) will be hosting nationally recognized Puerto Rican attorney and environmental justice leader, Elizabeth C. Yeampierre. Drawing on her experiences and efforts as a leader in the field of environmental justice, Yeampierre provides a unique perspective on how to promote meaningful engagement toward concrete, inclusive, community-based solutions to deal with the climate emergency we are facing as a community, a city, a nation, and the world more broadly. In these times of political and environmental uncertainty, Yeampierre’s thoughts will leave an impression on audience members’ thoughts and action regarding climate change and climate justice. The talk is free and open to the public.

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 29, 2019; Open Reception at 6:30 PM; Talk begins at 7:00 PM

Location: Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

For questions please contact Calista Cleary at ccleary@haverford.edu

 


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