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Proud that Watershed and tiata fahodzi 's collaborative project: Black Earth - Resistance, Anti-Racism and the Environment has been profiled as a case study in the Arts Council England + Julie's Bicycle : Culture, Climate and Environmental Responsibility Report 2022/23 KEY LEARNINGS on what climate justice looks like in practice for arts orgs: "Reflections include the importance of being open-minded and responsive to the leadership of Global Majority artists, organisers and scholars, many of whom are already working on creative action towards dismantling systems of inequality, exploitation and oppression from the bottom up and middle out, and exploring what creative resistance to these complex issues looks like in different contexts." This is so important right now considering the silencing of artists organising for a Free Palestine. Climate justice means an end to occupation and genocide. And cultural organisations have a role to play here!! https://lnkd.in/eqEanqTB

If you work in global conservation this is worth a listen. Displacement of Indigenous Peoples for the “protection” of the environment reeks of the 20th century practices of wildfire suppression. CA Natives and countless other Indigenous Peoples continue/d cultural burning practices, after being displaced from their lands, and tried to promote the importance of fire in ‘land management’ but were ignored. Let’s not repeat the mistakes from the past, displacement and ignoring Indigenous knowledge. The Ahwahnee tribe, for example, was displaced in order to create Yosemite National Park, one consequence today is Yosemite Valley being a pile of kindle waiting to burn as rangers rapidly try to clear the overgrown forest and correct the mistakes of poor land management practices in the past. Protect the people = protect the land.

"We stand at a pivotal moment in American history to make transformational impacts that will accelerate the clean energy transition, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and deliver economic-focused restorative justice to Black, Brown, and underserved communities. These communities have been disproportionately impacted by our nation’s energy system for decades and remain the most concerned about the climate imperative." Honoring National Urban League MARC MORIAL for his visionary and restorative justice-focused approach to bringing this groundbreaking partnership publication to fruition; Eugenia Gibbons with U.S. Energy Foundation for the invaluable support; Robert Bullard Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice for setting the stage and The Honorable Shalanda Baker for penning the playbook on how we systemically transform our energy system and national policy to affect a just and equitable transition. #justtransition #equity #economicjustice #restorativejustice #BHM2024

Faith, history, and environmentalism converge in our latest episode with Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll. 🌟 Discover the role of African American communities in the fight for a just and sustainable future. #FaithAndJustice #SustainableLiving" FULL EPISODE: https://lnkd.in/ekr7tdiY

In April 2024, we conducted a national poll to gauge perspectives around environmental hazards, environmental injustice, and environmental justice (EJ). A majority (62%) of U.S. adults believe that environmental injustice is a problem nationally, while a lower number believe it is a problem in their state (48%) or city/town (38%.) Policies to promote environmental justice are largely popular, even across ideological divisions. We also found that generally, Black adults, urban-dwelling adults, adults with more years of education, younger adults, and those who identify as liberal are more likely to perceive environmental injustice as a problem. Interested in learning more? Check out our newest polling brief: https://ow.ly/nq2x50Spvv4

Do you want to know what #LocalCommunities in the #Americas are hoping the Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos Corte IDH will cover in the #AdvisoryOpinion on the issue of #ClimateEmergency? Here an initial overview ⬇️ #NGOsteerIACtHR #MSCA

AIPAC has been targeting progressive Black and Brown American legislators who’ve taken a stand in favor of a ceasefire in Palestine-Israel, because AIPAC’s agenda is endless racist warfare. AIPAC knows that its greatest threat is Black and Brown American politicians who think for themselves and vocalize critique of Israel’s far-right, religious extremist, apartheid government’s policies of racism and oppression toward Palestinians. First they unseated Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY) by spending $14.5 million in favor of his opponent’s campaign, and now they’re going after Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO), spending $8 million. This included an advertisement with racist imagery that elongated Representative Bush’s facial features. AIPAC is a grave threat to American democracy. It aims to protect a white supremacist, anti-Black, anti-Brown status quo of international affairs and domestic politics — standing in the way of true multiracial democracy. Read more from this Jewish American writer about why they’re voting for Representative Cori Bush, from Middle East peace and climate justice perspectives.

Social justice IS environmental justice. “Environmental hazards disproportionately impact Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income people. At the forefront of many environmental movements, these communities deserve clean water, air, land, and basic human resources.” @naacp Housing rights are environmental rights. We all deserve a safe home on a safe planet. We will continue our justice work so Black Americans and other people of color can enjoy a healthy & thriving planet and a safe home. #EarthDay #environmentaljustice #racialjustice #environment #earth #socialjustice #protecttheearth #land #water #air #housingisahumanright #housingjustice #njnonprofit

In the face of the climate crisis, vulnerable communities are hit the hardest. Extending social protection can be a powerful tool to help these communities cope with the devastating effects of climate change while promoting a fair transition to a sustainable future. Our latest podcast discusses the crucial role of social protection systems in building resilience and supporting those most at risk. Joining the discussion is Kumi Naidoo, a South African human rights and environmental justice activist, President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and Payne Distinguished Lecturer at Stanford University. 🎧Tune in here: https://ow.ly/TyBw50TGEI6

To be in Deep Democracy with a community requires that everyone is interdependent on one another. Interdependence is the essential connections between communities and nations, emphasizing that the welfare of one influences the global collective. This principle demands fair solutions to climate change, particularly championing the voices of marginalized and communities of the Global South who are disproportionately affected by environmental injustices. Interdependence encourages unified actions and approaches that are equitable, inclusive, and uphold the dignity of all communities. Learn more about Deep Democracy and other terms, like interdependence, in MSC's Glossary of Terms: https://lnkd.in/dBZVgUyc