Green 2.0 and the Society of Environmental Journalists are conducting a survey to understand the experiences of environmental journalists of color. Your participation will provide valuable insights into fostering an inclusive media landscape. Participate and learn more about the survey at https://lnkd.in/e3JKU8SG.

We continue our Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month celebration by highlighting leaders with expertise in Hispanic/Latine Communities from our Environmental Experts of Color Database, an expansive list of experts on environmental justice issues. This week, meet Olivia Lopez, the Government and External Affairs Manager for the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice's Community Investment Recovery Center. Olivia is energized by community-led initiatives and aims to work with Black and Latinx advocates to reclaim the right to a healthy, thriving environment and implement nature-based solutions. Read Olivia Lopez's experts database profile at https://lnkd.in/e3hRAEUh.

This week, our staff took a moment to connect and welcome new staff at our Fall 2024 retreat in Virginia. We went on a hike through Great Falls National Park and completed an escape room, all while engaging in discussions to learn more about each other and plan for the year ahead. Working towards equity in the environmental sector looks different every day. Taking time to ground ourselves as a team, soaking in fall foliage and failing miserably at cracking escape room clues, we prioritized our team building and well-being. We’re feeling thankful for our small but mighty team, Adriane Alicea, Juliana Ojeda, Shao Zhi Zhong, Maliyah W., and Layla Razek! Special shoutout to Maliyah for being the only person to solve an escape room clue without any hints.

Last week, our Managing Director, Adriane Alicea, attended the New Era, New Leaders: America the Beautiful for All Coalition Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Over three transformative days, speakers and attendees came together as a community to hear a diverse range of voices and perspectives from the conservation movement. "I want to thank all the organizers of this tremendous conference. It has been a space where people can come as themselves, share their hopes, and work on changing our shared future. Being in Puerto Rico, the land of my family, with fellow advocates discussing narrative change and focusing policies on justice for our communities has been a restorative opportunity. I'm excited to continue working together to ensure our conservation sector is equitable." — Adriane Alicea

We need #LatinaEqualPay today and everyday. The median annual pay for Latinas is nearly half of what White men are paid. The pay gap exists across all industries, and regardless of degree. Take action to close the Latina Pay Gap by visiting LatinaEqualPay.org

We're very excited for Lisette Perez, who was part of our Summer 2024 Fellowship Program! This month, Lisette will be speaking at the Women's Environmental Leadership Summit about how youth are navigating environmental spaces. Register for the virtual event at https://lnkd.in/gUXKriYr.

Join us this Thursday, Oct 3 at 1pm ET for our event, Communicating Effectively to Advance Equity.

Join our partners at The Climate Reality Project for their Leadership Corps US Virtual Training from October 17-23, and help your community and network gain essential skills for climate leadership and change. With live content and expert advice on impact and solutions, this training is essential for driving change. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gp5qyKUf

Meet Green 2.0's newest team members, our Fall 2024 Fellows Layla Razek and Maliyah W.! Layla is passionate about creative advocacy, community organizing, and environmental justice. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor's in Biology and a minor in Political Science and is a former RAY Fellow at The Pew Charitable Trusts. In her free time, Layla enjoys creating art, listening to live music, and exploring the outdoors. Maliyah has over eight years of community engagement experience and is dedicated to environmental justice and racial equity. As a Program Associate at the Climate Advocacy Lab, she trains climate advocates to use evidence-based strategies in their work. Outside of work, Maliyah enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and exploring national parks. Learn more about our fellows and the rest of the Green 2.0 team at https://lnkd.in/exeV4kcP.