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What is Environmental Justice?
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
Climate Ambassadors For
Environmental Justice
WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?
Through a lens of environmental justice, the SDUSC’s Climate Ambassadors Program works at local and regional levels to create, engage, and support environmental stewards from communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.Ambassadors are trained in the fundamentals of environmental literacy and community organizing, and are also educated on the climate crisis. They are encouraged to identify issues affecting their communities, and are supported through project development and management in generating equitable solutions.
SDUSC’s Climate Ambassador Program exists to equip community members with the tools they need for revitalizing their ecosystems and for cultivating the skills and knowledge required for stepping into leadership roles that promote environmental justice and equity for all. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
Through a lens of environmental justice, the SDUSC’s Climate Ambassadors Program works at local and regional levels to create, engage, and support environmental stewards from communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.Ambassadors are trained in the fundamentals of environmental literacy and community organizing, and are also educated on the climate crisis. They are encouraged to identify issues affecting their communities, and are supported through project development and management in generating equitable solutions.
SDUSC’s Climate Ambassador Program exists to equip community members with the tools they need for revitalizing their ecosystems and for cultivating the skills and knowledge required for stepping into leadership roles that promote environmental justice and equity for all. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
- Organize for Community Engagement
- Promote Widespread Environmental Education
- Lead and Execute Environmental and Climate Justice Community Projects
- Advocate for Local and Regional Policies that will support our Communities
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 4 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes