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February Forum, Climate Justice: Down with Carbon Emissions — Up with Community Equity!
In our region, the climate crisis will demand substantial community engagement and investments in resilient infrastructure. Our LWVSKC City Climate Action Committee is working to increase democratic engagement of residents in King County to support our cities in meeting their climate action goals. Cities must reduce carbon emissions dramatically to meet the targets of 50% reduction by 2030 and 80% by 2050. Through equitable education and engagement, residents can help cities meet their climate goals.
A framework of climate justice and equitable access to resources and improvements is key to our success. Systemic inequities leave frontline communities with limited opportunities for input and access to fewer resources. With the urgency of the climate crisis, community resilience requires that we promote equity for all, especially the most vulnerable.
- What is climate justice and how can we implement it in our engagement with cities?
- What does a fair and transparent process for delivering evidence-based results for all look like?
- How might we uplift climate actions that promote equity, eliminate barriers, reduce harm?
- How might LWV members interact with local agencies and programs to support pro-equity actions?
- What actions can we take to support climate equity and build community resilience?
A diverse panel of local experts will present their perspectives and answer compelling questions to guide our work on climate in our region. Our panel will be moderated by:
Nives Dolšak, Stan and Alta Barer Professor in Sustainability Science, Director, School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, University of Washington, Seattle
Panelists:
- Lylianna Allala, Climate Justice Director, City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment
- Michael Carter, Green Jobs Program Manager, King County
- Constance McBarron, Communications and Engagement Lead, Earthlab, University of Washington
- Pah-tu Pitt, Native Kut, member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
- Vicky Raya, Climate Equity & Community Partnerships Program Manager, King County
Join us to learn more about this timely topic.
Participants who wish to ask questions must register for this webinar.
We will also be streaming live on our YouTube channel.
From the February 2022 issue of The Voter
Callie Ridolfi, City Climate Action Committee Chair
In our region, climate resiliency will demand substantial citizen engagement, city planning, and investments in sustainable infrastructure. The LWVSKC City Climate Action Committee is creating a proactive response to climate change through democratic engagement of residents in King County to support our cities in meeting their climate action goals. Cities are the source of over 80 percent of carbon emissions in our region and represent the unit of change needed to meet the targets of 50% reduction by 2030 and 95% by 2050. This is a historic challenge and opportunity for reshaping our region’s future!
Last spring, King County released a Climate Action Toolkit to guide customized city climate strategies. Carbon emission inventories for the cities in our region are in development, to be released later this year. Since 2020, we have activated LWVSKC Climate Guides in 18 cities with a focus on engaging citizens and city leaders on climate issues. Inclusive community outreach and equitable engagement are critical to successful climate action, and this is where our work lies.
Empowering residents is critical for cities to meet their climate goals. A framework of climate justice and equitable access to resources and public improvements is emerging as key to our success. Systemic inequities leave frontline communities with limited opportunities for input and access to fewer resources. With the urgency of the climate crisis, community resilience requires that we promote equity for all, especially the most vulnerable.