Intersectional environmentalism at CU
Delving into environmentalism can beÌýa joyful, exciting adventure for people who are eagerÌýto learn more about how to treat our planet better. Learning more about the environment may also startÌýto connect the dots to other facets of society, and we can then see how environmentalism and social justice go hand-in-hand.Ìý
Ìýis at the very core of environmentalism;Ìýa clean environment, or a dirty one, affects those who live in it. Leah Thomas, @GreenGirlLeah on Instagram, is a great person to follow if you're interested in keeping up with thisÌýtopic. Everyone deserves a clean environment to live in, yetÌýthose who usually lack access to clean environments are underprivileged, BIPOC communitiesÌýand women.Ìý
There are opportunities at CU Boulder for students, facultyÌýand staff from any background to get involved in conversations around JEDI (justice, equity, diversityÌýand inclusivity) in relation to environmentalism. Whether it's an entire department or a small club, students, faculty and staff can learn and support these efforts.
Explore these opportunities:
- ’s EJ Committee; contact Dane Desai atÌýdane.desai@colorado.edu
- Conversations with Sustainable BuffsÌýoffersÌýtwo discussion series exploring environmental justice and lifestyle choices
- EboardÌýleadsÌýon environmental and climate justice policies
- Conference on World AffairsÌýfeatures a racism in the USA Committee; contact anna.iwanciw@colorado.eduÌý
Not ready for a leadership role but want to explore local movements and meet leaders? Attend theÌý. You can find additional resources related to environmental justiceÌýhere.Ìý
Facilitated by ENVS faculty Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., this event will be held Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. Learn about unconscious biases and how they affect you and those around you.