Incorporating Equity into Climate Change Strategies
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical intersection of equity and climate change in this 49-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into how climate-related disasters disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, particularly people of color, low-income communities, and women. Examine the compounding factors that exacerbate health consequences, such as unstable housing, food insecurity, inadequate healthcare access, lack of green spaces, and proximity to environmental hazards. Understand the importance of addressing structural racism, promoting health and gender equity, and engaging affected communities to effectively mitigate climate change impacts. Gain insights into developing more inclusive and just climate strategies that prioritize the needs of those most at risk.
Syllabus
Incorporating Equity into Climate Change Strategies
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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