Responding to the global threats of ecological degradation and climate change, sustainability is poised to transform social and ecological interconnections. Its solutions have the potential to change systemic feedbacks to empower and benefit all communities. However, there are many definitions for sustainability that lead to diverse goals and impacts across sectors. In some cases, sustainability is replicating disparities as it advances strategies that center the longevity of natural resources and resilience of current systems while ignoring disadvantaged communities. Community and diverse perspectives are needed in order to implement sustainability and ensure its equitable impacts. Together for Nature is organizing this workshop series for the community and with sustainability leaders and organizers to discuss our shared visions and pathways for how sustainability can uphold equity. There will be opportunities for participants to connect with each other and share solutions for equitable sustainability.
The workshops will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 pm CST via Zoom.
Topics:
November 2023: Resilience, Complexity, and Sustainability
January 2024: Environmental Justice and Sustainability
March 2024: Community Collaboration and Environmental and Conservation Science
May 2024: Indigenous and Community Sciences
July 2024: Equitable Sustainability
September 2024: Mentorship for Sustainability
If you would like to speak at or partner on future workshops, please fill out the form found at bit.ly/envisionsust
Together for Nature is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on equitably empowering NE Illinois communities to improve our social and environmental conditions through education, leadership, and advocacy.
We work to engage the next generations and environmental justice and underserved communities in participating and leading in sustainability change.
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