[cid:ab1859a4-2ea2-4f7a-a090-c7df1efec945] The UW College of the Environment, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion<https://environment.uw.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/> would like to invite you to join the celebrations towards Earth Day<https://green.uw.edu/earth-day-2019>, by recognizing and honoring the voice of communities of color through the 2019 Environmental Justice Conference: In-Reach before Outreach. WHEN: April 19, 2019; 1:00-5:00pm WHERE: Maple Hall Great Room, University of Washington DESCRIPTION: Global climate change is changing at a faster rate due, mainly to human activities, with observable effects on socio-ecological systems. The impact of these changes is expected to be catastrophic and now, more than ever, collaborative strategies are needed to mitigate and adapt to new environmental conditions. The 2019 Environmental Justice Conference organized by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the UW College of the Environment will focus on issues of equity and inclusive collaboration to confront climate disruption. The main goal of this conference is to reflect on our outreach strategies and look into community-based solutions. Participants will be able to engage with scholars from different disciplines as well as with local community leaders in a half-a-day program, including a panel-workshop in community engagement through participatory action research and a panel with experts in environmental coalition building. Registration for the conference is open to all. If you plan on attending the conference, please RSVP Nicole David at nmd3@uw.edu or 206.221.6634. Best regards, Isabel Carrera Zamanillo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist UW College of the Environment micz@uw.edu<mailto:micz@uw.edu> 1492 NE Boat St, Suite 210B Seattle, WA 98105 Diversity and inclusion are guiding principles of the College of the Environment. The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish people of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot nations.
