Austin's Response to the Climate Crisis and Racial Inequity

Cal Alumni Club of Austin

'Austin's Response to the Climate Crisis and Racial Inequity: An Introduction to the Austin Climate Equity Plan'

The COVID-19 emergency has once again highlighted the inequities faced by communities of color and low-income groups. As policymakers and communities identify measures targeted at economic relief and recovery, it is critical to jointly address the long-standing crises of environmental racism and climate change which are also threatening community health, safety, and quality of life. As part of Austin's response to the climate crisis, the City of Austin has engaged in a months-long process with community leaders, environmental justice groups, community-based organizations, and other local stakeholders involved in decision-making around climate and environmental policy to develop the Austin Climate Equity Plan. This session will focus on the process and outcomes of the plan, which established racial equity as the foundation for climate goals and strategies and prioritizes actions the City of Austin and local partners should take to advance racial justice in light of the climate crisis.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrodrigo-leal" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rodrigo Leal </a>(Harvard '16) is a sustainability professional working to improve the way cities and other large organizations address climate change, inclusive planning, and social equity. In his free time, Rodrigo serves as a member of the Steering Committee for the Austin Community Climate Plan and is an avid runner and hiker.See complete list of speakers <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11HMsh6t6iJpHHU3NtRRIDsq3OZqpvkt0OQGxZxhKqbc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.

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