Intersectional environmentalism at CU
Delving into environmentalism can be a joyful, exciting adventure for people who are eager to learn more about how to treat our planet better. Learning more about the environment may also start to connect the dots to other facets of society, and we can then see how environmentalism and social justice go hand-in-hand.
Intersectional environmentalism is at the very core of environmentalism; a 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 this topic. Everyone deserves a clean environment to live in, yet those who usually lack access to clean environments are underprivileged, BIPOC communities and women.
There are opportunities at CU Boulder for students, faculty and staff from any background to get involved in conversations around JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and 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:
- CU Wildlife Club’s EJ Committee; contact Dane Desai at dane.desai@colorado.edu
- Conversations with Sustainable Buffs offers two discussion series exploring environmental justice and lifestyle choices
- Eboard leads on environmental and climate justice policies
- Conference on World Affairs features a racism in the USA Committee; contact anna.iwanciw@colorado.edu
Not ready for a leadership role but want to explore local movements and meet leaders? Attend the Eco-Social Solution Series. You can find additional resources related to environmental justice here.
Unpacking Unconscious Bias Workshop
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.