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Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy
February 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
| Location: | This event will be held virtually. Please register to receive a link to access the event. |
| Cost: | Free |
In this presentation, energy expert Dr. Jennie Stephens will discuss her recently published book, Diversifying Power. In it, Dr. Stephens argues that the key to effectively addressing the climate crisis is diversifying leadership so that antiracist, feminist priorities are central. Stephens examines climate and energy leadership related to job creation and economic justice, health and nutrition, and housing and transportation. She explains why we need to reclaim and restructure climate and energy systems so policies are explicitly linked to social, economic, and racial justices.
Diversifying Power shows that anyone working on issues related to energy or climate (directly or indirectly) can leverage the power of collective action. The work to shift away from an extractive, oppressive energy system has already begun. By highlighting the creative individuals and organizations making change happen, Diversifying Power provides inspiration and encourages action on climate and energy justice.
5:30-5:40 Login
5:40-6:20 Presentation
6:20-7:00 Q&A
Registration is required. Register here.
Dr. Jennie C. Stephens is the Director of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University, where she is also the Dean’s Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy, Director of Strategic Research Collaborations at the Global Resilience Institute, and a member of the Executive Committee of Northeastern’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program.