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Global Environmental Leaders Kick Off Climate Week NYC at HBCU Green Fund’s Fourth Annual Climate Justice Summit

HARLEM, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Amid growing global calls for climate reparations and justice, over 350 global leaders, activists, and students convened in historic Harlem for the HBCU Green Fund’s fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver. This event kicked off Climate Week NYC with two days of impactful discussions addressing urgent climate challenges facing marginalized communities while advancing solutions rooted in racial and economic justice.

Photo caption: Participants pause for a photo during the HBCU Green Fund’s fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver held in Harlem NY during Climate Week NYC.

“This year’s agenda features powerful voices from Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Indigenous communities, both in the U.S. and globally,” said Felicia Davis, founder of HBCU Green Fund. “Together, we are exploring new frontiers in climate solutions, from virtual reality to the regeneration of deserts using nature-based approaches, we are highlighting priorities for a just transition, including discussions surrounding UN COP 29 and the issue of loss and damage.”

Co-hosted by the Donors of Color Network, Columbia World Projects, ACE Observatory, Open Government Partnership, and Columbia University Climate School, Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver featured a diverse range of thought-provoking panels and discussions.

The Justice in Action Keynote Plenary, moderated by Sheila Foster of Columbia University Climate School, focused on the gaps, priorities, and opportunities for a just climate transition. This session included insights from Janene Yazzie of the NDC Collective and Malcolm Delsa from the Vanuatu Government.

Investing in Regenerative Justice and Afro-descendant Communities featured Dr. Mildred McClain, Harambee House/Citizens for Environmental Justice; Dr. Ousmane Pame, REDES Ecovillages in Senegal; and young Ugandan climate advocate Sarah Kweirt. Moderated by Davis, this session discussed the role of nature-based solutions and community-led initiatives in advancing environmental and social equity.

In a captivating speech Dr. McClain declared, “We are all part of nature and therefore part of the solution. We have to harambee this thing. We have to pull together our small, medium, and big resources to create a powerful coalition that can meet the polluters where they are and whoop their butt.”

Photo caption: Fireside chat, People Track Funders, held during the HBCU Green Fund’s fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver held in Harlem NY during Climate Week NYC. Pictured (L-R) Felicia Davis, HBCU Green Fund; Ansje Miller, Health and Environmental Funders Network; and Melanie Allen, Hive Fund.

The Donors of Color fireside chat led by Abdul Dosunmu, featured Cristina Fernandez of the David Rockefeller Fund and Isabel Leighton from Donors of Color, who stressed the critical role of philanthropy taking bold steps to support climate justice initiatives, “It’s about training ourselves to take on some risks and to push ourselves to be part of the coalition of the willing who will lead, inspire, and influence this huge wealth of resources.”

Another fireside chat: People Track Funders, brought together Melanie Allen from the Hive Fund and Ansje Miller from the Health and Environmental Funders Network. Both touched on the need for funders to be intentional about directing grants toward BIPOC-led initiatives and grassroots movements.

Mathy Stanislaus of Drexel University made a powerful point about the need for academia to relinquish control during Walking the Talk: How Academia Shows Up for Climate Justice. “You’ve got to give power to those who have suffered for decades. Faculty must be respectful of the community voice and their issues. We must be respectful and humble enough to learn from communities.” Ana Batista of The New School, Hugo Sarmiento of Columbia World Projects and Foster joined this panel.

A global panel, Building Resilience through Climate Governance and Participation, moderated by Brazilian journalist and climate justice advocate, Andréia Coutinho Louback, featured insights from global leaders such as Francesca Marzatico from the University of Otago, Massiel Cairo from the Dominican Republic, and Tim Hughes from the Open Government Partnership.

Accountability and Justice: Confronting Climate Conflicts, Colonialism, and Holding Polluters Responsible stressed the need for reparative justice and collective action. Moderated by Andreia Coutinho, speakers were Marinel Ubaldo from Oxfam, Asmaa Abumezeid from Columbia University, Francisco Vera of Guardianes por la Vida, and Juan Rosario from Ameneser.

A key highlight was founder of Studioteka, Vanessa Keith’s presentation on her virtual reality game Floating Futures, based on her book “2100: A Dystopian Utopia: The City After Climate Change.” The game demonstrates an innovative way to engage with the realities of climate change through immersive technology.

Organizer of the summit, Dr. Isatis Cintron-Rodriguez, Columbia University and ACE Observatory, moderated the final panel, Reparative Pathways: A Keynote Panel on Climate Justice. Speakers included Casey Camp-Horinek from the Ponca Nation and Vishal Prasad of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change.

About HBCU Green Fund:

Based in Atlanta, GA, with offices in Washington, DC and Dakar, Senegal, the HBCU Green Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working with historically black colleges and universities and in their surrounding communities, to advance environmental justice. The organization promotes student engagement in initiatives to address climate change and trains the next generation of global green leaders in the US and Africa.

For more information visit https://hbcugreenfund.org/.

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Photo caption: Participants pause for a photo during the HBCU Green Fund’s fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver held in Harlem NY during Climate Week NYC.

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World-Renown BIPOC Leaders to Speak at Climate Justice Summit Kicking Off Climate Week NY in Harlem

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- MEDIA ADVISORY: The Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver, a dynamic event that marks the start of New York Climate Week, will convene climate justice leaders from around the world to discuss global collaboration and knowledge exchange. Hosted by the HBCU Green Fund, Donors of Color Network, Columbia World Projects, ACE Observatory, Open Government Partnership, and Columbia University Climate School, this summit is an essential gathering for anyone involved in climate justice work. It provides a unique opportunity to share knowledge and develop strategies that center on racial and economic justice in the fight against climate change.

WHEN:
Sunday, September 22, 2024
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT
Monday, September 23, 2024
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

WHERE:
The Forum at Columbia University
601 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USA

HOW:
Media is invited to attend. Due to university guidelines media MUST RSVP to Edrea Davis via edmedia@dogonvillage.com or via text at 818.613.9521.

The Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver Itinerary:

Day 1 (September 22, 2024)

* 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome Remarks
Speakers: Felicia Davis, HBCU Green Fund; Sheila Foster, Columbia University Climate School; Thomas Asher, Columbia World Projects; Isabelle Leighton, Donors of Color.

* 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Panel: Climate Justice Keynote Panel Multi-level panel discussion on Gaps, Priorities, and Opportunities for a Just Climate Transition. Moderator, Isatis Cintron-Rodriguez, Columbia Climate School Speakers: Wawa Gatheru, Black Girl Environmentalist; Janene Yazzie, NDC Collective; Malcolm Delsa, Vanuatu Government.

* 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM: Panel: Investing in Regenerative Justice, Equity, and Afro-descendant Communities The panel will highlight nature-based solutions and the role of community-led initiatives in fostering social and environmental equity. Moderator: Felicia Davis. Speakers: Jacqueline Patterson, Chisholm Legacy Project; Dr. Mildred McClain, Harambee House/Citizens for Environmental Justice; Ousmane Pame, REDES Ecovillages, Ghana; Sarah Kweirt, Uganda.

* 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM: Floating Futures: Reimagining Urban Spaces through Art, Research, and Ecology CJSx Talks: research presentation Speaker: Vanessa Keith, Studioteka

* 1:40 PM - 2:10 PM: Fireside chat: Donors of Color This session will highlight the role of philanthropy in supporting BIPOC-led climate justice initiatives. Moderator, Abdul Dosunmu. Speakers: Cristina Fernandez, David Rockefeller Fund; Isabelle H. Leighton, Donors of Color.

* 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM: Panel: Building Resilience through Climate Governance and Participation Moderator: Francesca Marzatico, University of Otago Ausckland New Zealand Speakers: Massiel Cairo, Dominican Republic Government; Tim Hughes, Open Government Partnership, Isatis M. Cintron-Rodriguez, ACE Observatory,

* 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Panel: Walking the Talk: How Academia This session will highlight best practices and pitfalls in integrating climate justice into research, teaching, and community engagement. Moderator: Christian Braneon, Speakers: Ana Batista, The New School; Hugo Sarmiento, Columbia World Projects; Sheila Foster, Columbia Climate School; Mathy Stanislaus, Drexel.

* 4:35 PM - 4:55 PM: Fireside chat: People Track Funders
Moderator: Felicia Davis, HBCU Green Fund Speaker: Melanie Allen, Hive Fund.

* 4:55 PM - 5:45 PM: Panel: Accountability and Justice: Confronting Climate Conflicts, Colonialism and Holding Polluters Responsible Moderator: Andreia Coutinho Speakers: Marinel Ubaldo, Oxfam; Asmaa Abumezeid, Columbia University; Francisco Vera, Guardianes por la Vida; Juan Rosario, Ameneser 2025.

Day 2 (September 23, 2024)

* 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM: Panel: Reparative Pathways: A Keynote Panel on Climate Justice
Moderator: Isatis M. Cintron-Rodriguez Speakers: Casey Camp-Horinek, Ponca Nation, OK; Vishal Prasad, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change; Dani Castillo, El Puente; Loes van Dijk, Climate Court.

* 6:45 PM - 7:10 PM: CARICOM

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Edrea Davis
edmedia@dogonvillage.com
Text: 818.613.9521
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Makeda Smith
jazzmynepr@gmail.com

HBCU Green Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Photo Caption: Internationally recognized climate justice leader, Dr. Mildred McClain, is among the speakers at The Climate Justice Summit at Columbia Climate School in Harlem

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver, a dynamic event that marks the start of New York Climate Week, will convene climate justice leaders from around the world to discuss global collaboration and knowledge exchange. Hosted by the HBCU Green Fund, Donors of Color Network, Columbia World Projects, ACE Observatory, Open Government Partnership, and Columbia University Climate School.

Related link: https://hbcugreenfund.org/

Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem Hosts Finale of the 18th Human Rights Summit

HARLEM, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Harlem is a crossroads of culture and innovation, a trend-setting community of global influence. This is one reason the Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem is an ideal location for the final day of the 18th annual Human Rights Summit. Organized by United for Human Rights and its program for young people, Youth for Human Rights International, the annual summit provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to young advocates from around the world.

This year, more than 50 delegates representing 35 nations and territories gathered at United Nations headquarters in New York for the first two days of the three-day summit and the Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem hosted the final day.

At the UN, these young humanitarians met ambassadors and representatives of permanent missions to the UN. Internationally recognized human rights icons shared their experience and expertise with the delegates. By taking part in panel discussions and meeting and networking with other delegates, they broadened their horizons. And delegates presented their human rights activities to the hundreds attending the Summit in United Nations Conference Room 4 and countless others watching on UN Web TV. But the delegates found the final day of the summit to be the key to the future success of their campaigns.

At the Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem, delegates attended a workshop where they learned how to use human rights education to create lasting and meaningful change.

"It is youth who will shape the future," said United for Human Rights Executive Director Emma Sims, who led the workshop at the Harlem Community Center. "They have the energy and optimism to achieve their dreams. Our human rights materials give them the practical tools they need so they can put their ideas into action. Human rights education is the key to broad social change. When people understand their rights and the rights of others, they are far more engaged. Delegates can grow their initiatives by bringing many more people on board using these booklets and videos."

Ms. Sims presented each delegate with A Youth for Human Rights educator kit, containing all elements for the initiative. They learned how to use the educational materials to raise awareness of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the vital role human rights education plays in creating social change. Then the delegates reviewed their own goals and formulated plans and programs to create the change they want to see.

The Church of Scientology of Harlem is an Ideal Scientology Organization, dedicated in July 2016 by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige. "This new Community Center represents not just an offer to help," said Mr. Miscavige to the thousands gathered for the grand opening, "but rather, our obligation and right to help. Because, no matter what makes each of us individuals, we all represent the brotherhood of man. And so there is no escaping the fact that anyone's suffering is also our suffering. And that none of us are free unless all of us are free. When you track that to the end of the blackboard, it becomes no less than our inviolate duty to introduce humanity to every last living soul. And thereby keep faith with the family of man."

The Church of Scientology and Scientologists support United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights, making it possible to provide these materials free of charge to educators, civic and community leaders, and anyone wishing to educate others on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The program was inspired by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, who believed "Human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream."

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https://www.scientology-harlem.org

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Harlem is a crossroads of culture and innovation, a trend-setting community of global influence. This is one reason the Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem is an ideal location for the final day of the 18th annual Human Rights Summit. Organized by United for Human Rights and its program for young people, Youth for Human Rights International, the annual summit provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to young advocates from around the world.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/