Equity in Action: Federal Resource Allocation for Environmental Justice

Time: 12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
Date: 2024/11/20

Synopsis

The Justice40 Initiative commits to delivering 40 percent of benefits from Federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities, emphasizing equity and justice as top priorities for the Biden administration. In this session, we will discuss how underrepresented individuals and communities can access federal resources, with practical strategies and tools.

  • How is the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) being utilized to identify and address disparities in resource allocation?
  • How effective are existing policies and programs in meeting the needs of marginalized communities and addressing systemic barriers to access?
  • What are the best practices for integrating equity considerations into the design and implementation of climate and clean energy projects at the local and national levels?

Moderator

  • Katie Hosey Workforce Development Professional - Delaware Workforce Development Board

Speaker

  • Carlos Claussell Velez Manager, Climate, DEI and Environmental Justice - WWF
  • Sarah Moore Project Manager - Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Emily Loker Workforce and Community Engagement Lead, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office - U.S. Department of Energy
  • Hadia Sheerazi Equitable Industrial Decarbonization, Green Hydrogen, Justice40, Sustainability & Climate Adaptation - RMI

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