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For the 2021 fall lecture series at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum you can explore the global movement to restore ecosystems. Learn about international and local efforts and how environmental health and social justice intersect with restoration projects and community well-being.
Virtual talk: Building an Ecosystem of Equity: Advancing Climate Justice to Protect People and Create a Prosperous Planet
Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome, founder of Empowering a Green Environment and Economy, LLC. Dr. White-Newsome will discuss how not leading with equity and justice can contribute to degraded ecosystems, climate, and public health. She will outline seven simple principles practitioners and community leaders can follow to prevent, halt, and reverse ecosystem degradation.
