Crossroads of Ideas exploring equity and climate change April 20 – School of Education – University of Wisconsin-Madison

What do we gain when we include diverse communities in the conversation on climate change? And what do we lose when we dont?

On Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m., scientists, engineers, experts and leaders from diverse backgrounds including School of Education PhD students Dawn Crim and Yaa Oparebea Ampofo bring their perspectives to the state of the regional, national and global conversation about climate change at a virtual Crossroads of Ideas discussion.

This event is being moderated byCrim, who is the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, and a PhD student with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

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The past year has revealed in stark terms what many of us already knew: Every crisis disproportionately affects people, communities and businesses of color, says Crim. It is possible to reverse these patterns of inequity, but to do that we need to be intentional. We must work with and listen to the people, communities and businesses we seek to help.

The April 20 webinar will feature:

The Crossroads of Ideas program is apublic lecture series that addresses vital social science topics.

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Crossroads of Ideas exploring equity and climate change April 20 - School of Education - University of Wisconsin-Madison