Putney Climate Justice Conference 2018
The 2018 Putney Climate Justice Conference was a success--with both newcomers and experts on the subject, the conference was a great experience for all those who attended. Approximately 100 people attended. The day started with an opening statement from our senior student organizers Sophie Perry ('18) and Mahogany Brown ('18). They stated the purpose of the conference was "...To raise leaders in youth climate justice activism." |
Then we welcomed Majora Carter, our keynote speaker, an urban revitalization strategist and award winning radio host. She spoke on complex topics such as gentrification, economic inequality, and the cultural significance of community.
"Carter received a standing ovation after saying that people do not have to move out of their neighborhoods to find better living conditions." states the Brattleboro Reformer.
After her speech, the first workshop blocks began. These included workshops such as "Capitalism, Colonialism, and Climate Change", "Psychology of Climate Communication", and "The Food Justice Movement".
During the middle of the day, the Justice Fair began, a time to eat lunch, socialize and make connections. There were also booths for organizations such as The Root Social Justice Center, and Migrant Justice.
Afterwards was the last workshop block, and a presentation by speaker Alexandra Conrad. We concluded by all joining together to create pledge flags and create the Climate Justice Conference painting.
Thanks to all who attended, facilitated, and volunteered. The conference would not be the same without those who supported us!
"Carter received a standing ovation after saying that people do not have to move out of their neighborhoods to find better living conditions." states the Brattleboro Reformer.
After her speech, the first workshop blocks began. These included workshops such as "Capitalism, Colonialism, and Climate Change", "Psychology of Climate Communication", and "The Food Justice Movement".
During the middle of the day, the Justice Fair began, a time to eat lunch, socialize and make connections. There were also booths for organizations such as The Root Social Justice Center, and Migrant Justice.
Afterwards was the last workshop block, and a presentation by speaker Alexandra Conrad. We concluded by all joining together to create pledge flags and create the Climate Justice Conference painting.
Thanks to all who attended, facilitated, and volunteered. The conference would not be the same without those who supported us!
About the ConferenceThe Putney Climate Justice Conference aims to empower New England youth to reverse climate change and end the systems of oppression that allow the environment to impact people disproportionately.
We have found that many youth summits and other events for high school students in the New England region concerning climate change are less focused on climate justice and more focused towards helping students organize sustainability initiatives such as new recycling programs and other waste management at their schools. These are important, but the meetings fail to recognize minorities that are most affected by climate change and inclusivity within the environmental movement. We decided to create a conference that embodies climate justice principles in order to create the most effective environmental movement led by frontline communities.
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Keynote SpeakerMajora CarterMajora Carter is a leading urban revitalization strategy consultant, real estate developer, and Peabody Award winning broadcaster. She is responsible for the creation & implementation of numerous green-infrastructure projects, policies, and job training & placement systems.
At Sustainable South Bronx, Carter deployed MIT’s first ever Mobile Fab-Lab (digital fabrication laboratory) to the South Bronx - where it served as an early iteration of the “Maker-Spaces” found elsewhere today. The project drew residents and visitors together for guided and creative collaborations. After establishing Sustainable South Bronx and Green For All (among other organizations) to carry on that work, she opened a private consulting firm to help spread the message and success of social enterprise and economic development in low-status communities - which was named Best for the World by B-Corp in 2014. |
Who We AreThe Putney School Sustainability CommitteeThe Sustainability Committee at The Putney School is a core group of students and faculty who believe in sustainable endeavors and practices both on the Putney campus and in the world beyond. We believe that sustaining a healthy planet is crucial for future generations and for fostering a meaningful relationship with that which sustains us. We work to raise awareness of the global need for stewardship and sustainable practices in our community, organize green initiatives on campus, and create a culture that strives for a close relationship with the Earth that supports us. We envision a community filled with mindful students and adults working to incorporate sustainable practices and awareness into our everyday routines.
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MerchandiseTote BagsSupport the conference by buying a tote bag! Our tote bags are made from sustainably sourced, unbleached, and certified organic cotton. They display a handmade print from our student Greta Wolfe('19), and a design by Cory Matlock('18) and Mahogany Brown('18). Sturdy and statement-making, they are locally sourced from EnviroTote in Londonderry, New Hampshire.
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COLLABORATORS
MARLBORO COLLEGEMarlboro College is a small, private, academically rigorous liberal-arts college located in Marlboro, Vermont, United States, with an enrollment of 195 students. The College received a perfect academics rating of 99 from The Princeton Review in 2014. Marlboro College Official Website
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FARM AND WILDERNESSFarm & Wilderness, also known as F&W, is a system of eight ACA-accredited Quaker-based summer camps for kids and summer programs for teens rooted in social justice, environmental sustainability, homegrown fun, and wilderness adventure situated in and around Plymouth, Vermont. F&W Official Website
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LOCATIONThe Putney SchoolThe Putney Climate Justice Conference will be held in the Michael S. Currier building at the Putney School.
418 Houghton Brook Rd, Putney, VT 05346. Learn More Here |
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