Welcome and Opening Remarks
From the Frontlines: Climate and Indigenous Communities
In this keynote conversation, we’ll hear from Donna Chavis, an environmental justice leader and member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Chavis will talk about the toll climate change is taking on Indigenous communities and her more than 40-year fight for action and policies to stem it.
In the Eye of the Storm: Climate Change in the Carolinas
The Carolinas are among the most vulnerable regions in the United States to the effects of climate change. From sea-level rise to extreme weather events, the impacts of climate change are already being felt in this region. We talk to experts to understand the effects of climate change and environmental concerns across the two states, […]
Coffee Break and Poster Session
From the Capital to Communities: Inside State and Local Climate Policy
We’ll look at how state and local policies are evolving to address climate change in our communities and what impact do community members have in shaping those policies. RESOURCES FROM THE PANEL: Jennifer Roberts Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP)- https://community.charlottenc.gov/pages/seap-dashboard Kirsten Lackstrom The Palmetto Air Quality Collaborative (PAQC)- https://scor.sc.gov/paqc The SC Solar For All […]
A Special Lunchtime Greeting and Poster Session
Climate Action at Work: The Town of Boone, Catawba College and Historic West End Green District Case Studies
Boone, Catawba College and the Historic West End are three very different examples of climate action at work. We’ll talk to each of them about how they’ve tackled the sustainability challenge and what they’ve learned along the way.
Coffee Break and Poster Session
Beyond the Headlines: The Role of Climate Journalism in Shaping Public Awareness
In this session, we hear from veteran climate journalists about their experiences covering the climate crisis, the impact of their work on public awareness and policy and the important stories they feel they are missing. The audience will have an opportunity to share with the journalists what they feel is missing from climate coverage.
From Information to Action: Exploring Climate Solutions
The panel will share insights about climate solutions, such as renewable energy, electric vehicles and solar. We’ll also hear about grassroots efforts that have had a positive impact in communities. RESOURCES FROM THE PANEL: Eboné Lockett Harvesting Humanity PowerPoint Presentation- 4.16.04 Harvesting Humanity John Sheldon Renu Energy Solutions Slide: WFAE Carolinas Climate Summit 2024 […]