Sponsored by: National Marine Manufacturers Association
As seascapes and coastal landscapes experience a rapid change as the climate crisis accelerates, communities are working to define the future of their health and livelihoods to ensure survival. This panel will highlight the individuals working to protect the quality of life in their communities. Participants will share their experiences, and the strategies that communities are developing to prepare for and address the climate crisis.
Opening Remarks
- The Honorable James E. Clyburn, U.S House of Representatives, Majority Whip, SC-06
- The Honorable Kathy Castor, U.S House of Representatives, FL-14 and Chair, House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
- The Honorable Suzanne Bonamici, U.S. House of Representatives, OR-01
Moderator
- Monica Patrice Barra, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Race and Environment in the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment and Department of Anthropology and Faculty Affiliate of the African American Studies Program, University of South Carolina
Speakers
- Sandy Ha Nguyen, Executive Director, Coastal Communities Consulting
- Victoria Herrmann Ph.D., Managing Director, The Arctic Institute
- Colette Pichon Battle, Esq., Founder and Executive Director, Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy, and National Lead, Red, Black & Green New Deal
Closing Remarks
- Radhika Fox, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency