Critical Climate Conversations: Environmental Justice Organizing & Practice

969 East 60th Street,Chicago IL 60637

29 November, 2022

Description

Critical Climate Conversations: Environmental Justice Organizing and Social Work PracticeIn-Person at the Crown Family School. Livestream of the symposium available. This event is free and open to the public; Registration is required. As environmental injustices and dynamics of major climate change impact communities in Chicago and beyond, what is the role of the field of social work? Join us for a discussion with Cheryl Johnson, the Executive Director of People for Community Recovery, and Amy Krings, a social work scholar focused on advancing environmental justice. Cheryl Johnson will share the historical actions of People for Community Recovery and ongoing projects related to environmental justice, health and mutual aid, affordable housing, and economic improvement. Amy Krings will provide insights into the roles of the field of social work in promoting environmentally just practices and policies. General Information: Free to attend but registration is requiredHybrid event: In-Person and LivestreamCEUs will not be offered for this programFree street parking on the Midway; all open air University parking lots are free after 5pmQuestions about the event or to request an limited mobility accommodation, call (773) 702-9700 or email [email protected] optional. Visit the UChicago GoFoward website for campus visitor information.