On February 24, 2016, WMEAC is hosting a one-day symposium, “Women and the Environment” that explores the intersection between women and gender issues and environmental concerns. This year the focus of the event is women in leadership, with presentations on faith and environment and diversity and inclusion efforts in the environmental movement in Michigan, featuring networking opportunities and two […]
On February 24, 2016, WMEAC is hosting a one-day symposium, “Women and the Environment” that explores the intersection between women and gender issues and environmental concerns.
This year the focus of the event is women in leadership, with presentations on faith and environment and diversity and inclusion efforts in the environmental movement in Michigan, featuring networking opportunities and two panel discussions.
The event is a valuable opportunity for professionals and students alike to learn about the issues, their history and current success stories. The symposium is the first large-scale meeting between local leaders and stakeholders in the academic, business and activism communities focused on gender and the environment.
The symposium will again honor women for their accomplishments on behalf of West Michigan’s natural resources. Women environmental leader nominees will be announced in mid-January.
Jacqueline Patterson, NAACP’s Environmental and Climate Justice Director
Jacqueline Patterson is deeply involved in national and international climate action and has traveled the country speaking, writing, and advocating for environmental justice in the U.S.
Participants in this symposium will leave with:
Scholarships are available!
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