Presented By: Poverty Solutions
From Intersections to Action: Creating Equitable Climate Solutions Together
Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker Series
From Intersections to Action: Creating Equitable Climate Solutions Together
Wawa Gatheru | Founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Environmentalist
Monday, September 29, 10:30 a.m. at the Michigan Union in the Pendleton Room (2nd Floor)
Please RSVP for this talk: https://forms.gle/59U25HpR7GT2P5k66
Wawa Gatheru delves into the interconnectedness of climate and social justice, unpacking how systemic failures across education, housing, and labor perpetuate poverty and environmental risk. Drawing upon the energy and vision of youth activism, she urges the climate leaders of tomorrow to pursue intersectional, systems-level approaches. Her message, rooted in the values of justice and solidarity, reflects U-M Climate Week’s momentum-building message: “Together for Tomorrow.”
This event is a part of U-M Climate Week 2025: Together for Tomorrow, cosponsored by the School for Environment and Sustainability and the Office of Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action.
#UMCW25
The Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through an in-person and virtual lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation. Our goal is to help build a broad community of learners to engage in these issues together.
Wawa Gatheru | Founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Environmentalist
Monday, September 29, 10:30 a.m. at the Michigan Union in the Pendleton Room (2nd Floor)
Please RSVP for this talk: https://forms.gle/59U25HpR7GT2P5k66
Wawa Gatheru delves into the interconnectedness of climate and social justice, unpacking how systemic failures across education, housing, and labor perpetuate poverty and environmental risk. Drawing upon the energy and vision of youth activism, she urges the climate leaders of tomorrow to pursue intersectional, systems-level approaches. Her message, rooted in the values of justice and solidarity, reflects U-M Climate Week’s momentum-building message: “Together for Tomorrow.”
This event is a part of U-M Climate Week 2025: Together for Tomorrow, cosponsored by the School for Environment and Sustainability and the Office of Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action.
#UMCW25
The Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through an in-person and virtual lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation. Our goal is to help build a broad community of learners to engage in these issues together.
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