Philanthropy Northwest Network Call – Linking Climate Change and Racial Justice

As climate disasters in our region continue to persist in the form of rising sea levels, wildfires and poor air quality, how can funders expand their work to include a climate justice lens? Hosted by Philanthropy Northwest, this call will illuminate the intersectionality between climate change, community development, COVID-19 and racial equity. Speakers will share how climate change is affecting the northwest region and discuss the challenges, as well as policy and funding opportunities.

This call will cover:

• How organizers supported communities in the wake of the 2020 wildfires, and how funders can continue to support organizations doing similar work
• How funders who don’t have climate portfolios can still support climate justice work and impacted communities
• How health disparities are linked to climate change and systemic racism