August 2024 Working Session: Strategies for Engaging Diverse Communities

About the event

This workshop aims to equip sustainability professionals and organizational leaders with effective communication strategies that ensure their messaging reflects and engages the diverse communities impacted by the climate crisis, with a special focus on including Indigenous voices and other underrepresented groups. It is essential to incorporate diverse perspectives throughout all stages of sustainable work, so this presentation is relevant to all team roles, not just the communications team. 

Agenda

• Welcome and Introduction 
• Part 1: The Importance of Diverse Voices in Sustainability 
• Breakout Session 1: Incorporating Diverse Voices into Program Goals 
• Part 2: Strategies for Effective Communication with Diverse Communities
• Breakout Session 2: Action Planning for Inclusive Engagement 
• Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Outcomes

• Share best practices for inclusive engagement in sustainability initiatives: Participants will exchange ideas and learn from each other's experiences.
• Enhance communication efforts to reflect and engage impacted communities: Participants will gain insights into creating communications that are inclusive and representative of diverse communities.

Meet your presenter

Bobbie Green, a proud two-time Loyola alumna from New Orleans, serves as the
New Orleans HUB Lead for Black Girl Environmentalist. As a newcomer to the
climate organizing space, she is dedicated to addressing the pipeline and
retention issues of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals in the
climate sector. Bobbie is committed to meeting everyone wherever they are in
their climate journey, creating a space of inclusivity and opportunity for anyone
interested in joining the climate movement.

This event addresses the following UN SDGs:

Continuing education requirements

ISSP credential holders will earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this webinar.

Recording

This is an interactive working session and will not be recorded.