Climate Change & Equity Panel: Friday, November 19

The effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced, including record temperatures, storms, flooding, and more. The Anacostia River and its parks are part of a big, complex network of spaces managed by many different government agencies and with many different types of neighborhood contexts. But no single agency is “in charge” of the river to make sure that the corridor is designed to not only support clean water and wildlife, but also to improve the quality of life of Ward 7 and 8 residents.

These challenges cannot be solved by any one agency, a single discipline or any one sector of the economy. To help us tackle these issues, we invited a group of experts to discuss the District’s response to rising heat sensitivity and flooding east of the Anacostia River.

Join us for our upcoming panel discussion on climate change, equity, flooding, and more:

Climate Change & Equity Panel: Friday, November 19 @ 10 AM
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86592634095?pwd=aUIwS0tVR01NSU1MbFhsdUFRN3ViZz09
Meeting ID: 865 9263 4095
Passcode: 483697
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,86592634095# US (Washington DC)

Hear from local experts:

  • What we mean by “Climate Change and Equity”

  • How it affects our communities, especially in Ward 7 and Ward 8

  • What individuals can do to stay safe

  • Where Ward 7 and Ward 8 residents can go in the event of an environmental disaster.

Panelists:

  • Melissa Deas, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

  • Kate Johnson, Department of Energy & Environment (Heat Sensitivity)

  • Victor Ukpolo, Department of Energy & Environment (Floodplains)

We invite agency staff and local leaders to engage with members of the community and discuss solutions and strategies. View our October 15 climate change and equity panel discussion with Brenda Richardson and guest speaker Tommy Wells (Department of Energy and Environment) here.

Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative