June 2025
Valdosta, GA.
We are finalizing the dates and venues as soon as Valdosta State comes online after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
Our fourth annual Environmental Justice and Climate Protection Conference!
This conference brings together community leaders, concerned citizens, elected officials, academics, and industry experts to break information silos through information sharing focused on identifying solutions to heal and improve the health and environment of all Georgians.
Attendees receive solutions-oriented information on the dimensions of environmental health that impact Georgia residents. With sessions on environmental justice impacts, translating knowledge into action, and community coalition building, we discuss, and more importantly, actively brainstorm, what community work can be done right now to move the needle on improving environmental health.
Hosts
Call for Proposals
We are seeking proposals for 15 min talks and 1 hour panels in the following areas:
- Get Activated (IYKYK – Let’s Go Ape and Get Our Grape)
- Overcoming legacy pollution
- Preventing new harm
- Resilience
- Coalitions for change
- Utilizing Evidence Based Best Practices
- Measuring Impact
- Resources & Grantmaking
- Researchers & Communities Working Together
Applications are due Jan 31. Proposals must include a 250 word description, presenter bio(s), and presenter headshot(s).
Unposter Session
Our first ever unposter session was a huge success. An “unposter” is our way of recognizing that there are multiple ways to share experiences and knowledge. During the “unposter” session, presenters will present results or experiences from their work in whatever format most effectively gets the point across. You will have about 4 square feet of space to share your material. Your work must be able to be shared within a 10 minute timeframe.
Applications are due Feb 28. Proposals must include a 250 word description, presenter bio(s), and presenter headshot(s). Please see the full application here.
Youth Showcase Session
We want to provide a space to recognize the accomplishments of youth (grades K-12) who are working to improvie the health of their community and the environment. This session is similar to our “unposter” session. Presenters will present results or experiences from their work in whatever format most effectively gets the point across. You will have about 4 square feet of space to share your material. Your work must be able to be shared within a 10 minute timeframe.
Applications are due Feb 28. Proposals must include a 250 word description, presenter bio(s), and presenter headshot(s). Please see the full application here.
Sponsor Us!
Our previous conferences consistently reach well over 100 attendees. Our hosts are respected leaders in the climate justice movement. Their combined social reach is over 3.5 million people.
We are actively seeking attendees and sponsors. Sponsorships are needed to keep ticket prices low and provide travel stipends to make the conference accessible to all.
Sponsors
Sponsors enable us to provide travel stipends, keep ticket prices low, and keep the momentum going.
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