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Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference 2025

June 12 & 13, 2025
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.

Environmental Justice & Climate Protection Conference

Pollution anywhere is pollution everywhere.” — Dr. Treva Gear

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.

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Hosts

Science for Georgia
Dogwood Alliance
Center for Black Women's Wellness
CHARTER

Conference Charge:

What can be done RIGHT NOW to work with communities to move the needle on addressing environmental impacts on health? How can we measure success so that these immediate actions are sustained?

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 Feb 28. Proposals must include a 250 word description, presenter bio(s), and presenter headshot(s). 

Please see the full application here.

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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Travel Information

Hotel and travel information is coming soon.

We are excited that you would like to attend the EJ&CP Conference. While travel to and from the conference is ultimately your responsibility, we are doing everything in our power to provide travel support. 

We anticipate costs in Valdosta to be about

  • $125 / night for hotel
  • $35 / day for food

Valdosta is about 250 miles from Atlanta

  • Approx $60 for gas
  • Bus fare is approx. $100

Please fill out the below form to help us better understand your needs.

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