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BLJTI Program Overview

Climate Adaptation and Resilience

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Program Description

Black frontline communities face the brunt of climate impacts, from extreme weather to long-term environmental changes. These challenges are not just environmental but deeply intertwined with social, economic, and historical factors. Still, we must imagine a future where Black communities are not just surviving but flourishing in the face of climate change. Where green infrastructure, sustainable practices, and community-driven initiatives create safe, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods. This program is about preparing for the worst and envisioning and building a better world. This program provides a deep dive into these pressing issues, offering a comprehensive understanding of the specific vulnerabilities and strengths of Black communities in the face of climate change. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to lead their communities toward a resilient, just, and liberatory future while simultaneously challenging and transforming the various systems that have perpetrated oppression of people and planet.

Program Objectives

The objectives below outline the core knowledge, skills, and capacities participants will build through this program. At the conclusion of the certification program participants will be able to:

  • Summarize the needs for core resiliency and equitable climate adaptation models and practices to advance equitable outcomes for Black communities.
  • Explain current inequities and disparities in climate adaptation and community resiliency.
  • Discern which community engagement and advocacy approaches apply to different circumstances to advance climate adaptation and resilience rooted in black liberation and just transition.
  • Analyze existing policies, practices, regulations, and advocacy activities that govern climate adaptation and resilience to identify needed changes and recommendations.
  • Formulate a just action plan to advance climate adaptation and core resiliency rooted in black liberation and just transition.