Florida communities are already experiencing the effects of climate change from sunny-day flooding to more powerful and unpredictable hurricanes. And experts predict people from diverse and vulnerable neighborhoods will continue to be disproportionately impacted. Researchers from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus are partnering with organizations from south St. Petersburg to hold conversations about climate justice and how residents can start building greater resiliency within their community.
Residents will have the rare opportunity to learn from renowned scholar Dr. Robert Bullard, one of the premier national experts on issues of environmental and climate justice.
In addition, Dr. Bullard will be the keynote speaker for the annual iCAR (Initiative on Coastal Adaption and Resiliency) workshop. He’ll be delivering a virtual presentation on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. titled “Confluences of Environmental and Climate Justice: Bringing Diverse Partners Together for Community Resilience.”
Participants can watch online through Zoom or join a watch party at the USF St. Petersburg campus waterfront. More information and a link to RSVP can be found by clicking here.
The Poynter Institute and the National Association of Black Journalists both turn 50 in 2025. As the organizations celebrate a legacy of impact and lasting values, they are focused on the challenges and opportunities ahead for journalists. This lively webinar will feature respected industry voices to discuss the realities journalists are grappling with today, including key issues where Poynter and NABJ can support and lead.
The District extends a warm congratulations to Natalia López Figueroa on earning her doctorate in Biological Oceanography from the University of South Florida. Natalia has made significant contributions to her community, particularly through her role as Chair of the Junior Scientist Program at the St. Pete Science Festival. We look forward to seeing her continued success.
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