CHILDHOOD IN THE CLIMATE CRISIS: Centering Youth in Policy and Practice

Children experience the climate crisis in myriad and far-reaching ways, but they are rarely at the center of climate conversations. This panel discussion will bring together leaders in government, medicine, philanthropy, and mental health to explore children as both the subjects and agents of climate policymaking. We will discuss how the law should consider the unique ways that children experience the climate crisis, and how to include children’s perspectives in a broader set of policies in support of a healthy and sustainable future.

This event is in-person only and is open to the general public. Advanced registration is required. Register HERE.

PROGRAM

KEYNOTE: Elisa Morgera, UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights; Distinguished Professor of Global Environmental Law, University of Strathclyde Law School

PANELISTS:

• Meredith McDermott, Chief Sustainability & Decarbonization Officer, NYC Public Schools
• Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, Director, Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
• Ansje Miller, Executive Director, Health and Environmental Funders Network
• Hava Chishti & Allison Su, Gen Z Cohort, Climate Mental Health Network 

MODERATOR: Christine Billy, Executive Director, Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law, NYU School of Law

CLE: This event has been approved to offer 1 New York State CLE credit in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly appointed attorneys.

REGISTRATION:

Advanced registration is required. REGISTER HERE.

*The photos above depict portions of Kate Hartley’s North Creek Mosaic Project, printed with permission of the artist. From 2011 to 2020, Hartley developed this community art project in North Creek, NY. The mural incorporates artwork representing flora and fauna of the Adirondack region from local residents and volunteers. Local second graders, middle school and high school students participated each year for the 10 years of the project.