We, the undersigned organizations and people, stand in solidarity with the Youth Environmental Activists at Local weather Technology, and categorical our robust help for the invoice concerning local weather justice instruction in colleges (SF 476/HF 2297). This can be a important step in educating future generations in regards to the pressing want to deal with the impacts of local weather change and extra importantly how the approaching generations will be part of the answer for environmental justice.
The results of local weather change, and the inequities that it exacerbates, are usually not solely environmental however social as nicely. This invoice addresses these interconnected points head-on by making a program centered not solely on the detrimental environmental harms of local weather change however its impression on marginalized communities the world over. With its give attention to exploring options and ways in which youth might take part within the adjustments for the longer term, this invoice has the potential to empower all college students in Minnesota to be brokers of change for a extra sustainable future.
We’re assured that this invoice will encourage generations to return, equipping them with the data, abilities, and values they must be true local weather leaders. If handed, it’s going to pave the best way for a extra simply and equitable society, the place the Minnesotan populace can tackle the impacts of local weather change with exigency and compassion.
All in favour of studying extra? Learn our breakdown of the invoice and the current abstract article within the Star Tribune.
We’re grateful in your management on this subject and in your dedication to making a extra simply and sustainable world for our youth. The Youth Environmental Activists applaud you in your efforts in championing this significant trigger and are longing for the longer term that this invoice represents.
We strongly urge you to cross this laws to be able to lead within the combat for local weather justice.
Signed,
100% Marketing campaign EcoFaith Community, Northeastern MN Synod ELCA Rev. Dr. Matthew Floding Dr. Michelle Garvey Dr. Corrie Grosse Alice Diane Hoselton Genova Katie Johnston-Goodstar Markeeta Keyes North American Local weather, Conservation and Atmosphere (NACCE) John Olson Caitlin Potter Challenge Earth Roseville Space Excessive College College students For Local weather Motion Jon Schwartz Dr. Mark W. Seeley Megan Sheehan Dana Smith Margaret Walker Youth Management Initiative
