Episode 152: Climate Change Means We Change-But How?
On this episode of #SundayCivics, L. Joy welcomes Ibrahim Salhi Abdul-Matin back to the front of the class and they are expanding on their last conversation “Governing Our Persistent Human Problems.” Abdul-Matin explains how the Environmental Justice movement has transcended into a new world of effectiveness with the language of the EJ framework being used by government from the local to federal level. There is still work to be done so they give us ways more ways to challenge ourselves and #GetCivicallyEngaged around the climate because the planet’s health is our health.
Our Guest:
Ibrahim Salhi Abdul-Matin is an urban strategist whose work focuses on deepening democracy and improving public engagement. Abdul-Matin is the author of Green Deen: What Islam Teaches About Protecting the Planet and is the co-founder of Green Squash Consulting a management consulting firm based in New York that works with people, organizations, companies, coalitions and governments committed to equity and justice and specializes in dynamic strategic and focused stakeholder management and partnership development. He sits on the boards of the International Living Future Institute encouraging the creation of a regenerative built environment and Sapelo Square whose mission is to celebrate and analyze the experiences of Black Muslims in the United States.
Ibrahim is a bright, playful spirit who authentically reflects and acts on bold questions. His artful blending of idealism and spiritual commitment with pragmatic application has led him into government, public administration, parenthood, and media. His unique voice has helped elevate the environmental vision of Islam, the spiritual opportunity of parenting, and the cultural and political side of sports. Ibrahim lectures at Baruch College in New York City.
Homework:
Get involved on the local level with organizations that are already doing work around climate and Environmental Justice.
Consider getting involved with Citizen Science. Citizen science investigations are investigations in which a researcher engages non-scientists – e.g. students, or members of the general public – to use a predeveloped protocol to collect and submit data for an ongoing research investigation. https://www.citizenscience.gov/#
Visit your local representatives to discuss what they are doing around sustainability and resilience.
