“Hampton Roads Climate Change and Environmental Justice Challenges Part 1”


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In-Person Workshop

April 22, 2024, 08:30 - 16:00

IRP 2, 4211 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA, USA

Program

April 22, 2024

09:00 - 09:40:Session 1: Round of introduction
09:00 - 09:05:Barry Clemson: Opening Remarks
09:05 - 09:40:All: Brief introduction of all organizations and participants
09:40 - 10:00:Session 2: Overview of the Call
09:40 - 09:50:Barry Clemson and Hans-Peter Plag: Brief overview of the EPA call and the funding opportunity
09:50 - 10:00:All: Initial brief discussion of the relevance of the call for Hampton Roads
10:00 - 11:00:Session 3 (Moderator: Barry Clemson): Shared Understanding: Climate and Environmental Justice in Hampton Roads
10:00 - 11:00:We will work in a few small groups of three or four, each drawing sketches illustrating our view on climate and environmental justice in Hampton Roads. The goal is to develop a shared understanding of the current situation and a shared understanding of what the problem/challenge actually is.
11:00 - 11:15:Morning Break
11:15 - 12:15:Session 4 (Moderator: Hans-Peter Plag): Joint assessment of our Reality
11:15 - 12:15:We will try to formulate a shared understanding of climate and environmental justice in our area considering our situation today as well as tomorrow.
12:15 - 13:00:Lunch Break - Meals at La Herradura
13:00 - 14:00:Session 5 (Moderator: Barry Clemson): Inter-generational Justice and a Timeline for Hampton Roads
13:00 - 14:00:We will work again in small groups of three or four, each drawing sketches to illustrate the spectrum of possible futures we can anticipate for our area. What consequences do we see for inter-generational justice related to climate and environment. What futures might emerge for 2030, 2050, 2100? How will the present unequal distribution of justice in space evolve over time?
14:00 - 15:00:Session 6 (Moderator: Hans-Peter Plag): A common vision for a just community in HR
14:00 - 15:00:We will try to formulate a vision for our community in Hampton Roads where climate and environmental justice is no longer a nice concept but a reality.
15:00 - 15:30:Session 7: Summary
15:00 - 15:10:TBD: A vision of a just Hampton Roads
15:10 - 15:20:TBD: Current challenges for climate and environmental justice in HR
15:20 - 15:30:TBD: Two and Five Year Goals and potential projects
15:30 - 15:40:Afternoon Break
15:40 - 16:00:Session 8: Place4Us and the Hampton Roads VCC
15:40 - 15:45:Barry Clemson: The Earth Viability Center, Inc.
15.45 - 15:50:Hans-Peter Plag: Place4Us and the Hampton Roads VCC
15:50 - 16:00:All: Questions, answers, and working mode
16:00 - 16:30:Session 9: Potential Partnerships, Next Steps, Working Mode, Next Meeting Preparation
16:00 - 16:10:All: Potential projects and partnerships for them
16:10 - 16:20:All: Next steps in preparation of the next meeting on May 28, 2024
16:20 - 16:30:All: Leftover items ...