equity emergencies ... Gender inequity, racial and ethnic inequity, economic inequity, and inequity based on disability, sexual orientation, or religion ... many of these inequities interact and intersect with each other.
What is equity?
Conditions that enable just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.
(Definition courtesy of the Partnership for Southern Equity)
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those same linkages between climate and equity that present a problem, could operate the other way. The way we address climate change could improve our situation with regard to equity. ... we could choose to do it in a way that increases equity
... Almost every climate action can be taken in a way that makes society more equitable.
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... energy efficiency improvements, particularly when they are targeted toward communities that have historically been marginalized. That's a way to address climate change while also improving equity.
... if it's [public transportation or cycling infrastructure] done in a way to prevent green gentrification and displacement, then you truly are addressing climate and equity at the same time.
... need people who represent the groups who have received inequitable treatment in the past ... If your city's home energy efficiency plan is meant to help senior citizens who are living on a fixed income, then those folks should be part of the decision-making body to design the project.
... equity doesn't happen by accident. It must be designed for. ... "No decisions about us, without us."
... Every climate action, large or small, is an opportunity to improve equity.
For each of those places, asking, "How will the benefits and the burdens be equitably shared?" is an excellent starting point. This is a question we will need to ask again and again to make sure that the way we address climate change helps create a more equitable world in the process.
~~ En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp course, 1.7 Equity and Climate Change
