Climate Change: Global Perspectives / Local Solutions Webinar - May 8, 2021
On May 8, 2021, CCL Hawaii and Faith Action for Community Equity hosted a Climate Change webinar where Dr. Chip Fletcher, national authority and professor of Earth Sciences at UH Manoa, delivered a presentation on climate change and its effects, and the range of solutions required to not only slow global warming, but also to mitigate its consequences. Over 250 people signed up for our virtual event, including individuals from beyond our shores - New Zealand, Philippines, Pakistan, Malawi, Malaysia, Bermuda, and several USA states. About 150 people ultimately joined the event.
Dr. Chip Fletcher on our Climate Crisis
Q&A with Dr. Fletcher
Dr. Fletcher addressed a number of questions following his talk. Here’s a clip of the Question and Answer segment of the webinar.
Environmental Group Breakout Meetings
Dr. Fletcher’s talk was followed by breakout sessions offered by several local environmental groups where participants learned ways to join the fight to save our environment. Here’s the roster of environmental groups who participated.
Our Breakout Sessions
These are the available recordings.
Closing
Mahalo to Dr. Chip Fletcher, our participating environmental leaders, and our hosts - Faith Action for Community Equity and Citizens’ Climate Lobby Hawaii - for making this event a reality.
Here is a recording of co-host Matt Geyer’s inspirational closing remarks.
Image by Jakob Owens