Third Annual Dalio Center for Health Justice Conference - Environmental Justice: Advancing Health in Our Climate Crisis
On October 1st, 2024, the Dalio Center for Health Justice held its third annual conference, “Environmental Justice: Advancing Health in Our Climate Crisis,” at the Brooklyn Museum.
Each year, the Dalio Center convenes professionals from public health, community-based organizations, hospitals, government, philanthropy, and thought leaders to explore systemic factors contributing to health inequity. This year’s focus was on environmental justice, a pressing public health issue, as marginalized communities disproportionately face exposure to harmful environmental factors like lead, air pollution, hazardous waste, and extreme heat. Speakers shared their expertise on the intersection of environmental justice and health, offering actionable solutions to address these challenges.
The videos of the conference can be found at the following links:
| Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|
| Welcome and Introductions | Brian Donley, MD Julia Iyasere, MD, MBA |
| The Quest for Environmental and Climate Justice: Why Health Matters | Robert Bullard, PhD Distinguished Professor of Texas Southern University Founding Director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice |
| Child Health is the True Measure of Progress on Climate Change | Aaron (Ari) Bernstein, MD, MPH Director for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionNational Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry |
| Spoken Word Performance | Justice Davis Poet, Motivational Speaker, Brand Strategist |
| Panel: Environmental Justice: Advocating for Change | Moderator: Panelists: Chef Gregory Silverman, MSc Gernot Wagner, PhD |
| Sustainability as Strategy: Leading in a Changing World | Speaker: Moderator: |