LGBTQ+ and climate change is no side panel conversation. If we are exploring historically marginalized groups, this community among others needs to be front and centre.
Traditionally, Caribbean-based mobilizations for LGBTQ+ support are limited in scope for climate action – that is an imbalance of justice…climate justice. Climate change/Human Rights research advocates like Emme Christie are sharing experiences and important perspectives grounded in research that stimulate deeper thought on the representations of the queer community.
Pull up a chair for the ‘other’ group that is seated at the table but often silenced. The Maroon Community occupies a prominent place in Jamaican history as freedom fighters against European enslavement. However, our conversation with Emme, extracts important contexts not often considered as it relates to these ecowarriors and their role in protecting our natural environment.
It's time to answer the call to elevate different voices in the climate conversation. How are we making resources available for different vulnerable groups? From a Caribbean viewpoint, this pod talk ponders primarily justice, equity access and inclusion for sustainable environmental action.
Check out some of Emme's work here.
