As the world’s economy responds to climate change and takes steps to pull back from fossil fuel dependency, of particular importance is that any action should work towards just and equitable solutions for citizens, workers, and communities. Join our speaker Vonda Brunsting as she outlines the philosophy of a just climate transition, and the practical steps we can take.
Vonda Brunsting is the Program Manager for The Just Transition Project. Before joining the IRI, she was the Director of the Capital Stewardship Program at Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Prior to her time with SEIU, Vonda worked as a community organizer in Chicago, New York, and Boston with the Industrial Areas Foundation. In addition, she co-founded the Trustee Leadership Forum for Retirement Security here at the IRI. She earned her B.A. from Calvin College and A.M. in Public Policy from the University of Chicago.
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This presentation is part of the Great Decisions Global Discussions series. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the starting place for dialogue and discussion within the community. These topics are selected by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) each year and the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan develops a discussion series that complements the FPA. It is our longest-running and largest community program on global issues. For more information about the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan visit: https://www.worldmichigan.org/about
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