From Policy to Practice: County-Driven Environmental Justice

As Maryland focuses more intently on environmental justice, experts talk about practical applications in communities. 

Local officials encounter obstacles in applying environmental justice initiatives, such as funding limitations and community-level execution. This panel unites specialists and decision-makers to examine how counties can embed environmental equity into routine practices.

Title: From Policy to Practice: County-Driven Environmental Justice

Description: Local leaders face new challenges when implementing new environmental justice policies, from budget concerns to practical applications in their communities. This panel brings together experts and policymakers to explore how counties can integrate environmental justice into everyday operations. Key topics include addressing environmental hazards in marginalized communities, strategies for equitable climate action, and innovative sustainable development approaches.

Speakers:

  • Steve Lafferty, Board Member, League of Conservation Voters
  • Aneca Atkinson, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Justice, Maryland Department of the Environment
  • Tiara Lester, Sustainability Program Administrator, Frederick County
  • Timothy Lattimer, Community  Sustainability Administrator, Howard County

Moderator: The Honorable Regina T. Boyce, MD House of Delegates

Date/Time: Thursday, December 12, 2024; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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