The Joy Report - Intersectional Environmentalist

Our current political climate has shown us (yet again) that philanthropy isn’t built on enduring and sustainable principles. Corporate Social Philanthropy (CSR) initiatives— historically notorious for PR stunts— are facing philanthropic accountability for things like white saviorism and initiatives that don’t adequately advocate for and support local communities. Yet the role of philanthropy is more vital than ever, given federal funding cuts for community organizations. We find ourselves in a precarious and liminal time, and this moment offers us an opportunity to reimagine CSR initiatives that work for both this point in time and the future. In this episode, we explore what environmental CSR beyond conservation looks like, and how companies can more effectively build relationships with and support grassroots communities and organizations working to protect people and the planet.

In this episode, we explore the environmental legal wins and resources keeping us hopeful. Learn what keeps us hopeful amidst the start of a new Presidential administration, how young people are creating pathways for environmental success through the courts, and ways we can all stay involved in the fight to protect people and the planet. Laws are certainly not the only climate solution, but they are one of the many tools we have at our disposal to help create a better world. Tune in to explore how radical imagination is propelling new solutions in the courts and through legislation.

In this episode of The Joy Report, we dive deep into the different innovations that have emerged from the ocean justice movement. Learn why regenerative ocean farming is a climate solution that already exists, and meet the individuals and organizations that are reimagining our relationship to the sea. From online resources that promote sustainably sourced seafood to seaweed textiles, we explore the various ways people are taking action to protect our beloved ocean.

In this episode of The Joy Report, we dive deep into ocean conservation and the emerging movement for ocean justice. Learn why oceans have been overlooked in climate solutions, how they are a powerful tool in fighting climate change, and meet the leaders reimagining our relationship with the sea. From the Blue New Deal to Indigenous wisdom, we explore how protecting our oceans can pave the way for a just, equitable, and sustainable future.

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