Social Justice

The CU Green Labs program is committed to creating awareness and providing action items around climate justice in the research sector.

   What is climate justice?

Climate justice encompasses environmental justice and social justice. It acknowledges the issues we face today due to climate change effects on the social, economic and public health facets of society. It emphasizes the adverse impacts on underprivileged populations and aims to create balance through addressing inequities via long-term mitigation and adaptation strategies.

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2020/07/what-is-climate-justice/ 

   What is social justice?

Social justice is the equal distribution of opportunities, rights, and responsibility despite differences in physical traits and/or beliefs and behavior. It is an international and multifaceted issue that fights for better treatment and equality of people.

https://pachamama.org/social-justice 

Justice for Labs

Want to learn more? Sign up for the EcoLeader Advancement Program on Canvas!

In this course you will learn:

  Hard-to-Recycle Items

 

  Space Optimization in Labs

 

   Diversification and Inclusivity of STEM Research Deriving from CU Boulder 

 

  Becoming an Ally and Accomplice

  Demystify STEM Studies in K-12

  Inclusive Research

  EnviroScreen

  Other Resources

If you have any questions, please reach out to greenlabs@colorado.edu