Uniting science and social equity, speaker explores building bridges for climate action
November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
When forestry experts discuss topics such as deforestation prevention and fire preparedness, the conversation is typically technical and solutions-driven. When social experts discuss the same topics, the conversation turns to power dynamics, inequities, and rights. Is it possible to focus on both concurrently without losing sight of either the social or technical needs and perspectives?
Kalpana Gi . . .
When forestry experts discuss topics such as deforestation prevention and fire preparedness, the conversation is typically technical and solutions-driven. When social experts discuss the same topics, the conversation turns to power dynamics, inequities, and rights. Is it possible to focus on both concurrently without losing sight of either the social or technical needs and perspectives?
Kalpana Gi . . .