John,

As we approach a global population of 8 billion, we need to talk about what that means for people and the planet in a way that acknowledges intersections of the environment, reproductive freedom, race and gender. 

That’s why we’re hosting a webinar on how to talk about population pressure within the frameworks of anti-racism and reproductive justice. We’ll provide background on the sensitivities around population conversations, context about reproductive injustices in the United States, and ways environmentalists can support equitable solutions.

The webinar will feature a discussion and Q&A with the following panelists: 

• Sarah Baillie, the Center’s population and sustainability organizer.
• Lauren Pharr, avian ecologist, science communicator, advocate for Black and historically excluded minorities in STEM, and co-founder of Field Inclusive, an organization supporting Black and historically excluded natural resources professionals.
• Gianna May Sanchez, University of Michigan graduate student and research assistant for the Sterilization and Social Justice Lab studying medical regulation, midwifery and women’s health in 20th-century New Mexico.

Join us Monday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET for an informative and engaging conversation.