Building Resilient & Equitable Communities after Covid-19

COVID-19 has deeply affected the lives, economy, and health of our state. Even though Rhode Island has been nationally recognized for its strong response to the pandemic, Rhode Islanders are hurting as we cope with job loss, economic uncertainty, and social disconnection.

This year for our annual meeting, the Environment Council of RI is hosting a virtual panel to reflect on how a strong recovery plan after the COVID-19 pandemic can help Rhode Islanders build stronger, more equitable communities and become more resilient in the face of the climate crisis.

Panelists will include Marcela Betancur, Director of the RI Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University, Amelia Rose, Executive Director of Groundwork RI, and Jim Vincent, President of the RI chapter of the NAACP. Joanna Detz of EcoRI News will moderate.