Hosted by YIMING ZHANG and SAYEMIN NAHEEN
In Metro Vancouver and around the world, climate change doesn't impact everyone equally. Differences in race, identity, sexuality, nationality, and income can amplify its challenges, which is why a climate justice approach is so important. But what is climate justice?
If this topic interests you, you might be also wondering:
- Why is climate justice essential for Metro Vancouver?
- How can we, as community members, champion daily acts that lead to broader climate equity?
- What role does each of us play in building a resilient community amidst these changes?
To find these answers, join us on Saturday, September 23 for an enlightening workshop in Downtown Vancouver on climate justice!
Yiming Zhang (he/him) is a recent graduate from UBC Master of Land and Water Systems. He has strong passions in leading projects related to climate mitigation, sustainability, and community engagement with expertise of project management, public communication, and visual design.
As a nature lover, Yiming loves walking in parks and along beaches to find inner peace. Participating in community events and making new friends is also his hobby. Nowadays, he is exploring the role of being an Environmental Writer.
Sayemin Naheen (she/her) is an empathetic sustainability professional committed to fostering a more equitable and inclusive future – one project at a time. As a Policy Analyst for the Province of British Columbia, she lends her expertise to clean transportation policy development.
Born and raised in Bangladesh, Sayemin's passion for sustainable development and social justice has inspired her work with diverse communities in the non-profit, development, and education sectors worldwide. She holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Simon Fraser University.
Deeply connected to Vancouver's sustainability community, Sayemin serves as Co-Director of Mentorship for CEP Vancouver, a Youth Board Member at CityHive, and contributes to the Solastalgia Project, a zine amplifying youth eco-anxiety through art and storytelling. As an alumnus of the US Department of State Exchange Program's Global UGRAD, she brings cross-cultural knowledge and curiosity to her endeavors.
In her free time, Sayemin enjoys exploring nature 🌲, delving into philosophy 📚, learning about different cultures 🌏, and dancing to Afrobeat rhythms 💃.