Reparative and Restorative Paradigms for Environmental Justice

Reparative and Restorative Paradigms for Environmental Justice

Join us for a two-day series of panels to explore how reparative and restorative approaches can help to re-imagine environmental justice.

By Sawyer Seminar at Rutgers Newark

Date and time

Wednesday, April 23 · 9am - 6pm EDT

Location

Express Newark

54 Halsey Street Room 213 Newark, NJ 07102

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Breakfast

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome Remarks and Opening by Mayte Green-Mercado

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Ecocide in the Middle East

This panel will center on the ongoing Ecocide in the Middle East and will include discussions with anthropologist Kali Rubaii and scholar of Human Rights Shourideh Molavi.

11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Green Amendments: Constitutional Frameworks for Environmental Justice

This panel explores environmental justice and legal frameworks with Shawn LaTourette, New Jersey's Commissioner of Environmental Protection; Maya van Rossum, founder of the Green Amendment for the G...

3:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Sowing, and Documenting, Repair: How One Indigenous Community Pursued Justice

Screening of films Mann V. Ford and The Meaning of the Seed, and a conversation with directors Anita Bakshi and Micah Fink, and Chief Wayne Mann. This panel will be moderated by Jack Tchen.

About this event

  • Event lasts 9 hours

Join us for a one-day series of panels, discussions, and film screenings to explore how reparative and restorative approaches can be applied to re-imagine environmental justice. Lunch will be provided and registration is required. This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is available please register here.


Image credit: Emebet A. Jigssa. (2023). Earth Satellite Image Imitation Abstract. https://icpac.medium.com/how-can-art-amplify-efforts-to-address-climate-change-7d775b261f08

Frequently asked questions

Is there free parking?

Yes, please use the link provided to register your vehicle. Deck 4 is at 134 Washington Street, Newark. https://widget.arrive.com/index.html?ui-components=location-list,checkout,purchase-confirmation&capture-plate=always&destination-latitude=40.739955&destination-location-id=57123&destination-longi

Where is Express Newark?

Express Newark is located in the historic Hahne & Company building on the second floor of 54 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Events held at Express Newark are located on the second floor of the Hahne & Company building. The building atrium may be entered on Broad St or Halsey Street. For more info.

Is there an elevator at Express Newark?

Yes, the elevator is accessible by the Halsey Street entrance.

Are these events free and open to the public?

Yes! All events are free and open to all with advance registration until seating capacity has been reached.

Will events be livestreamed?

Yes, unless a speaker’s contract prohibits recording.

I can only attend one or two events. Is it okay if I arrive late or leave early?

Absolutely! Come and go as your schedule permits. We hope to see you.

Will the be photography?

Yes, flash photography will be used throughout the event. Please note that by attending you may appear in photos on our website or social media.

Will there be food?

Yes! Breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with coffee/tea and snacks throughout the day.

How can I submit accommodations requests?

Please submit accommodation requests to sawyerseminar@newark.rutgers.edu by April 18, 2025.

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