RRU in the Media: EDI and climate action are needed now

In these turbulent times, we need more — not less — meaningful action when it comes to our climate and equity, diversity and inclusion policies. 

Both are increasingly under attack as demonstrated by the new Trump administration in the U.S., write University of Ottawa Assist. Prof. Sarah E. Sharma, McGill University Assist. Prof. Amy Janzwood and Royal Roads University Assoc. Profs. Julie MacArthur and Runa Das in the Conversation Canada.

Here is an excerpt from the article:

"Until recently, governments, universities and corporations faced criticism for their lack of meaningful commitments on EDI and the climate. Many responded with ambitious pledges but insufficient action. This led to greenwashing and diversity-washing, symbolic commitments that mask inaction.

"Hypocrisies in climate and EDI policies have become easy targets for right-wing populists. As a result, EDI and climate action are being scapegoated for broader systemic failures. For instance, the most deadly American plane crash in two decades has been baselessly linked to EDI, rather than clear evidence of systemic failures.

"There are good reasons to challenge greenwashing and diversity-washing. Yet, denigrating climate and DEI actions wholesale avoids tackling the roots of complex problems and can have dangerous outcomes."

Read the full article in The Conversation Canada.

Photo: Climate Strike by Mark Dixon care of Creative Commons.