Drew University
For The Urban Health Institute Policy Briefing On Climate Change Implementation
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Amount$25,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/27/2009
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Term12 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Strategies
Overview
The mission of the Urban Health Institute at Drew University in Los Angeles is advocacy, policy and research to improve health inequities that plague the poor and underserved communities. The UHI recognizes that many health inequities are or will be linked to poor environmental conditions, such as air pollution and climate change. Thus a top priority is now to monitor the progress of AB 32 implementation, and respond to misinformation that aims to slow this down. This grant is recommended for the UHI to host a town-hall style briefing on the topic, in consultation with the California Legislative Tri-Caucus. Follow up will focus on mobilizing key leaders in communities of color who have not been engaged in this issue, such as prominent black and Latino church ministers. This furthers Hewlett's goals for strengthening the environmental movement in California and reducing the impacts of air pollution and climate change. (New, $25,000/1; 68% of project budget)
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.cdrewu.edu
Address
1731 E. 120th Street, Cobb 109, Los Angeles, CA, 90059-3051, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for the Urban Health Institute Policy Briefing on Climate Change Implementation
The mission of the Urban Health Institute at Drew University in Los Angeles is advocacy, policy and research to improve health inequities that plague the poor and underserved communities. The UHI recognizes that many health inequities are or will be linked to poor environmental conditions, such as air pollution and climate change. Thus a top priority is now to monitor the progress of AB 32 implementation, and respond to misinformation that aims to slow this down. This grant is recommended for the UHI to host a town-hall style briefing on the topic, in consultation with the California Legislative Tri-Caucus. Follow up will focus on mobilizing key leaders in communities of color who have not been engaged in this issue, such as prominent black and Latino church ministers. This furthers Hewlett's goals for strengthening the environmental movement in California and reducing the impacts of air pollution and climate change. (New, $25,000/1; 68% of project budget)
