Join CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month to gather with fellow climate activists, students, allies, community partners, and friends. Each month features local experts and community leaders discussing key environmental issues facing Santa Barbara.
Climate Fridays Santa Barbara are monthly gatherings for activists, students, partners, and community members to learn about regional climate change issues, take collective action, and collaborate to protect our planet.
This event is part of the Community Environmental Council's A Year of Active Hope, a series of free events hosted at our Environmental Hub to unite the community and create space for courage, connection, and change.
Hear from:
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Azsha Hudson, Marine Conservation Analyst & Program Manager for Environmental Defense Center
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Bella Sullivan, Next Wave Ocean Fellow for Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
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Eva Pagaling, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Member, Ocean Origins Founder and Director, tribal co-sponsor for the Mishopshno MPA petition
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Lennon Thomas, UC Santa Barbara Environmental Markets Lab – Senior Project Scientist
Speakers will highlight the critical role MPAs play in sustaining our ocean, assess the performance of California’s MPA network, and discuss how we can expand it. Come learn, connect with your community, and discover ways to take action for the future of our ocean!