The Nexus of Water, Climate and Environmental Justice

Equity in Every Drop podcast – Episode 1: Marc Yaggi, CEO of Waterkeeper Alliance (WA), and the Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley, a human and civil rights advocate, discuss WA’s vital work and the intersections between water, climate change and environmental rights. Marc elaborates on Waterkeeper Alliance’s mission to unite over 300 Waterkeeper groups worldwide to protect waterways against pollution and climate change, emphasizing their community-based advocacy approach. Reverend Durley and Marc discuss the importance of individual and collective action in addressing the climate crisis, advocating for sustainable practices and policy changes, and the importance of engaging communities to ensure water quality, quantity and security, particularly for vulnerable communities already bearing the brunt of climate change.