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As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, the need for a robust and diverse environmental workforce has never been more critical. Historically, marginalized communities are at the forefront of these challenges and often bear the brunt of impacts from our changing climate. It is vital that the climate workforce reflects the diversity of our communities and is inclusive of individuals with lived experiences that can inform equitable and effective solutions. Among these marginalized communities, the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and others) community is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.¹ Research underscores how LGBTQ+ individuals disproportionately face the impacts of our worsening climate, as discussed in SDRCC’s 2022 blog, "Understanding the Intersections of the LGBTQ+ Community and Climate Change." San Diego’s regional community of climate practitioners benefits from the expertise and leadership of the LGBTQ+ community; this blog aims to uplift the voices of professionals working in the climate space and to highlight the specific challenges they may have navigated throughout their careers.

Publication Date

7-2024

Document Type

Report

Keywords

LGBTQ+ Climate Workforce, Queer Experience, Climate Workforce

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences | Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Nonprofit Administration and Management | Queer Studies

Uplifting the Critical Value of the LGBTQ+ Climate Workforce

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