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As She Rises brings together local poets and activists from throughout North America to depict the effects of climate change on their home and their people. Each episode carries the listener to a new place through a collection of voices, local recordings and soundscapes. Stories span from the Louisiana Bayou, to the tundras of Alaska to the drying bed of the Colorado River. Centering the voices of native women and women of color, As She Rises personalizes the elusive magnitude of climate cha ...
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From Plans to Power: How Communities Can Drive Change Through IDPs.
In this episode of Just Us and the Climate, we unpack a powerful yet often overlooked or misunderstood tool in the fight for social and climate justice: Integrated Development Plans (IDPs). Host Ferron Pedro explores how communities can make use of these strategic local government plans to drive real, equitable change on the ground — whether it's looking at housing, tackling drought in farming towns, or launching water conservation projects.
Listen to climate activist Motlatsi Makhasane talk about how to use the IDP process to demand sustainable solutions — and win. Plus, we have IDP expert Tsekiso Majake who unpacks how you can get involved, influence municipal plans, and avoid common pitfalls.
Whether you're a seasoned community activist or just curious, tune in and learn how power really works — at the local level. Website · Facebook · Instagram
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continue reading
In this episode of Just Us and the Climate, we unpack a powerful yet often overlooked or misunderstood tool in the fight for social and climate justice: Integrated Development Plans (IDPs). Host Ferron Pedro explores how communities can make use of these strategic local government plans to drive real, equitable change on the ground — whether it's looking at housing, tackling drought in farming towns, or launching water conservation projects.
Listen to climate activist Motlatsi Makhasane talk about how to use the IDP process to demand sustainable solutions — and win. Plus, we have IDP expert Tsekiso Majake who unpacks how you can get involved, influence municipal plans, and avoid common pitfalls.
Whether you're a seasoned community activist or just curious, tune in and learn how power really works — at the local level. Website · Facebook · Instagram
Chapters
1. Introduction to Integrated Development Planning (IDP) (00:02:54)
2. The Importance of Integrated Planning (00:05:49)
3. Community Access to IDP Information (00:09:21)
4. Community Activist Experience with IDP (00:10:53)
5. Local Government's Role in Just Transition and Climate Change (00:14:15)
6. Examples of Municipalities Addressing Climate Change (00:17:25)
7. Meaningful Consultation and Community Participation (00:22:09)
8. Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan (00:26:42)
9. Best Ways for Communities to Impact the IDP (00:28:52)
10. Accessibility of IDP Information and Civic Education (00:32:15)
11. Examples of Community Impact on IDP (00:37:04)
12. Climate Justice Coalition's Plans for IDP Process (00:39:31)
13. Advice for Community Involvement in Local Government (00:42:32)
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