Wawa Gatheru

Wawa Gatheru, the dynamic Founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Environmentalist, discusses her mission to empower Black women and gender-expansive individuals in the climate sector. She shares inspiring strategies to cultivate resilience in the face of the climate crisis, emphasizing the importance of reframing narratives and fostering solidarity. Wawa also highlights the impact of governmental rollbacks on climate work and the critical need for grassroots involvement, urging everyone to engage with local organizations to promote environmental equity.

Gloria Walton, President and CEO of The Solutions Project, and Wawa Gatheru, Founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, explore the intersection of climate justice and grassroots activism. Walton emphasizes reframing frontline communities as victors and the need for philanthropy rooted in solidarity. Gatheru shares her journey to empower Black youth in climate spaces, advocating for nuanced storytelling and emotional literacy to drive action. Together, they highlight the importance of community resilience and collective care in the fight against climate change.