This conference brings together the academy, government, business and civil society in the interaction of public policy and the Church's moral vision to raise awareness and present a method for collaborative problem-solving in addressing complex environmental justice problems.
1:00-1:30 |
Exploring Conference Theme
Photo Gallery
Video Presentation
Light Refreshments
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1:30-1:45 |
Welcome and Brief Remarks
Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D.
President, Duquesne University
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1:45-2:55 |
Environmental Justice: Catholic Social Thought
John W. Hart, Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Ethics
Boston University School of Theology
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3:05-4:15 |
The Collaborative Problem-Solving Model
Ira W. Leighton
Deputy Regional Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency, New England Region
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4:30-6:00 |
Panel Discussion
Special Case: Brownfield Development
This panel will address whether brownfield redevelopment policies ignore the social and environmental justice concerns of nearby communities, and to what extent a collaborative decision-making model may result in more equitable outcomes.
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