Showing Allyship as Conservation Organizations

Andres Esparza • June 18, 2020

Presentation slides available here!


Presenters: Kris Deutschman, CLF Senior Communication Director and Elyane Stefanick, CLF California Program Director


The assaults against Black lives in the recent weeks have caused deep pain and resulted in thousands of people taking the streets to protest and demand justice for all black lives. The racist encounter between Christian Cooper, a birder and Audubon New York board member, and Amy Cooper in New York's Central Park hit close to home for many conservationists yet is an experience similar to those many Black, Indigenous, and people of color face in the outdoors. In this webinar we’ll discuss why allyship with Black, Indigenous, and people of color is pertinent to the role we play in society and even the success of our movement in conservation. We’ll explore how the conservation community has responded thus far, what allyship can look like, and share resources relevant for individuals and organizations. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss in small groups how they can be allies and explore how to start conversations within their organizations. We’ll also have time to discuss and answer your questions.

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