Climate Change and Its Impact on Black Childhood | Leah Austin

At Climate & Sustainability Leadership, Dr. Leah Austin, President and CEO of the National Black Child Development Institute, highlights how climate change disproportionately impacts Black children. She emphasizes the higher risks of respiratory illnesses, food insecurity, and psychological stress faced by Black families due to systemic inequities. Dr. Austin calls for environmental justice policies, investments in community infrastructure, and climate education to empower young people. She stresses that addressing climate change must prioritize equity, ensuring that solutions benefit Black children and other vulnerable populations while advancing both environmental and social justice.