On Friday, April 28th, members of the student group ECO (Environmental Conservation Organization) led a Fridays for Future talk in partnership with the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (KC3).

In collaboration with the international movement inspired by Greta Thunberg, KC3 has been organizing Fridays for Future meetings to inform and network the local community for action on the climate crisis. On specific Fridays at noon, there is a high quality and engaging session from a range of experts and advocacy groups on the causes, consequences and actions for a carbon neutral future.

Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition

The K students’ talk was called “The Generation of Exception,” and explored the youth perspective on climate activism. The talk addressed the intersectionality of the environmental movement, the role of politics and technology, and Gen Z’s ongoing push to combat climate apathy with empathy.

Over 30 community members from KC3, K College, and the greater Kalamazoo Community all took part in the event.

To watch a replay of the Fridays for Future talk, click here or on the video to the right.