Is Climate a Winning Issue?

We know that approximately two-thirds of Americans favor the U.S. taking steps to become carbon neutral by 2050, a goal outlined by President Joe Biden at the outset of his administration. But does this shared hope translate to decisions at the ballot box? When it comes to key races and contentious campaigns, is climate a winning issue?

2024 will be a crucial election year across the globe – and climate will be on the ballot time and time again. But where do voters stand? Have young people shifted their attention elsewhere? Who stands to lose if climate gets decentered from campaigns across the country?

On May 8th, Elise Joshi (Executive Director, Gen Z for Change) and Caroline Spears (Executive Director, Climate Cabinet) will be coming to Manny's to answer these questions and talk all things climate and voters. We can't wait to see you there!

Panelists

Elise Joshi is a 21-year-old organizer and Executive Director of Gen-Z for Change. Through Gen-Z for Change and her own social media platforms of 200,000+ people, Joshi mobilizes people across the country to take action in climate, labor, and health. Joshi is part of the firewall against both climate nihilism and climate denial, generating millions of views monthly towards combating both narratives and amplifying on-the-ground efforts for a sustainable and just future.

Caroline Spears is the founder of Climate Cabinet Education, which makes local climate change data and policy solutions actionable for policymakers on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Climate Cabinet Education makes sure critical local climate opportunities are on the map, and ensures that key players are equipped to advance bold climate action immediately.

Moderator

Debra Kahn is California policy editor at POLITICO. She previously served as deputy sustainability editor, California bureau chief and California environment and transportation reporter, where she covered climate, water, air pollution, electric vehicles, fuel economy, high-speed rail and wildfires. She came to POLITICO in 2019 after 13 years at E&E News, 10 of those in California. She hails from Maryland and is a proud Terp.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Manny's, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, United States