We cannot talk about building the New Earth, without talking about climate justice. In this episode, Brittany Janis, Executive Director of the Open Environmental Data Project, discusses the importance of open and equitable environmental data systems. She shares insights on how these systems empower communities, inform climate action, and the challenges faced under different political administrations. The conversation also explores the role of AI in environmental data and the significance of coalition building for effective advocacy and movement building.

Key Takeaways

* Open Environmental Data Project empowers communities with accessible data.

* Equitable data systems are crucial for informed climate action.

* Political changes impact environmental data accessibility.

* AI has potential in environmental data analysis.

* Coalition building strengthens advocacy efforts.

* Transparency in data usage is vital for community trust.

* Environmental justice requires community-centered data approaches.

* Data sovereignty and privacy are key in AI applications.

* Collaboration enhances resource efficiency in environmental projects.

* Volunteers play a crucial role in data archiving and advocacy.

Resources:

* https://www.openenvironmentaldata.org/

* globalmovementmaker.com

Brittany Janis Bio:

Brittany Janis is Executive Director of the Open Environmental Data Project (OEDP) and a founding member of the Public Environmental Data Partners (PEDP) coalition. She advances open, equitable environmental data systems that empower communities and inform climate action. Previously, she was Associate Director of the Environment and Natural Resources Program and the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center, and led its Arctic Initiative.

A coalition builder, she co-founded Harvard Alumni for Climate and the Environment and serves on the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) SF board and the HKS SF alumni board. Her background includes nonprofit leadership and fundraising, including Major Gifts Officer at Environmental Defense Fund and President of AFP Golden Gate.

She holds an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, an MA in Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, and a BA from Case Western Reserve University. She lives in San Francisco (mostly) and western Massachusetts.

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