Rihanna’s foundation advances climate justice in the U.S. and the Caribbean
This week, we chat with Justine Lucas, the executive director of the Clara Lionel Foundation, which was founded by Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty to advance climate justice and resilience in the United States and the Caribbean.
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In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Justine Lucas, the executive director of the Clara Lionel Foundation, which was founded by Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty to advance climate justice and resilience in the United States and the Caribbean.
In the conversation, we discuss the organization’s work to invest in core infrastructure, such as schools, health clinics, and information systems, to help communities be more resilient in the face of natural disasters, and the disproportionate impact of climate change on small island states and communities of color.
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May 8, 2023
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