Guest Lecture: "Ending Modern Slavery"
Prof. Todd Landman, University of Nottingham
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5:00 pm - Admissions (AM) 189
Join us for an engaging talk by Prof. Todd Landman from the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, exploring the global challenge of modern slavery. He will discuss key discoveries in estimating slavery's prevalence, mapping its geographies, and examining the role of businesses in addressing slavery in supply chains. The talk also highlights the gap between policy and practice, the importance of survivor inclusion, and how we can work together to end modern slavery. This event is part of an ongoing research collaboration between ßÙßÇÂþ», the University of Rhode Island, and the University of Nottingham, and is open to all students and faculty.
Todd Landman is a Professor of Political Science and Research Director of the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, specializing in the comparative analysis of development, democracy, and human rights. His current research focuses on modern slavery, prevalence estimation, and assessing the impact of anti-slavery advocacy. He has authored several influential books and articles on human rights and has served in leadership roles within the UK Economic and Social Research Council and the American Political Science Association.
This event is free and open to the public.
"Intersectionality and the Climate Crisis:
A Post COP 28 Call to Action"
Guest Speaker: Dr. Aaron Mair ('84)
Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 PM - Casadesus Recital Hall
Intersectionality and the climate crisis are deeply intertwined. Climate change does not impact everyone equally, and marginalized communities often bear the brunt of its consequences. An intersectional approach to climate action recognizes this and strives to create solutions that address different groups' specific needs and vulnerabilities.
Aaron Mair is a distinguished environmentalist and activist who served as the 57th national president of the Sierra Club, making history as the organization's first African-American president. A graduate of ßÙßÇÂþ», Aaron has been a leader in the environmental justice movement, founding the Arbor Hill Environmental Justice Corporation and the W. Haywood Burns Environmental Education Center in Albany. Currently, he serves as the Adirondack Wilderness Campaign Director, focusing on connecting all New Yorkers to the nation's largest environmental treasure. His extensive career includes international climate work and advocacy for marginalized communities.
This event is free and open to the public.