
GreenLatinos x UPROSE – State of Nuestro Clima

Welcome Reception & Brunch
Time: 12:00 – 12:45 PM ET
Kick off the day with coffee, pan dulce, and lotería, and enjoy a warm welcome from our keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Méndez.
Panel: On the Frontlines of Nuclear Energy Colonialism
Time: 12:45 – 1:45 PM
Energy companies in nuclear, mining, milling, power generation, and infrastructure construction often displace communities, pollute homes, and undermine local prosperity, a reality of energy colonialism. This panel will explore its impacts and the fight for justice.
Sovereignty, Solidarity & Solutions: A Caribbean Just Recovery
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM
A conversation on the lived experiences and root causes of climate displacement in the Caribbean, led by UPROSE and allies.
Confronting Displacement in the Age of Climate Crisis
Time: 3:45 – 4:45 PM
Hear from national and local leaders on how extreme heat and migration are reshaping frontline communities.
Climate Cocktails: Happy Hour & GreenLatinos Live! Awards
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Celebrate with us at the GreenLatinos LIVE! Awards, with music, cocktails, and an awards ceremony honoring climate justice champions — plus special presentations from Climate Power En Acción, GreenLatinos, and Sachamama.