Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition brought together policymakers, industry experts, and community advocates to confront long-standing racial disparities across transportation, energy, and environmental policy.

On June 16, the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) hosted its 3rd Annual Environmental Justice Summit at Howard University’s Armour J. Blackburn Auditorium. The powerful forum brought together policymakers, industry experts, and community advocates to confront long-standing racial disparities across transportation, energy, and environmental policy.

This year’s sessions dove deep into actionable, local solutions for the DMV region, focusing on three major areas:

1. Expanding Equitable Access: A deep-dive panel on how expanding curbside EV charging in underserved neighborhoods can close the accessibility gap for residents without private parking.
2. The Hidden Health Cost of Pollution: Industry experts and advocates examined how environmental burdens disproportionately affect frontline communities, mapping out clear strategies to reduce exposure and improve regional public health.
3. A Shared Moral Responsibility: A concluding discussion on how civic engagement, collective action, and faith leadership can empower communities to drive their own clean energy futures.

By fostering a space for collaborative dialogue, the summit emphasized that the future of clean transportation and sustainable infrastructure in the Greater Washington area must be built on a foundation of equity. We hope to see you here next year.