As advocates seek to draw commitments from governments to fight against climate change at COP28, they also look to raise awareness about other kinds of impact on the population.

WASHINGTON, DC – La Fundación Acceso Hispano publicó hoy su informe “Erosión cultural: la amenaza climática a la herencia latina” en la 28ª Conferencia de las Partes de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP28) que se lleva a cabo en Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos.

For Vanessa Muñoz, joining Hispanic Access Foundation in April of 2022 became a turning point in her career. Growing up, she witnessed the disparities between Latinos and their access to nature, igniting a passion that would later unveil her commitment to breaking those barriers for her community and beyond.

Hispanic Access Foundation released its “Cultural Erosion: The Climate Threat to Latino Heritage” report today at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

A new report from Headwaters Economics and the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) finds that Latinos face substantially higher flood risks in the country.

The Hispanic Access Foundation is dedicated to conserving waterways, fighting climate change, and empowering Latino communities across the United States to deal with these issues. In an interview with The Latin Times, Director of Conservation Programs at HAF, Shanna Edberg, talked about the organization's mission, the impact of polluted waterways on Hispanic communities in the U.S. and the challenges the demographic faces at a general level.

Pastor Felipe Villegas wasn't certain about the trajectory of his life when he left Chihuahua, Mexico, as a young man to settle in Colorado in the mid-1980s. Little did he foresee that he would emerge as a key figure building bridges for other Latinos in his community, all through his devoted work as a faith leader.

Guaranteeing environmental justice encompasses the integration of all sectors of public health to work through the many challenges people face as members of social groups. Rachel Forbes, a faculty member of the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver and the Director of the Western Colorado Master of Social Work Program, is doing just that. Through her professional trajectory, she has centered on the intersection of social work and environmental justice. She's deeply committed to making social workers an integral part of the environmental justice movement.

Natalie De la Torre Salas is a dynamic professional with a career in archaeology and heritage conservation. Originally from Puerto Rico, her journey into the world of archaeology and her dedication to preserving cultural heritage has led her to become an influential voice in the field. Moreover, her involvement with the Hispanic Access Foundation has allowed her to champion the cause of climate justice and heritage preservation within the Latino community.

In the world of forestry and conservation, there are individuals whose dedication and passion guide them toward making a significant impact on our environment. One such individual is Luis Vidal, the Northern California Reforestation Manager for American Forests.