Khalil Shahyd

Khalil Shahyd is an environmental activist, policy advocate with more than 20 years of experience in the environmental movement. He has a PhD in Urban Political Ecology and is from New Orleans, LA. Follow him on bluesky

crowd in Washington

This is what democracy looks like

Stronger democratic institutions go hand in hand with stronger environmental policy. Understood in this way, democracy is both a tool and solution to the climate crisis.

May 15, 2025

Climate Justice march

From COVID-19 to Climate: Lessons for Climate Justice

The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing deep inequalities in race and economic status, and the inadequacy of the nation’s social safety nets. Still, the massive social disruption caused by the pandemic offers important lessons to consider as we craft strategies for aggressive climate action.

July 31, 2020