Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (E.C.O.R.)
Summit for Action Annual Convening
Summit for Action Annual Convening
Roots of Resistance: Breaking Chains, Building Justice
October 2-3, 2025
October 2-3, 2025
Join us at the 2025 E.C.O.R. Summit for Action as we chart a path towards a more equitable and sustainable future. Together, we can activate and empower communities to collectively transform the global landscape through actionable and collaborative strategies.
Summit Dates and Times
Thursday, October 2, 2025 (Virtual) : 8am – 4pm PT, 9am-5pm MT, 10am- 6pm CT , 11am-7pm ET
Friday, October 3, 2025 (In-Person) :
Thursday, October 2, 2025 (Virtual) : 8am – 4pm PT, 9am-5pm MT, 10am- 6pm CT , 11am-7pm ET
Friday, October 3, 2025 (In-Person) :
- Denver, CO- Denver Zoo: 9am - 4:30pm MT at the Denver Zoo (Denver registrants only)
- Portland, Oregon (Location TBA): 10am-4pm PT (Portland registrants only- details to come)
What is the E.C.O.R. Summit for Action?
The Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (E.C.O.R.) Summit for Action invites you to embark on a transformative journey at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and the great outdoors. Our annual two-day event is a call to action, bringing together thought leaders, activists, practitioners, and community members to engage in profound discussions about the vital role of environmental justice in conservation and outdoor recreation movements.
2025 Theme: Roots of Resistance: Breaking Chains, Building Justice
In a world grappling with the dual crises of environmental degradation and systemic oppression, the call to resist and build anew has never been more urgent. "Roots of Resistance: Breaking Chains, Building Justice" delves into the intricate connections between social and environmental inequities, exposing how systems of power and privilege perpetuate harm to both people and the planet. This years theme invites a deep exploration of resistance as a tool for dismantling these oppressive systems, highlighting the courage, creativity, and collaboration of communities leading the charge for justice. Key questions include:
Through this lens, the summit will center stories of resistance against environmental destruction, from fighting extractive industries to challenging policies that exacerbate climate change. Participants will engage with frontline leaders, activists, and organizers who are combating climate denialism, reclaiming stolen lands, and protecting vital ecosystems. By drawing connections between environmental justice and struggles for survival and sovereignty, we will illuminate the shared roots of these battles and the collective power required to win them.
This theme challenges attendees to consider how oppression manifests in environmental contexts, such as unequal access to clean water, air, and land, and how these injustices disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It also underscores the importance of collaborative resistance: partnerships across racial, cultural, and socioeconomic lines to forge a unified front against environmental harm and social inequities. Through keynotes, panels, and workshops, participants will leave inspired by real-world examples of successful resistance and equipped with actionable strategies to integrate justice into their environmental and social justice efforts. Together, we will break chains and build the foundation for a just, sustainable future.
Why Attend:
The environment should be a place of healing and enjoyment for all, a place where nature's wonders are accessible and inviting to people of every background and identity. However, throughout American history, marginalized communities have been systematically underrepresented or intentionally excluded from the conservation and outdoor narratives and disproportionately impacted by environmental decision making. These injustices are deeply rooted in complex social and economic factors, including explicit racism, sexism, and ableism, as well as the legacy of segregation. At the E.C.O.R. Summit for Action, we are committed to confronting these issues head-on. We believe that understanding the history and impacts of environmental injustice is not only essential but also an opportunity to transform natural areas, policy spaces, and organizations into inclusive, healing, and vibrant environments that benefit all members of society.
The Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (E.C.O.R.) Summit for Action invites you to embark on a transformative journey at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and the great outdoors. Our annual two-day event is a call to action, bringing together thought leaders, activists, practitioners, and community members to engage in profound discussions about the vital role of environmental justice in conservation and outdoor recreation movements.
2025 Theme: Roots of Resistance: Breaking Chains, Building Justice
In a world grappling with the dual crises of environmental degradation and systemic oppression, the call to resist and build anew has never been more urgent. "Roots of Resistance: Breaking Chains, Building Justice" delves into the intricate connections between social and environmental inequities, exposing how systems of power and privilege perpetuate harm to both people and the planet. This years theme invites a deep exploration of resistance as a tool for dismantling these oppressive systems, highlighting the courage, creativity, and collaboration of communities leading the charge for justice. Key questions include:
- How do systems of oppression shape environmental injustice, and how can they be dismantled?
- What role does community-led resistance play in advancing climate justice and equity?
- How can the fight against environmental destruction be aligned with broader struggles for human rights and sovereignty?
Through this lens, the summit will center stories of resistance against environmental destruction, from fighting extractive industries to challenging policies that exacerbate climate change. Participants will engage with frontline leaders, activists, and organizers who are combating climate denialism, reclaiming stolen lands, and protecting vital ecosystems. By drawing connections between environmental justice and struggles for survival and sovereignty, we will illuminate the shared roots of these battles and the collective power required to win them.
This theme challenges attendees to consider how oppression manifests in environmental contexts, such as unequal access to clean water, air, and land, and how these injustices disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It also underscores the importance of collaborative resistance: partnerships across racial, cultural, and socioeconomic lines to forge a unified front against environmental harm and social inequities. Through keynotes, panels, and workshops, participants will leave inspired by real-world examples of successful resistance and equipped with actionable strategies to integrate justice into their environmental and social justice efforts. Together, we will break chains and build the foundation for a just, sustainable future.
Why Attend:
The environment should be a place of healing and enjoyment for all, a place where nature's wonders are accessible and inviting to people of every background and identity. However, throughout American history, marginalized communities have been systematically underrepresented or intentionally excluded from the conservation and outdoor narratives and disproportionately impacted by environmental decision making. These injustices are deeply rooted in complex social and economic factors, including explicit racism, sexism, and ableism, as well as the legacy of segregation. At the E.C.O.R. Summit for Action, we are committed to confronting these issues head-on. We believe that understanding the history and impacts of environmental injustice is not only essential but also an opportunity to transform natural areas, policy spaces, and organizations into inclusive, healing, and vibrant environments that benefit all members of society.
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