CERAWeek protest rally in downtown Houston draws hundreds for climate justice event

THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE

By Caroline Wilburn

Hundreds gathered in downtown Houston’s Discovery Green Park Sunday to protest oil and gas company executives attending the upcoming CERAWeek by S&P Global conference.  

The community-focused climate justice event, “Sunday for the Future,” drew people from around the state and country for free music, food and workshops, with the goal of educating attendees on the role large energy companies play in Houston’s ongoing struggle with climate disasters. Sunday’s gathering kicked off a week of activism events planned by Future Generations in response to CERA Week, including a rally and march in downtown Houston on Monday. 

Sunday’s event was in part organized by the Climate Justice Team of Common Defense Civic Engagement, a veteran-led advocacy organization fighting racism, violence and hate.