How the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Is Building a Leader-Full Climate Future for Georgia

A Georgia Climate Digest Interview
Jul 23, 2025 9:40 AM ET
Campaign: Drawdown Georgia
IGEL leaders in Climate Digest Interview
IGEL leaders in Climate Digest Interview

When it comes to solving complex environmental challenges, Georgia doesn’t need more division.

We need more connection. That’s exactly what the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL) offers: a powerful, people-centered experience that brings together changemakers from across the state to build trust, deepen understanding, and lead boldly toward a more sustainable future.

In a recent interview for Drawdown Georgia's Climate Digest video interview series, longtime climate justice advocate and IGEL graduate Eriqah Vincent sat down with Monica Thornton, IGEL graduate and board member, and Beth Blalock, IGEL graduate and facilitator, to explore what makes the program so transformative, and why it’s a must for anyone serious about leading on climate solutions in Georgia.

Watch the video here.

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