Our Theory of change
If we join together and address the climate crisis, we will build an equitable, just, and regenerative future for generations to come. Shifting the conversation to what IS possible, not what limits us, can change our future and ensure a better present. We hold it to be true that communities have real solutions to overlapping crises, and that a shift in our shared narrative around the environment and climate change will get us to the future we envision.
We are creating Transformational Change. What can that look like?
Recognizing the issues our communities are facing
Some are based in and around deep, systemic injustice, be it environmental racism, colorism, xenophobia, classism, or a myriad of other harms
Climate impacts that are affecting Black, Indigenous, and people of color
(BIPOC) stakeholders; disabled people; women; youth; LGBTQIA+ people; im/migrants; and nationally-specific affected communities in regions most susceptible to the harshest climate impacts, including frontline and fenceline communities.
People have been historically and presently disconnected and are not able to come together to address these issues because of systematic separation.
Holding space to actualize intersectional solutions
Supporting and amplifying community-centered solutions.
Knowing that we cannot make transformation happen without addressing all of the above!
The US Fair Share
Because of how many emissions the US’ has produced historically, we are responsible for a significant portion of global warming. As the largest economy, the US has the capability to support low-income nations to mitigate their emissions and respond to climate impacts. The US has a moral obligation to do its fair share for climate action- and we can do that in a way that is innovative, fun, and transforms our current lives.
Through our analysis we found out the US is responsible for reducing its total emissions by 14 billion metric tons. The US needs to reduce its emissions by 80% below 2005 levels (6 billion metric tons) domesticallyy, and provide finance to low-income countries to develop while reducing emissions by an additional 8 billion metric tons internationally. These actions would keep us from reaching dangerous warming levels. This would require significant investment at homee, and about $106 billion for those low-income countries.
Because the US is responsible through historic emissions for current changes to the climate, it also needs to help low-income countries adapt to those changes as well as support those countries when they face losses and damages from climate change that they could not adapt to. These losses and damages can include loss of life, infrastructure, and culturally significant areas or buildings.The minimum amount the US should contribute to helping other countries with this is $340 billion.
The vision for this shift is HUGE, but we can do big and bold things when we come together and put our minds to it!
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