The Solutions Project

Communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis have been already creating solutions that are effective, long-lasting and equitable. That is why we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Climate Justice Solutions Storybank. It serves as a resource, highlighting how individuals and groups are mobilizing, driving change, and achieving transformative outcomes. It also showcases inspiring examples of how communities are actively creating the world we want to build – a world where climate justice is achieved through community-led solutions. We know that people have the power to create change, and we hope that each of these stories sparks the imagination and collaboration needed to bring climate justice solutions to life everywhere. Click the link below to explore these community-driven climate justice initiatives and learn more about the passionate individuals behind them! https://lnkd.in/emPHYcvk #TheSolutionsProject #LetsCreateTheFuture #DecadeOfSolutions #ClimateJustice #ClimateJusticeSolutions

Communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis have been already creating solutions that are effective, long-lasting and equitable. That is why we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Climate Justice Solutions Storybank. It serves as a resource, highlighting how individuals and groups are mobilizing, driving change, and achieving transformative outcomes. It also showcases inspiring examples of how communities are actively creating the world we want to build – a world where climate justice is achieved through community-led solutions. We know that people have the power to create change, and we hope that each of these stories sparks the imagination and collaboration needed to bring climate justice solutions to life everywhere. Click the link below to explore these community-driven climate justice initiatives and learn more about the passionate individuals behind them! https://lnkd.in/emPHYcvk #TheSolutionsProject #LetsCreateTheFuture #DecadeOfSolutions #ClimateJustice #ClimateJusticeSolutions

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As Hurricane Milton approaches, following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Florida is preparing for what could be the largest evacuation in seven years. The relentless storms battering our communities are a stark reminder of the escalating climate crisis fueled by fossil fuel companies. For over 70 years, they’ve known the truth: our planet is warming due to fossil fuel pollution from the burning of coal, oil, and gas. Warmer oceans cause more intense storms like Helene and Milton. With the election fast approaching, let this serve as a reminder that we are in desperate need of bold, climate centered leadership that prioritizes people over profit. #HurricaneMilton #HurricaneHelene

Our grantee partner, Go Austin/Vamos Austin! (GAVA) has worked tirelessly for years organizing and mobilizing community power to reduce barriers to health while increasing institutional capacity to respond to the people most impacted by historic inequities.. Through various programs and campaigns, GAVA seeks to reduce the negative impacts of systemic health inequities in the following three ways: ✅ Increase access to physical activity and improved nutrition ✅ Build community power ✅ Foster permanency As it relates to climate justice, GAVA has continued to support residents in identifying, initiating, and leading efforts to reduce the negative impacts of flood risks, extreme heat, grass fire risks, and other climate shocks and stressors that strain community health and the ability of residents to stay in their neighborhoods. We are proud to shine a spotlight on GAVA this #LatinxHeritageMonth!

In honor of #LatinxHeritageMonth, below are a few inspiring books about environmentalism and climate change by some profound Latinx authors! 📖 Climate Change from the Streets by Michael Méndez 📖 Latinx Environmentalisms by Sarah D. Wald, David J. Vazquez, Priscilla Solis Ybarra & Sarah Jaquette Ray 📖 Youth To Power by Jamie Margolin Lets us know in the comments if you've read! #TheSolutionsProject #ClimateSolutions #ClimateJustice

Our CEO, Gloria Walton, is redefining climate justice! 🌍 Read how she's turning challenges into victories in her latest feature.

The words of Gloria Walton speak truth to power and we are so grateful to the McNulty Foundation for amplifying them!

Yesterday at #ClimateWeekNYC , Shaheen H., from The Solutions Project, spoke on an inspiring panel with climate justice leaders: 💚 Darryl Molina Sarmiento Communities for a Better Environment 💚 KD Chavez from Climate Justice Alliance 💚 Dwaign Tyndal from Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) 💚 Courtenay A. Barton, MPA from UNITE-EJ - the EPA Thriving Communities Western States National regranting award winner, partnered with CJA, Chisholm Legacy, NDN Collective and governed by the Fund for Frontline Power. They shared powerful stories from the frontlines, reminding us that climate justice is racial justice. We’re honored to work alongside these leaders to uplift the communities most affected by the climate crisis. #LetsCreateTheFuture #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateJustice

Our next grantee spotlight for #LatinxHeritageMonth is dedicated to the hardworking staff and members of Comite Civico del Valle (CCV)! CCV was founded on the principle, “informed people build healthy communities" and continues to incorporate that mission statement in all partnerships, research studies, and civic engagements comprised by their organization. With the Imperial County having the lowest rate of EV chargers per capita of all 58 counties in California, recently, they successfully launched an initiative for much-needed Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, locating their first charger in the City of Brawley, CA. Their current goal is to install 40 publicly accessible charging stations in order to produce more local green jobs, boost tourism, create STEM education opportunities, and reduce harmful air pollution so that they can achieve EV Equity and Environmental Justice for disadvantaged communities of the Salton Sea California Border Region. We applaud CCV's commitment to advancing ambitious climate goals while also making sure marginalized communities always have a seat at the decision-making table when it comes to creating climate solutions that will impact the health of current residents, as well as future generations.