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Climate Justice
What does climate change have to do with racial and social justice? A whole lot it turns out! As Sarah Kaplan declares in the , “If humanity is going to effectively tackle climate change [we have to understand the connection between climate and justice.] You can’t build a just and equitable society on a planet that’s been destabilized by human activities. Nor can you stop the world from warming without the experience and the expertise of those most affected by it.”
That’s true here in Portland, too! If you’re new to climate justice, or an experienced advocate, check out these resources to get you started:
- And a of climate justice.
- Check out , a must see in-depth conversation with city leaders and community organizers.
- The district is a prime example of historic environmental injustice. And the need for environmental justice today!
- Learn about the inequitable
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Climate Justice at ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ
At ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, we’re incorporating climate justice into our fight against climate change. In a range of documents, including ½ûÂþÌìÌà reImagined, Leading with Racial Equity and Social Justice, and the newly minted (March 2022) ½ûÂþÌìÌà Climate Action Policy, racial justice is explicitly linked to our fight against climate change and vice versa. The district also hired a Climate Justice advisor, Kat Davis, last year!
If you’re part of the ½ûÂþÌìÌà community and would like to be involved in implementing or creating programs around climate justice, get in touch with us by emailing sustainability@pps.net.
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Youth and students for climate justice
If you’re a Portland youth and you want to fight for climate justice, there are many organizations that would love to hear from you and would love to work with you! Organizations like , , and all work with youth organizers, educate and train new activists, and host events and volunteer opportunities for young people and families.
The Portland Youth Climate Strike is leading a climate strike on April 21st! For more information, follow their Instragram .
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Celebrating Black Environmental Justice Heroes
Did you know the first piece of federal legislation to create “green jobs” was advocated for by Van Jones, a Black environmental justice (EJ) leader? Through years of research, advocacy, and community activism, BIPOC leaders like Van Jones have built the foundation for the EJ movement. During the month of February, EcoRise highlighted a number of Black EJ heroes on our social media channels. Read through these inspiring stories from Black EJ heroes and share them with others! .
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You are not alone!
Local groups across Portland and the world are fighting for climate justice every day. In Portland, the is a group of Willamette River residents, activists, artists, and organizers working to recreate the North Portland Harbor in an environmentally just way. Meanwhile, organizations like the keep you updated on climate justice campaigns all over the world, like the Dakota Access Pipeline fight.
If you thought you were alone in this fight, you’re not! We’re going to beat climate change by millions of people all over the world doing a lot of little things the right way, learning from our mistakes, and trying again!
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Practicing Shared History
The connects Pacific Northwesterners to the history, living cultures, and ecology of the Columbia River system through Indigenous voices. Is it a community-supported nonprofit that works through six art landscapes, educational programs, and public gatherings in collaboration with northwest tribes, communities, and the celebrated artist Maya Lin. Check out their for ideas!