Climate Justice
While the impact of climate change is felt by everyone, the most vulnerable people in our community bear the brunt of its impact. They face far greater risks of poorer health and economic outcomes from climate change. They need support to adapt to or recover from climate disruptions such as flooding, sea level rise, extreme heat, wildfire, and smoke.
What's at stake
As sea levels rise, many coastal communities with high surface levels of groundwater - like Marin City and the Canal area of San Rafael - are at greater risk of flooding. Due to historic redlining practices, communities of color are often close to industrial sites and have the added risk of buried toxic industrial chemicals intermixing with intruding water. And when wildfire erupts, job loss and displacement can be devastating to families with no savings or safety net.
Our vision
We see a once-in-a-generation opportunity: hundreds of billions of dollars are flowing from recent federal and state legislation into local infrastructure projects, renewables deployment, and other approaches to reduce climate risks and create healthier communities. We believe that by supporting their leadership and input, historically marginalized communities will be better positioned to secure transformative investments that enhance resident well-being and safeguard against growing climate threats.
Climate justice resources
Interested in learning more? Read about recent grantmaking for this initiative as well as opportunities to engage.
