The Just Transition Collaborative (JTC) engages to advance social and environmental justice in the transition from fossil fuels to a renewable-based economy and in response to climate change.
Summary
We engage in community partnerships to advance social and environmental justice in the transition from fossil fuels to a renewable-based economy and in response to climate change. We work to support leadership of underrepresented groups to foster more equitable energy, climate and employment practices and policies, and to produce community-relevant research.
Guiding Principles
- Foster move away from fossil fuel to reinvest in a renewable and regenerative energy economy.
- Support implementation, communication, and critical assessment of model just transition projects.
- Educate about the intersection between environmental policy and social justice, power and privilege.
- Strengthen representation of marginalized communities and advance social justice in climate policies.
- Create transformative and engaged student opportunities and mentorship to advance environmental justice.
- Challenge racism, classism, sexism, ableism, and other oppressive systems and build equitable internal processes.
- Amplify the struggles, concerns, and solutions frontline communities face to bring about a more nuanced, smarter, and humane future.
- Produce community-relevant and evidence-based research for present and future planning in light of significant social, economic, and ecological challenges.