Climate Justice Collaborative

While advances have been made in Boulder County to infuse equity measures into racial justice, climate action and just transition planning, there is still work to be done to center the voices and experiences of community members, in particular those who have been historically excluded, underserved and underrepresented. That work includes tracing the historical roots towards Native Americans and raising its level of knowledge and concern regarding the ongoing impacts of centuries colonization and forced assimilation of local Indigenous communities. The members of the Climate Justice Collaborative recognize a need to cultivate necessary relationships and trust in order to fully transform structures, repair past harms, and shift power and influence from local governments to frontline community-led groups.