The Grand Rapids Climate Coalition is a growing alliance of individuals, community groups, neighborhood associations, nonprofits, faith groups, businesses, and educational institutions. We want strong, equitable action in Grand Rapids for a better shared future and against climate change.
The goal of the Grand Rapids Climate Coalition is for Grand Rapids to:
Achieve community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030
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Prioritize equity and climate justice
OUR VISION
Our coalition envisions Grand Rapids as a center for climate justice: an equitable community where its residents and visitors thrive; with clean air free from pollutants and harmful greenhouse gases; clean water free from harmful chemicals and plastics; renewable energy free from devastating environmental impact and exploitation; widely-accessible, zero-emissions public transportation; and a clean food system that is regenerative for the environment and human health.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Neighborhoods of color and lower socioeconomic groups are burdened with a disproportionate number of environmental health hazards despite having the least amount of fault in causing the climate crisis; Grand Rapids is no exception.
We want the City to keep the impacts to frontline communities central to their planning and implementation processes.
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Our strongest central ideal is based on environmental justice and a just transition to an ecologically sustainable and equitable economy.
We believe ALL people have a basic right to a clean and healthful environment.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Improve the resolution passed by the City Commission to include the priorities set out in GRCC's original resolution
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Engage residents to advocate for healthy, sustainable, resilient community
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Educate and inspire Grand Rapids residents regarding actions each one of us can take to mitigate climate change.
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Connect Grand Rapids residents from all walks of life to share their stories for positive change.
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Hear from Grand Rapids Climate Coalition co-chairs, Abigail Bartlett and Janet Zahn, and Professor Elena Lioubimtseva on why they are dedicating their time to pushing Grand Rapids to be a climate leader for our state and country.