GreenLatinos is committed to direct engagement with communities, advocates, and policymakers in order to advocate for more efficient, equitable, environmentally sustainable places to live, work, play, and learn. We work to build momentum for creating equitable policy that addresses and makes reparations for barriers faced by Latino/e and other marginalized and underserved communities, both historically and in the present day.
We advocate for equitable innovation and policymaking to support environmental and economic sustainability, advance transportation and energy equity, and improve accessibility and affordability. We seek to change the face and functionality of urban, suburban, and rural communities, and improve the lives of people across the US.
Sustainable communities at GreenLatinos addresses the spectrum within this field, from advocating for increasing equity in clean transportation planning to supporting new green infrastructure investments.
GreenLatinos’ work supports the capacity of Latino/e communities to thrive; improving health outcomes by reducing pollution exposure, and increasing capacity for physical, social, and economic mobility by improving accessibility and access to diverse transportation modes and affordable, clean energy.
We will use this space and time to discuss our current campaigns and urgent emerging topics related to clean transportation and energy infrastructure policy. The collective will serve as both a learning community for folks interested in learning more about the issues and a hub to develop advocacy tactics and calls to action around specific issues.
This collective meets on a quarterly basis and has a listserv to share information. Interested in joining the Sustainable Communities Collective?