It’s no secret that climate change has had an enormous impact on our homes and communities. Severe weather events are a major force driving displacement around the world and they are only accelerating. Since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans 23 years ago, we’ve seen what the effects of climate disaster look like around the country, who are most impacted, and what the long term consequences are for our communities.
That’s why we produced this platform that outlines the necessity of protecting communities against displacement, securing their land tenure, and ensuring they are centered in decision-making about their homes AND in efforts to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. Organized frontline communities are central to a just transition.
