Justice is what love looks like in public

Many people I talk with struggle with what brings them to the fight for equality, safety, and justice for all. This quote from Cornel West appeared on my Facebook newsfeed today, and it made me think that for many of us, we are brought to the table by an…

Youth Demand A Future at COY11

When I think about the long term goal, I think about solutions. It’s not just about ending our dependence on fossil fuels in order to reach a goal of zero emissions, it’s about the just transition to 100% renewable energy. In order for this change to be equitable and just…

2014–2015 Year in Review

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1"][vc_column_text]SustainUS just wrapped up our fiscal year, and looking back, there’s a lot to be proud of. Together we trained over 200 youth leaders, earned more than 60 media hits, and crafted a new strategic plan. Below is an infographic that…

Victory At Last! #NoKXL, the first big win of the Climate Movement

The Paris Agreement is done,but the real work lies ahead

COP21 is over. We now have a universal climate agreement. But it is nowhere near enough to ensure a just and stable future. While COP21 is historic, it is at best a beginning.

Highlights from Week One

COP21 is finally here! Our delegation is on the ground and working nonstop to make the Paris agreement as strong as possible. Since arriving in Paris last week, things have been a blur activity:

• From Wednesday 11/25 to Saturday 11/28, our team convened 6…

1992: A Life Under Negotiation

Today marks the third day of the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 21). Our SustainUS delegation is busy on the ground in Paris, pushing for the strongest agreement to protect the world’s most vulnerable communities and ensure the wellbeing of future…

True Political Change Starts At Home

The climate movement aims to create a political culture in which climate action is a matter of political necessity. This kind of true political change is a bottom-up process. It starts at the local level, evolves to the national level, and bursts forth onto the…