$1.3m to frontline communities

Anthropocene Alliance — December 10, 2020

Anthropocene Alliance is the largest coalition of communities on the frontline of climate change. Linked by shared understanding, research and moral force, our frontline leaders are bringing visibility to the struggle for environmental justice.

You’ve helped us direct $1.3m to these leaders since our founding in 2017 through direct funds and pro bono resources.

Your continued support is essential.

Here are the facts and figures:

• 58 grassroots groups from 21 U.S. states comprising 500,000 people. 60% represent low-income, Black, Latinx and Native American communities.

• 26 of our members have received grants in amounts ranging from $300 to $92,000, for a total value of $625,000.

• 29 have been matched with pro bono scientists thanks to a partnership with the Thriving Earth Exchange of the American Geophysical Union.

• Seven are matched with pro bono lawyers as they fight developments in flood prone areas.

• Eight are piloting nature-based solutions to flooding thanks to funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Federation.

• Three are matched with green infrastructure expert planning teams thanks a technical assistance grant from the American Planning Association.

• Two are working with the non-profit group, Buy-In, to get homes bought out.

• Two are introducing municipal ordinances through ballot initiatives.

• Five are matched with artist-photographers.

• Members received 121 media mentions in 2020.

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