{"id":34044,"date":"2025-02-18T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4621058_AE21058_0"},"modified":"2025-02-18T17:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:14:00","slug":"the-solutions-project-celebrates-5th-annual-black-climate-week-from-monday-feb-17-sunday-feb-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=34044","title":{"rendered":"The Solutions Project Celebrates 5th Annual Black Climate Week From Monday, Feb 17 – Sunday, Feb 23"},"content":{"rendered":"

This award-winning campaign raises awareness about the climate & societal benefits of Black-led climate solutions <\/i><\/p>\n

OAKLAND, Calif.<\/span><\/span>, Feb. 19, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — From Monday, Feb 17<\/span> through Sunday, Feb 23<\/span>, The Solutions Project <\/a><\/u>(TSP) is celebrating its 5<\/a>th<\/a><\/sup> annual Black Climate Week<\/a><\/u>, an award-winning<\/a><\/u> campaign designed to raise awareness about the vital role of Black leaders in combatting the climate crisis.<\/p>\n

As the federal government now undermines essential climate policies, The Solutions Project’s goal for this year’s Black Climate Week is to inspire the general public to recognize the value of Black-led climate solutions, which will continue to grow from the ground up in communities across the country. The campaign already has momentum. Last year, Black Climate Week reached nearly 150 million people with dozens of groups around the country participating. Now, in addition to online participation, nonprofits across the South and in the city of Newark, NJ<\/span> are hosting events.<\/p>\n

“Five years into Black Climate Week, it’s powerful to see that more cities, organizations, and movements are uplifting Black leadership in the fight for climate justice” said Gloria Walton<\/span><\/b>, CEO & President of The Solutions Project. “This campaign is more critical than ever\u2014especially as the federal government threatens to cut vital services for workers, seniors, and children, and funding for frontline communities. Black Climate Week isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. The solutions we need are already here and underway, grounded in communities, rooted in generations of wisdom, resilience, and innovation. Now, let’s resource them!”<\/p>\n

Climate change is a racial justice issue. It disproportionately impacts Black communities. If the planet warms 2\u00b0C, Black people are 40% more likely<\/a><\/u> than other groups to live in places where climate-fueled extreme temperatures will cause more deaths. Sixty-eight percent of Black Americans<\/a><\/u> live within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant. So it’s no wonder a new survey found that 88% of Black voters<\/a><\/u> are concerned about climate change – much higher than the national average.<\/p>\n

From 2021\u20132024, The Solutions Project invested $42 million<\/span><\/a><\/u> in grassroots climate organizations, the majority of which are led by women of color who are too often denied philanthropic support <\/a><\/u>for their innovations. During that time, TSP-funded groups secured 53 climate policy and campaign wins that are expected to benefit 106 million people, significantly reduce carbon emissions, and implement over $350 billion<\/span> in public funding for climate solutions\u2014if they can survive the federal administration’s illegal attempts to claw back committed public funds.<\/p>\n

“Black Climate Week is about uplifting, investing in, and protecting Black-led climate solutions that not only safeguard our communities but also build a stronger, more just future for everyone. These solutions\u2014like community-owned energy, climate disaster-resilient infrastructure, and affordable green housing\u2014are already transforming lives. But recognition isn’t enough. It’s time for action and investment at the scale this moment demands. The frontline isn’t waiting, and neither should we.” said Ena Coleman<\/span><\/b>, The Solutions Project’s lead organizer for Black Climate Week. <\/p>\n

Throughout Black Climate Week, The Solutions Project will highlight Black climate leaders and organizations, such as:<\/p>\n