Posts by Green 2.0 Team
Why Environmental Organizations Need Diverse Leadership?
People of color and the communities in which they reside are disproportionately affected by hurricanes, flooding, drought, and wildfires due to climate change. Why? Because the long-term impact of natural disasters and climate change tends to fall on people of color, who are often located in racially and economically segregated communities.
Read MoreDiversity gaps persist at green groups — report
Major environmental groups have made strides on hiring people of color, but diversity gaps in leadership persist, according to a new report released Tuesday.
Read MoreDiversity Progress Within Environmental Ranks Slows, Report Says
Environmental groups are showing mixed progress on diversity with gains at the staff level overshadowed by few inroads for people of color among senior management and top executive positions, according to a new watchdog report.
Read MoreHow Black Americans Can Reclaim Leadership Within the Environmental Movement
SaAnkhessa Meskheniten is a senior at Trinity Washington University and majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Environmental Justice. To mark the end of her fellowship with Green 2.0, she explores her experience in the environmental field and how Black Americans can reclaim leadership within the movement.
Read MoreGreen Tech Company Creates New Opportunities for Local Workforce
Bobbie Green is a Communications Specialist for Environmental Defense Fund, an environmental nonprofit that brings together policymakers and business leaders to solve the toughest environmental issues and find solutions that work. In this guest blog post, Bobbie spotlights ChargerHelp!, a Black-owned clean technology company with a mission to revolutionize access to technology solutions that maintain electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This green tech company is pushing the envelope for clean energy solutions and creating new workforce development opportunities for local communities of color using a tech-based approach.
Read MoreGreen 2.0 2022 NGO and Foundation Transparency Report Card Social Media Toolkit
For the sixth consecutive year, Green 2.0 is excited to present the NGO and Foundation Transparency Report Card. This report provides critical data on the diversity found on the staffs and boards of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and foundations. The 2022 report card reflects data collected from NGOs on the number of people of color on their full-time staffs, boards, senior staffs, and heads of organizations, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Read MoreOp-ed | How Congress, environmental leaders can close the wage gap and win on climate
The past few weeks in our nation’s capital have been a whirlwind — in a good way. Historic investments to address critical societal issues, from student loan debt to climate change, will help everyday Americans and show that real progress is possible. Yet, we are falling short in one area essential for our democracy and a winning climate movement: the pay gap. The numbers are bleak, especially for those working to protect our environment.
Read MoreThe Carter Barron Amphitheater: Community Efforts to Reopen the DC Landmark
The Carter Barron Amphitheater is a cultural landmark in Rock Creek Park that has lain dormant due to deferred maintenance. After overwhelming interest from residents, the National Park Service (NPS) has committed to working towards reopening the amphitheater. In this piece, Rock Creek Conservancy’s (RCC) Tony Richardson discusses how the organization has launched the Carter Barron Alliance, a network of community groups working to support the revitalization of the venue.
Read MoreA Q&A with UNDP on International Climate Transparency & Accountability
In this blog Richemond Assie, Transparency Advisor at UNDP, and Eva Huttova, Global Coordinator for GEF Enabling Activities and Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency Portfolio at UNDP, dive into the details surrounding COP27 and their organizations work to support climate transparency and accountability on an international scale.
Read More2022 Green 2.0 NGO and Foundation Transparency Report Card Release Event Social Media Toolkit
On December 13th, Green 2.0 will release its sixth NGO & Foundation Transparency Report Card. This year’s report will reflect data collected from over 80 environmental NGOs and foundations on the racial and ethnic diversity of their full-time staff, senior staff, heads of organizations, and boards. It will include new diversity, equity and inclusion metrics, and provide comprehensive updates on progress being made in the movement.
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