GRANTMAKING

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

We envision a world of sustainable communities living in balance with the earth and liberated from the inter-generational harm of structural racism and economic inequality. To achieve this, LGF employs multiple strategies and typically invests in grassroots organizations engaged in direct service, organizing, advocacy, and/or culture change work. We prioritize support for solutions that are led by and center Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE SOUTH

There is still a path forward that will avoid the worst climate impacts, but we must act now. To achieve the speed and scale needed to prevent widespread harm, we must fortify the work of frontline organizations and visionary leaders in the South. These groups are leading the way in promoting equitable solutions, building power, and improving the quality of life for people and communities who have been most harmed by systems of oppression that enable and sustain white supremacy and make pollution profitable.

To avoid catastrophic climate impacts, we have 10 years to cut emissions in half and get worldwide emissions on a pathway to net zero by 2050. Regional greenhouse gas emissions in the South make up ~18% of all US emissions making it a vital part of the emissions reduction puzzle. Yet, the South lags behind in climate action funding, making it even more urgent that we focus strong, ongoing investments here.