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NPNA’s Climate Justice Collaborative is building the capacity of the immigrant rights movement to join the fight for climate justice and to defend the rights of people displaced by the climate crisis. We fight to ensure that climate policy is inclusive of immigrants, that immigrant, refugee and other frontline communities are protected from the worst impacts of climate change, and that the U.S. is a global leader on preparing for and welcoming migrants displaced by climate change.

Immigrant communities are on the frontlines of nearly every aspect of the climate crisis as it reshapes our economy, politics, and lives. NPNA’s Climate Justice Collaborative supports immigrant rights groups across three primary strategies.

Our Strategies

IN THE MEDIA

Advocacy Isn’t Optional for Immigrant Communities on the Front Lines of Climate Change – Triplepundit 

Biden’s border Restrictions are stranding climate migrants in extreme heat – Grist 

Beyond Bullets: Bringing Climate Justice to the Asylum Process –  Common Dreams (op-ed)

For a Just Energy Transition, Oil and Gas Workers Must be Heard – Triplepundit

A just transition starts with ensuring immigrant oil workers know their rights – Triplepundit

Uncovering the Connections of Climate Disasters and Immigrant Experiences – Just Solutions Podcast

The Power of Us: Climate change has disproportionately impacted these vulnerable US communities, experts say – ABC News

Immigrants are a vital voice in the climate movement: Will environmentalists listen? – Triplepundit

Climate migration is our new reality and new responsibility – The Hill (op-ed)

Protect U.S. Pakistani Community During Catastrophic Climate Crisis – Press Release 

Case Study on the CJC from Unbound Philanthropy – Unbound Philanthropy

Migrants share lessons with U.S. to improve climate resilience – Context.news 

Immigrants on the Front Lines of Climate Change – Medium (op-ed)

RESOURCES

Climate Factors in Migration – Organizing Tool

Profiles of Climate Displacement – Organizing Tool

Climate Displaced Leaders 1-on-1 Guide – Organizing Tool

Immigrant Inclusion in Federal Climate Policies – Fact Sheet


Immigrant Inclusion in implementing Home Energy Rebate Programs – Policy Recommendations 

Language Justice in Climate Disasters – Blog Post

Post-Disaster Climate Migration Messaging Guide – Messaging Guide

Rapid Response Toolkit: On the Frontlines of Relief and Recovery – Toolkit

From Scarcity to Abundance: Immigrants Organizing on the Frontlines of Climate Change – Whitepaper

Comments to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council on Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Community Resilience

WEBINARS

Climate Displacement Pop-Ed: Training for Trainers

Understanding Climate Displacement and Migration

Climate Justice is Migrant Justice: Protecting People on the Move

Immigrant inclusion in Home Energy Rebates Program

EPA Community Change and Thriving Communities Grants: Overview

Climate Justice is Migrant Justice: Protecting People on the Move