activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 1
- Curated information access on California water issues Water Policy Advocacy & PlanningOffers centralized, curated access to reports, research, and legal documents related to California water policy and management, supporting informed decision-making and public engagement.
advocacy · 1
- Policy advocacy and legal engagement in California environmental issuesAdvances environmental policy change in California through advocacy and legal action, with demonstrated outcomes including bans on single-use plastic bags and shark fins, and enforcement of public beach access rights.
capacity building · 1
- Fiscal sponsorship and operational support for sustainability projects Fiscal Sponsorship ServicesProvides 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship, operational infrastructure, and accelerated pathways to tax-exempt status for innovative projects focused on environmental and social sustainability, enabling faster access to grants and nonprofit capabilities.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Accelerating innovative projects through operational support accelerating_innovative_projectsProvides operational backbone and fiscal sponsorship to high-potential, innovative projects, enabling them to scale rapidly and achieve greater impact in conservation and sustainability.
- Behavioral communication for social norm change behavioral_communication_for_social_normsDrives social norm change in Pacific Island communities by applying targeted behavioral communication strategies that are tailored to local cultural and social contexts.
- Cross-sector integration for holistic impact cross_sector_integrationAdvances conservation outcomes by integrating efforts across sectors such as public health, equity, and sustainable development, creating synergistic solutions that address interconnected challenges.
- Culturally-relevant community engagement in conservation culturally_relevant_community_engagementEngages Latinx communities in ocean conservation through culturally relevant, localized strategies that combine grassroots organizing with "grass tops" leadership to ensure authentic participation.
- Global alignment with sustainability frameworks sdg_alignmentEnsures all sponsored initiatives contribute to global sustainability targets by aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Leaderful climate engagement for sustained action leaderful_climate_engagementFosters long-term, courageous climate engagement by applying a framework of eight dynamics that emphasize narrative change, community building, and deep learning to cultivate distributed leadership.
- Science-based policy guidance for carbon removal science_based_policy_guidanceShapes equitable and effective carbon removal policies by providing independent, science-based technical guidance to decision-makers.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
All We Can Save Project
Uses narrative change, community building, and deep learning to grow leaderful climate engagement through initiatives like All We Can Save Circles and Climate Wayfinding programs
Animal Agriculture Reform Collaborative (AARC)
Movement alignment hub uniting environmental, farmer, food, labor, civil rights, and animal welfare organizations to challenge corporate control of the food system and advocate for just agricultural policies
Azul
Ocean conservation organization focused on engaging Latinx communities in California through culturally relevant advocacy, leading to policy wins like plastic bag and shark fin bans
California Water Library
Provides consolidated, unbiased access to thousands of reports, legal rulings, and research on California water issues for informed decision-making
Carbon Removal Standards Initiative (CRSI)
Provides science-based technical guidance to policymakers and NGOs to shape strong, equitable carbon removal policies and standards
Climate Resilience Fund (CRF)
Advances climate resilience through initiatives including the Climate Smart Communities Initiative and Wildfire Resilience Funders network
Climate.us
Nonprofit successor to NOAA’s Climate.gov, rebuilding a trusted digital platform for science-based climate information, data visualizations, and educational tools
Climigration Network
Supports community-led responses to climate displacement through peer learning, participatory grantmaking, and policy innovation via its Next Step Cohort program
Columbia Rediviva
Works to restore wild salmon ecosystems and protect waters in the Pacific Northwest through community and ecosystem-centered approaches
cChange
Uses behavioral communication and creative media to drive social and environmental change in Pacific Island communities on issues like fisheries management and climate resilience
relationships · 7
who they work with
- All We Can Save Partner — Hosts the All We Can Save Project, focused on climate leadership and community building.
- Animal Agriculture Reform Collaborative Partner — Hosts the Animal Agriculture Reform Collaborative to advance a just and sustainable animal agriculture system.
- Azul Partner — Supports Azul, an ocean conservation organization focused on engaging Latinx communities in California.
- California Water Library Partner — Hosts the California Water Library to provide accessible, unbiased information on California water issues.
- Carbon Removal Standards Initiative Partner — Supports the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative to ensure science-based, equitable carbon removal policies.
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Network — Ensures all projects align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals to advance global sustainability targets.
- cChange Partner — Partners with cChange to advance behavioral communication for conservation in Pacific Island communities.