Showing Up for Climate Equity Finds Hope: An Inspiring Conversation with The Solutions Project

Economically and socially marginalized communities often bear the brunt of climate change impacts despite contributing the least to the problem, yet they receive minimal investment for building solutions centered on their needs. Organizations like The Solutions Project and Native Renewables focus on supporting these communities by funding grassroots climate justice solutions, emphasizing the importance of an equity lens in addressing climate change. PagerDuty.org, as a new partner in climate equity, has committed resources to understand and support community-led organizations. The Solutions Project, led by Gloria Walton, emphasizes solidarity philanthropy, which involves mobilizing resources, co-creating, and sharing power with partners, as opposed to traditional philanthropy that often demands exhaustive proof of impact. Native Renewables exemplifies the power of community-driven solutions by providing solar energy to Navajo and Hopi families, demonstrating the potential for scalable, locally-rooted solutions. The integration of technology and climate justice efforts requires collaboration based on shared values, with entities like PagerDuty and The Solutions Project exploring innovative partnerships to support and accelerate community-led climate solutions.