The Climate Justice Plan (CJP) is a vision and roadmap for creating a more equitable, low carbon and climate resilient Providence. The plan is informed directly by the experiences of frontline residents- our historically marginalized communities that experience the most immediate and worst impacts of climate change and pollution. The plan sets forth concrete carbon-reduction targets in buildings and transportation sectors while promoting clean energy sources. This means addressing the systemic changes that are needed in governance structures, our economic system and the overall health of our communities to ensure a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels.
Mayor Smiley and the Department of Sustainability will collaborate and share decision making authority with community-led community organizations. Using the Just Providence Framework for collaborative governance, the update will strengthen relationships between the community and City and support the organizations’ efforts to build their internal capacity and organizing efforts. The goal is to develop deeper trust between the City, organizations and frontline residents and an updated, jointly owned CJP that clarifies community priorities.
Take our Climate Justice Plan Update Community Survey in English or Spanish! Your responses will help the City of Providence and Racial and Environmental Justice Committee (REJC) update the Climate Justice Plan.
