Everyone can be an environmentalist.
Together, we will create a climate movement made in the image of all of us.
WHAT WE DO.
Black Girl Environmentalist is a national organization dedicated to addressing the pathway and retention issue in the climate movement for Black girls, women, and gender-expansive people.
We resource, re-center, and rally Black girl environmentalists (BGEs) to empower them to take collective action against the climate crisis. When we bring Black women from the margins to the center, the rest of society benefits.
OUR WHY
The International Labor Organization estimates that by 2030, 24 million jobs worldwide could be created by the green economy alone.
And while green jobs are on the rise across industries, Black talent is still underrepresented throughout the green economy. This is an environmental justice concern.
For the climate sector to ensure the meaningful involvement of all people, the green jobs sector must create and invest in workforce pathways that intentionally engage with and onboard emerging climate talent of color.
Black Girl Environmentalist is leading this charge as one of the largest Black youth-led climate organizations. We are ushering the next generation of Black women and gender-expansive individuals into environmental work—cultivating their talent and creativity to protect our communities and win the fight of our lives against the climate crisis.
nurture the next generation of climate leaders
nurture the next generation of climate leaders
A GLANCE AT OUR IMPACT
14
National HUB programming cities & counting
$80k
Invested to send BGEs to climate conferences & industry gatherings
4,300+
BGEs served since inception
$112k
Earned through fair & livable wages for BGE fellows during internships
HOW WE CREATE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Green Workforce Development
We have created several pathway programs to equip emerging leaders of color with adequate funding, mentorship, and community building to enter into and advance within the climate sector.
Narrative Change
Through digital campaigns, speaking engagements, and educational opportunities—we ensure the people hardest hit by climate change have a voice in shaping its solutions.
Community Empowerment
Through digital campaigns, speaking engagements, and educational opportunities—we ensure the people hardest hit by climate change have a voice in shaping its solutions.