Regional Climate Collaborative
Working Groups

Working groups meet quarterly and are supported by Green Umbrella staff and key regional and national partners.

Working groups are open to Green Umbrella Members only. Learn more about becoming a member today to participate.

Raise awareness of climate impacts and solutions
Increase the capacity of regional governments, organizations, and businesses to act on sustainability, equity, and resilience
Implement equitable action plans, projects, programs, and policies
Create workforce opportunities for the next generation of sustainability professionals, including a Climate Action Fellowship program for local governments

Center resident voice, experience, and expertise in local government and community plans, projects, programs, and policies
Engage communities of color, low-income community members, youth, and the elderly through the Climate Safe Neighborhoods Partnership

Share resources with and among regional elected officials about climate change and how to take next steps
Build political will among elected officials to take action on climate in their communities and collaborative on initiatives where possible

Listen to community needs and co-create meaningful, self-determined engagement of community groups with the Regional Climate Collaborative and local governments
Provide community leaders - especially leaders of color - with resources, technical support, and guidance in their climate efforts
Identify accountability & transparency pathways and opportunities between frontline communities and institutions
*This group is open only to Green Umbrella members that represent community-based organizations and/or frontline community groups (membership scholarships available).

Develop resources to accelerate implementation across the region
Secure and disseminate federal, state, and philanthropic funding to regional communities

Thanks to our Working Group Co-Leaders!

Activating Local Capacity Working Group Co-Lead

Assistant Director of Climate Policy & Implementation, Indiana University's Environmental Resilience Institute

Listening and Engaging Communities Working Group Co-Lead

Community and Climate Resilience Program Director, Groundwork Ohio River Valley

Equipping Elected Leaders Working Group Co-Lead

Southwest Ohio Regional Director, Ohio Environmental Council

Funding and Implementation Working Group Co-Lead

Director of Environmental Justice and Equity, World Resources Institute - US

Supporting Frontline Communities Working Group Co-Lead

Vice President of Policy and Engagement, Interact for Health