Green New Deal
for Birmingham
The Green New Deal for Birmingham campaign, led by GASP, aims to develop a people-driven, justice-first climate action plan for the City of Birmingham that can be replicated in other municipalities across Alabama and the U.S.
ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN
Climate change is upon us already — more frequent extreme weather events, worsening air quality, rising sea levels, more severe droughts more often, more intense heat waves — and it will only get worse unless we reduce our carbon emissions across all sectors of our economy. Everyone will be affected by climate change. The question is, who can afford to recover, and which communities will be left behind? The good news is that we can address carbon emissions head-on just and equitably as we transition to a clean energy economy. The Green New Deal for Birmingham campaign, led by GASP, aims to develop a people-driven, justice-first climate action plan for the City of Birmingham that can be replicated in other municipalities across Alabama and the U.S.
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OUR PILLARS
Responsible Energy
Transformative change that adheres to the science behind emission reductions and redirecting investments to advance local and community control of clean, renewable energy production and distribution.
Transit Justice
Transit justice is safe, accessible, and well-funded transportation that helps all people get to and from essential places, such as jobs, schools, healthcare, and groceries, affordably and reliably. Transportation must be sustainable for our natural environment and ensure the well-being of people over cars
Clean Air, Land & Water
Investment in equitable air, water, and sewer infrastructure upgrades with new technologies that take into account the unique conditions in Southern communities so that everyone has access to safe, and affordable water and air without sacrificing their health.
Equitable Investments
Equitable investment means ensuring that financial, technical, natural, and human resources benefit communities that have been historically underserved and marginalized. The equitable distribution of resources must address pollution remediation, affordable housing, economic development, infrastructure, and workforce development.
Sustainable Development
A prioritization of investments to critical community infrastructures (bridges, levees, anti-flooding drains etc.) that ensure long-term sustainability and reinforcement backed by the science of equitable and resilient community practices in collaboration with frontline communities.
Transparent Government
Equal access to the power, opportunities, and resources decision-makers have to collectively determine the futures of community members. A clear and honest look and say so into the laws, policies, and regulations that directly impact community members is a must.
OUR VALUES
The Green New Deal For Birmingham operates under the notion that we can do better and end the climate crisis by fighting for a just, equitable society that puts people and community first. That’s why this campaign is values-driven that include:
- Follow frontline leadership
- Healthy air and water are human rights
- Invest in transformative solutions
- Prevent future and repair historic oppression
- Prioritize local, community control
- Put justice and equity first
Want to get involved?
Fill Our Interest Form
to Get Started
Are you interested in being a part of the historic team that puts together the first-ever comprehensive climate action plan for the city of Birmingham? Sign up below — making sure to select the topics that fit your interests. These will eventually become subcommittees when it’s time to draft the plan!