GULF SOUTH TO APPALACHIA

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Seeds

Of

Resistance

How it grew

In 2019, organizers launched Gulf South for a Green New Deal, the nation’s first Formation advancing a regional vision for a just climate transition. Now, that vision lives on through Gulf South 2 Appalachia (GS2A), a new Formation advancing the traditions of the Southern Freedom Struggle.

A community leader from Puerto Rico leads other frontline leaders in a group activity with yarn at the June, 2023 assembly in Baton Rouge

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The past and future of frontline leadership

Rooted in Powerful Relationships

The Gulf South and Appalachia are linked by shared geography and history. Rich with natural resources and diverse cultures, the region has long been a target for extraction, pollution and displacement. For generations, frontline leaders have worked to repair the relationship between the lands, waters, and peoples, guided by Indigenous wisdom and practices.

GS2A continues these historic efforts by finding and training a network of visionary, leaderful communities across the region. It is rapidly becoming one of the largest climate justice Formations in the nation, connecting organizers and movements across 17 states to build momentum and political power.

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#We Choose Now

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National Climate Action Strategy

For too long, Black and Indigenous people across our region have borne the brunt of the climate crisis. Yet, our voices are often excluded from upstream policy decisions. After the destruction of Hurricane Ida in 2021, we convened over 150 frontline leaders to form a new vision: #WeChooseNow.

#WeChooseNow
for the Gulf and Appalachia.#WeChooseNow
for future generations.
#WeChooseNow
for climate action.

Our Journey So Far

Two climate justice leaders from frontline organization Rise St. James pose at the June, 2023 assembly in Baton Rouge

Rise St James was one of over 100 frontline organizations that participated in the 2023 Climate Justice and Joy Community Assembly in Baton Rouge, LA

A Taproot Earth Krewe leader addresses a group at the June, 2023 assembly in Baton Rouge

Climate justice leaders at Climate Justice and Joy
June 2023, Baton Rouge, LA.

A local vendor prepares a beautiful display of fresh foods at the June, 2023 assembly in Baton Rouge

Fresh foods at Climate Justice and Joy
June 2023, Baton Rouge, LA.

A frontline leader tends to the land with care

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Resources &

Convenings

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Policy

Jan 12 2025

Climate Action Strategy

Read

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Funding

Jan 12 2025

Gulf South Rising CCF Guide

Read

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Policy

Jan 12 2025

Gulf South for Green New Deal Policy Platform

Read

GULF SOUTH TO APPALACHIA

Seeds

Of

Resistance

In 2019, organizers launched Gulf South for a Green New Deal, the nation’s first Formation advancing a regional vision for a just climate transition. Now, that vision lives on through Gulf South 2 Appalachia (GS2A), a new Formation advancing the traditions of the Southern Freedom Struggle.

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Rooted in Powerful Relationships

#We Choose Now

For too long, Black and Indigenous people across our region have borne the brunt of the climate crisis. Yet, our voices are often excluded from upstream policy decisions. After the destruction of Hurricane Ida in 2021, we convened over 150 frontline leaders to form a new vision: #WeChooseNow.

Ready to

Get

in

Formation?

Register for the next GS2A Regional Call, scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month from 2-3:30 PM CST/3-4:30 PM ET!

Resources &

Convenings

Climate Action Strategy

Gulf South Rising CCF Guide

Gulf South for Green New Deal Policy Platform

Donate

Careers

Contact Us

Get the newsletter

GULF SOUTH TO APPALACHIA

Seeds

Of

Resistance

In 2019, organizers launched Gulf South for a Green New Deal, the nation’s first Formation advancing a regional vision for a just climate transition. Now, that vision lives on through Gulf South 2 Appalachia (GS2A), a new Formation advancing the traditions of the Southern Freedom Struggle.

1

1

1

Rooted in Powerful Relationships

#We Choose Now

For too long, Black and Indigenous people across our region have borne the brunt of the climate crisis. Yet, our voices are often excluded from upstream policy decisions. After the destruction of Hurricane Ida in 2021, we convened over 150 frontline leaders to form a new vision: #WeChooseNow.

Ready to

Get

in

Formation?

Register for the next GS2A Regional Call, scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month from 2-3:30 PM CST/3-4:30 PM ET!

Resources &

Convenings

Climate Action Strategy

Gulf South Rising CCF Guide

Gulf South for Green New Deal Policy Platform

Donate

Careers

Contact Us

Get the newsletter

#We Choose Now