Climate
Next100 is committed to protecting our environment and our future. We are focused on researching, developing, and advocating for policy solutions that combat climate change, bolster inclusive economic opportunity, and center the experiences of those most impacted by the climate crisis.
Why We Need a Green New Deal for Public Housing
By centering equity, directly addressing the needs of working-class communities, and moving us closer to urgent emissions reduction goals, the Green New Deal for Public Housing shows that intersectional climate solutions are the future of climate policy.
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Marcela is a climate activist. After growing up in South Florida and experiencing the impacts of climate change firsthand, Marcela chose to dedicate herself to climate change studies and activism. At Next100, Marcela works on issues related to climate change and the Green New Deal.
Daniel Munczek Edelman was the former associate director of strategy and operations at Next100, a startup think tank for a new generation of policy leaders.
Diana is an immigrant rights and climate justice advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. At Next100, Diana worked to enhance our immigration system to recognize climate migrants so that climate-displaced people have a pathway to relocate in a safe and dignified way. Diana draws on her experience as an undocumented youth in the Dream Act movement, where she first became politically active.
kier blake is a second-generation Jamaican climate organizer and educator who is dedicated to disrupting the status quo in climate education. At Next100, kier is working to expand access to interdisciplinary, justice-centered climate education in New York’s K–12 schools and beyond. kier’s approach is informed by the lack of climate education they received learning in Los Angeles and while working in New York City schools, despite living in a community disproportionately impacted by climate change.
