Putting People First#
Our Climate Future (OCF) recognizes that people must be at the center of responding to a rapidly changing climate. Here are a couple of examples of how this in action:
- The OCF Big Moves were created by listening to community-defined priorities. These are strategies that rely on the skills and passion of the residents and businesses of Fort Collins.
- Community Partnership initiatives allow community members to help guide City-led projects and be involved in other ways.
- The OCF Guiding Principles (below) are people-focused and have an emphasis on equitable solutions.
Guiding Principles for Our Climate Future#
These OCF Guiding Principles sum up how both social and environmental efforts must work together to build a fair and just climate future for all.
We all share responsibility for Our Climate Future. Responding to the ongoing climate emergency requires shared leadership between businesses, community organizations, government, and residents.
Injustices have the same root cause. Exploiting people and nature causes environmental injustice, racial injustice, and climate disruption.
Governments are accountable for injustice. The City of Fort Collins, and other governments, have an obligation to help correct past and ongoing harms by investing in the most impacted communities.
People know what they need. The most impacted people are best able to define successful solutions. OCF listens to and trusts what they say is needed.
Equitable solutions are best. Solutions to limit and respond to climate disruption should also address equity and fairness.