Our Climate Platform

At the Foundation

Advancing Climate Justice and Inclusivity

We created this platform after carefully reviewing the requirements outlined in the Our Children’s Trust lawsuit against the federal government. These demands are based on what scientists have deemed necessary to protect our planet’s future. Our platform also emphasizes the importance of climate justice, which includes fairness, racial equality, and economic justice. While most of our demands are directed towards the federal government, we encourage officials at all levels to use our platform as a guide for taking action. These demands are not just for the government; they’re for everyone to understand what’s needed to create a fair and sustainable world.

Incorporating Equity and Justice

Our platform emphasizes climate justice, including equity, racial justice, and economic justice. It recognizes the importance of protecting and upholding treaty rights as a means to safeguard our environment, combat racism and colonialism, and promote justice for all.

Our Guiding Principles

Disrupt the Status Quo

In a world burdened by climate change, we acknowledge that the poor suffer the most without being the culprits. This manifesto calls us to unite, disrupt the status quo, and defend one another. Embracing youth and frontline leadership, collaborating with First Nations, and divesting from fossil fuels are imperative steps. Ensuring food, water, and housing for all, building a people’s platform, and reducing energy consumption from the core. 

Learn about ‘People’s Platform’

Leaving No One Behind

Zero Hour firmly believes in an inclusive approach. We stand for justice that benefits everyone, regardless of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or species. No one should be left behind.

Learn about ‘Just Transition’

Holding the Federal Government Accountable

Most of our demands are directed towards the federal government, but we encourage elected officials at all levels to use our platform as a guide to take meaningful action. Our just transition framework outlines steps that local governments can follow.

Letter to Politicians

 

Empowering People to Act

We believe that action can’t wait for elected officials. The public must take a stand. We offer this platform as a tool to help everyone understand what it takes to protect life and achieve justice on our planet.

A YOUTH-LED CALL FOR CLIMATE ACTION

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