Climate Justice Definition
To achieve equitable and just outcomes, we must ensure equity and inclusion are centered in decision-making and utilize a climate justice lens. Climate Justice aims to establish a world where everyone has dignity and can thrive. Climate Justice is realized when the residents and communities that experience the most harm from unhealthful air and water, the urban heat island effect, fewer trees and less access to greenspace, and other inequities related to environmental racism, are prioritized with investments that lead to cleaner air and water, more energy-efficient and healthful homes and businesses, equal access to greenspace, and accelerated economic opportunity.
A Climate Just Saint Paul looks like a community in which there are equitable and sustainable systems so that everyone has dignity and can thrive by having access to clean air and water, greenspaces and natural areas, economic stability and mobility, healthy food, affordable and safe housing and neighborhoods, and a safe and quality education.
Climate Justice Advisory Board Bylaws
Climate Justice Advisory Board Meetings
CJAB Meetings are held the second Thursday every other month. The next CJAB meeting is taking place March 13, 2025. CJAB meetings are open to the public.
Meetings are held at The Wellstone Center (179 Robie St E, St Paul, MN 55107) Room 208
Please Email the CJAB city staff liaison if there are any questions: liz.boyer@ci.stpaul.mn.us or carlos.albornoz@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Upcoming Meetings
CJAB Thursday March 13th 6:00-8:00 PM @ Wellstone Center Room 208
CJAB Thursday May 8th 6:00-8:00 PM @ Wellstone Center Room 208
Upcoming Agenda
6:00 Welcome
Welcome members of the public
6:05 Membership update
Board secretary position
6:10 Subcommittee reports and discussion
Climate Action and Resilience Plan Update Committee (Kristen Poppleton, Chair)
Climate Forum debrief
Project timeline update and planning
March 20 committee meeting planning
6:30 Discussion of 2025 topics (continued – notes from January)
7:00 CARP Update Community Conversation exercise
7:45 Updates
Staff updates
Updates and Information sharing from members
8:00 Meeting adjourns
Board Members
Dominique Diaddigo-Cash **
Janiece Watts
Gabby Menomin
Isaac Evans
Kristen Poppleton ***
Jillian Hansen **
Nick Martin
Al Reiter
Dean Gale, Labor Seat
Hannah Holger ***
Mauricio Leon Mendez
Kalisha Yang
Mary Yang *
Kelly Yang
Executive Committee Member *
Co-Chair **
Subcommittee Chair ***
Other
Climate Action & Resilience Plan