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Maine Climate Action NOW!

Boldly building Maine's

climate movement.

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MISSION

MCAN catalyzes transformative education and action in response to the climate and ecological emergency. We seek to honor, unite and amplify the voices of youth, frontline communities, and others historically excluded from the climate conversation and positions of power. 

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We hold social, racial, and economic justice as critical to the transition to zero carbon emissions by 2030, and demand the equitable implementation of clean renewable energy, ecological land-use practices, and bold community-led action for a more resilient Maine.

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

If you are a settler in the state we call Maine you live on unceded land of the Wabanaki. We extend our respect and gratitude to the many Indigenous people and their ancestors whose rich histories and vibrant communities include the Abenaki, Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot Nations and all of the Native communities who have lived here for thousands of years; who were forcibly removed from their lands, and who live here still, in what is known today as Maine, New England, and the Canadian Maritimes. 

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We are sustained by these living lands and waters. We affirm the inherent sovereignty of the Wabanaki. This acknowledgement does not rectify the on-going violence of settler colonialism, but is rather meant to cultivate an unsettling awareness of its persistence, towards building reconciliation which we recognize as we work for climate justice.

 

We can take a moment to reflect on how we might collectively liberate ourselves from the structural oppression and inequity inherent in the relationship between our predominantly white settler culture and those indigenous to this place, to the land and water itself, and to all beings who dwell here. We all have a responsibility to continue working to change the systems that continue to allow injustice and inequity to exist.

MCAN is made up of climate action and youth organizations as well as affected communities from across the state of Maine.

CORE COUNCIL

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A CLIMATE TO THRIVE

"Making MDI an epicenter of citizen engagement, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality."

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CENTER FOR AN ECOLOGY-BASED ECONOMY

"Resilient communities restoring the Earth."

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MAINE YOUTH FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE

"Fight for our future"

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SIERRA CLUB MAINE

"Explore, enjoy and protect the planet"

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ADVISORY COUNCIL

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MAINE ORGANIC FARMERS & GARDENERS

"Educating about and advocating for organic agriculture"

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MAINE YOUTH ACTION NETWORK

"Our vision is for communities throughout Maine to foster the healthy development of youth and create a thriving network of engaged leaders."

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MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOC.

"MEEA envisions a Maine where interconnectedness with the natural world is the root of environmental and social responsibility of all individuals, institutions, and communities"

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GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES

"GCSM strives to help make Maine an inclusive and meaningful home for all – a place where communities are connected, and all people thrive."

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MAINE YOUTH ACTION

"Our mission is to fight for bold, equitable and intersectional climate policy in Maine on a state and municipal level through youth voice, power and action."

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SLINGSHOT

"A regional nonprofit that works alongside the communities most impacted by environmental threats to hold polluters accountable and build community power."

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DOWN TO EARTH STORYTELLING

"A project sharing individual Mainers’ climate actions and climate crisis experiences via short films."

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SIPAYIK RESILIENCE COMMITTEE 

"Sipayik Resilience Committee has a mission to foster climate resilience and make energy efficiency technology more accessible to members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point following community directed goals."

COALITION SUPPORTER

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BOMAZEEN LAND TRUST

"Protecting Wabanaki lands, ancestors, and future generations."

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MAINE IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS COALITION

"Enhancing Immigrant Lives for a Stronger Maine"

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THREE RIVERS LAND TRUST

"Building stronger and healthier communities through the conservation of wild and working landscapes."

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DEFEND OUR HEALTH

"Join us as we build coalitions, stand with the grassroots, and lead campaigns to enact positive change in government and communities across the country."

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MAINE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST STATE ADVOCACY NETWORK (MUUSAN)

"A leading faith-based advocacy organization for progressive social justice in Maine."

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THIRD ACT MAINE

"Maine Elders committed to building a network of our peers to mobilize our time, resources, and life skills to prevent the destruction of our democracy and our climate."

COALITIONS & NETWORKS

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MAINE FOOD CONVERGENCE

"Developing deeper relationships and greater trust as we co-create an equitable and thriving food system for Maine."

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WABANAKI ALLIANCE TRIBAL COALITION

"Formed to educate people and advocate for tribal rights in Maine."

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"Our coalition aims to drive regional collaboration and increased ambition on offshore wind across states and ensure that projects come online in a timely and responsible way."

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MAINERS FOR OFFSHORE WIND

"Combatting climate change by increasing the supply of clean energy to our regional grid through more procurements of responsibly developed offshore wind."

EMERITUS FOUNDING ORGANIZATION

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350 MAINE

"Building a future that's just, prosperous, equitable and safe from the effects of climate change."

OUR STRUCTURE

Are you interested in becoming a part of the coalition? 
Read more about our structure and contact us to join today.

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OUR SUCCESSES

By elevating youth voices and broadening its coalition, MCAN has changed the terms of the debate in politics at the state level.

TAKING
ACTION

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BROADENING THE COALITION

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CLIMATE
STORIES

Telling and understanding our stories of experiencing the climate crisis is a powerful way to build resilience and ignite action.

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NEWS

Follow our news page to learn more about our work and successes. 

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