Building the Green Economy

Our generation faces huge challenges: a failing jobs market, record inequality, and the growing threat of catastrophic climate change. But our generation also has the solutions to address all these challenges at once.

From coast-to-coast, innovative young leaders are organizing across issue lines to build the green economy as an engine for local opportunity, climate and energy solutions, and social justice.

These leaders are gathering in communities throughout the nation to dedicate their lives to creating a more clean, just and prosperous future.

They are pulling together the resources and people to set up organizations, projects and campaigns to make a tangible impact in the world and create a model for others to build on.

They are growing the movement by creating mentorship opportunities to help other youth start projects in their own communities.

They are spreading the fire by sharing their stories through WeArePowerShift, social media, and traditional media outlets.

We will not wait for our elected officials to act — a new wing of the movement is developing; one focused on solutions, social entrepreneurship, and creative tactics. These young people are pioneering solutions and programs in their communities, and blazing a trail for the country to follow.