380,000+ active members · Founded 2012
The movement for a livable future.
Forward Climate Coalition is grassroots advocacy + research. 240+ partner organizations across 50 states. 380,000+ active members. Mobilizing for federal climate policy + state climate action + local energy transition. Your voice + action are needed.
13 yr
Founded 2012
240+
Coalition partner organizations
380k
Active members across 50 states
84
Wins in 2024 (federal + state policy)
Why Forward Climate
What separates effective climate advocacy
Coalition over single-organization
240+ partner organizations across 50 states. Sierra Club + 350.org + League of Conservation Voters + state-specific groups + faith-based + youth + indigenous. Coalition has more weight + reach + diversity than any single org.
Action-oriented (not just awareness)
Most environmental orgs are awareness-focused. We are action-focused. Specific campaigns with specific policy goals. Phone calls, letters, lobby visits, regulatory comments, public testimony. Tangible advocacy outcomes.
Federal + state + local levels
Climate policy happens at multiple levels. Federal: Congress + executive agencies. State: governors + legislatures + utility commissions. Local: city councils + zoning + procurement. We work all 3.
Grassroots + organized
We’re grassroots — driven by 380k members + thousands of local volunteers. Plus organized — professional staff coordinate strategy + track outcomes. Most effective movements combine both. We do.
Research-backed advocacy
Forward Climate Foundation (501(c)(3)) does research + analysis. 12 PhD-level researchers + 8 senior policy analysts. Published 47 reports last year. Used by Forward Climate Coalition (501(c)(4)) for policy advocacy.
Bipartisan where possible
Climate policy isn’t partisan; it’s mathematical. We work with Democratic + Republican legislators where possible. Some campaigns require Democratic majorities; some require building bipartisan support. Strategic approach to political reality.
How we work
From research to action to outcomes
- 1Research + analysis (Forward Climate Foundation)Original research + analysis on climate policy, energy transition, environmental justice, climate impacts. Published reports, briefings, op-eds. Foundation does education + research; can’t lobby.
- 2Campaign design + targetsIdentify specific policy goals at federal + state + local levels. Set targets: bills passed, regulations adopted, executive actions, court decisions, corporate practices. Measurable goals + timelines.
- 3Advocacy mobilizationMobilize 380k members + 240 partner organizations to act. Phone calls, letters, lobby days, regulatory comments, public testimony, op-eds. Coordinated waves of action.
- 4Track outcomesMeasure: bills passed, votes flipped, regulations adopted, court wins, agency actions, corporate policies changed. 84 wins in 2024 (federal + state policy combined). Specific accountability.
Current major campaigns
Where we're focused
Clean Electricity Standard (federal)
Federal legislation requiring 100% clean electricity by 2035. Active campaign in Congress. 240+ coalition orgs supporting. 380k members mobilized for calls + lobby visits + regulatory comments.
Methane regulation (federal EPA)
EPA methane regulations from oil + gas operations. Public comment campaign. Industry attempting to weaken; coalition pushing for stronger regulations. Active campaign.
State climate laws (10 priority states)
California + Washington + Oregon + Colorado + New York + New Jersey + Michigan + Pennsylvania + Arizona + Texas. State-specific campaigns. Each priority state has dedicated coordinator + campaign infrastructure.
Just transition + workforce
Climate solutions must include just transition for fossil fuel workers + communities. Federal + state + local advocacy for displaced worker training, community investment, environmental justice.
Corporate accountability
Major corporations + financial sector commitments. Banks divesting from fossil fuels. Asset managers shifting portfolios. Tech companies energy commitments. Holding promises accountable.
International climate commitments
Global Climate Network coordination. Paris Agreement implementation. International climate finance for vulnerable nations. UN COP advocacy. Coordinate with international climate movement.
Member voices
What members say
“I’ve been a Forward Climate member for 8 years. The action emails are concise + actionable; I literally take 10 minutes a month to call Congress + sign petitions. Multiplied across 380k members, my 10 minutes becomes powerful.”
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Marcus T.
Member 8 years · Atlanta GA
“Forward Climate’s research has been cited in 14 different state legislative testimonies I’ve given. Their reports are credible, well-researched, and policy-relevant. Most movement orgs don’t produce work this quality.”
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Maria K.
State legislator · Vermont
“I joined as a grassroots organizer in 2018. Trained with Forward Climate. Now I’m running our state coalition. The training + infrastructure + network has been transformational. Forward Climate helps movement leaders grow.”
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Aisha P.
Movement leader · 7 years
Coalition partners
Sierra Club350.orgLeague of Conservation VotersEarthjusticeClimate Justice AllianceSunrise Movement
Common questions
What new supporters ask
- Yes. 84 wins in 2024: federal regulations strengthened, state climate laws passed, court wins, corporate commitments. Examples: Clean Electricity Standard advanced in Congress, EPA methane regulations strengthened, 14 state climate laws strengthened. Specific outcomes from organized advocacy.