Our Top Takeaways from NYC Climate Week
IMT’s take on climate week, our Grist 50 awardee Precious Rideout, and a new addition to the National Building Performance Standards Coalition
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Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization (Part 1)
The urgent need to combat climate change has accelerated efforts to electrify and decarbonize buildings, heralding a promising shift towards sustainable energy sources. As society embraces this transformative journey, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential unintended consequences of such endeavors, particularly for frontline communities and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). Historically marginalized and … Continued
Equitable Decarbonization Learning Series: Part I
This series explains equitable decarbonization, including why buildings matter and how energy efficient buildings benefit our communities.
Community Climate Shift Redefines Policymaking for Climate and Social Justice
IMT and the People’s Climate Innovation Center announce the first four grantees
We’re Not Putting Enough Stock in Buildings’ Role in the Climate Crisis
This is a wake up call: there’s a deep need right now to address systemic changes within the buildings industry, in order to meet our climate goals.
Applying the Community Engagement Framework Across IMT
We chatted with IMT staff about how they plan on incorporating the lessons from the new Community Engagement Framework into their day-to-day.
Community Engagement (CE) Framework Process Guide
Learn about the objectives, tactics, and guidelines we’re following to implement the Community Engagement Framework.
Community Engagement Framework
Learn how we collaborate with communities to ensure equitable solutions to energy and climate challenges.
Conflict Resolution Transformative Justice Guide
Learn about our process for addressing conflict between IMT, community partners, and other external partners.
CBO Grant Agreement and MOU Template
The Community Engagement team has collaborated extensively with community-based organizations (CBOs) to gather community feedback and to shape the way IMT works with communities. For many of our projects, such as our work with Poder in Orlando, Florida, and our work on the Community Engagement Framework, we have used this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to … Continued