About the coalition
We are a growing group of concerned citizens motivated by the moral, spiritual, & scientific duty to take action & elevate voices calling for responsibility to each other, the earth, and all living beings. Formed in November 2015, FCAC seeks to amplify Alaskan voices for climate action and build momentum for a just and equitable transition to a new way of living with each other and with our environment.
Alaska is on the front-line of climate change impacts as well as the extraction of fossil fuel resources that are responsible for the rapid warming of our global climate. In Alaska, we are living with the unprecedented effects of climate change – permafrost melt, worsening wildfires, and erratic winters to name a few. These impacts disrupt our ways of life, our health, and security. Meanwhile, Alaska’s dependence on fossil fuel extraction has not only polluted our lands and waters, but left our communities reeling from budget deficit and economic recession.
Representing diverse constituencies and taking action on multiple issues, FCAC seeks to create space for the many types of change we will need in order to shift our communities away from an old paradigm of pollution, extraction, colonialism, and inequality. We endeavor to center values of community, resilience, justice, democracy, and Indigenous knowledge as we move forward. With these as guiding principles, we hope to chart a new path forward for Alaska and build a more sustainable economy and society.
OUR MISSION
Through education and advocacy Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition organizes Fairbanks & Interior Alaska communities toward action to mitigate and adapt to climate change. We seek to elevate climate solutions and foster a fair, equitable, & just transition to sustainable communities — locally, regionally and globally. We seek to build a renewed & respectful relationship between all beings and the earth.
Our Values
We are motivated by the moral, spiritual, & scientific duty to take action & elevate voices of responsibility to each other, the earth, and all living beings. We have adopted the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing.
We recognize that we work throughout the unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska; that our office is located on the traditional territories of the lower Tanana Dene Athabascan Peoples. We acknowledge the ancestral & present land stewardship and place-based knowledge of the peoples of these territories.
Coalition STRUCTURE
MEMBERSHIP
Becoming a member is a way to join this community and express your commitment to a bright, sustainable, and equitable future for Alaska. Members have opportunities to contribute to our projects and campaigns, join one of our working groups, share FCAC resources, participate in community gatherings and leadership development trainings, and give input on major FCAC decisions. We hope that members can work to support our mission via time or donations.
WORKING GROUPS
The Working Groups are critical to our success. Each of these working groups utilizes a particular strategy toward the FCAC mission. Our working groups are people powered and driven by community volunteer leadership. We value shared skills in developing plans and carrying them out. Below is a brief outline of each working group with links to their specific pages for your greater involvement.
STAFF & COUNCIL
FCAC currently has nine staff members, who work to support our membership through organizing support, leadership, and administration.
The FCAC Council works to ensure the working groups maintain healthy communication and alignment. The Council is made up of a working group liasons, partner organizations, and community memebrs. This is a hard working group of dedicated individuals.