Breaking into the environmental field can feel overwhelming. We love these tips and resources compiled by our Fellow Alumni, Lisette Perez, to support those embarking on a career in the environmental workforce.

Last month, with friends and partners all in one space, Green 2.0 celebrated 10 years of leading change and pushing the environmental sector to prioritize equity and justice. Our 10th Anniversary Celebration wasn’t just a celebration of the past. It was a commitment to the future and a reminder of just how much we can accomplish together. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey! As we embark on the next chapter, your support and dedication will continue to fuel our mission. Donate: bit.ly/green2-0-anniv

Progress towards a more equitable environmental sector has not only stalled, it’s reversing. After an upward trend since 2017, the percentage of full-time staff of color in NGOs fell by 9% from 2023 to 2024. Representation is essential for building a stronger, more powerful and inclusive environmental movement. “Elevating the global voices of underrepresented and Indigenous communities is not merely a moral responsibility; it is a strategic imperative for safeguarding our planet, preserving its biodiversity, and ensuring a just and sustainable future for all. By fostering a culture of respect, humility, and intentional cultural curiosity, we can unlock innovative, community-driven solutions rooted in the lived experiences and ancestral wisdom of these communities. At The Nature Conservancy, we view the insights of the Green 2.0 report as vital to our mission, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to learning, evolving, and collaborating to create a future where equity and conservation are inextricably linked.” — James Page, Chief Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, The Nature Conservancy. Learn more about Green 2.0's Transparency Report at bit.ly/2024-TR

To start off the new year, Green 2.0 Staff reflect on ways to practice self-care. Here are some of our tips: 💚 "I like to call a friend and make time to listen to them, and not be distracted. I also go for a run, cycle, or walk as often as possible." - Adriane Alicea 💚 "Spending time with loved ones by getting outside, hosting a potluck, or just watching the extended Lord of the Rings (again)." -Michelle Gin 💚 "Cooking is my answer! Nothing beats a home cooked meal." -Shao Zhi Zhong 💚 "Eating some good cheese, bread, and tea while sketching outside or in a café." -Layla Razek

Happy New Year from the Green 2.0 team! Your support made 2024 unforgettable, and we’re grateful to our partners, friends, and allies who continue to champion our mission. As we step into 2025, we stay steadfast in our role as an accountability partner championing the environmental sector’s commitment to an equitable movement. Thank you for being a part of this journey. We’re excited for the work we will accomplish together in the year ahead!

Green 2.0 Wrapped is here! We're reflecting on this year by highlighting a few major moments, from incredible events to informative reports and staff favorites. This year: 🌱 We held 9 events with over 1,750 attendees 🌱 We hosted 6 fellows 🌱 We shared 5 spotlights and 15 blog posts 🌱 We have over 275 experts featured in our Database And a lot more! Although we've encapsulated our year through numbers, 2024 was much more than that. It cemented deep-rooted commitments to justice, hopes passed on with each generation and reminders to take care of ourselves and each other 💚. Thank you for being part of the Green 2.0 community! 

When did you feel like you belonged in the environmental movement? 🌿💚 At our 10th Anniversary Celebration, we asked Ki'Ana Speights, M.A. of American Public Health Association and Hanna Lester of The Pew Charitable Trusts how they've navigated finding and building spaces of belonging. We all deserve to be affirmed, celebrated, and seen in our workplaces. Programs like the RAY Fellowship Program and Black Girl Environmentalist’s fellowship are foundational solutions to this gap. As Ki'Ana points out, sometimes "the only way to feel included is to create our own spaces". Music from #Uppbeat: https://lnkd.in/efAduVFQ License code: TOJZNHTS2DG0JE76

It's our last job board post for 2024! This week, explore career opportunities from Center for Biological Diversity, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Ocean Conservancy, and many more at diversegreen.org/careers. We look forward to sharing more opportunities in 2025!

Earlier this month, Green 2.0 released the 2024 Transparency Report, which examines key demographic data and equity indicators from NGOs and foundations in the environmental movement. If you missed the release event, catch it on our site and watch environmental leaders discuss the report’s findings, as well as opportunities and challenges for advancing equity. WATCH HERE: https://lnkd.in/eCVutyzH

Our newest #PayEquityPledge participant is Charles River Watershed Association! We are excited to welcome them to our cohort of 50+ organizations working towards pay equity in the environmental sector. Learn more about the pledge at https://lnkd.in/e56R8CtG