About
Charleston Climate Coalition (CCC) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit grassroots group of Lowcountry citizens working creatively and compassionately to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis.
We work on many fronts to expand awareness and inspire citizens and elected officials to address the root causes of climate change. As a coalition, we work at a nexus of many other organizations helping to push for action and create the connective tissues so that organizations can successfully enact change. We see the Lowcountry's geographic susceptibility to the crisis as both a unique challenge and an opportunity to become climate action leaders in the Southeast. We strive to keep social and environmental justice for our most vulnerable communities at the core of our mission.
Our Work
Art and Storytelling
If all it took to build a movement were to tell people how bad things are, we’d have solved the climate crisis decades ago. So, we’re building community and inspiration through sophisticated media. We publish a quarterly magazine, Surge, that shares local climate storytelling through Charleston City Paper. Check out all of our latest issues of Surge.
Events and Celebrations
Along with our monthly meetings - to educate and organize our members - we also hold creative events like our Tour de Earth Day bike ride ecotour to connect people with our partners and their work. Our events are educational and often celebrate the amazing work that is being done throughout the Lowcountry to address the climate crisis.
Campaigns & Programs
So much effective climate action is local. We’ve passed climate action resolutions in James Island and Charleston County, helped develop, fund, and staff the Charleston Climate Action Plan, and are seeding Environmental Advisory Committees across the Lowcountry. We’re dedicated to cultivating local climate action at every level. Right now, we’re pushing for more CAP funding in Charleston’s next budget cycle and getting involved with the Charleston County CAP – that way, we can ensure the Lowcountry becomes a leader in the Southeast on climate action.
Environmental Justice Community Profile
Along with our monthly meetings - to educate and organize our members - we also hold creative events like our Tour de Earth Day bike ride ecotour to connect people with our partners and their work. Our events are educational and often celebrate the amazing work that is being done throughout the Lowcountry to address the climate crisis.
And more…
The climate crisis demands a comprehensive approach. We’re also incubating several other projects, such as:
Lowcountry Green Business Alliance to support and promote climate-friendly business practices.
Educational presentations for local schools and camps on climate action
Racial justice work with partners like the People’s Budget Coalition
Surge Radio Program
Internship programs with the College of Charleston
Get involved today!
Contact us with questions, join our mailing list, or volunteer with us! We are always looking for passionate individuals who want to help us make the Lowcountry a place for all.