Conservation Efforts
The Sierra Club Mission
- Explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth.
- Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources.
- Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment.
- Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
“We have to fight climate change like we actually want to win.” - Jagmeet Singh, Canadian Politician
What Do We Stand For, and What We Are Doing About It
Responding to Climate Change
- Developing Transportation Alternatives: Promoting bicycling, pedestrian walkways, and public transportation to reduce emissions.
- Advocating for Affordable Housing: Supporting the construction of more affordable housing in urban areas to minimize long commutes for workers.
- Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Encouraging better energy efficiency in businesses and homes.
- Reducing Our Carbon Footprint: Raising awareness of our own carbon footprints and taking steps to reduce them.
- Holding Industries Accountable: Urging the Wine and Tourist industries to lower their emissions.
- Planning for Climate Adaptation: Helping to plan for adaptation to sea level rise, more extreme weather, and increased wildfire risk.