Frontline Catalysts Our Mission Empowering Frontline Youth to Lead the Movement for Transformative Climate Justice Scroll Down The Problem Americas Ground Zero of Climate Change Our history of extraction and ecological destruction has produced areas of profound environmental pollution in lowincome communities of color These communities live on the boundaries of toxic waste disposal sites hot spots of contaminated water soil and air pollution and active or abandoned industrial facilities Further the youth experience educational inequities denying them the resources and skills to thrive in Americas economy The Solution Bridging the Climate Gap Frontline youth of color carry the legitimacy of lived experience to shine the spotlight on climate impacts We must provide the opportunity and resources for them to lead a transformative environmental justice movement Their transformation of community will be profound systemic and conducted within a racial equity framework anchored by socioeconomic justice What We Do Using an ethnic studies communityresponsive framework we center youth leadership development in transformative climate justice and collective power Engage read more Explore read more Empower read more Testimonials What People Are Saying Frontline Catalysts has created an important pathway for underserved youth to become the stewards of sustainable and thriving communities. Radhika Iyenga Education Director Center for Sustainable Development Columbia University Frontline Catalysts is making sure underserved youth arent left behind in the development of skills vital to thriving in a green economy. Rose Ann DeMoro Former Executive Director California Nurses Association Frontline Catalysts is the only way we are going to win the race against climate change. Maria Luisa Esteves RN Lead Organizer Sunrise SF Bay Area Investing in the future of our youth on the frontlines of climate change means we can finally envision profound community transformation.