Our Mission
The nonprofit Mission of Climate Safe Villages (CSV) is to form climate change resilient, disaster resilient and sustainable communities worldwide, founded in our commitment to respond and adapt to the urgent challenges of the climate change crisis and its wellbeing and economic impact. CSV is about empowering individuals, families, and entire communities by equipping them with the necessary resources, essential skills, and innovative technologies that promote climate change resiliency, disaster resiliency, self-sufficiency and sustainable practices for humans, animals and plants. CSV aims to work with similar communities for localization and cooperation, with an emphasis on food, seed, and resource sharing networks.
CSV will unite these communities within a global network. Through mutual support, shared education, best practice models, and continual learning, CSV advances a sustainable and resilient future. We will foster an interconnected web of sustainable communities for a positive transition, further climate and disaster resilience, and contribute to a more viable and sustainable world for following generations.
Nowhere on Earth will be 100% safe from all climate change consequences. But we can create climate-safer locations and communities using the practices of climate change preparation, adaptation, and resilience building. ClimateSafe Villages will help you make wherever you live as climate-safe as possible using these practices.
What we do
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Community Formation
Establishing a global network of climate change resilient and disaster-resilient communities. CSV is committed to responding to and adapting to the urgent challenges of climate change, considering its profound impact on wellbeing and economies.
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Empowerment
We empower individuals, families, and communities by providing them with resources, skills, and innovative technologies to foster climate change resiliency, disaster preparedness, and sustainable living practices that benefit all forms of life.
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Support
In addition to educational resources, trainings, and guides, CSV is aiming to provide aid to low-income individuals and families looking to join or create climate-resilient communities. This is our ultimate goal once funding is achieved.
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Collaboration
CSV champions localization and cooperation among communities, emphasizing food, seed, and resource-sharing networks to strengthen local economies and enhance self-sufficiency.
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Global Network
Our vision is to unite these communities within a supportive global network, promoting shared education, best practice models, and continual learning to pave the way for a sustainable and resilient future.
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Practical Resilience
Recognizing that no place on Earth is immune to climate change, CSV focuses on creating climate-safer locations through preparation, adaptation, and resilience-building practices to make every community as climate-safe as possible.
Benefits of Joining
Sustainability
By joining the ClimateSafe Villages project, you contribute to the establishment and growth of sustainable communities. These eco-villages are designed to operate in harmony with nature, minimizing their carbon footprint and promoting sustainable living practices.
Education and Knowledge Sharing
You will have access to resources, training, and knowledge sharing to learn about sustainable living, climate change, and how to adapt and thrive in changing conditions.
Innovative Living
This project represents the forefront of innovative living solutions in response to climate change. By joining, you become part of a pioneering effort in creating new ways of community living that are in harmony with the planet.
Community Resilience
Become part of a network of resilient communities that are prepared for climate-related challenges. These villages are designed to be self-sustaining and resilient, capable of withstanding environmental changes and disasters.
Networking
Participate in a supportive network of like-minded individuals and communities who are passionate about climate change mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability.
Cooperative Enterprises
An eco-safe community network is a basis for developing cooperative industries, working in unison with small business enterprises, and creating more local jobs and greater equity.
Environmental Stewardship
Being a part of this project offers the satisfaction of knowing that you're taking active steps to protect and preserve our environment for future generations.
Personal Empowerment
This project encourages active participation and offers the opportunity for you to make a tangible impact on climate change. It empowers individuals to be part of the solution.
Food Network
Food supply is an essential factor in creating sustainable hubs. A combination of personal gardens and working in unison with farmers, would require a registration process that fits with the principles of eco-communities.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion policy
Climate Safe Villages is committed to creating and fostering an environment that respects and values diversity, promotes equity, and is inclusive at all levels of our organization and work. This Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Policy serves as a guide for our actions and decision-making.
We value the diverse life experiences and conditions of all individuals and communities we serve and collaborate with, which includes but is not limited to race, ethnicity, nationality, socio-economic status, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.
We are committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people, while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups in our activities. The principle of equity acknowledges that there are historically underserved and underrepresented populations and that fairness regarding these unbalanced conditions is needed to assist equality in the provision of effective opportunities to all groups.
We aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. An inclusive climate embraces differences and offers respect in words and actions for all people.
In the course of our work, we will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in our decision-making, planning, policies, programs, and services. This includes the recruitment and retention of a diverse board of directors, staff, volunteers, and partners. We will provide regular diversity, equity, and inclusion training and will periodically review this policy to ensure it remains effective and relevant.
All individuals associated with Climate Safe Villages are responsible for upholding this policy. We acknowledge that diversity, equity, and inclusion are tied to our mission and critical to ensure the well-being of our staff and the communities we serve.