About ClimateSafe Villages

Mission

The Mission of Climate Safe Villages (CSV) is to form climate change resilient and sustainable communities worldwide, founded in our commitment to respond and adapt to the urgent challenges of the climate crisis and its economic impact. Read more about our mission here.

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.

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Why Join?

CSV membership offers the following benefits for people concerned about climate change resilience:

A large, active community of people navigating similar concerns, looking to build resilience together. CSV also facilitates the creation of local groups, so that you can find others in your location.

Opportunities to join the first CSV climate-resilient communities. As we form the first of these, you'll be notified of opportunities to join and become a part of the initial planning groups.

Access to advice and resources. The CSV community is putting together practical, and actionable, guides to building your personal climate resilience.

Volunteer opportunities to make a positive difference. CSV is about bringing people together for positive resilience, that helps communities reduce their impact on the environment, and which foster more inclusive, equitable societies. CSV is volunteer-driven, so there are ton of ways to make an impact!

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CSV Provides Educational Information for People Looking to Build Climate-Resilient Communities

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Our Organizational Programs

ClimateSafe Villages is dedicated to fostering resilience and sustainability at both the individual and community levels through a comprehensive suite of programs:

  • At the heart of CSV is our Virtual Network, which connects villages globally and individuals committed to the climate resilience movement. We facilitate the exchange of resources, ideas, and strategies, ensuring that regardless of location, all members of our network can actively participate in and contribute to our collective mission.

  • Our Advisory Committee comprises committed volunteers, experts, and thought leaders who are integral to the creation of guidance, best practices, and educational materials. They offer strategic advice and craft templates to guide the development of resilient communities. This support is crucial in equipping both existing and emerging villages with the knowledge to navigate the intricacies of sustainability and climate adaptation.

  • Education is a cornerstone of our work. We deliver an array of educational content, including instructional videos, comprehensive online articles, downloadable PDF guides, and interactive virtual events and panels. Additionally, we value the personal touch and offer in-person visits for deeper engagement and learning. These resources are designed to empower communities with the knowledge to implement sustainable practices effectively.

  • Recognizing the importance of inclusivity in the fight against climate change, CSV is committed to providing targeted support to low-income individuals and families. Our aim is to ensure that economic barriers do not hinder the ability to join or create resilient communities. We aim to offer assistance that ranges from educational content tailored to resource-strapped contexts to support mechanisms for starting new, sustainable living initiatives.

Our first village community - CSV Washington

CSV Washington, in addition to climate -change resilience, prioritizes livability through three foundational pillars. First, it nurtures a positive community culture that encourages collaboration and mutual support, helping to reduce social isolation. Secondly, it integrates sustainable living practices, aiming to create a net-positive impact on the environment and improve overall quality of life. Lastly, the model incorporates workshare and educational programs, which are key to advancing our goals of inclusivity and community service, thereby giving the village a broader societal role.

CSV Washington, like other future CSV Network Villages, is independent of CSV. However, CSV does highlight Villages and group projects that are aligned with our overall mission and criteria, through a vetting process by the Advisors Committee. CSV Washington, as our Flagship Location, is featured here to give people a sense of what CSV locations are like.

As CSV Washington comes together, we will provide opportunities for people to visit and learn from what we are putting together.

Become a member to learn more and to see all our active locations

Who we are

ClimateSafe Villages is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions made to ClimateSafe Villages are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our tax identification number is 93-2910387. The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

Support us

  • CSV is a volunteer-driven organization. Our Advisors' committee forms the core of how we plan our projects and make decisions. The Advisors committee is made up of both experts in the field of climate resilience, climate science, engineering, agriculture, and other areas. We also have dedicated and committed volunteers who make CSV a supportive, inclusive, and successful movement. To learn more and potentially join the Advisors Committee, first join our community here.

  • Peter was an expert reviewer for the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) fifth climate change assessment (AR5, 2014) and the IPCC’s 2018 Special Report on 1.5ºC. In 2018, he published Unprecedented Crime: Climate Science Denial and Game Changers for Survival, which he co-authored with Elizabeth Woodworth. He is published on climate change, biodiversity, and environmental health.

    Peter has been synthesizing global warming and climate change research since 1988. His approach to assessing climate change is based on environmental health and human rights protection. Peter’s mission now is to spread the full truth about the extreme risks and magnitude of the global climate and ocean disruption emergency and the emergency response required.

    Peter was a founding director of CAPE (Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment) and, more recently, founder of the Climate Emergency Institute. Peter Carter, M.D. currently is a retired family and emergency medicine physician, with a background in environmental health protection policy. .

  • Jeff Rice lives in Seattle and has served with many Seattle organizations focusing on the Asian American community for many years. He served on the Board of Directors for the Filipino Community of Seattle and helped establish the youth program FilSTAR as well as contributed to the early planning of the Filipino Community Village, a mixed development providing affordable housing to seniors. He then was Treasurer on the Board of Directors for API Chaya Seattle which serves survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and domestic violence within the Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, Asian, and South Asian communities. He has pivoted his time and efforts towards understanding how climate change may impact global supply chains and connecting with groups to implement resilience within local communities. As part of Climate Safe Villages, he is actively involved with planning towards launching a site in Bellingham, WA. His hobbies include backyard farming, guerrilla-gardening, learning appliance repair, reading, learning DIY skills, and taking his kids to various sports activities.
    He currently works at Amazon as a Sr Manager and previously worked at Starbucks.

  • Benjamin is a lifelong learner with background in Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering focused on emerging technologies including renewables, decarbonization, energy efficiency and storage. With experience from working for a utility company, solar PV construction and as an independent contractor to a non-profit organization helping oil and gas workers looking to transition into renewables space, he is committed to initiatives that promote sustainability, drive innovation, and advocate for the collective well-being of our planet and humanity. By reimagining the integration of clean energy solutions within our built environment, he envisions a future defined by energy efficiency, sufficiency, and environmental harmony.

  • Tim Ely is a volunteer Community Lead with Climate Safe Villages. He is also co-leader of the St. Louis area chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a nonpartisan group which champions legislation to fight climate change. Tim received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science from Purdue University, and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. When he’s not taking part in climate activism, Tim works as a cybersecurity engineer at a medical device company.

  • Dr Isaac Jamieson, is a UK scientist, architect, environmental consultant and co-founder of BioSustainable Designs. He also lectures at Thammasat University in Thailand on subjects that cover issues related to innovation, urban design, building design, product design, biophilic design, urban agriculture, resilience, and sustainability. Much of his work focuses on how to create more biologically-friendly environments that help increase health, wellbeing and productivity.