MASON COUNTY CLIMATE JUSTICE

Just transition: through coalition work and leadership development trainings, mccj works for a just transition from an extractive economy to a zero-waste regenerative economy that allows all forms of life to thrive in balance. In 2024, we launched a pilot youth leadership development initiative called cedar stewards of mason county (csmc). Named by the youth themselves, csmc began as a way to bring youth voices to local policy, such as affordable housing and climate resilience. Leading their peers and adult neighbors in creating a more equitable future, csmc youth have won policy changes, conducted local research, and developed their skills as mason county's next generation of leaders.