Richmond's Just Transition is​
the intentional movement away from an extractive economy built on the exploitation of land, labor, and life, and toward a regenerative economy in Richmond based in care, reciprocity, and ecological balance. This transformation asks us to redesign how we relate to power, resources, and one another in and beyond this City.
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Our coalition advances this work by building the future in the now: cultivating community-controlled land and energy, strengthening local food systems, growing worker cooperatives, practicing democratic governance, and committing to cultural healing. Through these efforts, we are transforming the conditions that produced harm in Richmond.
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This is what we mean by A Just Transition.
Just Transition framework designed by frontline communities and leaders with Climate Justice Alliance and Movement Generation
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Just Transition Framework
A Just Transition is a framework for shifting from an extractive, unfettered profit-driven economy to a regenerative, democratic economy by moving resources and decision-making power back into the hands of workers and communities, repairing harm, and building systems based in ecological balance and collective care.
Grasping at the Roots
tells the stories of Black frontline communities in Richmond and across the U.S. fighting back against big polluters, cultivating food sovereignty, and leading Just Recovery efforts. If you want to jump straight to the Richmond story,
it begins at 15:50, featuring the work of three ROPC member organizations.
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