Coastal Considerations: Improving NGO Engagement with Coastal Communities of Color
By Kalina Browne, Green 2.0 Fellow
Green 2.0 sought to understand the state of engagement by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with coastal communities of color. Green 2.0 held a convening with representatives of allied organizations in early 2021. However, it soon became apparent that little literature exists on the subject, at least in a form designed to be digested and acted upon by organizations. This report is an initial attempt to fill that gap by offering a) a summary of the challenges faced by coastal communities of color, b) a review of activities NGOs undertake to help communities meet these challenges, and c) a set of proposed best practices that NGOs can use to improve their work.