Mission
Our mission is to educate and act on the interrelationship of US militarism and the global ecological and climate crisis. We seek to integrate anti-militarism into the climate and ecological narrative by demonstrating how world peace and nonviolent conflict resolution are inseparable from environmental and climate justice, using educational events, action opportunities and solidarity work with climate and related social movements.
Key Principles
- We believe militarism and the climate and ecological crises are deeply linked: Beyond our military’s vast carbon emissions and other pollution, they are connected by mindsets and institutions of domination and exploitation.
- We believe in the power of education. Despite the widespread concern about climate disruption, there is little urgency about the threat posed by U.S. militarism. We focus on public education on these connections and peace-building alternatives.
- We believe in a peace-driven alternative for our world: It is urgent to replace violent systems with cooperation and global collaboration to address climate and ecological crises.
- We give priority to engagement and partnerships with marginalized groups and youth: Including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; low-income communities; women; LGBTQIA people; and people with disabilities.
- We recognize disproportionate impacts on oppressed communities: Including environmental injustice, military contamination, and colonial legacies.
- We work in solidarity with other movements: Intersectional collaboration and large-scale grassroots action are essential.
Background
The US military is an instigator of the climate emergency. With hundreds of overseas bases, aircraft carriers, and massive fuel consumption, it plays a major role in global emissions and environmental destruction. Its role in securing access to oil further reinforces this cycle. Action is needed to address this systemic impact.
Work Plan
Get Involved
The Peace & Climate Working Group meets monthly, usually on the second Wednesday at 7pm via Zoom. To participate, contact the conveners at climate@masspeaceaction.org.
Events
Ukraine War: End it Now, or It Will End Far Worse Later