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GreenLatinos condemns the January 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill as an act of domestic terrorism and white nationalism instigated by the U.S. President. The organization highlights the disparity between the law enforcement response to this event compared to racial justice protests and calls for the immediate removal of Donald Trump via impeachment or the 25th Amendment.

GreenLatinos supports the nominations of Pete Buttigieg (DOT) and Jennifer Granholm (DOE), citing Granholm's history of promoting electric vehicles and renewable energy in Michigan and Buttigieg's infrastructure plans. The organization advocates for a federal transition away from fossil fuels and gasoline vehicles toward net-zero electricity and equitable, sustainable infrastructure.

GreenLatinos supports the nomination of Representative Debra Haaland for Secretary of the Interior, noting that her confirmation would make her the first Indigenous person to lead a Cabinet-level Department. The organization argues that her leadership is a vital step in ensuring that Indigenous Peoples and traditionally overlooked communities, including Latinos, are prioritized in conservation efforts.

The author argues that environmental racism and a decline in federal funding since the 1970s have created severe disparities in water access for Latino, Black, and Indigenous communities in the US. The text highlights the vulnerability of these populations to climate-driven disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, and calls for Congress to implement water affordability protections, prohibit shutoffs, and invest in green infrastructure and wastewater system repairs, prioritizing areas like the San Joaquin Valley, Puerto Rico, and the Navajo Nation.

GreenLatinos links the tradition of Día de Los Muertos to the necessity of protecting ancestral lands and waters in Colorado. The organization specifically advocates for the Colorado Wilderness Act (CWA), which would protect over 500,000 acres across 36 areas, including Cross Canyon and Pisgah Mountain. These sites contain high densities of cultural artifacts and ancestral Puebloan and Ute Tribe history but currently lack complete inventories or archaeological surveys, leaving them vulnerable to degradation, vandalism, and theft.

The statement highlights the health and environmental impacts of methane pollution and routine flaring in Texas's Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale regions. It criticizes the EPA for rolling back methane safeguards and the Railroad Commission of Texas for approving all 27,000 venting and flaring requests over seven years. The authors demand an end to routine flaring by 2025 to mitigate risks such as preterm births and childhood asthma in disproportionately affected communities of color.

GreenLatinos condemns the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, highlighting how fear of racial profiling prevents African Americans and Latinos from exercising outdoors or visiting public lands. The organization calls for comprehensive hate crimes legislation in Georgia, federal criminal charges from the Department of Justice, and a systemic acknowledgment of discrimination by public land administrators.

GreenLatinos condemns the police murder of George Floyd and the racist confrontation involving Christian Cooper, asserting that white supremacy continues to oppress Black people and people of color through systemic actions and decisions.

GreenLatinos condemns the Trump Administration's Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule as a dangerous replacement for the Clean Power Plan. The organization highlights that the ACE rule's regulatory analysis predicted 300 to 1,500 additional deaths annually by 2030 due to increased air pollution. GreenLatinos emphasizes the disproportionate impact on Latinx and African American communities, noting that 40% of Latinos live within 30 miles of a power plant and Latinx children face a 40% higher likelihood of dying from asthma compared to non-Latinx white children.

GreenLatinos condemns racism and white supremacy, specifically addressing anti-Blackness within the Latinx community and calling for systemic change and support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

The report analyzes 308 projects totaling over $3.1 billion in IIJA expenditures across California, Colorado, Florida, New York, and Texas. It finds that while significant funds are reaching these states, investments are heavily skewed toward large-scale infrastructure projects managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, with relatively low funding for public lands and greenspaces. The analysis highlights a gap in orphaned well remediation near Latine communities and notes that carbon capture investments in Texas primarily benefit private industry. However, it identifies successes in fenceline air monitoring and climate pollution planning grants that have reached grassroots organizations and Latine-led initiatives.

The toolkit addresses 'green gentrification,' where green infrastructure investments increase property values and spur real estate speculation, leading to the displacement of vulnerable populations. It proposes a multi-layered approach combining tenant protections, land-use regulations, funding alignment, economic opportunity enhancement, community ownership, and inclusive design to ensure that the benefits of urban greening are shared equitably without harming existing residents.

The document specifies that subawardees must report key performance indicators to the Forest Service and provide quarterly progress reports to GreenLatinos. It emphasizes that activities must be focused on low-income and disadvantaged communities, referencing tools like the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool and EJScreen for guidance. A non-exhaustive list of possible metrics is provided, covering tree inventory, canopy expansion, community outreach, workforce training, and the creation of green jobs.

GreenLatinos operates an Urban and Community Forestry Program focused on expanding urban tree canopy to mitigate extreme heat and developing the urban forestry workforce in marginalized neighborhoods. As one of twelve national pass-through partners selected by the USDA, GreenLatinos is responsible for disseminating $20 million from the Inflation Reduction Act USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program to disadvantaged communities.

The report finds that environmental journalism is predominantly White, straight, and cisgender, with a significant lack of people of color in leadership. While most environmental journalists of color agree that diversity is crucial for accurate coverage, they report high rates of burnout, experiences of racism, and a lack of support from leadership, suggesting that institutional interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has not translated into tangible workplace changes.

GreenLatinos' 2025-2028 Strategic Plan focuses on increasing the political influence of the Latino environmental community through the establishment of a 501(c)4 advocacy entity and a Political Action Committee (PAC). The organization aims to expand its state programs in Colorado, California, New Mexico, Illinois, and Texas, while increasing support for leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean to influence international climate and conservation frameworks. Key operational goals include launching a mission-aligned social enterprise and developing leadership programs for members.

The guide outlines allowable and unallowable costs, budget categories, and reimbursement procedures for the Urban & Community Forestry Program, emphasizing compliance with 2 CFR 200 and Forest Service requirements.

The document provides a comprehensive analysis of nature-based solutions (NBS) as a means to address urban climate challenges. It evaluates the efficacy of various NBS—such as urban wetlands, green roofs, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)—in regulating temperature, managing stormwater, and improving air quality. Beyond environmental benefits, the report examines the positive impacts of urban green spaces on public health and social cohesion, while critically addressing issues of environmental justice and the risk of 'green gentrification'. It also explores the governance and financial barriers to NBS implementation, proposing a 'mainstreaming' framework to integrate these solutions into municipal planning and policy.

The Latino Climate Justice Framework (LCJF) argues that systemic racism and economic inequity have placed Latino/a/x communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, necessitating targeted policy solutions. It outlines a three-part strategy focusing on energy and economic justice, protecting vulnerable populations from climate disasters, and ensuring equitable representation and access to government services. Key priorities include transitioning to community-based renewable energy, protecting farmworkers from extreme heat, remediating abandoned oil wells, and addressing the unique vulnerabilities of Puerto Rico.

GreenLatinos reports significant growth between 2021 and 2024, expanding its staff from four to thirty and increasing network membership by 250%. The organization released two editions of the Latino Climate Justice Framework, influenced the Inflation Reduction Act, and launched the Justicia y Equidad Fund, which granted nearly $22.8 million to frontline organizations for urban greening and community forestry. It also established state programs in Colorado, Texas, California, New Mexico, and Illinois to support place-based campaigns.