who we are
our mission.
To mobilize sustainability practitioners of Afrikan descent to (re)build sustainable communities and economies that will restore balance to our planet.
our vision.
We envision a world that honors Afrikan ancestral wisdom and ingenuity to restore the well-being of our planet and generations to come.
THEORY OF CHANGE.
By creating a global network of Afrikan sustainability practitioners to exchange knowledge, our members can develop best practices and apply sustainable solutions to environmental issues across impacted Black communities.
whAT we do
CONNECT
our NETWORK
The Black Sustainability Network (BSN) is founded on the traditional principles of ubuntu & cooperative work, while connecting frontline solution providers to resources & like-minds through membership.
BSN offers members a space to:
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connect with one another
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collaborate on impactful projects, and
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create meaningful change through knowledge sharing and collective action.
Black sustainability summit
Our Annual Black Sustainability Summit connects sustainability practitioners across the globe to:
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exchange best practices
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train the trainer
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develop tangible skills
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share their work, and
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discuss the present state of Black sustainability.
BSN members evaluate the progress we’ve made each year and determine a collective course of action members will take for the upcoming year.
INVEST
RBG MUTUAL IMPACT FUND
The RBG Impact Fund reinvests a portion of membership dues into member projects. Through participatory voting, members support impactful projects that address social and environmental challenges with indigenous solutions to create the future we need.
EDUCATE
Black sustainability institute
By creating a global network of Afrikan sustainability practitioners to exchange knowledge, our members can develop best practices and apply sustainable solutions to environmental issues across impacted Black communities.
COLLABORATE
MEMBER PARTNERSHIPS
BSN members have partnered with other entity level members in our network, in addition to government and grant partnerships. Through robust collaborations, we are able to have tangible impact not only in the digital world, but in our physical communities.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
By creating a global network of Afrikan sustainability practitioners to exchange knowledge, our members can develop best practices and apply sustainable solutions to environmental issues across impacted Black communities.
INDUSTRY HOUSES
Sustainability can mean different things to different people. We believe culture is our immune system & by looking back to our past we can apply time tested solutions to challenges we presently face. Our core focus areas of sustainability in the Black community are listed below as Industry Houses. Here members connect, share solutions and exchange best practices.
*Click an icon to discover more about the Industry House solutions
OUR STORY
SO FAR
SUCCESSES
By creating a global network of Afrikan sustainability practitioners to exchange knowledge, our members can develop best practices and apply sustainable solutions to environmental issues across impacted Black communities.
Solution Spotlight Series
View videos from our Solution Spotlight project series to see some of the projects that have been in the running to receive funding through our RBG Mutual Impact Fund.
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