Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition

The Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition is a left-of-center environmentalist group that promotes left-of-center policies and supports the elimination of conventional fuel energy sources in interior Alaska. The coalition has advocated for increased wind and solar energy projects through the local electric cooperative and has opposed fuel-energy development projects. The group operates as a fiscally sponsored project of the left-of-center Native Movement and has received funding from left-of-center groups, including the Alaska Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), Alaska Conservation Foundation, and People’s Action Institute. 1 2

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At-A-Glance

Type: Non-profit, 501(c)(3), Organization, Other
Ideological Alignment: Left of Center
Issue Areas: Environmental Policy, Energy Policy
Website: www.fbxclimateaction.org
Location:

Fairbanks, Alaska

Formation:

2015

Fiscal Sponsor:

Native Movement

Contents

    Background

    The Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition was formed in November 2015 following the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement. The coalition adopted the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing and operates volunteer-led working groups, paid staff, and a council of working group representatives and community members. The organization’s volunteer working groups are focused on topics including politics and policy, opposition to fuel-energy projects, promotion of wind and solar energy, and interfaith organizing. 1 3 4 5

    The coalition is fiscally sponsored by Native Movement, a left-of-center Native American and Alaska Native activist organization that promotes what it calls an “Indigenous worldview” and supports left-of-center concepts of social justice, gender justice, environmental justice, and economic justice. 6

    In December 2021, Native Movement was one of more than 100 groups that co-signed an open letter opposing nuclear power production credits in the Biden administration-supported Build Back Better Act spending bill. The letter attacked nuclear power as an “unproven and unnecessary” technology and a “harmful energy source” that would extend demand for fossil fuels. 7

    Activities

    The coalition has organized public listening sessions and advocated before the Golden Valley Electric Association encouraging the use of federal incentives to expand wind and solar energy projects. It has supported borough-level climate action plans and opposed state subsidies for fuel-energy industries. The coalition has also urged public opposition to proposed oil and gas exploration and mining projects, including in the Yukon Flats area. Through its interfaith working group, it has distributed grants to religious groups for energy-related projects. 1 8 9

    Funding

    The Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition receives individual donations and membership contributions, processed through its fiscal sponsor Native Movement. The coalition has conducted small-dollar fundraising drives, including matching challenges for its anniversary celebrations. Its interfaith working group has distributed over $60,000 in mini-grants to religious groups. 10 11 12

    Funders of the group include the Alaska Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), Alaska Conservation Foundation, Solidaire Network, Warsh Mott Legacy, Overbrook Foundation, and People’s Action Institute. 13

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    References

    1. “About our coalition.” Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://www.fbxclimateaction.org/about.
    2. “Renewable Energy Working Group.” Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://www.fbxclimateaction.org/renewable-energy-working-group.
    3. “Politics and Policy.” Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://www.fbxclimateaction.org/policy-and-politics
    4. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Native Movement. 2022. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/680535413/202412549349300331/full
    5. “Home.” Native Movement. Accessed July 4, 2024. https://www.nativemovement.org/.
    6. “Staff and Board.” Native Movement. Accessed July 4, 2024. https://www.nativemovement.org/staff-and-board.
    7. Letter to Sens. Schumer, Wyden, and Stabenow.” PDF File of Letter sent to Senate Democrat Leadership. United Frontline Table. December 14, 2021. Accessed July 4, 2024. https://unitedfrontlinetable.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/No-False-Solutions-in-BBBA-Letter-to-Senate-20211214-FINAL.pdf.
    8. “Tell GVEA – Don’t let the lights go out!” Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition. July 31, 2025. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://www.fbxclimateaction.org/blog/gvea-dont-let-the-lights-go-out.
    9. Lionas, Anna. “Leaders reflect on 10 years of Fairbanks Climate Action.” Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. November 14, 2025. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/leaders-reflect-on-10-years-of-fairbanks-climate-action/article_f8cd7713-4faf-4691-a16c-6443d04eb973.html.
    10. “Exciting Developments in our Interfaith Work.” Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition. July 5, 2025. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://www.fbxclimateaction.org/blog/exciting-developments-in-our-interfaith-work
    11. “Interfaith Working Group.” Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://www.fbxclimateaction.org/interfaith.
    12. “10 Years of Climate Action: Join Us in Building the Next Decade!” Action Network. Accessed December 18, 2025. https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/decade-of-fcac/
    13. “Full Text Search: Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition.” ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/full_text_search?q=%22Fairbanks+Climate+Action+%22