OUR VISION 

A vibrant, resilient, people-powered movement driving the transition away from fossil fuels and the extractive economy toward clean, accessible energy, and a livable climate for generations to come.

OUR MISSION

We connect, train, and activate Portlanders to fight injustice and create bold, equitable climate solutions.

350PDX is made up of a handful of staff, a dedicated Board of Directors, and over 100 volunteers. 

Why 350?

350.org was founded in 2008 by author Bill McKibben and a group of university friends who aimed to build a global climate movement.

350PDX is a local group affiliated with 350.org (in other words, we’re friends), but we are a completely separate organization in that we make all of our own decisions, set our own campaign priorities, and do all of our own fundraising. We were founded in 2013.

The number 350 comes from the scientific safe upper limit of how many parts per million of carbon dioxide should be in the atmosphere (in other words, for every million particles of the oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, etc. that make up air, a maximum of 350 particles should be carbon dioxide). Before the industrial revolution that number was roughly 270. We are currently at around 415, meaning we are overstepping this important planetary boundary and need to stop emitting greenhouse gases and bring that number back down to 350 or below as fast as possible.

350PDX is a non-discriminatory organization that seeks to support and empower all those working within a diverse and inclusive climate justice movement. We actively strive to create a space of equity and trust for all who wish to contribute to our goals and welcome those who can teach us how to do this better. Any concerns about misconduct are received and dealt with seriously.