Reply More than 20 groups form an intersectional, justice-driven approach to public lands protection, climate action (Image Credit (Franmarie Metzler/Wikimedia Commons) ) Denver, CO – The People, Public Lands, and Climate Collaborative officially launches today with U.S.-based organizations from across the outdoor, nature and environmental community banding together to accelerate just climate solutions. Their first official call to action – urging the U.S. Senate to confirm New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior. The People, Public Lands, and Climate Collaborative, or The Collaborative for short, and its members share a common, environmental justice-driven goal: ensuring public lands are part of a just and equitable climate change mitigation and adaptation solution. They aim to do this in three ways: by promoting sustainability, climate resiliency, and healthy communities and economies; protecting, connecting, and restoring critical landscapes and lands; and reducing emissions from energy produced on public lands.