Perspectives

We are passionate about generating big ideas and engaging in bold dialogue to drive positive and lasting social change.

Just Transition: A Climate Imperative

The concept of "Just Transition" is inexorably linked to Climate Change. It is defined as greening the economy in a way that is as fair, inclusive, and universal as possible. Within a Just Transition framework, decent work opportunities are created, leaving no one behind. Three interconnected principles constitute Just Transition—the Three Es—Equity, Efficiency, and Environmental Friendliness. Let’s take a closer look at each
By: Chidiebere E.X. Ikejemba, Ph.D.

How Baby Bonds Can Address Wealth Inequality

The racial and ethnic wealth divide is primarily the result of historic and continuing systemic inequities that affect people of color in the United States (e.g., land theft from indigenous tribes, enslavement of Black people, the G.I. Bill, redlining and housing discrimination, etc.). Baby bonds policies could, using a race-neutral approach, begin to correct some of those inequities that underlie the racial and ethnic wealth divide.
By: Marc Allen, Rebecca Drachman

Piloting Equity Towards Impact

This blog post is third of a three-part series that explores Camber Collective’s journey of equity and belonging. In the first blog, I explained the early phases of our journey and the decision to hire for my role, Director of Impact and Equity. In the second blog, I described how our approach spans many identities and geographies. The final installment of this series focuses on our vision for the future and how we can all play a role in advancing racial equity into impact.
By: Director of Impact & Equity

Lived Experience and Equitable Project Design

This blog post is the second in a three-part series that explores Camber Collective’s journey of equity and belonging. We discuss the many identities of our team members and how this strengthens our work and belonging practice.   
By: Director of Impact & Equity

Camber’s Equity Journey: Endless Learning and Transformation

First of a three-part series discussing Camber Collective’s process of fostering an organizational culture of equity and belonging. It begins with deeply understanding the history of racial injustice and colonial inequity, and how these impact our work as a firm, and our relationships as team members committed to social impact.
By: Director of Impact & Equity