HEALTHY COLORADO
Download the Colorado Forum’s and the Nature Conservancy’s informational handbooks: “Driving Change,” detailing green mobility solutions, and “Building Change,” detailing clean building strategies. Timed to coincide as offices and businesses begin opening their doors after the Covid-19 shutdowns, the Driving Change and Building Change guidebooks provide a mix of best practices on a wide range of recommendations and resources for businesses of all sizes, sectors, and state locations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Our Perspective
Colorado’s unique ecosystems and outdoor spaces are at the core of our State’s economy. The splendor of our State’s mountains, rivers and plains attract businesses and workers to our State. The Colorado Forum believes that growth can be a positive advantage for our State, but it must be carefully managed. Moreover, the Forum is focused on the current and future impact that climate change will have on every aspect of Colorado life. Through partnerships with similarly concerned stakeholders, the Forum is dedicated to making Colorado a national leader in initiatives associated with innovative technologies, renewable energy, conservation and reforestation, carbon sequestration, and environmental protection. We believe that smart planning and creative, science-based solutions must underpin Colorado’s remarkable quality of life, vibrant economy, and one-of-a-kind western culture for the future.
Our Work
Since 2018, The Colorado Forum has enjoyed a robust, impactful partnership with the Colorado Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). As part of the Healthy Colorado Initiative, Forum and TNC members and staff have advised Colorado’s Governor, state agencies, and a broad network of business leaders on practical ways for the utilities, transportation, building, outdoor and agricultural industries to transition to low-emissions business practices. We have contributed to and commented on Colorado’s aggressive climate legislation, hosted expert working sessions, and developed sector-specific handbooks. We have also laid the foundation for public/private partnerships to demonstrate best practices for nurturing healthy natural and working lands capable of sequestering carbon and resisting wildfire. We anticipate that the Healthy Colorado Initiative work will remain a high priority for the Colorado Forum for the foreseeable future.