Policy & Advocacy

We know that climate disruption is having an effect on both our present and our future, but many of the places where we and our state are investing money aren’t taking those realities into account. In fact, 17 states across the county, influenced by fossil fuel interests, have passed laws barring their State Investment Boards…

Innovation in building materials techniques is on the rise – from carbon-free cement and steel to fossil-fuel-free heating. Can we use our state bonding investments to start to build better?  Please join us for a webinar about how we can use state bonding investments to build better now while spurring industry advancements! CLICK HERE TO…

MNIPL is part of a new project called People Not Polluters to highlight serious regulatory failures and show that Minnesota state agencies are not living up to their responsibilities. Join us for an informational webinar & build power for People Not Polluters! At this webinar, we'll introduce the importance of this project, define and share…

Elections are critical to making sure that our state and country are committed to repairing the harm of climate change and to building towards a green and interdependent future. In this critical time, we need people like you and people you know, people who care about this world and everything that lives here, to vote…

Our friends at the Climate & Community Institute are hosting a conversation to discuss policy proposals for the mounting home insurance crisis rooted in new research findings on the insurance and housing markets. Panelists will include legislators, advocates and policy researchers from Florida, Minnesota, and California, including MNIPL's Julia Nerbonne! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Elections are critical to making sure that our state and country are committed to repairing the harms of climate change and to building towards a green and interdependent future. In this important time, we need people like you and people you know – people who care about this world and everything that lives here –…

Elections are critical to making sure that our state and country are committed to repairing the harms of climate change and to building towards a green and interdependent future. In this important time, we need people like you and people you know – people who care about this world and everything that lives here –…

Elections are critical to making sure that our state and country are committed to repairing the harms of climate change and to building towards a green and interdependent future. In this important time, we need people like you and people you know – people who care about this world and everything that lives here –…

President Donald Trump's return to the White House and changes in our state government will have a big impact on our work and our communities. As we figure out what comes next, it's important for us to continue to build and nurture interconnected relationships with folks who care about our world and people who live…

Join MNIPL and partner organizations for the 2025 kickoff of the Rise & Repair Alliance advancing Climate Justice & Indigenous Rights during the upcoming legislative session! We’ll spend the evening hours of Saturday, December 7th at New City Center / Walker Methodist Church in South Minneapolis getting to know each other and learning about the…