COLLABORATIVE FRAMEWORK
Vision
Equitable net-zero carbon in the Teton Region.
Theory of Change
Cross-sector collaboration that enables partners to identify and implement a diverse, distributed portfolio of project partnerships that center equity is the accelerated path to building community capacity, creating systemic change, and achieving equitable net-zero carbon.
Purpose
To provide a collaborative, equitable, adaptive, community-wide action structure for catalyzing projects that meaningfully transition the Teton region to a net-zero carbon economy and society.
Principles
TCAP is a principle-driven collaborative dedicated to an equitable, zero-carbon economy. Co-created by our community partners, our shared principles guide how we work together. We champion all collaborators who align with these values—continuously updating our approach as we learn and grow.
CHANGE. Urgently change the status quo that created the climate emergency. Pursue climate justice - promote solutions that rectify existing inequities in climate impact and support those hurt by a change to the status quo.
ENGAGE. Activate, welcome, hear, and honor all voices. Engage all community members how they want to be engaged. Create a network that is supportive, safe, accessible & inclusive. Listen for understanding, speak to be understood.
COLLABORATE. Show up fully for co-creation, in service to the greater good. Make space for everyone’s capacity to grow. Grow our capacity to collaborate.
ACT. Take the next best step based on the available science, data, lived experience, and action of other communities. Innovate & experiment with imagination and creativity.
ADAPT. Embrace trial & error. It’s OK to try and fail. Learn, grow, and proceed.
COMMIT. Embrace the entire vision and all principles. Bring our whole selves with fidelity and integrity. Be honest about who and where we are. Respond to conflict with patience, thoughtful communication, and a desire to progress.
EQUITY. Systemic inequities mean those least responsible for climate change often bear its heaviest burdens. TCAP is committed to centering justice, equity, and anti-oppression across all our work.
Collaborative Framework
The TCAP utilizes a decentralized, collaborative framework designed to identify and catalyze a diverse portfolio of climate action projects across all emissions sectors. While individual projects are independently managed by implementing partners, TCAP provides the framework for alignment, shared resources, and mutual accountability.
Membership is open to any individual or organization committed to regional greenhouse gas emissions reduction. TCAP currently comprises 35 individuals representing a broad cross-section of local government, non-profits, and private sector organizations.
General Membership
Sector teams are agile, forming based on immediate needs or opportunities to align priorities and execute projects, and dissolving once goals are met. Typically led by designated partners, they meet monthly or quarterly. Focus areas have included: Transportation, Land Use, Water, Food & Waste, Community Engagement & Equity, and Data Dashboard Development.
Sector Teams
TCAP operates as a collaborative problem-solving body striving for consensus. Recommendations must address the interests of all participants. Consensus is defined as active support or non-opposition; no decisions are final until a comprehensive, consensus-based proposal is reached by active members of the group.
Decision-Making
LegacyWorks Group serves as a neutral facilitator, managing scheduling, membership engagement, goal tracking, fundraising, and meeting facilitation. LegacyWorks has anchored TCAP since its 2021 design phase.
Facilitation & Coordination
Quarterly Coordination Meetings
TCAP meets quarterly: March, June, September, and December. These meetings are open to all members to address governing items, share sector updates, and cross-pollinate support for various initiatives. All Quarterly Coordination Meeting times and location are posted on the TCAP Events page.