republicEn
Building Conservative Leadership on Climate Change
republicEn brings together conservatives, libertarians, and other right-of-center Americans who believe addressing climate change can go hand in hand with free enterprise, innovation, limited government, and American leadership.
A Conservative Case for Climate Action
Climate change affects every community. And meaningful, lasting solutions require people across the political spectrum to be part of the conversation.
Led by former U.S. Representative Bob Inglis, republicEn creates a place for conservatives who care about climate change to engage with the issue on their own terms. The program connects climate action with values including personal responsibility, economic opportunity, competition, innovation, and stewardship.
Rather than asking people to set aside their political beliefs, republicEn empowers them to bring those beliefs to the climate conversation — and to help shape solutions that reflect them.
Turning Shared Values Into Climate Leadership
Mason 4C’s research shows that who communicates about climate change matters, and people are more open to engaging with an issue when they hear from voices they know and trust.
ENGAGE
Build a Community for Conservative Climate Action
republicEn connects conservatives, libertarians, students, elected officials, community leaders, and others who want to address climate change in ways consistent with right-of-center values.
EQUIP
Empower Trusted Conservative Voices
Through events, educational resources, media opportunities, the EcoRight Speaks podcast, and community engagement, republicEn equips people to talk about climate change authentically within their own communities—and helps emerging leaders find their voice.
ACT
Advance Solutions Through Civic Engagement
republicEn creates opportunities for its community to engage elected officials, participate in policy conversations, and advocate for climate and energy solutions grounded in innovation, competition, accountability, and American leadership.
Climate Solutions Need Voices From Across America
Climate change is a shared challenge for all Americans. Solving it requires ideas, leadership, and participation from citizens with different experiences, perspectives, and political beliefs. republicEn is helping broaden who sees themselves as part of the climate conversation by creating space for conservatives to speak up, engage their communities, and help shape America’s response to climate change.
Explore republicEn
Meet the people building conservative climate leadership, explore ideas and resources, listen to the EcoRight Speaks podcast and find opportunities to get involved.
Support 4C
The work of Mason 4C is made possible through generous philanthropic support. You can support our research and programs directly through a tax-deductible donation processed by the George Mason University Foundation.