Acterra

Founded in 1970, Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet is a nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, California. It emerged from the merger of the Peninsula Conservation Center Foundation and Bay Area Action in 2000. Acterra's core mission is to bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet, with a primary focus on addressing climate change. The organization offers programs in education, clean energy equity, climate adaptation, and corporate sustainability, primarily serving the San Francisco Bay Area.

Notable affiliated individuals include members of its diverse board and advisory board, who bring expertise from various sectors. Acterra has received support from numerous community partners and stakeholders committed to environmental sustainability. Key achievements include impactful educational initiatives and successful community-driven projects aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable practices. Overall, Acterra has significantly contributed to local climate action and environmental awareness in the Bay Area.