About Bob Perkowitz

Leadership and Founding ecoAmerica

Bob Perkowitz founded and serves as president of ecoAmerica, a nonprofit focused on empowering national health, faith, and community organizations for effective climate action.[2][4] Through ecoAmerica, he promotes initiatives like Blessed Tomorrow, highlighting personal motivations such as his grandchildren as the driving force behind his work.[3]

Strategic Communication on Climate

Perkowitz stresses consensus-building in climate discussions, noting that talking about climate change elicits varied responses but requires tailored messaging.[7] He advocates supporting trusted leaders in health, faith, and communities to advance climate momentum.[4][13]

Policy Advocacy and Breakthroughs

He views the Inflation Reduction Act as a major climate breakthrough, though only 'half the story,' criticizing delays while praising Biden administration efforts.[5] Recent writings call for a 'new path forward' post-election, emphasizing leadership cues for communities.[8][11]

Optimism and Urgency in Climate Action

Despite climate consequences, Perkowitz asserts 'It's Not Too Late,' reflecting on global warming's history since the Carter era and urging action.[10] He frames the era as one of 'saving ourselves' amid consequences.[6]

Beyond Resistance: New Strategies

Post-2024 election, Perkowitz argues 'We Need More Than Just Resistance,' critiquing progressives and media miscalculations, and calls for adaptive strategies like metanetworks to fight climate change.[9][13]

Networks and Social Impact

Central to his approach is building adaptive metanetworks involving health, faith, and community leaders, as featured in Stanford Social Innovation Review.[4][13] This aligns with his topics in climate/energy, health/biotech, finance/investing, design, and social impact.[2]