What’s In A Name?
A whole lot in our case.
The New Northern is named to highlight the dramatic impacts of climate change on our world. Climate-enhanced trends degrade ecosystems and cause continental shifts in biogeography; the greatest wave of species migration is underway as entire species of plants and animals must migrate to higher latitudes and altitudes to escape extreme conditions and destruction. Many more, unable to escape, will face extinction.
Meanwhile, our communities are left vulnerable. Many depend on a single resource, extracted in a specific way, at a particular time of year to fuel their local economies. This dependence makes them especially susceptible to the disruptions caused by a changing climate.
The world is changing around us, and we can no longer ignore the warnings or our role in solving the crisis. Be the change you wish to see in this world. Join The New Northern.
Be the change you wish to see in this world
At the very least, make your people proud.
Meet Our Team
“We’re storytellers with big ideas and bold strategies to prepare for the challenges of climate change and embrace the promises of decarbonized technologies and processes.
Ben Taylor
Founder & Principal Consultant
Climate Risk, Org. Strategy
Paula Skaggs
Chief Marketing Officer
Brand & Narrative Strategy
Michelle Gauvin, PhD
Chief Science Officer
Climate Risk, Health
Chris Frick
Senior Consultant
Decarbonization, Distr. Energy
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Work With New Northern
(We’ll keep it short and sweet)
Engage
Confront your challenges and recognize your opportunities
Envision
Capture your hope and need for the future. Set your goals and your strategy
Empower
Develop capabilities, improve processes, and integrate solutions with the core business