RENAISSANCE 94
Orchestrating Strategic Impact for Planet and Humanity
RENAISSANCE94 (Ren94) is a global social impact consultancy advancing climate resilience and a just transition to a sustainable future for all people. Led by environmentalist and civil rights advocate Daniel Blackman, Ren94 advises corporations, nonprofits, philanthropists, and public figures on strategy, storytelling, and community engagement, while also connecting cross-sector leaders to innovative initiatives that advance real, measurable, and permanent change for the planet and humanity.
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Smart Strategies for a Changing Climate
Companies and nonprofits–and the customers and communities they serve–are increasingly facing impacts of the climate crisis. Ren94 specializes in guiding businesses, organizations, and leaders toward transitioning to a regenerative economy–moving from extractive models to positive contributions across nature and society. With conscientious planning and targeted interventions, our clients contribute to a transition that benefits historically marginalized groups through inclusive economic development and environmental justice initiatives.
Accelerating a Just Transition through Narrative Storytelling
In the context of climate change, addressing the action gap between scientific recommendations and actual efforts is crucial. Narrative storytelling holds significant power in addressing this gap and accelerating the clean energy revolution. In collaboration with influencers, artists, and creators, Ren94 develops and deploys strategic narratives that mobilize clients’ key constituencies as we collectively face impacts of the climate crisis, such as rising sea levels and food insecurity.
Catalyzing Cross-Sector Collaboration
Uniquely positioned at the intersection of government, social impact, and corporate sectors, Ren94 specializes in identifying and connecting clients to mission-critical partners that advance real, measurable, and permanent change for the planet and humanity. We are committed to finding common ground by facilitating unlikely allies, incubating innovative collaborations, and catalyzing disruptive ideas that meaningfully support our collective transition to a just, sustainable future.
OUR NAME
At the heart of RENAISSANCE94 is the essence of the ‘Nine Dots Four Lines’ puzzle (hence 94), a mathematical challenge to connect nine points with four straight lines without lifting the pen. It is possible to mark off the nine dots in four lines—to do so, one goes outside the confines of the square area defined by the nine dots themselves. Our approach mirrors this spirit, aiming to transcend boundaries and inspire partners and allies to embrace innovative thinking beyond conventional limits. By challenging norms and advocating for unconventional solutions to complex problems, Ren94 works with clients who are redefining our approach to global challenges.
ABOUT DANIEL BLACKMAN
Founder, Ren94
Daniel Blackman is an American environmentalist, civil rights advocate, and public servant. He is the former Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships for The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (“The King Center”), author of the book Nationalism without Compassion, writer-producer at Conscious Animal, the first Black man to serve as a Regional Administrator for the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and most recently served as Senior Advisor for STEM Recruitment and Diversity at the US Environmental Protection Agency. The son of immigrants from Barbados, Daniel is dedicated to economic opportunities for marginalized communities, environmental justice, social equity, and narrowing the wealth gap.