Establishment of the Drupal Sustainability Team

Problem/Motivation

As Drupal approaches its 23-year anniversary, it is crucial to address the pressing issue of sustainability within the Drupal ecosystem. We propose the establishment of the Drupal Sustainability Team, a formal team dedicated to making Drupal and its community leaders in sustainability. This Team aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of web development, provide guidance for sustainable event organization, promote the development and use of eco-friendly themes and modules, and ensure economic sustainability for projects, groups, organizations, and individual contributors. By taking proactive measures, Drupal can set an example for other open-source projects and demonstrate its commitment to building a more sustainable and economically viable web.

Implementation Plan

We're currently solidifying our plan in this (Google) Doc, (Slack) Canvas (join #sustainability-team if you can't access), and here.

• Clarify and refine the strategy (including goals and objectives)
• Determine Resource Needs (including team roles, commitments, and funding)
• Build team of interested contributors
• Schedule and Hold Slack meetings
• Brainstorm and create roadmap of priority projects, initiatives, and tasks

We'll update this description as the plan evolves.