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📢 Five worrying trends in environmental philanthropy 📢 The latest Environmental Funders Network report is out, revealing the current state of environmental philanthropy, from the wins to the worries. Our latest Reimagining Philanthropy newsletter delves into these challenges and explores what funders can do to truly make a difference in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Let us know your thoughts and share to help continue the conversation. #philanthropy #environment #ClimateChange #ClimateWeekNYC

Without flourishing diversity, we will not achieve global biodiversity targets. This session explored conservation approaches that foster connection, collaboration, and creativity to shape a more inclusive and resilient future. Thank you to those who joined us in listening to Indigenous and local leaders, taking part in reflective discussions, and contributing moving pieces for the open mic. Together, we can reimagine conservation in ways that uplift the interconnectedness of all life. 🍃 #COP16 #IndigenousPeople #Biodiversity #BioculturalDiversity Global Youth Biodiversity Network GYBN UK GYBN USA Danielle Ray Frank Amazon Sacred Headwaters

This year we were delighted to be able to extend our summer internship programme! We had an incredible show of interest in the two paid six-week placements rotating through several of our teams. More than 1000 applications were managed by our partner Generation Success, which shows just how important it is for conservation employers to offer entry-level experience to early-career environmentalists. One of our interns, Johnathon Miller-McCall, has been offered an extended role in our Communications team. Here he tells his story about his interest in the natural world and his experience during the internship. https://lnkd.in/eAHAJFFy #Careers #Conservation #Internship [Image description: 'From passion to action: My internship in conservation' with a caption saying 'Johnathon Miller-McCall tells the story of his journey into the conservation world.' with a picture of Johnathon talking into a microphone. ]

“The youth biodiversity movement cannot just run on passion.” With #COP16 underway, youth activists are once again advocating for a safe and sustainable future for people and nature in Cali, Colombia. But, as environmental funders, it is important to remember that their efforts need support as much as any other advocacy work. “If you can see that young people are doing great work, know that this has all been achieved on minimum support," says our Youth Affiliate, Swetha Stotra Bhashyam. "There is so much potential that can only be truly realised if we are funded. Trust that we know how to best spend our money, and then… talk to other funders. You are the ones who can best convince others to start supporting youth work, and that type of support, in the places we can’t reach, is so valuable.” Find out more about the type of funding youth activists are asking for from Swetha, who was the Global South Focal Point for the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) from 2018 to 2023. #Biodiversity #Youth #Advocacy

“It was a recurring dream that one day we too would join one of these great gatherings to speak up for nature and biodiversity. "We dreamt of being able to play our part in these vital discussions on the future of our planet, our local communities and our Indigenous Peoples.” These words by our Congo Basin affiliate, Merline Touko, about the IUCN Congress, reflect how important it is for conservationists to be represented on the global stages of events like the Congress and Conferences of the Parties (COPs). The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 is happening in Colombia this week, and we are proud to have supported several of our partners to attend. In addition to the other events relating to youth and biocultural diversity we have shared over the past few days, here are some other events our partners are involved in, touching on a wide range of topics: 22 Oct: Women’s Voices on Rights-based Conservation: The Role of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and Pastoralist Women in Protecting the World’s Biodiversity featuring Rights and Resources Initiative. 23 Oct: The Declaration on the Rights of the Amazon featuring Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN). 24 Oct: Navigating a Changing World with Human Rights at the Core: Implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework with a Human rights-Based Approach featuring ANAPAC RDC and ICCA Consortium. 24 Oct: Youth it or Lose it: Jovenes, saberes, biodiversidad y arraigo en los bosques tropicales del mundo featuring Piatua Resiste. 24 Oct: Bridging tradition and innovation: conservation and restoration Initiatives featuring PROGRES Sulawesi. 25 Oct: The Afro-descendant Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean as Rightsholders in the Convention on Biological Diversity and COP16 featuring Rights and Resources Initiative. 30 Oct: Biodiversity 2.0: Strengthening Indigenous and Local Community Partnerships to Halt Biodiversity Loss featuring Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). You can register to watch this free online: https://lnkd.in/eGSNSmHr 31 Oct: Peatland Power: Cultivating Biodiversity, Climate Resilience and Livelihoods featuring Global Environment Centre. #COP16 #Biodiversity #Environment #Conservation

Synchronicity Earth is on the lookout for a Co-Executive Director of Programmes and Engagement. We are welcoming applicants who would like to join us in this new role, driving impactful change as a biodiversity funder. As Co-Executive Director, you’ll work alongside our Co-Executive Director of Finance and Operations to jointly lead the organisation, with responsibility for our Programmes, Engagement, and Fundraising objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a UK-based, ambitious and fast-growing charitable foundation focusing on global biodiversity, providing grant funding to over 130 organisations around the world. We’re looking for: 🌿 Extensive experience in conservation, philanthropy, policy or advocacy (minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role) 🌿 Strategic and innovative leadership 🌿 Ability to work collaboratively and influence across sectors 🌿 Passion for biodiversity and impactful environmental initiatives. Please see the carousel below for more information on what we're looking for, key responsibilities, and skills and experience. Deadline for applications: 9am GMT Monday 4th November 2024. Recruitment led by Perrett Laver: https://lnkd.in/eex23f2K Please share this opportunity with your network and tag anyone you think would be interested. We look forward to hearing from you! Image description: Frog held in hands with sunset. Text reads: Co-Executive Director (Programmes and Engagement). Leadership, Conservation, Philanthropy, Risk management, Engagement. Apply now. #Director #Leadership #Hiring

Indigenous Peoples and local communities play a vital role in protecting biodiversity across the globe. It is vital that their voices are heard at events like the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 and that they are actively involved in decision making around climate and biodiversity strategies. Swipe to find out more about how biocultural diversity is being represented at COP16 and events focussed on Indigenous Peoples' priorities. https://lnkd.in/eEtr4hkT #IndigenousPeoples #COP16 #Biodiversity #Environment #HumanRights

Today marks three weeks since the end of #ClimateWeekNYC 2024, a week filled with ‘this is what we need’ moments and ‘this is how we get there’ ideas. Tomorrow, I leave for #COP16 in Colombia. So, alongside many wonderful Synchronicity Earth team members and partners, here are some thoughts I am travelling with: How do we keep the ball rolling, continue to collaborate, and, in many instances – get out of the way of ourselves – to turn these global meetings and moments into long-term, truly sustainable action that invites transformational change? And, what are the conversations that we have yet to convene, and between who? Three themes stand out for me: 🔆 Reimagining philanthropy  🌱 The appetite to shift how we give is apparent across much of the environmental funder community, but we often get caught up in our own machinations. We could learn a lot from the handful of Next Gen funders I met. “Just Do It” springs to mind.  🌱  We talk a lot about trust – trust-based philanthropy – but we have a hard time letting go of what is no longer serving us, because it is familiar. ‘Letting go’ is a condition we need to get much more comfortable with, across all aspects of society, and regarding our relationship to the natural world, we have to remember who is in charge. 🌏   🌱  Convening is key, and so are shared spaces. Co-hosting the Good Funding Hub with Maliasili and Rights and Resources Initiative was simply smart. So is calling attention to good practice. >> https://lnkd.in/dzQuF3VP 🔆 Climate finance  🌱 There is a major culture clash between ‘nature’ and ‘climate’ – an already false division – playing out in the arena of solutions. This is not new, but it needs addressing, and I believe, it being addressed is possibly more urgent than the urgency it feels to act. We simply need to be very careful that ‘what we fund’ does not do more harm than good. 🔆  Land-based learning  🌱 My week was book-ended by two events centred on listening to Indigenous Peoples share live testimonials about what is happening in their territories, right now. Most of the threats relate to extraction – mining, oil, timber – and some, green energy and bioengineering. Tinkering with Earth’s systems has many unintended consequences; we need to listen to those who have first-hand experience. Dialogue is essential – but not with our comfy cohorts of like-minded folks. Bring on a global diversity of voices – whether more traditional, next-gen philanthropists, or seventh-generationally oriented. I have a sneaky feeling the solutions we are seeking are hiding in plain sight. See you in Colombia! And, please, get in touch if any of this resonates. PS - If you haven't yet subscribed, Synchronicity Earth’s Reimagine Philanthropy newsletter offers weekly insights on innovative ways to reimagine our sector. https://lnkd.in/dp8mv-4d #cbd #cop16 #biodiversity #conservation

Let's talk about youth participation at COP16! Our partner Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) has been very busy identifying the priorities of young people from around the world that need to be advocated for across the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity COP in Cali, Colombia next week. Even if you're not attending COP16, you can register to watch 'Youth Call to Action for Socio-environmental Justice and Peace with Nature' online on 23 October 21.30 BST and 16.30 EDT. If you are attending, please register online for the 'From Insights to Action: Strategic Reflection for Youth-Led Biodiversity Funding Partnerships' on 24 October 9:30 – 11:30 in the Youth Room, Blue Zone. To register for these events and to read GYBN's youth priorities for COP16: https://lnkd.in/eEtr4hkT #Youth #GYBN #COP16 #CBD #Biodiversity

The biodiversity COP is next week! We're so excited to be participating in Cali, Colombia, this year alongside several of our partners. Look out for further information on the events we are supporting, organising, and attending over the next few days... #COP16 #CBD #Biodiversity #HopeForNature #30by30