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How do we stay ahead of greenwashing and disinformation? Ask the important questions below ⬇️ And read the latest article from Jonathan Foley in the link below!

Drawdown in the field! 🌍 In August 2023, Project Drawdown Sr. Scientists James Gerber and Paul West traveled to Senegal with USAID's Feed the Future team, joining researchers from around the globe to tackle food security challenges in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. For two weeks, they swapped insights, saw sustainable farming practices in action, and enjoyed connecting with local friends and their families. One highlight was hearing program director Vara Prasad reminding that true collaboration starts with "listening and support." And days in the field were a welcome reminder that change happens best when we understand both the challenges and the people behind them. Their biggest takeaways? 1️⃣ Efforts to boost food security can also reduce climate threats and benefit nature. 2️⃣ Food security goes beyond crops and livestock—factors like off-farm income and electricity access matter, too. Using demographic data, we mapped areas where solutions like conservation farming, village-scale solar, and clean cooking could make the biggest impact. 3️⃣ Knowledge is rarely the limiting factor. Yes, there is more to learn and people who can benefit from training, but scaling solutions are the main barrier to progress. Check out this Esri story map for valuable insights into how strategically aligning goals can multiply returns on investment for development agencies and other funders – including lessons ready to be applied in other countries or regions: https://lnkd.in/epkAgVX7 📸 Credit: UN Women Africa

NEW! 🐮 Despite oftentimes misleading information from beef industry-funded documentaries, think tanks, university labs, and social media influencer campaigns, two of the best ways to reduce the climate impact of beef are to ⬇ reduce your intake and 🗑️ curb waste. We've known for some time that beef consumption is a major contributor to climate change and other environmental issues, such as deforestation, land degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss – but there are solutions. Check out the full article by Jonathan Foley titled "Greenwashing and denial won’t solve beef’s enormous climate problems" - https://lnkd.in/e8iVgpC3 #Greenwashing #SustainableBeef #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateSmartBeef #CarbonNeutralBeef #EthicalMeat

Climate Week NYC was an incredible opportunity to connect with folks on climate solutions at the The Nest Climate Campus . If you missed any of our talks on the main stage, we've gathered them on our YouTube channel for easy viewing! Check them out and let us know what you think! https://lnkd.in/ggSzRt4j #climateweeknyc

If you are interested in climate solutions (and we think you are!💡) don't miss this important webinar with Amanda D. Smith this Wednesday, October 30. Register below!

It's rare to see an industry calling out for regulation, but that's exactly what's happening with the Carbon Removal Alliance. Jonathan Foley says: “I do welcome at least some interventions from the federal government to monitor and verify and evaluate the performance of these proposed carbon removal schemes, because it’s kind of the Wild West out there,” said Foley. “But considering it can cost ten to 100 times more to try to remove a ton of carbon rather than prevent it, how is that even remotely conscionable to spend public dollars on this kind of stuff?” he said. More thoughts in the article from APNews: https://lnkd.in/dXr9YkCV #CarbonRemoval #CarbonCapture

What exactly is a climate solution? How do you find that elusive climate job? How do we bring climate solutions into the classroom? These and other questions answered in our latest newsletter! Please share with others in your network and encourage them to subscribe today! #climatesolutions #climatechange

The COP16 United Nations Biodiversity Conference begins this week in Cali, Colombia. COP16 will be the first Biodiversity COP since adopting the Global Biodiversity Framework. During COP16, governments will review the progress made to implement the Framework. Attended by participants from over 190 countries, COP16 will bring together governments, observer organizations, indigenous communities, businesses, youth groups, civil society, academia, and the general public. Countries are expected to submit updated National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) this year. What does biodiversity have to do with climate change? To learn more about the inextricable link between climate change and biodiversity loss – and how certain solutions can address both crises – we suggest revisiting our Drawdown Ignite webinar from November 2023 featuring Daniel Jasper and Yusuf Jameel, PhD Watch now: https://bit.ly/4fwXfk7 #COP16Biodiversity #BiodiversityMatters #ClimateActionNow #ProtectNature #projectdrawdown

What makes a climate solution truly a solution? ✨ Join us for an exciting Drawdown Ignite presentation with Amanda D. Smith, Senior Scientist for the Built Environment at Project Drawdown, as she takes us through a groundbreaking framework for evaluating climate solutions. Discover how Project Drawdown identifies and quantifies the most effective strategies for turning the tide on climate change. Learn about the data, evidence, and analysis behind 80+ impactful climate solutions—and get a sneak peek of new resources launching in 2025! 📅 Don’t miss this webinar on October 30! Whether you're advocating, investing, developing, or just curious about climate solutions, this webinar will empower you to take meaningful action. 💻 Register here to be part of the climate solutions movement: https://lnkd.in/eMK36ph7 #ProjectDrawdown #ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions #BuiltEnvironment #Sustainability

Climate change solutions can and should be integrated into every subject, from kindergarten through graduate school, fostering a comprehensive understanding of our environment and empowering the next generation to take action. 🍎 Managing Director at Project Drawdown, Elizabeth Bagley has 10 tips for educators to help bring solutions into the classroom. Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/4hddm7N #ClimateEducation #TeachClimateChange #ClimateSolutions #ClimateAction #ProjectDrawdown #FutureLeaders