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NEW RESEARCH: Rare's latest Climate Culture Index — an initiative that measures Americans’ mindsets about engaging in impactful climate actions — reveals a concerning downward trend in how confident people are in their ability to make those choices. For example, while Americans believe more drivers are getting EVs and more homeowners are installing solar, the share that has considered buying an EV or installing solar is falling. However, in our first-ever examination of support for critical policies related to each action, we see opportunity in that actual policy support is much more popular than Americans think it is. Understanding what motivates people to adopt a new behavior or technology and what barriers stand in the way is key to making climate policy work down to the household level. See a breakdown of our report here: https://lnkd.in/eFuGStPC

Last week, Rare Honduras hosted the official kick-off event of the 'Costas Próspera' project, which seeks to empower coastal fishing and farming communities to protect #biodiversity and build prosperity in Honduras. During the event, the team used the opportunity to have a dialogue on the Environmental and Social Safeguards of the project with government partners, civil society and representatives of local communities and Garifuna. The 'Costas Próspera' initiative is supported by the Blue Action Fund and implemented by Rare, Centro de Estudios Marinos and Fundación Ayuda en Acción. #ESMS #ESMP #ESG

Join us on October 16 for a conversation with Rewiring America's Sarah Lazarovic and Rare's Kevin Green. They'll discuss how to use behavioral insights to help Americans flip the switch on adopting clean energy solutions. The #InflationReductionAct was America’s biggest investment ever in a clean energy future. Register now to learn how to broaden the toolbox for #ClimateAction beyond policy: https://lnkd.in/eFDeqC6v

"While no individual can solve climate change, progress depends on individuals figuring out how to bring their skills and passions to the table." Check out the Grist 50 — climate leaders across the U.S. who are tackling some of our most pressing problems in innovative and exciting ways, including Rare trustee, John Marshall, Founder and CEO of Potential Energy Coalition: https://lnkd.in/e9BgZQfS

Rare is now a Rivian Foundation grantee! With their support, we're building on our SHINE (Solar Helping Ignite Neighborhood Economies) initiative to enable traditionally marginalized communities to play a meaningful role in the clean-energy revolution. Our pilot program in Boston is helping hard-working people in underserved communities like Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, and Hyde Park to pursue technical careers in #solar.   Check out our profile on Rivian Foundation’s new website! https://lnkd.in/e2WhM_uz

Thank you to Alina Tugend for featuring Rare in her article for The New York Times on individual #ClimateAction! "A 2019 report by Rare, a 50-year-old global nonprofit that uses behavioral insights to encourage action to protect the environment, examined seven personal choices and their impact on climate change: switching to an electric vehicle, reducing air travel, eating a plant-rich diet, offsetting carbon, reducing food waste, tending carbon-sequestering soil and purchasing green energy.   The report found that if one in 10 people in each category adopted a reduction behavior, total U.S. global greenhouse emissions would decrease by eight percent. That would shrink by 80 percent the projected gap between what the U.S. has promised in the Paris Agreement — the international treaty on climate that took effect in 2016 — and where it is now, the report stated." Check out the full article, featuring Yale Program on Climate Change Communication's Anthony Leiserowitz: https://lnkd.in/gWrBGJS5

Today in New York I was very excited to participate in the event hosted by @rare_org and several of its partners, where the world’s first Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) Impact Bond was launched. This initiative channels private and philanthropic capital toward revitalizing coastal communities and ecosystems. This Impact Bond is sized at US$6 million and will support the establishment of three Managed Access with Reserves (MA+R) areas in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. This pilot phase is crucial for validating the bond's model and impact, paving the way for future phases where the SSF Impact Bond will scale its impact by attracting additional private investment and securing government outcome funding. This is a vital pathway for countries to deliver on their goals for protecting 30 percent of land and sea by 2030 (30x30). Thanks to the at RARE and other amazing partners for making it possible! #climateweeknyc #climateweek2024 #UNGA2024

Breaking News from #ClimateWeekNYC: Rare has raised US$6 million to launch a first-of-its-kind Small-Scale Fisheries Impact Bond, the world’s first such bond specifically designed to channel private, public, and philanthropic capital to the small-scale fisheries sector.    The Bond, first announced at #COP28 in Dubai, will finance community-led co-management of small-scale fisheries, a proven pathway to meeting the needs of people and nature.    Learn more about the Bond and how it's de-risking future investment in small-scale fisheries and the #BlueEconomy: https://lnkd.in/e9NVv7AW   Support for the Bond is provided by The Pershing Square Foundation, Minderoo Foundation, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs through the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance, Milkywire, Rumah Group & Foundation, Builders Initiative, Walton Family Foundation, Levoca, and Reed Smith LLP. Photo of people attending the Small-Scale Fisheries Impact Bond launch at Climate Week NYC

Today was the start of #ClimateWeekNYC! Our delegation had a full day advocating for community-led conservation, celebrating climate wins, and presenting on blue carbon investment and public perception of climate-friendly behaviors: 🌱 Monique Galvão, VP of our Brazil program, and Caleb McClennen, Ph.D., Rare's President, attended talk on unifying action for mangroves where Monique presented on a community-led approach to protecting these vital ecosystems 🌱 Rocky Sanchez Tirona, our Managing Director of Fish Forever, attended The Earthshot Prize Innovation Camp for Finalists on behalf of Earthshot Prize 2023 finalist, the #Coastal500 — the largest global network of Mayors and local government leaders committed to work towards thriving and prosperous coastal communities. 🌱 Brooke Betts of Rare's Social Media Lab presented on our joint global study with Yale Program on Climate Change Communication on public perception of climate-friendly behaviors. 🌱 Kate Hansen Schweigart, Rare's VP of Innovative Finance, spoke at a roundtable on #BlueCarbon investment. 🌱 Brett Jenks, Rare's CEO, celebrated the launch of Carbon Counts at Salesforce's Climate Leaders event. See where else you can find us at Climate Week NYC: https://lnkd.in/eW3Ne49c

Join us from October 8–10 for an interactive virtual training hosted by Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment. Farmers, fishers, community leaders, and policymakers encounter different barriers when it comes to taking sustainable action for our planet. Our experienced trainers will equip you with the tools and insights to turn these challenges into opportunities. Why should you attend? You'll gain: • A certificate of completion from Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment. • A solid foundation in Behavior-Centered Design and the levers of behavior change • Practical strategies you can apply immediately in your work. • A valuable network of peers and experts, all committed to making a difference. Register now and take the next step toward making your environmental solutions more effective: https://lnkd.in/eXcHtAw8