Sobering #climatechange news: A report by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that heat-related fatalities have risen by 117% since 1999. Across the world, many communities are already experiencing the debilitating effects of climate change and extreme heat. Sadly, frontline communities have some of the least access to affordable air conditioning. That’s why ISC works with communities to become resilient to heat waves and other climate disasters. Read more at https://bit.ly/3T10oiX #extremeheat #heatwave #us #climateresilience
Institute for Sustainable Communities
Civic and Social Organizations
Montpelier, VT 21,191 followers
Supporting communities worldwide threatened by climate change by building environmental/economic/social resiliency.
About us
ISC is an international, non-profit organization that works to support communities by creating, implementing, and scaling equitable climate change solutions for communities at the frontline of the global climate crisis. Our unique, bottom-up approach ensures solutions emerge from within communities, rather than being imposed from the outside. By sharing international best practices and experiences, providing technical expertise and training, and building the capacity of local organizations, we support innovative solutions and sustainable change. We address the root causes of climate change impacts by building community knowledge and skills, strengthening governance, and diversifying the field of sustainability professionals. Our approach incorporates capacity building, technical assistance delivery, knowledge products, climate change action planning, and peer learning.
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External link for Institute for Sustainable Communities
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Montpelier, VT
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Technical Assistance, Climate Justice, and Climate Mitigation
Locations
Employees at Institute for Sustainable Communities
Updates
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We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Wald as our new International Strategy Consultant. Daniel leads our international work and portfolio and brings knowledge and expertise in strategic growth and partnership development. He has extensive experience in global markets and has worked in over 35 countries. Welcome to the team, Daniel!
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Today’s #Feelgoodfriday: for the first time, power generation from wind outstripped coal for two months in a row—March and April 2024. While wind generation commonly tops coal generation in April due to lowered energy demands and boosts from spring winds, this is a new record. It showcases the rapid growth of wind energy in the United States, with experts predicting wind energy will provide up to 35% of the energy supply by 2050. Learn more at https://nyti.ms/3yDyPFH #climatewins #renewableenergy #windenergy
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More people in India are worried about the effects of climate change on their country. Despite India’s relatively lower climate emissions per capita, the country faces many climate impacts such as extreme heat, sea level rise, and strong storms. Additionally, India faces a variety of barriers impacting their ability to become more resilient. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3AlqrLA #climatechange #climateresilience #climateimpact #India
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Who is experiencing the effects of #climatechange in India? Most of the country, actually. When asked if they had personally experienced the effects of climate change, 78% of people agreed they had. Considering the extreme heat that India has faced in 2024, this is perhaps unsurprising. In May and June alone, temperatures rose to over 50 degrees Celsius (122 degree Fahrenheit), killing over 100 people and causing over 40,000 episodes of heat stroke. In comparison, less than half of Americans agreed with the same statement. That’s not to say that the US isn’t impacted by climate change, but some communities are disproportionately affected compared to others. Check out the full dataset at https://bit.ly/46NdZAo #extremeheat #India #heatwave #climatedisasters
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Congratulations to our Advancing Equitable Building Decarbonization partner, Green The Church, for being selected as a Phase I winner of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Buildings UP prize! Buildings UP provides cash prizes and technical assistance to organizations developing initiatives for energy efficiency and electrification building upgrades. Green the Church’s project is part of the Equity-Centered Innovation Pathway with a theme of “From Endangered to Resilience.” The project includes transforming Black Faith Community buildings in West Oakland and Berkeley, California through energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. Learn more about their project at https://bit.ly/4cjbdUH #climateresilience #climateequity #Oakland #California #greenenergy #solar #climatechange
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What challenges are facing communities receiving federal investment in their climate work? Check out this recent article featuring various climate experts and their concerns around policy and the climate crisis—written by ISC board member and climate scientist, Dr. Marshall Shepherd. The article also features ISC’s president, Rebecca Kaduru. Read the full article at https://bit.ly/3LMlr52 #climatechange #investment #communityresilience #environmentaljustice #climatejustice
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How is ISC supporting Boston communities in becoming more resilient to the effects of the climate crisis? Watch the video at https://bit.ly/46rAj2f Our Partnership for Resilient Communities in Massachusetts project supported three Boston-based organizations doing climate resilience work such as: 📗Developing a green/clean workforce 📗Building a solar community resilience hub 📗Promoting energy justice 📗Building green infrastructure 📗Beginning community engagement and outreach around climate change Our incredible Boston partners—Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID), and Better Futures Project—were paired with mentors from ISC’s national network of partners doing similar work finding equitable climate solutions. The project included quarterly mentor meetings, technical learning sessions, in-person convenings, and mentor site visits. #climateresilience #economicdevelopment #Boston #Massachusetts #greeneconomy #solar #climatechange
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Why do we need climate resilience work alongside climate mitigation? Because climate change is already here, and cities like Houston are struggling to weather the changes. Sadly, at least 23 people lost their lives in Houston, half of which were due to heat illness days after the storm had passed. Neighborhoods of color and low-income communities are the hardest hit by flooding, extreme heat, and power outages—all of which Houston experienced in the aftermath of #hurricaneberyl. Climate resilience equips communities with the ability to recover more quickly after climate disasters, keeping more communities safe. #climateresilience #Houston #Texas #heat #hurricaneseason #climatechange
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ISC's U.S. Program team recently met in Houston for a staff retreat. While in Texas, we visited Partnership for Resilient Communities (PRC) partner, Emancipation Economic Development Council (EEDC) in their main office. The EEDC team, led by Alicia Neal, provided updates to their project with PRC and showcased their incredible community store. As an incubator for community business leaders, EEDC boasts various, handcrafted items in the community store—from bags and t-shirts, to jewelry and other items. The organization also hosts events and trainings for local business leaders. Thank you so much for the hospitality, EEDC! #climateresilience #incubator #economicdevelopment #Houston #Texas
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