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🤝 How do you engage stakeholders to ensure inclusivity for vulnerable populations in community investment and CSR initiatives? Explore our Social Performance Academy ONLINE curriculum here: https://lnkd.in/etGGQErs Image: Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership, 2014 #SocialPerformance #Training #SocialImpact #RiskManagement #CommunityEngagement #SocialResponsibility

I have heard this many times from bilaterals that have funded us at Forest Peoples Programme. This crucial report provides concrete #recommendations for action, #bestpractices that can encourage change over time. What cannot be right is that we assume major flows of biodiversity and climate finance from ODA cannot reach the front lines. #partners and #allies have a role in facilitating this wider ecosystem of #capacitysharing and #building. Worth a read and a think.

🌟 Making a Difference: Empowering Communities Through Compassion As we navigate the complexities of our world, it’s essential to recognize the tireless efforts of humanitarian organizations. These unsung heroes work selflessly to uplift communities, provide aid, and foster hope where it’s needed most. 🤝. 🌎 Climate Resilience In the face of climate change, many communities are grappling with extreme weather events, resource scarcity, and displacement. But amidst these challenges, there’s resilience. NGOs and volunteers are planting trees, promoting sustainable practices, and advocating for policy changes. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet. 🌿🌏. 🙏 A Call to Action: Let’s amplify their impact! Whether it’s supporting local food banks, volunteering at shelters, or advocating for equitable healthcare, we can all play a part. 💙 Share this post to spread awareness and inspire others to join the humanitarian movement. Together, we can create a world where compassion knows no boundaries. 🌟✨. #HumanitarianWork #CommunityEmpowerment #ClimateResilience #TogetherWeCan

Did you know? Planting trees fosters community development and environmental sustainability! 🌳 🌿 In developing regions, trees provide essential resources like food 🍇, fuel 🪵, and construction materials 🏡. They also facilitate education by providing income for school supplies 📖 and help communities become resilient to climate impacts 🌦️. Support GiftTrees in planting 1 billion trees to lift 1 billion people out of poverty. 🌱 #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #EcoFriendlyLiving #TreePlanting #CarbonReduction

🌍 Indigenous peoples and local communities manage 40% of the world’s protected areas (according to The World Bank), yet they are among the most vulnerable to the climate crisis and environmental degradation. Now, more than ever, community-led conservation initiatives are critical to protecting biodiversity. That's why we are proud to introduce An Equal Share, a new venture by Delphine Malleret King (Ph.D) (Advisor to The Long Run) and Stevie Mann (Friend of The Long Run). This initiative combines fine art photography with community empowerment, with 50% of net sales donated to projects that directly benefit local communities.  Their first collaboration is with Ol Lentille Conservancy in Kenya, an initiative that, by January 2024, had funded over 2,000 school meals and covered education costs for 49 children from vulnerable households. An Equal Share is now contributing to these efforts, supporting both people and nature through the power of art. Support the cause and explore the collection via the link down in the comment below 👇 #InIt4TheLongRun #The4Cs

💦 EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST! BECOME A SIGNATORY OF THE SWIMMABLE CITIES CHARTER 🌎 We warmly welcome organisations from cities around the world who are actively involved in transforming urban waterways and urban swimming culture to adopt our 10 principles. Examples of types of organisations who have already signed the Charter include: - Grassroots advocacy & action group - Indigenous community organisation - Youth-led organisation - Non-profit social or environmental organisation - Business - Intergovernmental Organisation - University or Research institution - City / Municipality / Local government - Other By expressing your organisation's interest in signing the first ever Swimmable Cities Charter, you're showing a commitment to working in accordance with its principles and embodied values. ⚖️ Your fellow peers, citizens and Nature will be your ultimate accountability. 🏞 Round 2 EOI's will close on September 13, and then be announced as part of a campaign associated with World Rivers Day 2024, Sept 22. Get Involved! ✏️ Sign the Charter: https://lnkd.in/ews9ZVSb 📎 Download the Swimmable Cities Toolkit (for more info, including FAQ's: https://lnkd.in/ex7ZWNqb) Let's do this! #swimmablecities #swimmablecitiescharter #grassroots #global #cities #transformation #urbanwaterways #GenerationRestoration (Background photo: Nordhavn (Copenhagen))

Worldwide, Nature For Justice (N4J) leverages nature-based solutions (NbS) to help frontline communities impacted by the climate crisis. As a social justice non-profit, we create #NaturebasedSolutions projects that put communities first. In the US, we work with BIPOC farmers on #regenerativeagriculture, as part of our Farmer Inclusion Program and across Africa, we partner to help smallholder farmers and local landowners engage equitably in global carbon / NbS markets through regenerative agriculture projects. Throughout, we mobilize blended finance for community-determined NbS projects. By unlocking new avenues for long-term finance and support, these projects can be powerful vehicles for community resilience and climate justice. Discover more about these exciting projects on our website: https://lnkd.in/dfN4KHqq

#AllState is dedicated to community empowerment, evaluating #ESGprojects by government departments funded by International Donor Agencies. We also assist companies in fulfilling their corporate social responsibilities. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. www.allstatefs.com | info@allstatefs.com #thrivingtogether #communityempowerment #csr #esG #sdgs #sustainability

Today, we are spreading the word about the vital work of environmental NGO Tree Aid, a charity we are proud to support. Tree Aid works with communities across the drylands of Africa to grow trees as a way of alleviating poverty, improving incomes, and tackling the effects of the climate crisis. Communities living along the frontlines of climate change continue to feel its impacts. Across African drylands, temperatures are soaring, weather patterns are changing and vital land is losing its fertility. For the people who live here, the impact of land desertification and increasing droughts are threatening their survival. Trees are a solution. Trees help to reverse the effects of desertification by keeping water in the soil, stabilsing the earth and returning soil fertility. So far, Tree Aid has restored and protected over 200,000 hectares of degraded land. Not only that, but they have also supported people to develop enterprise groups selling seeds, fruits and nuts from trees for sustainable income, and have grown over 30 million trees across Africa's drylands! Find out more about Tree Aid: https://lnkd.in/eaicXNgW

The Power of Education in Environmental Awareness Education plays a pivotal role in developing this understanding. It is the light that illuminates our awareness of our surroundings and our place within them. When children in rural Sierra Leone learn about their environment, they gain the knowledge needed to engage with it constructively. They learn the intricacies of planting and nurturing crops, understanding that their efforts in caring for the land will be reciprocated with the bounty of nourishing food. Creating a Transactional Relationship with Nature This connection between knowledge and the environment can be likened to a mutually beneficial partnership. Just as a gardener invests time and care into their garden, anticipating a bountiful harvest in return, educated individuals invest their knowledge and efforts into their environment. This transactional relationship is founded on mutual benefit and respect. The children learn to invest in the land with the understanding that their investment will yield tangible returns. Awareness as the Foundation of Education Awareness is the foundation upon which a good education is built. It is the starting point that allows individuals to perceive the potential and limitations of their environment. This awareness empowers children to create meaningful and sustainable relationships with their natural surroundings in rural Sierra Leone. They learn to survive and thrive by making informed decisions that align with the environmental context. Education enhances this understanding, creating a powerful tool for empowerment and growth. Through their education, the children of rural Sierra Leone are a testament to how knowledge and awareness can transform personal experiences and build a harmonious and productive relationship with the environment. #SierraLeone #empowerment #education #agriculture #community #garden