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Following the Mayoral elections, we're talking about devolution and climate action. 5th June 10 - 11am On Zoom: Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKk-wvqE We'll discuss the progress that metro mayors have made on climate and nature, the opportunities that new deals will bring, and highlight the national resourcing, regulatory and policy change that could help accelerate local climate action at this level. We'll also look at how to ensure that local authorities outside of areas with devolution deals are not left behind. Speakers include: Peter Moore, co-chair of the Blueprint Coalition and member of the ADEPT Climate Change Board Cllr Tom Ross Greater Manchester Combined Authority Green City Lead Cllr Marisa Heath, Cabinet Member for Environment, Surrey County Council Dr Matthew Lane, University of Edinburgh Victoria Marsom Head of England team, Friends of the Earth. Chair Louise Marix Evans Isaac Beevor Sandra Bell Climate Emergency UK CIC mySociety Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment UK100

Looking forward to this webinar, should be really interesting ADEPT

Yesterday, we published our Annual Report and Accounts which show continued progress and growth of our investment income year-on-year. As the introduction states, our central priority remains to invest in businesses and projects that support delivery of our missions and provide a commercial, risk-adjusted financial return. Ours is a long-term project and it's still early days but viewed alongside our annual impact report (https://lnkd.in/e7hJnfJj) and business plan, you can see the wider impact alongside the financial numbers: + Reaching an ever greater number of communities and local authority areas in Scotland + Developing the impact investing ecosystem in Scotland, growing partnerships and relationships across sectors + "Crowding in" over £1bn of additional investment alongside £640m of Bank capital committed since inception + 1850 jobs supported by our investee businesses + Carbon management and fair work commitments integrated across our portfolio The thing I'm most encouraged by after 3 years, which we brought to life in the case studies in our impact report, is how things are increasingly joining up across individual investments to drive aggregate impact across our missions: - Net Zero - the range of investment to support a just transition in the north-east, with investments in the offshore wind supply chain, innovation in renewables, and in people and services - Place - investment in anchor employers, housing and connectivity to reinvigorate local communities - Innovation - developing clusters around life sciences & medtech, and digital technology; capitalising on Scottish strengths that will be key in the future global economy This is where you'll continue to see progress as the Bank evolves and our portfolio builds across our 3 core missions, for the benefit of Scotland. As always, thanks to everyone working alongside us to help deliver our shared purpose. Scottish Financial Enterprise Impact Investing Institute Better Society Capital

As the Washington state legislative session kicks off, one of TNC’s highest priorities is the continued implementation of the Climate Commitment Act. The funds generated by the CCA are already making an impact in Washington, but there is still more work to be done to ensure overburdened communities receive the resources necessary for increasing climate resilience locally. TNC’s director of government relations, David Mendoza noted, “From my own engagement with government agencies, they’re trying to do things differently. They know that they need to invest in overburdened communities. They know they want to reach smaller organizations to get in a pipeline to receive these funds that invest directly in communities.” https://nature.ly/3O14DIS

Don’t miss this timely briefing we're co-hosting with two of our members, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Bipartisan Policy Center, on June 11th at 1 pm ET. Learn how federal support can maximize the benefits of Natural Climate Solutions for America’s lands, communities, and rural economies. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gShex5eT #NaturalClimateSolutions #ClimatePolicy

Sireen Hajj US SIF Director of Investor Outreach is in #NYC for #ClimateWeek. Her #blog last week was spot on and drills into #nexus of many of the climate discussions - #collaboration and #public-#private #partnerships are the key to #catalyzing and #animating the #transition to the world we require. CHECK OUT her article below!

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback, submissions and insights with us during our public consultation in April and May. Over the eight weeks of consultation, we met with over a thousand people at more than 140 hui and events online and across the country – all the way from Northland to Southland. We've received hundreds of written submissions and have heard insights from Iwi/Māori, academics, businesses, industries, councils, climate advocacy groups, young people, communities, and many others. What happens next? • We'll now consider everything you've shared with us, and where appropriate we'll use it to re-evaluate our evidence base, approach and findings as we finalise these three pieces of advice to the government. • Our final advice is due to be provided to the Minister of Climate Change and published on our website by 31 December 2024. • The Government will consider our advice, including any recommendations, before making its decisions by the end of 2025. #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #EmissionsBudgets #EmissionsReduction #NetZero

With elections on the horizon and devastating storms that left over a thousand frontline San Diego residents displaced, the call to unite and secure key climate investments for our communities is louder than ever. Here's how we're making this year count for #ClimateAction to create a healthy, equitable, and climate-safe future ⬇️ https://loom.ly/prrYcL4

Former Congressman and Alder Member Carlos Curbelo will lead a crucial talk on bridging policy, economic growth, and security. He's a pioneer in bipartisan climate action, and will join forces with Walking Softer's Lukas Haynes and Alder Member JP Chavez who led the establishment of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. Discover how we can drive private sector engagement and lead the change. Head to the Alder Member Portal to register now! #climatechange #california #publicpolicy #citizenleader #orangecounty #climateaction #youngprofessionals #climatesolutionscaucus #wearealder

We're just around the corner from the UK's general election, but not everyone is following it with the same interest. In our latest strategic guide available on our website, we bring you some recommendations on how to speak to Persuadables about climate messages during this time and beyond so your communications are more effective. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/gh3jMTFn #climatecomms