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Today is World Environment Day, a day to inspire action for the protection of our environment. At Rise Against Hunger Africa, our mission to end hunger aligns closely with environmental sustainability. Here’s how: - Through sustainable farming practices - Reducing food waste - Enacting real community empowerment - Training and education in soil rejuvenation. On this World Environment Day, let’s reflect on how we can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. By protecting our environment, we are ensuring a better future for generations to come. Join us in our mission to protect the planet and end hunger.

Support the Creation of a Community Food Forest in San Jose! Over 150,000 residents in Santa Clara County don’t have access to enough food. It’s an issue that cuts across neighborhoods and generations. But there’s a solution rooted in community-grown food, and it’s time for San Jose to embrace this approach! Acterra’s HomeGrown Bay Area coalition is working to build a sustainable and equitable food system by creating a public food forest in downtown San Jose. These spaces blend gardens, parks, and orchards, providing free fresh produce while conserving water, sequestering carbon, boosting biodiversity, and offering educational opportunities. Join us in building a sustainable and equitable food system. Communities like Boston, Seattle, and Denver have seen the benefits of similar projects. Sign our petition to bring a public food forest to San Jose and create a greener, healthier future for all! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8zUiGbF #HomeGrownBayArea #FoodSecurity #SustainableLiving

In the latest issue of Currents, we focus on Harvest Water—a massive water recycling project that is creating a blueprint for sustainable water management and collaboration in agriculture. We also examine the far-reaching implications of the EPA's newly passed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, explore the advantages of rapid small-scale column tests (RSSCT) for evaluating PFAS treatment efficacy, and share an inspiring stream restoration project in Austin, TX. Join us in exploring the ways we’re harvesting water for a resilient tomorrow—read the full issue here: https://ow.ly/JH3R50Tkqp7

One of the things our members love most about Rotary is the ability to make an impact near AND far. We can make lasting changes in our communities while contributing to projects that impact others around the globe. Learn more about Rotary's current projects around the world: https://loom.ly/soJdvp4

One year ago we launched CIRC, a program developed to address the challenge of contamination from non-compostable materials in compost streams through a systems approach to Procurement, Operations, Communication, and Composter & Hauler Engagement. CIRC (Controls Intended to Remove Contamination) is a scalable, “generator-focused” (think Restaurants, Stadiums, Venues, etc.) contamination mitigation program. It is not a third-party certification, but rather a collection of free, open-source resources to improve composting systems. In the last year, we've seen success with CIRC in a variety of systems. By providing additional training and working with our tools, we've seen organizations begin composting for the first time, and increased confidence in compost partners to relaunch composting services that were previously experiencing contamination. One of our favorite examples of these successes is Knox College Read the full story at: https://bit.ly/4gKLO9I

Good Wednesday morning. In today’s Sips and Rips short, Taurin joins Shay and me for a conversation about the profound emotional connections that shape our lives. The journey toward change often begins with the recognition of a problem—one we can no longer ignore. Taurin, a passionate advocate for regenerative agriculture and environmental stewardship, shared insights on the importance of clean water. It’s startling to think that while many of us reach for bottled water, assuming we’re paying for purity and safety, we may not actually be getting what we believe. This disconnect between cost and quality is just one of many that we face as consumers navigating modern life. Our personal journeys, too, can be fraught with moments of reckoning. Sometimes, it takes a disruptive experience to put us on the path we were meant to walk. Taurin, through her work and passion, embodies that very idea, aligning her efforts with a greater mission. Join us every Saturday at 9 a.m. EST and Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST to explore more conversations like this on Sips and Rips. https://lnkd.in/egGbMjc2 #Wednesday #EmotionalConnection #WaterCrisis #LifePath #Journey #Change #ConsumerTruth

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Yesterday, the three Tassie NRM organisations – CEOs and Chairs from NRM South, NRM North and Cradle Coast Authority – got together in Hobart to talk about our collective impact, successes, and collaborative approach. Over the course of the day, we were joined by senior representatives from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas), NRM Regions Australia, and NRM South's own Land and Water Programs. We have these incredibly productive discussions regularly, and I’m endeavouring to share more of this going forward! Through our conversations, we delved into pressing issues such as dry conditions - particularly on King Island and Flinders Island, focusing on strategies for farm resilience amidst climate uncertainties. Emphasising partnerships and resource sharing, we explored ways to strengthen environmental stewardship, while supporting productivity in the agricultural sector in the face of environmental challenges. We also discussed broader environmental agendas, including the Tasmanian Threatened Species Strategy, national policy and legislative reform, and upcoming initiatives like the Global Nature-positive Summit. A highlight was sharing our current and future thinking across our Land and Water programs. Initiatives like the Farming Forecaster and Tasmanian Smart Seafood Partnerships projects were showcased for their transformative impact on sustainable resource management, environmental outcomes, and their alignment with emerging industry priorities. These cross-regional meetings are incredibly valuable – they serve as catalysts for dialogue, innovation, and collective action. They help us to trouble-shoot, address shared challenges and foster learning across organisations. I'm looking forward to continued collaboration and shared progress! #TeamTasmania #Collaboration #Sustainability #EnvironmentalStewardship

With NativState, you’re buying carbon credits you can trust. We use the ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) 2.0 forest carbon methodology to develop the highest-integrity forest carbon credits. This ensures that the emissions reductions they represent are genuinely additional and making an impact. Our program also has positive impacts on local families, small landowners, and communities. “The NativState Forest Carbon Program allowed our family to make the decision to purchase a beautiful healthy forest adjacent to our property that creates an important buffer to protect the integrity of our small scale diversified organic farm. Forest carbon revenue will allow us to conserve a more biologically diverse and connected landscape so our family farm will thrive well into the future for our children and future generations.” Tara Stainton, Landowner. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02fGgz20

Improved Forest Management helps landowners optimize their forests over time for both growth and wildlife preservation. It also helps maximize carbon sequestration, learn more about NativState's carbon programs below! #nativstate #forestcarbon #voluntarycarbonmarket