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Calling all Wolf People: Like wolves, we're stronger as a pack. Wolves across the world are facing many of the same threats. Let's take the first step toward uniting globally. If you represent a group, tribal NGO, or research team working for wolf conservation, take the survey. Let's support each other, share our knowledge, and fight our common challenges together. https://lnkd.in/g6isWqS3 #Wolves #Unite4Wolves #Biodiversity #CoexistWithNature #Survey4Wolves

#Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. There are around 4,500 left. There is 1 day left til #EarthGivesDay. Imagine 4,500 of you taking just a few minutes to visit EarthGives🐯org now to share a gift of generosity with one or several nonprofits working to protect wildlife, the environment and act on climate change. All the nonprofits featured are part of the ecosystem that protects life on our special planet. 🌳We need the nonprofit climate news platforms to share solutions and challenges. 🌞We celebrate those putting in renewable energy in #Alaska, on Tribal lands and in villages across the globe. 👩🦰We respect the volunteers and trained experts taking care of injured wildlife in states across the U.S. 🙏We welcome those using their faith platforms to invite people into caring for one another. 🌿And we learn from those using their cultural #Indigenous practices to turn barren land into lush life-giving offerings. EarthGives🌎org is a one-stop platform to do some climate investing, to check out volunteer options, and even make a few advance holiday "gifts" for those on your list. Make the holidays climate-friendly. Let's hear your roar of #generosity. #earthgivesday #laterisTOOlate #climateinvestment #earthgivers #humanity 🌎#givingtuesday

Our hearts are with all those impacted by the devastating wildfires in California. These fires are causing immense loss, leaving communities struggling and landscapes forever changed. In times like these, connection and compassion matter most. We encourage everyone to come together, offer support, and help those in need however they can. Responding to this crisis isn’t just about addressing immediate needs; it’s also about fostering stronger, more resilient communities for the future. As we move forward, let’s focus on solutions that protect people, landscapes, and wildlife in an increasingly unpredictable world. Let’s stand together, offer help, and work toward a more hopeful, sustainable future. #CaliforniaWildfires #ClimateResilience Read more to see some ways you can help: https://lnkd.in/gTtFucr5

When drought and climate change left kids hungry and school attendance dwindling in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, community leaders took action. With funds generated from protecting one of the planet's most vital forests, they started a school feeding program that has fed nearly 35,000 children in 90 schools in just over a year. @ Conservation.org, @mwct_kenya and @chyluredd support these efforts that helps indigenous people and local communities benefit financially from protecting forest. With funds these funds, communities are investing in their future, helping to ensure meals for children and boosting school attendance. #climatechange #chyuluhills #communutyledconsevation#holisticapproach #carboncredits #climatecrisis #forestprotection #conservation #reforestation #cloudforest #naturebasedsolutions #naturebasedlearning #landrestoration#carbonneutral #livelihoods #sustainability #communityconservation #climateaction #communityledconservation#sustainablelivelihoods

🌿 Support Conservation in the Wake of Devastation 🌿 Southern California has recently experienced devastating fires, leaving communities and ecosystems reeling. Among the hardest hit is the Topanga Creek area, which lies directly in the path of the Palisades fire. The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains (RCDSMM) is on the front lines of recovery and restoration. Their vital work includes rescuing endangered species like the tidewater goby and steelhead trout, whose habitats and water quality in Topanga Creek have been severely impacted. But they can’t do it alone. RCDSMM is in urgent need of support to continue their conservation efforts and help both their community and the environment recover from this crisis. 💚 Your contribution can make a difference in protecting these ecosystems and ensuring the survival of endangered species. 👉 Please consider donating today to support this critical work: https://lnkd.in/gTS6zjVm Let’s come together to protect and restore the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Santa Monica Mountains during this difficult time. Every bit helps! #Conservation #SantaMonicaMountains #WildlifeRecovery #SupportLocal #Environment

The nonprofit Captains for Clean Water commissioned a study of the effects of that disaster “looking only at the economic impacts, the hemorrhaging, southwest Florida would experience if a harmful algal bloom event similar to those in 2018 and in 2006 occurred again,” its literature explained. It did not mention the east coast, especially in Martin and Palm Beach Counties where losses were also extreme. Southwest Florida losses alone could look like this, the report says: • COMMERCIAL AND RECREATION FISHING: $460 million. • JOBS lost in the coastal economy: 43,094. • OUTPUT reduction from the coastal economy: $5.2 billion. • PROPERTY VALUES lost: $17.8 billion. • VALUE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION lost: $8.1 billion. Matt DePaolis, the environmental policy director for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, where so much environmental and economic damage occurred during the 2018 event, points out that the amendment is not radical. “This just gives a cause to action for rights that theoretically we already have, but now we don’t have a way to enact those. This is very practical. ” https://lnkd.in/ehvCZ6eJ If you agree, take action! Sign the petition, volunteer, or make a donation to protect our waters and secure a healthier future for all Floridians. https://lnkd.in/eKGbw7_x Complete your own petition, then share with your network:  👉 https://lnkd.in/eQs6CX2M

"Why replant after a wildfire? What if it burns again?" Our team at the Arbor Day Foundation is regularly asked these kinds of questions. While understandable, they are rooted in the misconception that the loss of a forest is simply the loss of landscape decor. The risk of planting trees in an area that might one day possibly be struck by fire does not outweigh the risk of losing everything the forest affords us. We need bold leaders to step out from the crowd and help set a path toward restoration. To rewrite the destiny of an area marked by devastation. To grow hope on a planet that urgently needs our help. Corporations have the influence and resources to enact lasting, positive change. We hope more forward-thinking leaders will choose to channel that power into reviving the ecosystems that need it most. Forbes Nonprofit Council | Forbes https://lnkd.in/gS8sm7mT

The aftermath of wildfires challenges us to rethink our approach to environmental stewardship. Trees are not mere decorations; they are the backbone of our ecosystems, filtering our air, stabilizing our water supply, and providing habitats for countless species. Replanting after a wildfire is an act of hope and resilience. It signifies our commitment to nurturing the planet and ensuring the sustainability of its resources for future generations. I believe in the power of collaborative action and bold leadership to restore and protect our planet. Together, we can make a lasting impact. #ClimateAction #ForestryRestoration #LeadershipInAction

New project alert! The Australian Himalayan Foundation is launching a brand new project in Nepal that sits at the nexus of environmental conservation, climate change and community development. As Australians, we understand all too well the catastrophic impact fires can have on both communities and ecosystems. This project is our commitment to protecting the Himalaya from the very threats we know. We have partnered with ForestAction Nepal to launch a community-based fire management project. With your support, we will: • Prevent fires by helping communities manage forests, reduce fire risks, and raise awareness. • Equip and train responders with firefighting tools and training to save lives and protect their forests. • Advocate for change to ensure fire management is included in national policies. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Donate today to help empower communities and protect Nepal’s forests. https://lnkd.in/e35Qt37K #ClimateAction #firemanagement #forestlife #nepal #firefighter #forestfire

Need some positivity & hope? New nature TED Talk that will change how you see the world. My favorite nature hero, Kris Tompkins shares in her speech a bold plan to rewild the Earth — at massive scale. 👑 Couple of golden nuggets form her talk:    "If your life's work can be accomplished in your lifetime, you are not thinking big enough." "Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul." "So far, we’ve initiated 15 new national parks, protecting over 15 million acres." “Landscape without wildlife is just scenery." "The speed and power of the climate crisis and the extinction crisis demand, I think, that we change our tactics again, and this time it's got to be on a massive scale. " "We know that when people reconnect with nature, it inspires them to protect it." "May they thrive long into the future. They are the legacy long after our story is told." "The first step in saving nature is the rewilding of our own minds." 💪 Sounds like your cup of tea? 3 Actions you can do to be part of this wild movement: 1) Watch. Kris full Ted Talk: https://lnkd.in/eHD4qvXB 2) Learn. If rewilding is new to you, Neil Melleney & I will give you an intro into rewilding at 18:30 CET here on Linkedin. You can join here: https://lnkd.in/eXvSgk23 3) Donate. Money or your skills. Both are lacking. The Tompkins Conservation is a perfect way to start giving. Rewilding the world is the perfect antidote against a dark future. Life on our planet can recover in our lifetime, especially if we give her a helping hand. Do you join us? #biodiversity #nature #rewilding Credit: Kris Tompkins