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So excited that today we launch our new Carbon Action Fund, designed to help small and medium-sized businesses in the West Oxfordshire district reduce their carbon footprint and become more climate resilient. Supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), the scheme offers financial backing for capital projects that promote sustainability. Grants ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 will help businesses achieve their sustainability goals. This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to invest in initiatives that will cut their energy use, reduce costs, and deliver lasting environmental benefits, such as making buildings more energy efficient or installing renewable energy systems like solar panels.  By helping businesses make these improvements, we’re not only supporting them to become more sustainable and adaptive to climate challenges, but also contributing towards West Oxfordshire District Council's broader sustainability and net-zero ambitions. Eligible projects must focus on capital improvements that promote sustainability. Examples include: - Retrofitting buildings for improved energy efficiency, such as insulation, low-carbon heating, and smart energy controls.  - Installing renewable energy systems, including solar panels and battery storage.  - Supporting the transition to electric vehicles through the installation of EV chargers.  - Purchasing equipment to enhance waste reduction and recycling efforts.  - Implementing green infrastructure like living walls, green roofs, or water conservation systems.    Applications for the scheme are now open and businesses are encouraged to submit their proposals by Monday 4 November 2024, with all successful projects to be completed by 28 February 2025. Please note that due to the anticipated high demand, not all eligible applications may be funded. For more information, including guidance on eligibility and how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/eeNZMY49 Hannah Kenyon Louise Croot Simon Winfield #westoxfordshire #carbonaction #grantscheme #sme #smallbusinesses

Article from the BI Review highlights our new Washington State Ferries sea level rise graphics on the pedestrian overhead walkway at the Bainbridge terminal. This is the result of a collaborative effort between EcoAdapt, WSF, and Hyla High School, with funding from Sustainable Bainbridge and the Bainbridge Community Foundation. Let's talk about sea level rise and how to prepare for it! https://lnkd.in/gWeMADrT

Bi-weekly update! In this article, the importance of green spaces in the urban environment is highlighted. Are green spaces a lasting solution for the environmental crises we face? Find this article at the Parklands Diary website https://buff.ly/3LACMOb

"The approach we refer to as 'The Value Chain Approach, to Land Restoration' focuses on achieving enduring recovery, for the land while promoting living practices at the same time." As our population continues to increase in size and needs eco friendly resources to thrive effectively over time must be prioritized to prevent further acceleration of environmental degradation that has been observed in recent years. So what's the plan here. What actions are you taking in response, to it? 

In partnership with ECO Canada, register for our online workshop for environmental professionals. This virtual session is to help build an understanding of trauma, how it affects communities environmental professionals work in, and how it impacts environmental professionals themselves, particularly those leading, managing, or undertaking community and stakeholder engagements for projects. Registration details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g2r8Mivj #TraumaAwareness #TraumaInformed

✨ Words of Wisdom Day 13 ✨ This month we are spotlighting some of the wisdom that has been shared throughout our 2024 interviews with key players in the local government sector. Today's quote is from an interview with World Green Building Council on the best way to balance sustainability and affordability in local government. Read the full version here: https://zurl.co/Wazi

📢  Announcing BEA’s Fresh Look and New Website!  📢  At Building Equity and Alignment for Environmental Justice, we’ve always believed in the power of transformation—whether it’s shifting resources to grassroots leaders or reshaping systems to center equity and justice. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a transformation of our own: the launch of our new website and visual identity! 🎉 Our refreshed online presence is more than a facelift—it’s a declaration of who we are, what we stand for, and how we’ll continue to uplift the voices of frontline communities. ✨ Why This Change Matters ✨ Grassroots leaders are the backbone of the fight for a sustainable and equitable future. Yet, the work of grassroots groups continues to be underfunded and underrecognized. With our new website, we will shine a brighter light on community efforts, amplify grassroots and frontline voices, and provide tools that connect and inspire action. ✨ Our New Visual Identity ✨ Our updated visual identity is vibrant, approachable, and rooted in the values we hold dear: solidarity, equity, and transformation. Our logo represents people coming together during sunrise, reflecting the interconnectedness and regeneration that drives the environmental justice movement. 🌄 👉Explore our new virtual home at www.beajustice.org. Together, let’s continue to shift power, elevate community solutions, and work toward a just and sustainable future. 💚 💬 Visit, share your feedback, and stay tuned for more updates! #EnvironmentalJustice #JustTransition #GrassrootsLeadership #BEAJustice

Greenbelt Alliance, REAP Climate Center, and Pacific Coast Community Services (PCCS) are excited to announce that we have been awarded a grant through the Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative’s Catalyst program, made possible by California Jobs First. Our project the Regenerative Jobs Program will provide under-represented groups with access to environmental education and workforce training, with a focus on nature-based solutions and environmental issues. We’re thrilled to receive funding that is in line with Catalyst’s goal of supporting initiatives that will help build long-lasting regional economic development infrastructure in the Bay Area. To learn more about the Catalyst program and the Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gjhdsXQG.

It's not what we do, but how we do it. Listen to my colleague LaTonya Derrick explain the importance of community consultation in transportation projects #equityindesign #stantecproud #bettertogether

“Environmental cleanup projects often require presenting complex environmental data to diverse groups of stakeholders, and it’s our job to be effective communicators.” As a lifelong Girl Scout and now troop leader, Amanda McNally, P.E., has applied this sense of purpose to environmental projects, volunteer efforts, and professional relationships. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q033m12c0