Climate Action for Associations’ Post

Reducing human emissions and reversing nature loss is possible but the window is closing. An additional $3 trillion in funding needs to be sourced annually to achieve an equitable climate and nature transition by 2050. The World Economic Forum’s global effort, Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA), is creating a collaboration muscle to de-risk and unlock public and private finance for nature and climate, to shift markets and corporate practices at speed and scale. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyqZw8mN #wef24

Having assessed hundreds of climate impact strategies and organizations, here are the 3 features we look for in high-impact climate nonprofits where your donations can have outsized impact: 1️⃣ Systems change They seek to change the laws, norms, and systems that perpetuate unsustainable emissions. This means a focus on policy and technology. Example: The Good Food Institute works to shift demand from carbon-intensive conventional meat to alternative proteins. It pushes for more government funding for research, fights for fair labeling, and helps make alternative proteins as affordable and tasty as conventional products. 2️⃣ Global impact They pursue impact strategies which can spill over from their place of action to the entire world (such as technological innovation). Example: Project InnerSpace is fast-tracking next-generation technologies that can make geothermal energy available worldwide. It works to reduce financial risks for new geothermal projects, making geothermal energy cheaper and more accessible, especially in densely populated areas in the Global South. 3️⃣ Neglected They work on sectors or strategies that receive disproportionately low attention from philanthropy and other funders. Example: Aviation and maritime shipping are challenging sectors to decarbonize and have not received much support from philanthropy in the past. Opportunity Green pushes for ambitious regulations, promotes clean fuels, encourages companies to adopt greener fleets, and works to reduce demand for air travel. Check out our 2023-2024 selection of high-impact climate nonprofits that are addressing climate change with speed and scale: https://lnkd.in/eXwbYf5V

Exciting announcement! Today, we are excited to introduce ClimateWorks Foundation’s impact stories — a series spotlighting global changemakers driving transformative climate progress. Philanthropy can play a huge role in the race to meet global climate targets. But there’s still a huge gap to close to help ensure a thriving planet for future generations. Read the new impact stories to learn how philanthropy can collaborate to push for even bolder climate action. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dX-MjjNG

The world is feeling the impacts of the climate emergency. But there's still time to act. Philanthropy can tackle climate change by using its resources, independence, and influence as a catalyst for change. Take action by joining more than 700 foundations and philanthropic organisations that are already part of the #PhilanthropyForClimate movement! This global movement brings together organisations with different missions through national climate commitments in Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK and several foundations under the International Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change. Read inspiring case studies from 20 foundations worldwide, the International Climate Commitment Implementation Guide and other resources to start your climate journey today: https://lnkd.in/giBmJaP8

Philanthropy in climate is a hot 🔥 topic. Climate philanthropy may solve the issues with the carbon removal industry but some things stand in the way. That's what Adam Fraser from Terraset joins Silas Mähner 🔍🌎 and I to chat about on our latest episode on the CleanTechies Podcast 🚀 Funders are perhaps as complicated if not more complicated than investors - although they are similarly "investing" 💰 into a solution, their objects are often more varied than the returns-oriented motivations of most investors. Compounded by the marred history of carbon removal, it's often hard to find alignment and conviction. This creates a tough dynamic that has caused only about 2% of philanthropic capital to enter the climate space. But Terraset is on a mission to change that. Interested? Check it out!👇🏽 #climate #philanthropy #carbonremoval

I know from chatting to pals, colleagues and board members that conversations about climate change are often polarising or paralysing. We've been testing a new conversation tool at SCVO which has gone down really well with staff: "I really enjoyed it, in an uncomfortable way! It brings everything together in one place - where we are, how did we get here, what do we need to do. And it's not a news channel or politicians with their own agendas - it's real people telling their own real stories about what we can do." We're holding a webinar on 26th March at 2pm to introduce this tool "The Week" and explain how it can be used to help staff, volunteers, boards and wider communities get to grips with climate change, and how to take meaningful action. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/epCbyuDH Meghan Smith Adam Bastock Nick Perks Nick Addington Rebecca Gibbs SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) Julie Christie Ben Connor Loco Home Retrofit #climatechange #charitysector #trustees #volunteering #learninganddevelopment

This week’s highlight is @thisiszerohour Zero Hour is a youth-led movement creating entry points, training, and resources for new young activists and organizers (and adults who support their vision) wanting to take concrete action around climate change 🌏🙌🏾 Video source: ACNTBL This is Planet Z #zerohour #climate #climatechange #earth #renewableenergy #environmentaljustice #climateactivist #resources #greencareers #nonprofit #sustainability #climateaction #innovation #leadership #climatesolutions

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Wisdom 2.0 Summit starts today. SF Climate Week is in full swing. Say hello and connect over awakening consciousness as we work on regenerating our living systems. #sfclimateweek #wisdom2.0 #regeneratelife #sustainabilty #consciousness #socialventures

Recently, Imagine5 had an interesting conversation with Mike Berners-Lee, diving into our understanding of carbon footprints and fostering honest dialogues about climate change. Just as we all understand the basics of money, understanding the carbon impact of things is crucial. The interview talks about carbon facts, including the answer to the question, 'How bad are bananas?' 🍌 Beyond that, it emphasises the vital need for open and truthful discussions on climate change, especially from our elected officials. 🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e69nehSk