Meet Willa! In this series, you will meet a few of the people who work with the partner organizations of ClimateData.ca. We hope you get a better sense of what they do and what drives their work. Willa Neilsen, Labrador Climate Services Specialist, CLIMAtlantic Tell us a bit about your work: “I work mainly with Indigenous communities and governments as they adapt to climate change, and help build capacity by supporting unique needs and challenges.” What’s something about your job that aligns with a personal sense of purpose? “One aspect of my job as a Labrador Climate Services Specialist that resonates with my personal sense of purpose is the opportunity to work closely with people to build resilience to climate change. My role allows me to build strong relationships with people all across Labrador, with a focus on Indigenous communities. This helps me to understand the unique needs and concerns, and to work together to find solutions that fit their specific contexts.” Being from Labrador myself, I have a real appreciation for the land and its people, which makes these relationships even more meaningful. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how our collective efforts can make a real difference in enhancing resilience and fostering a sense of hope and preparedness for the future.” Learn more about CLIMAtlantic here: https://climatlantic.ca/
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Our vision is a world where communities are resilient to climate hazards, enabling them to thrive. That is why we aim to: 1. Enhance and increase the resilience of urban and rural communities to climate hazards. 2. Promote the widespread adoption of good climate practices. 3. Increase the funding available for communities to improve their climate resilience. 4. Improve the policy environment for building community resilience to climate hazards. Find out more – https://lnkd.in/eHWPu7zM Z Zurich Foundation
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At #AFNClimateGathering2024, Our experts are sharing best practices and strategies for weaving indigenous knowledge and western climate science into First Nations climate risk assessments.
CEO and Principal Scientist at CLIMALOGIK INC / Weather, Climate and Hydrological Services / Weather and Climate Change / Hydrology and Water Resources / Expert Witness / Adjunct Professor
Assembly of First Nations 3rd National Climate Gathering is off to a great start. This year’s meeting theme is “Catalyzing First Nations Climate and Conservation Leadership for Transformative Change.” If you’re at the #AFNClimateGathering come and join us at 3:30pm today for a workshop on “Climate Risk Assessment, Resilience and Decision-Making for First Nations Infrastructure and Natural Assets.” This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the topic of climate change risk assessment, resilience and decision-making for First Nations infrastructure and natural assets. It features approaches and tools being developed by the Prairie Climate Centre, the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and First Nations partners. The experience of participatory climate change risk assessments on buildings and natural assets conducted in eight (8) First Nation communities in west-central and northern Manitoba will also be shared by the Swampy Cree Tribal Council, along with a short practical exercise on participatory climate risk assessment.
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CEAL Program Feature 👏 A report from the Mountain West ACE-CH Hub highlights the hub’s advisory board members' perceptions and experiences regarding the impacts of climate and air quality on West Denver and the San Luis Valley. Key focuses of the report include: ☀ Identifying key climate stressors, such as extreme heat events, wildfires, droughts, and air quality issues faced by many communities in the Mountain West region of Denver. 🗣 Developing effective communication strategies to discuss climate information and emergency responses, with a focus on trusted messaging and expert consultation. 🤝 Recognizing community strengths and adopting community-based approaches to improve climate resilience and health equity. Read the full Mountain West ACE-CH’s report: https://bit.ly/3AQaIEz
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Our latest blog explores the context for our work in, between and beyond climate and migration sectors, extending an invite to a session in January to those of you working in housing, civic infrastructure, health, deliberative democracy and strategic communications and narrative building as well as in climate and migration spaces - we need your help to shape our thinking and deepen our collective understanding of what more just and regenerative approaches to emerging patterns of climate-linked migration might look like. Do get involved 👋
Founder at Pragmatic Radicals | Initiator of the Climate Migration Collaborative | Systems change, shifting power, regenerative governance and collaborative leadership
Happy to be sharing the next instalment in our blog series, this time extending an invitation to join me, Dami, Theodora and Amira in mapping out the overlapping ecosystems that we'll need to bring together to centre justice in a society welcoming people seeking sanctuary as a result of climate change. We're hosting a small convening in January. Link in comments to read more about our mapping work so far and the context for our thinking.
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🌿 🥕 💰 Community benefits aren’t just a “nice-to-have” — they’re a critical component of any carbon project’s success. Without favorable long-term social outcomes, any climate change mitigation achieved likely won’t be sustainable. That’s why making a positive impact on local communities is one of the three core impact pillars that guide all our work. 🫱🏼🫲🏾 👇 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjdBk_gJ
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EU foreign affairs specialist/regional & competition policy/multimedia communicator/ICT expert with a free spirit
Empowering Communities: The EU's Initiative for Climate Recovery The European Commission is making important strides to support member states in recovering from climate disasters, focusing on sustainable solutions that bring real value to people and the planet. By investing in resilient infrastructure and green initiatives, we’re addressing immediate needs and fostering long-term benefits for communities and the environment. These efforts can lead to job creation, improved public health, and a stronger connection to nature. As we navigate the challenges of climate change, let's champion these initiatives that prioritize the well-being of our communities and the health of our planet. 🔗 Discover more about the EU's initiatives https://eu.smh.re/0WCG
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ICYMI: get your copy of the 1st Econsult Solutions ESI Center for the Future of Cities Climate Resilience Index measuring the readiness of 9 US cities
From Berkeley's community-centric approach and Baltimore's smart surfaces initiative, to Pittsburgh's electric vehicle adoption strategy and Seattle's innovation district, the case studies featured in our Climate Resilience Index encapsulate the multifaceted endeavors aimed at mitigating climate change impacts. Visit: https://lnkd.in/eeb2d9J6 to download the full report today and learn more about the ways in which cities across the U.S. are working toward a more sustainable and resilient future. #EVPolicy #FutureofCities #FutureofWork #Berkeley #Baltimore #Pittsburgh #UrbanHeat #ClimateAction #SmartCities #Sustainability #NetZero
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Considering oceans: -Cover roughly 71% of the earth’s surface… -Contain ~97% of our planet’s water… -Have approximately 40% of the world's population living within 100 kilometers their coastlines (which is double the global average population density)… -Provide resources such as food, jobs, and income for almost 3 billion people globally, across both developed and developing countries… We might be well-served to spend more than one day/week each year focused on them. Get a jump start on UN World Ocean’s Day with Newday Impact Investing and an inspiring group of innovators solving for oceanic restoration, regeneration, and resilience. https://lnkd.in/gasYK3Xk.
Pollution, overfishing, and irresponsible development are compounding the damage from climate change, stressing coastal environments. Join us Newday Impact Investing for a World Oceans Day discussion on June 6th with innovators tackling coastal restoration challenges. Speakers include Ashlan Cousteau, Maria Brown, Natasha Benjamin, Christopher Chin, Dave Randle, Christopher Oakes, Carter Henne, and Brian Fairhurst, CIMA®. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dAuVAByf
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Check out this article below written by my colleague, Megan Bomba, on Catona Climate's Community Benefits Principles. Local communities are integral stakeholders in our carbon projects and so we developed Principles by which we can deliver maximum impact for and by partnering WITH communities.
🌿 🥕 💰 Community benefits aren’t just a “nice-to-have” — they’re a critical component of any carbon project’s success. Without favorable long-term social outcomes, any climate change mitigation achieved likely won’t be sustainable. That’s why making a positive impact on local communities is one of the three core impact pillars that guide all our work. 🫱🏼🫲🏾 👇 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjdBk_gJ
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The Center is launching an initiative to bring together eight Community Forests along the Androscoggin River watershed in New Hampshire and Maine to explore collaborative opportunities and how their conserved land can support local climate resilience. https://lnkd.in/eHYnZJtm
