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Nice work! 25 years ago I got my PhD in Environmental Politics from Colorado State University and way back then scientists in the know were calling on sweeping changes to address climate change. Now here we are facing the consequences of inaction. I wonder, can our political system, which benefits as much from the status quo as the entrenched economic interests we are facing off with in this moment, muster the will to shift toward a sustainable economic system? Here is one author’s attempt to lay out a path to a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/dRjnFeCv

It's World Environment Day today! The theme this year is #GenerationRestoration: ‘We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land’. Libraries have a part to play in climate action in their communities. Find out more about the LIANZA Climate Action Committee here and how you can take part in this important mahi https://ow.ly/MA1P50S7Rgn

How can following your passion enable you to become a sustainable hero? Listen to Futerra’s Chief Solutionist and co-founder Solitaire Townsend share her story of climate mobilization and how doing the things you love contribute towards sustainable action in the recent episode of our #ClimateHumansPod 🎙

Addled by acronyms? Not to worry! Part. III of ‘Carbon Jargon’ explores some of the fundamental acronyms across the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM😉) and highlights some the key activities we support to deliver genuine climate action. Scroll through our carousel to find out more. #PNZCarbon #CarbonJargon #VCM

Our grantees disrupt normalcy, build narrative power, and force governments to take concrete steps toward a just, livable, zero-emissions future. Read about two of them – Extinction Rebellion NL and Climate Defiance – in our 2023 Annual Report. #ClimateEmergency https://lnkd.in/gHafdFCF

“What’s the decision-making process around climate funding?," asks Laura Kuhl, PhD. "Where does it go? And who is able to get it? And what are the justice implications?” Read more on Grist #climatejustice #climatechange https://ow.ly/ClEt50QrrJC

🌍 Amazing talk in the TED Countdowns about very important insights on carbon removal 🌱, accompanied by an Esri map 🗺 as well. ⏩ Countdown is a global initiative, powered by TED, to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis ♻. ⏩ The goal: to build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 towards reaching net zero by 2050 📉. https://lnkd.in/eFJv3Z8n

With En-Roads climate interactive tool, stakeholders can improve their understanding of #climatechange and the contribution of policies to the cause. However, the two policies that could cause a drastic move towards achieving the #Parisagreement are the most controversial to humanity and our nations' survival. #climateaction #EnRoads #climatechange

VAST is at the North American Carbon World #NACW2024 conference March 19-21 in San Francisco, California, to learn and connect on #climatepolicy and #carbonmarkets. https://lnkd.in/ekpTwYW Climate Action Reserve