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What specific actions can #grantmakers take to support communities in accessing federal resources to address the climate crisis? At the 2024 Winter #EGABriefing yesterday, we were joined by leaders from across the #movement, #government, and #philanthropy driving transformative investments in climate and community. 🌍 Our esteemed plenary panelists, Adrienne Hollis, VP of Environmental Justice at National Wildlife Federation, Ava Richardson, Director, Baltimore Office of Sustainability, Kacey Wetzel, VP of Programs, Chesapeake Bay Trust, and Charmel Gaulden, CEO of Foundation for Louisiana, dug into how funders can leverage their power to support equitable access to federal funds, while restoring agency to communities. 🔑 Key takeaways: 👉 Exercise your power of being advisors and experts to government funders to build effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies to address roadblocks. 👉 Know your problem and use your funder voice to help identify barriers to access that are practices and preferences, versus policies. Many barriers are preferences. 👉 Support community members in attending legislative meetings to determine how dollars are being allocated to specific projects. When a foundation president shows up at the legislature, your presence can be a rallying call to address an issue. 👉 Lean in and listen to the specific community’s needs. #ParticipatoryGrantmaking is one way for communities to lead the decision-making process. Many of our panelists discussed this practice as an effective way to make space for communities at the table, including Baltimore City, which has brought in community organizations to highlight specific funding needs and priorities. 👉 Understand your role to support capacity building at two levels: capacity to intervene at a high level, and to sustain and support networks of communities. 👉 Lean into pool fund work to address these systemic issues. Double down funding on racial equity commitments, and invest in BIPOC-led pro bono legal nonprofits. 📢 “We are the communities that we are trying to help.” #EGAbriefing #EGAconnects #RacialEquity #WomensHistoryMonth

Protecting our environment is the foundation for improving our planet, community and economy. Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji Foundation will continue to be a driving force in the protection of the environment. #dremimembereotajifoundation #dremof #nonprofitorganization #quotefortheweek #protecttheenvironment

We need Funds for #ClimateAction and #ClimateJustice for our efforts to bear fruits. It's high time; big organizations start financing & working with grassroots organizations fighting #ClimateCrisis. #unenvironmentprogramme #climatechange #climatejustice #ClimateEmergency #Climateaid #ClimateFunds #climateadaptation #climatecollapse

We don't make change alone. We do it bigger, together. And when it comes to #climatechange #environmental protection and #climatejustice we are interdependent on one another to speed it up and scale it broadly. Earth Gives Day is meant to help. 501c3 nonprofits are invited to register in the next 24 hours to join other groups on the front lines, doing the work. From those advocating in courtrooms, making points in boardrooms, and advancing policy in lawmaker's offices, so much more is possible together. So too with those teaching STEM, planting trees, protecting forests and raising their voices for clean air and water. Together we can invite more donors and volunteers to join our work and push giving beyond 2%. 15 minutes to register. EarthGives.org is where you start. 25 days of giving. 4 Power Hour programs to learn alongside your supporters. 3 parts to the toolkit you'll receive. 1 powerful PR team helping us all out. 2 days left to register. 1 decision for you to make. Are you in? Or?

In the U.S? Want to support sensible #climatepolicy ? Check out the below to identify the candidates in overlooked, high-impact races where your #donation can deliver the most climate policy progress, including competitive primaries for electing pro-climate candidates with the power to make #realchange. https://lnkd.in/ejeX5i5X

We can build a Scotland where we can all get to where we need to go by making public transport more accessible and affordable to all.  It’s day 4 of #ChallengePoverty Week. We support @PovertyAlliance calls for a transport system which is accessible and affordable to all. Learn more about how we can ensure everyone can get to where they need to go: https://lnkd.in/em3hTpDR

🌟 Big Win for the Right to a Healthy Environment! 🌟 I am thrilled to share some groundbreaking news from Hawai’i that underscores a significant milestone in environmental law and youth advocacy. Last week, a youth-led case, Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, became the first settlement in a constitutional climate case that mandates the systemic decarbonization of a state transportation system. This landmark victory not only reaffirms the right to a clean and healthful environment but also sets a precedent for the global community. It demonstrates that with political will and leadership, states can adopt realistic plans and pathways to achieve zero emissions in their transportation sectors, serving as a blueprint for decarbonizing other sectors. Key Highlights of the Agreement: Harm: Climate change impacts amplify annually, and children are uniquely vulnerable to its consequences. Rights: The right to a clean environment includes a life-sustaining climate system, with the State obligated to protect air and other resources. Science: The State commits to reducing GHG emissions from transportation using the best available science, targeting atmospheric CO2 levels below 350 ppm this century. Action: The Agreement commits Hawai’i to creating a carbon-negative economy by 2045, establishing a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, reforming HDOT’s budgeting, and creating a new leadership unit for policy implementation. Youth Involvement: Youth plaintiffs will have a seat at the table, with HDOT providing them with opportunities for feedback and input. More on the case can be found here: Press Release on Navahine Settlement -OCT/EJ - FINAL (squarespace.com) In the coming years, Our Children'sTrust Trust, Earthjustice, and climate experts will advise Hawai’i on their path forward, ensuring the terms of the Agreement are met. Youth Plaintiffs will play a crucial role in shaping policies, and communities across Hawai’i will hold their government accountable, embracing a fossil-free, electrified future. Congratulations to colleagues for their amazing work in getting the right to healthy and clan environment getting recognition in national jurisdictions! Over the last months, ARTICLE 19 has joined a coalition that is advocating for the recognition of the right in Europe through the adoption of a protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights. Stay tuned! #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction #YouthAdvocacy #Decarbonization #NavahineSettlement #CleanEnvironment #Hawai’iLeadership

The activities to be performed under the grants are expected to fall under the following categories: #ClimateResiliency and #ClimateAdaptation, Mitigating climate and health risks #urbanheatislands, #extremeheat, #airpollution, #wildfire events, etc. #greeninfrastructure #greenroofs 

SATURDAY MORNING (AUGUST 24TH) at 9:30 AM our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers in #Albuquerque will be having our next Community Clean-Up (ABQ)!! LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED. WE ARE OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS! Youth participation is strongly encouraged, so children are welcome to join! NO OPEN-TOED SHOES Cleaning up loose trash is one of the best ways to pitch in for your community and the environment. None of us like the sight of litter. Litter spoils the look of where we live but that’s not the only reason for picking up litter. There are a number of benefits from picking up litter that you may not have considered before. Volunteer-led projects such as these are one of the quickest, simplest, and least expensive ways to inspire more community spirit and civic action. A visually appealing community increases property values, attracts businesses, and improves the neighborhood's image. Beauty is one of the three most influential factors in community attachment, which means loyalty, to your particular town or city. Some research even shows that a nice-looking neighborhood promotes good behavior. Join us in keeping your community clean! For more information: https://lnkd.in/gJNjR4Ns #TeamWhoIAm_Albuquerque

Founder of environmental movements Third Act and 350.org, and author of over 20 books about environmental issues and climate justice, Bill McKibben always has insights to share about how we can work together to make the changes we need for the green sustainable world we want to see. Join this free online discussion to learn more about what you can do tho help. #climate #environment #thirdact #environmentaljustice #sustainability #earthdayeveryday