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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

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the last webinar in our "Climate Resilience through Regeneration" series! Join us at 11am to learn from CalTrout's Sandra Jacobsen and our very own Katie Haldeman about the potential posed by climate-smart restoration projects in California https://buff.ly/4c3xw0D

One North End (ONE) is leading the way in supporting African Nova Scotian communities to engage in climate action while creating opportunities for youth and advancing sustainable solutions. Through electric vehicle test drives, climate awareness surveys, and community events, ONE is building networks and fostering community-driven solutions. Learn more on our website. https://lnkd.in/g8_CRG8Z

Where better to find common ground than a forest. Or a wetland. Or a grassland. In a world that can seem divided, nature brings us together. Recent polls show that people across the U.S., Canada, and Brazil support strategies to protect, better manage and restore nature to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store more carbon. Learn more in this new Insights article by The Nature Conservancy: 🔗 https://nature.ly/3DXVcb3 #NaturalClimateSolutions Nature United

In 2025, we'll keep centering people in conservation work, from small-scale fisher and farmer communities on the frontlines of climate change to underserved neighborhoods joining the green energy transition to behavioral scientists breaking down barriers to climate action. See some of our biggest wins from 2024 to get a glimpse of how our work will continue this year: https://lnkd.in/eyKRTkZW

🌍 A few weeks ago, we shared insights on how innovative tools are helping cities tackle climate challenges. 🌿 In this engaging read, Dr. Dr. Gaby S. Langendijk, Hasse Goosen, and Nieves Pena delve into the transformative potential of the Triple-A Toolkit from REACHOUT. Their approach is empowering cities like Logroño, Spain, to enhance their climate resilience. 📊 By following the structured framework of Analysis, Ambition, and Action, cities can effectively address critical challenges such as extreme heat and flooding while co-developing sustainable solutions with their communities. Download the full article here ⬇️

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.

Come join us on Friday the 24th or Saturday the 25th for two awesome Climate events in Portland, Oregon! I am leading a Climate Fresk and Megan Yousef is leading a Digital Collage -- read on to join us! What: Join expert facilitators for a fun and interactive community event to learn about the climate crisis. There will be two simultaneous events, with the opportunity for all participants to connect at the end.  1) A Climate Fresk — assemble a visual map (or fresco) of climate facts as a team to explore causes and impacts of climate change.  2) For those that have been through a Fresk before, or that are further along in their climate journey, a Digital Collage event, exploring the impact and role of tech on climate change. When: Friday May 24 OR Saturday, May 25. The form below provides an option to choose which day and time works for each potential participant. A single day / time will be chosen by the end of this week. It's Memorial Day weekend, and I know that timing will work better or worse for some. Who: Attendance is open to anyone! The events will be facilitated by expert climate educators and facilitators Nikyta Palmiseri (Terra.do instructor) and Megan Yousef. Max attendance per event is 12-15 people.Where: in or near downtown Portland. The exact venue will be announced later this week. Why: a fun, collaborative, and impactful way to explore the climate crisis. Plus an opportunity to meet community members and to drive positive change in Portland. Cost: free to attend! Optionally, participants can make a small donation to support our professional facilitators' travel expenses and time. Form to register: https://lnkd.in/di-Fpsn7 https://lnkd.in/dtq5DDJv

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/

For more than six decades, DRI has tackled global climate challenges. But fortifying communities against environmental devastation requires more than science — it demands diversity of thought and the collective resolve of leaders and subject matter experts across the full spectrum of public and private sectors. Our new global initiative, AWE+, will begin with a wildfire summit where delegates will grapple with difficult questions, share ideas, and form collaborative relationships that enable them to reduce risk and improve resilience to wildfire. https://lnkd.in/gpMPURvW