U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Post

The Biden-Harris Administration is pushing forward the most ambitious climate agenda in U.S. history, and HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program is a key part of this initiative. Through this program, HUD is enhancing the quality and resilience of HUD-assisted housing, supporting broader climate resilience efforts. #EarthDay2024 #affordablehousing #climatechange

Happy Earth Day! See below on how the Biden-Harris administration is delivering on the most ambitious climate agenda in history. I’m especially excited for the launch of ClimateCorps.gov in standing up the American Climate Corp - a groundbreaking initiative that will put more than 20,000 young Americans to work fighting the impacts of climate change today while gaining the skills they need to join the growing clean energy and climate-resilience workforce of tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/evYwkuGN

The Global Covenant of Mayors in the Americas had a prominent participation in the #OpenHouse2024 of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) in Brussels, where we gathered, along with the rest of the world's regions, to share strategies and achievements in global climate action. 944 committed cities, over 315 million impacted inhabitants, and technical support to over 200 cities are just some of the successes we highlight. 📰 Discover more about our achievements here: https://lnkd.in/dzX2Mu3q

🗓 In this week's Monday edition of Climate Proof: A roundup of climate superfund proposals in the US, the latest climate resilience investments from MFIs, a look at the public submissions to Australia’s consultation on natural disaster response, catching up on California’s climate resilience bond, and an agriculture-focused Innovation of the Week. Sign up to the newsletter here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eP7z7wuy https://lnkd.in/e7ZVvD72 #climateadaptation #climateresilience #climatefinance #climaterisk #climatechange #sustainability

The Global Covenant of Mayors in the Americas had a prominent participation in the #OpenHouse2024 of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) in Brussels, where we gathered, along with the rest of the world's regions, to share strategies and achievements in global climate action. 944 committed cities, over 315 million impacted inhabitants, and technical support to over 200 cities are just some of the successes we highlight. 📰 Discover more about our achievements here: https://lnkd.in/dtycBkH2

👇👇👇 Check out this op-ed from our Director Tim Miller on Oregon's Climate Protection Program. Forward-looking Oregon businesses see many benefits in the program. It creates a long-term planning horizon while aligning industries to do our share in the climate fight. Oregon Business For Climate is proud to support this strong program. #climatechange #cleantech #greeneconomy https://lnkd.in/gEy9Ff2f

2023 was the first year that we saw the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at work. We are truly witnessing the clean energy transition unfolding in real time. Read through some of the top climate policy wins and success stories of this year from our friends at America is All In: https://bit.ly/3NE2pPE

“What is necessary is to redefine how projects are implemented and rebuild trust in the markets.” In March, we saw the first peer-reviewed scientific study of over 40 nature-based climate solutions methods that have so far been implemented or proposed for use in the carbon markets. The research identified that while these methodologies used for nature-based climate solutions are largely sound, the process of their implementation requires ongoing improvement. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dyGA8YK2 #naturebasedsolutions #climatesolutions #carbonfarming #carbonmarkets #carbonsequestration #carboncredits #carbonfinance #climateaction #climatechange #climatefinance #climatepolicy #netzero #netnegative

Research shows that up to a third of the mitigation needed to achieve our planet’s climate goals by 2030 must be provided by natural climate solutions. However, these NCS projects lack a uniform framework to attract the required confidence and investment in projects that will make a measurable climate impact.     Enter: “The Principles of Natural Climate Solutions,” which outlines five foundational principles that serve as criteria for identifying high-integrity natural climate solutions projects in an industry fraught with questions around quality, accuracy, and transparency. https://lnkd.in/eXgdERbW 

🌎 📣 NECEC President Joe Curtatone Pens Op-Ed: Combating Climate Change Amidst Misinformation 📣 🌎 "The intersection of climate policy, fossil-fuel industry influence, misinformation, and polarization has never been more pronounced than in today’s world," writes our president in his recent CommonWealth Beacon op-ed. As the fight against climate change intensifies, we're seeing a troubling rise in far-right narratives and industry misinformation aimed at derailing clean energy initiatives. "These campaigns erode public support for much-needed projects and hinder the implementation of science-backed solutions," writes Joe. At NECEC, we are committed to countering misinformation, providing facts, promoting the benefits of clean energy innovation, and engaging stakeholders in informed discussion. This recent op-ed underscores the critical importance of unity and informed action as we navigate this complex landscape. The urgency of the climate crisis demands decisive action and a unified approach. Join us in our mission to build a sustainable future for generations to come.  Read the full op-ed here:  https://lnkd.in/eR9iVBfe #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Misinformation #ClimatePolicy #NECEC