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🐢 In this week’s article, we zoom in on a locally operating nature organization, The #Corcovado #Foundation, to take a look at their efforts and what works “on ground”.   The Corcovado Foundation aims to conserve #CostaRica's Osa Peninsula #biodiversity through partnerships and community engagement. They collaborate with businesses for donations and advocate for stronger alliances with authorities. Their key goals include supporting #protected areas, promoting #education, ensuring #sustainable resource use, and fostering #socio-#economic benefits.   In this series of articles from Planetary Responsibility Insights, leaders from major environmental organizations will answer nine vital questions on reshaping business practices for a more harmonious relationship with nature.   Read or listen to the full article in Planetary Responsibility Insights and learn more about how education and culture go hand in hand with nature conservation. Link in comments 👇   #Biodiversity #CommunityEngagement #EnvironmentalEducation #PlanetaryResponsibilityInsights #PRF Fundación Corcovado Francisco Delgado Mena https://lnkd.in/esZswTmx

So awesome to join Philanthropy New Zealand, Predator Free New Zealand Trust and funders from all over Aotearoa New Zealand to hear so many fascinating insights from Marie Doole's environmental funding research earlier today. As funders, it’s so important that we have a holistic understanding of the pain points for not-for-profits, key inhibitors for securing funding, the landscape in which we operate and the opportunities to create more effective funding systems. Innovative research, like Marie’s, is so important to share and build this knowledge, so we can create better outcomes for our communities. Ka rawe, Marie! To read more about Marie's research, click below. https://lnkd.in/gSU9NgNi

What is the value of a garden? You could say that $250 helps Trellis for Tomorrow plant five garden beds. But a garden represents so much more than that, don’t you agree? Community gardens play a crucial role in nurturing vibrant, sustainable communitr benefits extend far beyond the garden’s boundaries—like food security, environmental sustainability, physical and mental well-being, empowerment, resilience, social cohesion, and education. Make a gift to the Resilient Communities Fund by December 31 to become an essential part of our mission to build sustainable and resilient communities from the ground up. https://ow.ly/6JyB50QanLX

💼 Partner with DevP3 for impactful investments! Our sustainable development projects in the DR span environmental conservation, community development, and economic growth. Learn more about our projects through our Non-profit, PeaceXP #SustainableDevelopment #DevP3 #InvestSmart #EcoProjects #CommunityImpact #InvestmentOpportunities #impactinvesting #socialimpact #angelinvetor #economicimpact

Apart from my academics.. As a student, my journey is not just about academic pursuits but also about nurturing a deep-rooted passion for social work, environmental conservation, and community engagement. Believing strongly in the power of manifestation, I have dedicated my time to initiatives that align with my values and beliefs. From volunteering at local food donation drives to actively participating in plantation campaigns, I strive to contribute meaningfully to society. Collaborating with organizations dedicated to humanity's well-being has further deepened my understanding of the impact of collective action. As I continue on this path, I am committed to fostering positive change, one step at a time, and to inspire others to join me in manifesting a more compassionate and sustainable world. #StudentActivist #SocialImpact #ManifestingChange

At the Golden Bottle Trust (GBT), the Hoare family uses a philanthropic profiling tool called Care4Most (www.care4most.org) to establish which causes mean the most to family members. Recently, the GBT’s focus on environmental projects intensified, with the funding target rising from 11% in 2018 to 20% in 2022. To maximise its impact, the GBT partnered with Impatience Earth to develop an 'ecosystem granting' strategy. This approach uses multiple smaller grants to address the interconnected nature of environmental issues, supporting solutions from the planting and preservation of seagrass to regenerative agriculture. Learn more about our approach in the latest Golden Bottle Trust report: https://lnkd.in/etPSUZbU #GoldenBottleTrust #Philanthropy #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #Totalportfolioimpact

Guardians of the Earth: Investing in Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities – #AVPN2024 #OneAsiaOneFuture Moderated by Liz Gillies, Menzies Foundation, CEO, this important session will explore the essential contributions of Indigenous Peoples in addressing global climate challenges, focusing on areas like reforestation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management. Indigenous communities, while representing less than 5% of the global population, are the guardians of 80% of the world’s biodiversity. This session aims to address the challenges in funnelling climate finance to these frontline defenders against climate change. With a lens on the importance of investing in Indigenous-led initiatives for sustainability, insights into Asia's climate funding landscape, and investment opportunities that support both environmental and women's economic empowerment. Panellists include: • Kevin Currey, Program Officer, Ford Foundation • Antoinette (Nonette) Royo, Executive Director, The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility • H.E. Razan Al Mubarak, Managing Director, Species Conservation Fund The session will equip philanthropists and private-sector funders with the necessary tools to overcome barriers that prevent effective climate finance from reaching Indigenous communities, highlighting successful models of engagement that ensure both environmental sustainability and socio-economic benefits for these vital yet underserved groups. Get involved We encourage active participation and insightful dialogues to co-design solutions that foster resilient and thriving ecosystems through empowered Indigenous stewardship. #ClimateAction #IndigenousLeadership #BiodiversityConservation #SustainableInvesting #AVPN2024

Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/ehBFgtzm This article describes five unique motivations to volunteer. Management tools are provided for each motivation type in the context of environmental conservation and sustainability programming. #NonprofitAdvocacyLab #Nonprofit #Research #UF

🌿Join us tomorrow for our next Impact Data Chat on Regeneration & Biodiversity. This informal conversation brings together people across philanthropic, investment, nonprofit, evaluation, donors and corporate sectors to share examples, insights, reports and innovations around this topic. It is a great opportunity to network, learn, and share what has been inspiring you lately and to get inspired. Come ready with examples or questions to share! ✍️Free RSVP https://lnkd.in/ePynGJYz

It’s World Water Day and we’ve got a question for you. When was the last time you stopped to think about the significance of the water that’s flowing through your tap when you grab a drink? If it’s been a while, then this is the perfect time to take a minute to reflect on the importance of accessible clean water. It’s estimated that over 2 billion people (that’s 1 in every 4 people on earth) do not have access to clean water for drinking, bathing or cooking. Even fewer people have access to basic sanitation, with nearly 50% of human beings lacking this simple privilege. We feel it’s also the perfect time to shine a light on the work of one of the Cotopaxi Foundation’s incredible nonprofit partners, Water1st International. Water1st is committed to ending the “walk for water” for rural communities around the world by ensuring that people have piped water directly to their homes. To learn more about how this simple intervention can improve things like gender equity, graduation rates and national GDP check out their work and support if you can! https://lnkd.in/g8PEYVQc