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🌍✨ Inspiring Knowledge Exchange ✨🌍 In August, Hadithi Crafts hosted 20 amazing women from @Chui_Mamas_CBO, who traveled from Laikipia to visit us in Taita Taveta County. Facilitated by @Loisaba_Conservancy and @SanDiegoZoo, the visit included stops at our partners @WildlifeWorks and @elephantsandbees_ste. We shared insights from 10 years of empowering women artisans, showcasing how alternative livelihoods foster resilience in rural communities. This visit highlighted the power of women’s empowerment in achieving sustainable conservation goals. With 1,900 artisans across 64 groups, Hadithi Crafts is reducing unsustainable practices, enhancing economic stability, and strengthening community collaboration. Thank you to Chui Mamas, Loisaba Conservancy, San Diego Zoo, and @kirstieruppert for making this meaningful exchange possible! 💪🌱

🌍 🏙 Happy World Cities Day! Today, we celebrate the role of young people in driving climate resilience through local actions. At Biodiverse Cities, we’re empowering youth to reconnect with nature in their communities, from transforming schoolyards to greening public spaces. In Brest Métropole, they are educating children and teachers on biodiversity, which they in turn share with parents, growing awareness throughout the community. Meanwhile in the City of Aarhus, they invited school kids to explore nature and natural building materials through and art folklore by making trolls using clay, moss, sticks and stones from near the Vilhelmsborg area. By bringing more stones to the field in Vilhelmborg, the children help restoring a microhabitat that has been missing in the fields for decades, as stones have been removed by farmers to produce crops. In Växjö kommun, children will play and learn about biodiversity in a preschool yard centred around NbS. In Bremen they gathered young people's perspectives on the public green infrastructure and how it could be improved to provide youth with hope in the face of biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. Additionally, in Växjö they conducted spatial experimentation, transforming a trafficked road into a walking street co-designed with children. Ylva Eriksson from Växjö shared a moment when one of the children remarked, "Imagine if adults actually listened to us and used our ideas - wouldn't that be amazing?" The voice of youth is vital to take into account - together, we’re building resilient cities where youth lead, innovate, and inspire climate action. Find out more about our youth-centred pilots 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG_Pxnz6 #WorldCitiesDay #YouthClimateChangemakers #NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanResilience #Biodiversity #Coexistence #GreenCities #ClimateAdaptation #UrbanBiodiversity #BiodiverseCities Gemeente Dordrecht Interreg North Sea Programme Växjö kommun Bergen kommune Aeres University of Applied Science Almere Aarhus University University of Bremen Open Kaart | co-creatie van de leefomgeving Het Vogelnest Bremer Umwelt Beratung Ville de Lille BrestLife IUCN Die Senatorin für Umwelt, Klima und Wissenschaft Nelly Gillet Anne-Marie Cabon Sophie Arzel Danièle CROGUENNOC Lars Eg Hoppe Christof Voßeler Marius Wittmann Sofia Gustavsson Malena Heinrup Henrik Johansson

The C-RAC is both a conservationalist group and a group of advocates for BIPOC communities. But how do we center the experiences of underrepresented communities in a field so dominated by white voices and research? The education materials we provide to our members is a great start for those looking to advocate for conservation in communities of color. We reccomend the 2022 Morales et al article, Redefining American conservation for equitable and inclusive social-environmental management, to anyone with an interest in equity and conservation. It's a great place to start your conservation equity journey, or challenge your previous conceptions about the field! You can find it at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gt_XFz93

Welcome to Tallgrass Institute! The team from First Peoples Worldwide at CU Boulder have launched this Center for Indigenous Economic Stewardship to continue and expand on the work and projects developed at University of Colorado since 2018. “While our name and brand has changed, our role remains the same: connecting Indigenous Peoples’ perspectives, solutions, and leadership with investors and the private sector. We see this as a critical moment to support the growing ecosystem of Indigenous Peoples’ economic power through programming that simultaneously builds investor knowledge and action to forward Indigenous Peoples’ priorities.” – Kate R. Finn, Founder & Executive Director of Tallgrass Institute Through targeted research, training, investor networks, and corporate and international engagement, Tallgrass Institute forwards Indigenous solutions to market challenges and macro-economic issues by leading with Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination and fostering equitable partnerships and practices. We aim to redefine the private sector’s role as one that respects Indigenous Peoples’ rights, lands, and economic priorities. Find us at https://lnkd.in/eSRWmQF9 #indigenousrights #fpic #sustainableinvestment

Join me in campaign I will be having from today onwards: This is the concept note of our campaign:? In a world propelled by technological advancements and rapid globalization, the invaluable wisdom held within indigenous cultures is at risk of being lost. Indigenous knowledge systems, rooted in centuries of tradition and observation, offer unique perspectives on sustainable living, holistic healthcare, biodiversity conservation, and harmonious coexistence with the environment. Recognizing the urgency of preserving this cultural heritage, our advocacy campaign seeks to ignite public dialogue and awareness on the importance of safeguarding indigenous knowledge. Objectives: • Raise awareness: Educate the public about the richness and significance of indigenous knowledge systems in fostering environmental sustainability, cultural diversity, and community resilience. • Promote dialogue: Facilitate open discussions to bridge the gap between indigenous wisdom and mainstream society, fostering mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration. • Advocate for preservation: Advocate for policies and initiatives that support the documentation, protection, and promotion of indigenous knowledge within local, national, and international frameworks. • Empower indigenous voices: Provide platforms for indigenous communities to share their knowledge, experiences, and aspirations, empowering them to take an active role in preserving and revitalizing their cultural heritage. Approach: • Public dialogue events: Organize interactive forums, panel discussions, and workshops featuring indigenous knowledge holders, scholars, activists, and policymakers. Topics will range from traditional healing practices to indigenous ecological knowledge and sustainable agriculture. • Cultural exchange programs: Facilitate cultural exchanges between indigenous communities and urban populations to foster mutual learning, appreciation, and solidarity. • Multimedia campaigns: Utilize digital platforms, including social media, podcasts, and documentaries, to amplify indigenous voices, share success stories, and debunk stereotypes and misconceptions. • Policy advocacy: Engage with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international bodies to advocate for the inclusion of indigenous perspectives in policymaking, education, and research agendas. • Capacity building: Provide training and resources to indigenous youth, researchers, and community leaders to document, preserve, and transmit indigenous knowledge to future generations. Expected Outcomes: 1. Increased awareness and appreciation of indigenous knowledge among the general public, policymakers, and academia. 2. Strengthened partnerships and collaborations between indigenous communities, civil society organizations, and government institutions. 3. Enhanced legal recognition and protection of indigenous rights and intellectual property. 4. Empowered indigenous communities to assert their cultural identity, and autonomy

Indigenous Peoples' Day: Honoring Tradition, Community, and Healing 🪶 On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we reflect on the resilience, wisdom, and contributions of Native communities while embracing opportunities to heal the land through nature-based solutions and traditional ecological knowledge. Over the past year, we've been working to reconnect with these traditions, ensuring they benefit the future generations to come. One of the highlights of our summer was the Trenton Lake Music Festival, where we celebrated culture, music, and community. Through a partnership with the INTERTRIBAL BUFFALO COUNCIL, we were able to give back in a meaningful way—distributing 1,200 pounds of buffalo to the local community. This initiative wasn't just about food; it was about honoring the sacred connection between land, animal, and people, something Indigenous knowledge deeply understands. At the same time, my father, Roland E. Marmon (Ph.D), has been hard at work updating his powerful book, 'The Last Card Played: History of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa and the Ten-Cent Treaty of 1892'. This work dives into the histories and futures of the Chippewa People (Metis), and he's looking to take it further. We’re speaking with producers to collaborate on transforming this important narrative into a docuseries, amplifying Indigenous voices and stories. As we look ahead, the opportunities to heal the land are immense. Nature-based solutions—rooted in traditional ecological knowledge—offer pathways to restore ecosystems, mitigate climate change, and ensure a sustainable future. Whether it's through restoring buffalo populations, rewilding lands, or promoting sustainable agricultural practices, Indigenous knowledge holds a key to unlocking a healthier relationship with our planet. Today serves as a reminder of the strength, resilience, and wisdom of Indigenous peoples—and the many ways we can learn from and support this ongoing legacy. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #BuffaloRestoration #HealingTheLand #NatureBasedSolutions #TrentonLakeMusicFestival #TheLastCardPlayed #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge

Unshakeable Women Series #18: Jane Goodall Today let's embark on a journey through the remarkable life of a conservation icon, a voice for the voiceless, and a pioneer of environmental stewardship: Jane Goodall. Jane's story transcends mere conservation; it's a symphony of dedication, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to the preservation of our planet. From the jungles of Gombe to the global stage, Jane confronted challenges that could have stifled her passion for wildlife. As we navigate through these slides, let Jane's unyielding determination and her ability to forge connections with nature inspire and propel us forward. Her groundbreaking research, tireless advocacy, and profound reverence for all life remind us that every individual has the power to make a difference. So, let's delve into the essence of Jane's wisdom, absorb the resilience of an environmental pioneer, and let her legacy ignite our fervor for protecting our planet and its inhabitants. Join me in celebrating the enduring impact of Jane Goodall, a true guardian of the Earth and an inspiration for generations to come. If her journey resonates with you, then drop a comment in the link below about what resonates most with you! I'd love to know. And if you feel you need some support expanding your success and moving past your perceived limits, then DM me. #JaneInspires #EnvironmentalStewardship #ConservationLegacy #TriumphOverAdversity #LiteraryLegacy #WisdomInWords #InspiringJourney #LiteraryAlchemy #StrengthInUnity #RisingAboveChallenges #PoeticResilience

A regenerative learning practice is based on a systemic approach, which contemplates life and being human holistically, integrating multiple intelligences to its methodology and experiences. Still, our current education system tends to focus on learning mainly trough our rational minds while ignoring our heart and body's intelligence. This is reinforced by a way of living that leaves no space for us to truly experience life, connect and listen to this inner voice that has so much to say and teach us. If we want to find a way through this multi-crisis we experience, we must reconnect and learn with our full potential, so we can innovate and find new and better ways to live in harmony. Tomorrow, 10th of April, at 8h30, we get together once again at Impact Hub Zürich Collab to dive into "Intuitive Intelligence", knowing without thinking. We will together explore intuition from an "ecological" perspective and discuss its importance in learning and education. 🌱 You can join us, there is no need for registration. Looking forward to seeing you there!

We're excited to share that SLI President Rebekkah Smith Aldrich will be instructing another American Library Association eCourse on sustainable librarianship! The 4-week course will run March 10th through April 6th. 🌎 Climate change and environmental destruction are a code red for humanity and are this generation’s grandest challenge. In 2019, ALA Council added “Sustainability” as a core value of the profession, adopting the triple bottom line definition of sustainability to ensure balanced decision-making that respects environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic feasibility. As community leaders and facilitators, libraries should be modeling sustainable practices among their staff and within their facilities. 🌱 Our ability to pull together as neighbors and adapt in the face of what is already happening while lessening the severity of the impacts for future generations will require us to think differently, to adopt a new mindset, and to consider decisions—large and small—through the lens of sustainability. Libraries of all types are perfectly positioned to help with and to lead in this work. We must step up in this moment and find ways to lead by example and inspire those we serve with and for to do the same.🌿🌼 🔗Click the link below to register, read more, or find pricing information! https://lnkd.in/gG8Azgs6 #Sustainability #sustainablelibrariesinitiative #librarianship #ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation

URGE’s Alexie Sommer and Ella Doran led a panel discussion and workshop on ‘Hopeful activism and long-term thinking’ at the Equinox Festival at Wasing - one of the many festivals inspired by the vision of fellow URGE member Joshua Dugdale. The panel included Jeremy Whelehan filmmaker and creator of the Wisdom Keepers exploring and transmitting contemporary ancestral wisdom, Nadeem Perera co-founder of Flock Together - a bird-watching collective for black and brown communities and Phoenix instigator of the Climate Emergency Centre’s programme running across the UK, each sharing their stories and examples of hope in action through their creativity and work. The conversation explored the actions, adventures, and steps we take both individually and, more importantly, collectively to move toward reason and justice, addressing societal inequalities and ecological crises. These efforts are often guided by a mix of experience, curiosity, intuition, science, and data. The discussion emphasized moving away from a mindset focused on probability and control, and instead, stepping into spaces of possibility and emergence, where hope has space and room to flourish. One such example is Design Declares - the activist design community, co-instigated by URGE, who are united by a climate emergency declaration, using the tools of the design industry to respond. When hopeful activism is paired with long-term thinking, it prompts us to look beyond the immediate consequences that affect only ourselves. We begin to envision the future that our children, the young people we care about, and their descendants will inherit. This shift broadens our focus, encouraging us to take responsibility for the world we are shaping for generations to come. First Nation communities exemplify this mindset with the principle of considering the impacts of seven generations. This philosophy holds that one's actions should be informed by the experiences of the previous seven generations while also considering the consequences for the seven generations that follow. It's a powerful reminder that our decisions today ripple far into the future, urging us to act with both wisdom and foresight. During the workshop, the audience gathered to share the hopeful actions they felt inspired to take. They were later invited to write these down and hang them in the trees of the surrounding forest. We closed the session with a group visualization inspired by the brilliant #HumanLayersMeditation that Ella Saltmarsh and Hannah Smith created for The Long Time Project. The next step is to bring this session to the boardroom… #hopefulactivism #longtermthinking #designthinking #wisdom #thegoodancestor