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Empowering Change at the Grassroots! Join #RedOnsGroen In a world grappling with crises, stimulating change at the grassroots level is our compass. The "Red Ons Groen" campaign is not just about saving the Lutkemeerpolder it is about building agency. Our focus extends beyond preservation; it's about empowering local communities to actively shape their future and to take charge of their environmental destiny. Grassroots actions create a ripple effect, inspiring collective action for broader positive change. Local empowerment is a global necessity. As we protect our green spaces, we contribute to a global movement for environmental justice Beyond Growth: Our mission transcends preserving green spaces—it challenges growth-centric models and the financialization of land. Showing how land as commons can be stewarded by communities free from speculation and profit motives. Join us in this journey to build agency, empower communities, free the land and create lasting positive change. www.redonsgroen.nl #RedOnsGroen #SaveOurGreen #GrassrootsEmpowerment #CommunityBuilding #VoedselparkAmsterdam #LocalImpact #EnvironmentalJustice #Regeneration #landascommons

Are you interested in transforming vacant spaces in your community to improve the health and well-being of residents, but aren’t familiar with brownfields? If the answer is yes, this webinar is for you! Join me on February 7th from 2-3 pm EST to learn about the impact brownfield redevelopment can have on your community! I’ll cover the strategic redevelopment of brownfield sites into community assets and how this can align with your organization's work. You will learn about innovative and creative land reuse solutions, from parks to playgrounds, urban farms, and affordable housing, that tackle critical mission-driven issues like food security, climate adaptation, and anti-displacement. If your organization is interested in learning more about how brownfield revitalization can contribute to the well-being of your community, register today!

🌳 The Cleveland Tree Coalition has distributed over $600K to support urban tree planting in the city, with nearly 500 new trees set to be planted. With funding from key sources and partnerships with local organizations, this effort will have a significant impact on sustainability and community health. What are your thoughts on the importance of urban forests for cities? #sustainability #communityimpact #Cleveland13News

I'm excited to share a newly published report @TheWaterReportUS on the critical role private philanthropy plays in advancing water science, influencing policy, and empowering communities to build climate resilient water systems in New Mexico and the broader Southwest. Facing escalating aridification and water scarcity, private foundations are funding innovative research, supporting policy reform, and bolstering local capacity. The report also highlights how philanthropy is helping communities leverage federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to scale up sustainable water management practices. Read the full report to explore how these efforts are shaping a more secure water future for New Mexico and beyond. #WaterManagement #Philanthropy #ClimateResilience #WaterPolicy #NewMexico #Sustainability

The field of community development is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth in both overall activity and capacity to deliver sustainable results in low-income and BIPOC communities across America. For over half a century, Grow America has envisioned a future where all our work included and supported sustainable green goals. Now, with funding through EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund - CCIA initiative, we can deliver more resources and include more solution partners in the process than ever before. This innovative collaboration led by Appalachian Community Capital is creating a framework with resources where committed partners are working create meaningful change, achieve greater impact, and support the needs of historically underserved rural communities like never before. Read more about our commitment to a green future: https://lnkd.in/eAahgcG9

In environmental justice work, fair treatment and meaningful involvement of rural communities and Native nations requires agencies and funders to build their own capacity to engage with these communities effectively. Recognizing this, some funders are shifting gears to learn communities’ language, processes, and practices, enabling more equitable partnerships and impactful projects that meet community needs. In a new case study, Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group explores new models that philanthropic funders are experimenting with to shift power to communities. Explore the report at the link below.

The San Diego Foundation and Environmental Health Coalition have secured a $22 million grant to support climate-resilient projects that will preserve, protect and strengthen San Diego's central historic barrios. Through the grant, the neighborhoods will experience unprecedented investment in green spaces, housing and transportation, community-led food production and distribution, community centers and other climate-resilient and community benefit projects. Learn more about the proposed projects: https://bit.ly/3SoJw5Y #sandiego #climatechange

Part of being a good neighbor is helping create a safe and sustainable environment. State Farm has reduced waste, preserved resources, and helped increase community resiliency, while reducing costs along the way. Learn more in the 2023 State Farm Impact Report: https://st8.fm/3RwVBW5

Southern Oregon Now Boasts World's Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary: Sheraz Sadiq reports via Oregon Public Broadcasting: An area that's nearly half the size of New Jersey in southern Oregon was recently named the world's largest dark sky sanctuary by DarkSky International. The nonprofit works to combat light pollution through advocacy and conservation, including a program that has certified more than 200 places around the world to protect the night sky. The Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary spans 2.5 million acres of mostly public land in eastern Lake County, and could eventually grow to more than four times that size to include parts of Harney and Malheur Counties. To win certification as a Dark Sky Sanctuary, the applicants had to work with numerous stakeholders to draw the site's boundaries, monitor night sky quality, inventory outdoor lights and replace more than 60 lights on public and private lands. With the inclusion of parts of Harney and Malheur Counties, the sanctuary would surpass 11 million acres, notes KLCC. More than half of the area is under the control of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

Southern Oregon Now Boasts World's Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary: Sheraz Sadiq reports via Oregon Public Broadcasting: An area that's nearly half the size of New Jersey in southern Oregon was recently named the world's largest dark sky sanctuary by DarkSky International. The nonprofit works to combat light pollution through advocacy and conservation, including a program that has certified more than 200 places around the world to protect the night sky. The Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary spans 2.5 million acres of mostly public land in eastern Lake County, and could eventually grow to more than four times that size to include parts of Harney and Malheur Counties. To win certification as a Dark Sky Sanctuary, the applicants had to work with numerous stakeholders to draw the site's boundaries, monitor night sky quality, inventory outdoor lights and replace more than 60 lights on public and private lands. With the inclusion of parts of Harney and Malheur Counties, the sanctuary would surpass 11 million acres, notes KLCC. More than half of the area is under the control of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Read more of this story at Slashdot.