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🌍 Centering Community Voices in Climate Work In our pursuit of a sustainable future, it’s crucial that the voices of those most impacted by climate change aren’t just included but lead the way. Drawing from Black feminist theory, which emphasizes intersectionality and the importance of lived experiences, here are some best practices: 1. Prioritize Lived Experiences: Ensure that strategies are informed by those who experience the direct impact of climate change. Their insights are vital for creating effective and just solutions.    2. Foster Collaborative Leadership: Embrace shared leadership models that distribute power and amplify marginalized voices within decision-making processes. 3. Commit to Intersectionality: Recognize the interconnectedness of race, gender, and class in environmental issues. Tailor solutions that address these overlapping challenges. 4. Build Long-Term Relationships: Engage with communities beyond project timelines. Building trust and lasting partnerships ensures that climate initiatives are truly community-led. 5. Amplify Voices, Don’t Replace Them: Use your platform to elevate the voices of those who are often silenced or ignored, rather than speaking for them. How are you incorporating these principles in your climate work? Let’s exchange ideas and support one another in centering the communities that matter most. #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #BlackFeministTheory #CommunityLeadership #Sustainability #Intersectionality

Building a sustainable future starts with our communities. 🌍 Incorporating environmental justice means addressing the intersection of social, racial, and environmental issues—empowering marginalized voices, advocating for fair access to clean resources, and implementing solutions that benefit everyone. Today, I was training the new batch of highschool CO-OP students for this semester. I noticed two key components when I was speaking with them: 1) They shared the same values and passion that our organizations mission upholds. And they started getting excited and passionate when I was explaining upcoming projects. 2) They felt safe in their environment. On their first day, they felt confident enough to share their ideas because they felt like they would be heard. Whether it’s through local policy changes, youth empowerment and leadership training, grassroots action, or community education, we can all play a part in creating a more just, sustainable world. Let’s work together for change! 💪🏽 #EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #ClimateAction #youthempowerment #youthleadership

“It is not only the moral imperative of Global North supporting Global South, but really the Global South leading the transformations that are needed because otherwise we’re not going to act on time”. In this interview with Alliance magazine, Laura Señán Cagiao from Fundación Avina shares insights on the importance of elevating Global South leadership in #ClimateAction. Find insights on Global South leadership in climate action, #philanthropy's role at #G20, and the need for local, community-led solutions: https://lnkd.in/d_WHJufN #PhilanthropyForClimate

HR&A Advisors is supporting E Pluribus Unum’s Cohort 4 Fellows to develop and implement environmental justice projects in the American South. Fellows bring a rich and diverse set of backgrounds including community advocacy, academia, local public service, and statewide elected positions. Their projects include housing retrofits, regenerative urban agriculture, waste reduction, community gardening, flood reduction through green infrastructure, community land trusts, among other topic areas. We are excited to support these leaders maximize their impact in local communities across the American South!   #climate #climatejustice #environmentaljustice

Youth play a crucial role in shaping the future, and their efforts contribute to a more compassionate, understanding, and harmonious world. These young leaders here are actively working toward a sustainable and inclusive future, please vote for them https://lnkd.in/dAjqSGiE

It's #RaceEqualityWeek2024 As #TheRaceReport2023 shows us, the #climate sector in the UK has a long way to go in increasing representation from ethnically and racially diverse groups. Climate Outreach has been working hard to live up to our aspiration of being an anti-racist organisation. This work has been championed by some amazingly strong women of colour, both past and present. But it's been supported at every step by our organisational development manager Martha Wiltshire Please read her reflections below on what this has meant for us - and for her - and her 3 key takeaways on the actions we've taken that have made the most difference. I love this reflection: "Moving towards being an anti-racist organisation isn’t all about goals and outcomes. Aiming for x people of colour or y increase in retention rarely ends in genuine change. And that’s because those interventions don’t focus on the conditions that continue to uphold systemic racism. It’s about consistent self-awareness and self-leadership; genuine compassion and acceptance of different life experiences; active and deep listening."

Earth Day Spotlight: 12 Latino Champions Shaping Our Planet 🌎 The fight for a healthy planet needs a diverse team of champions, and Latino environmental leaders are stepping up to the challenge. With a deep understanding of the environmental concerns facing their communities, Latinos are at the forefront of environmental justice, conservation efforts, and climate action. In fact, a majority of Latinos in the US recognize the urgency of climate change, both globally and in their own neighborhoods, according to Pew Research Center. This deep connection to the environment, coupled with a strong support for environmental policies, makes Latino leadership in these fields crucial. This Earth Day, we celebrate twelve influential Latino environmental leaders who are making a difference for our planet. Read on to discover their impact: https://hubs.la/Q02tCG370 #EarthDay #LatinoLeaders #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateAction #DiverseLeadership

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Our "YEL’s Gen Z for Climate Webinar," held on February 15th, 2024, is now featured in an in-depth article on our website! This event brought together the Young European Leadership (YEL) team, alongside Italy’s UN Youth Delegates and is a cornerstone in our mission to amplify the voices of young leaders in the global climate conversation. 🌍✨ Dive deep into the pivotal discussions, insights, and collaborative efforts that marked this webinar. 🔗 You can read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/dxKqrP9c that captures the essence of the webinar, showcasing the significant contributions of young activists and the UN Youth Delegates, Giacomo Di Capua and Annarita Napolitano, with a special feature from Federica Gasbarro. 🎥 From the challenges to the triumphs of youth engagement in international climate policy, to the inspiring messages and actionable insights shared, every moment and every word aims to empower and inspire. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on our world's future, this article is your gateway to understanding how young voices are leading the charge for a sustainable and equitable planet. 🌱 Stay tuned to YEL’s social media channels for future events and initiatives that continue to push the boundaries of youth empowerment in climate action. This is just the beginning, and your involvement is key to our collective success. #ClimateAction #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableFuture #ReadShareDiscuss #YELWebinar

"There are Peoples on the planet who see and understand the biosphere we live in very differently from those who created global climate change. Indigenous Peoples view the natural world through a different lens, as relatives not resources." – Eric Noyes, TNC Senior Advisor for Indigenous Rights, USA As we head into 2024, one critical piece to addressing the climate crisis is assuring Indigenous Peoples and local communities have an opportunity to lead solutions. What else do we need more of this year? We asked young and emerging professionals around the world for their insight into what 2024 will bring. Here are a few key takeaways from their responses: 🌿 Youth are stepping up for nature and into leadership. 🌿 There is immense value in listening to diverse voices and perspectives. This is how we can find solutions that will support nature and people. 🌿 Every action matters. See more of what they had to say and what we can expect in 2024: https://nature.ly/48C5wjG