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🤔 So your city has climate ambitions, but how to move from planning to action? Athens, Cork and Logroño are piloting climate services tools that help cities engage their residents in understanding climate risks and how to take meaningful action. Because building better, cooler and more flood-proof cities in the future means we need to take action today. Watch to learn how cities at all stages of their #ClimateResilienceJourneys can leverage open source tools for a better tomorrow.

🌡 Extreme temperatures are becoming more common in cities due to climate change, and areas with less tree coverage are more vulnerable. Google Research launched Tree Canopy Insights on Google's Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) to help fight extreme heat and empower cities to see information about their tree canopy coverage 🌲 Austin, TX city planners and community organizers are using our AI-powered Tree Canopy Insights on EIE to tackle climate inequity within their communities. Learn more here → https://goo.gle/3S3F5xk

Every April, leaders and environmental activists from around the globe come together to create sustainable development and offer climate solutions. This is increasingly important as our planet starts to unravel the harmful effects of climate change. It's not just a threat to our existence but is irreversibly damaging all forms of life. Let's observe this month and take action toward minimizing our carbon footprint and preventing further harm to our planet's natural resources. #EarthMonth #ClimateSolutions #SustainableDevelopment

Aligned with Google's mission to "organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful," the Google Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) is a groundbreaking tool empowering cities with critical data to tackle climate change head-on. What is EIE? - A comprehensive data and insights platform that equips cities with in-depth information on their greenhouse gas emissions. - Leverages Google's robust data resources alongside publicly available sources to present a holistic picture of emission sources. - Provides powerful tools for data analysis, emission reduction strategy identification, and progress tracking over time. Explore the power of EIE in action! EIE stands as a game-changer for cities committed to building a more sustainable future. Let's leverage its potential to create a greener planet, one city at a time! Take action today! -->> https://lnkd.in/dJZadUx2 - Share this post with your city officials and urge them to explore how EIE can empower their city to build a more sustainable future! - Tag environmental advocates and sustainability leaders in your network and spark a conversation about the power of EIE in tackling climate change. Together, we can make a difference. Let's use EIE to build a more sustainable future for our planet! #ClimateAction #GoogleEIE #Sustainability #Cities #ML #AI

Today, as we celebrate Earth Day, let's reflect on the delicate balance between climate and human impact on our planet's ecosystems. A recent study by SMU fire scientist Christopher Roos highlights the interconnectedness of climate change and human land use in Pacific Island wildfires, both past and present.   This #EarthDay, let's commit to being stewards of our environment, recognizing that every decision we make has a ripple effect on the world around us. Together, let's strive for a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future for all. https://lnkd.in/gvQMAbvh #ClimateAction #Sustainability

Our Big Bets Climate Fellow, Daniela Orofino Poubel, is working to convert Brazil's undesignated public lands into protected areas. In our latest #RFBreakthrough, she shares: - How Latin America reached a climate awareness tipping point - Why solution-oriented narratives are now crucial - Her innovative approach to safeguarding vast areas of the Amazon It's a powerful example of how collective action can drive real change. Watch the full #RFBreakthrough to learn how we're catalyzing climate solutions across Latin America and beyond: https://lnkd.in/eajePm4c How is your organization contributing to climate solutions? Share below. #BigBets #ClimateAction #AmazonProtection

3 Days to Go! 📢Join the #Walk4Climate, a simple climate action you can take that requires you, your smart phone and possibly, your friends, family & colleagues. 🚶🚶♀️Simply ditch your car & public transportation; walk to work, the shop or to any other destination as an act of climate action. Starts 4th October - 1st November 2024. How Can I Participate? 🤳Share pictures or videos of you walking to encourage others to join and raise awareness. #⃣Use the hashtags #Walk4Climate #EUClimatePact #MyWorldOurPlanet 🛜Tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. 👫Encourage as many people as you can to do same. 🔁Rinse and Repeat. EU Environment and Climate

Climate change is forcing cities to take bold action to prepare and protect themselves against wrenching physical impacts. Metropolises including New York, Miami, and now Boston are leading the way by establishing Offices of Climate Resilience, marking a transformative shift in how urban areas tackle climate risks and boost livability. 🔗Read Climate Proof’s report on these offices, what they do, and who leads them here: https://lnkd.in/edGP9Tjh #ClimateProof #ClimateProofing #ClimateAdaptation #UrbanResilience #SustainableCities

Living sustainably is more than just a buzzword. It's a lifestyle. But where do you fall on the spectrum? Take our interactive quiz to discover if you're an Eco-vangelist, a Climate Cynic, or somewhere in between.

🎪 We are all in the same big tent 🎪 We want to safeguard our children now and future. 🆎 What if… we prepare them with critical thinking and collaboration skills from young age? ♦️What if… we empower them with facilitation skills and self-belief to step up and act for things that matter before they leave secondary school? Climate Fresk CEKO is designed for this 👆 Read Tom’s post to see what it’s all about ☺️ #climateeducation