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Don’t miss this timely briefing we're co-hosting with two of our members, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Bipartisan Policy Center, on June 11th at 1 pm ET. Learn how federal support can maximize the benefits of Natural Climate Solutions for America’s lands, communities, and rural economies. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gShex5eT #NaturalClimateSolutions #ClimatePolicy

Our Policy Focus Report “Greening America’s Smaller Legacy Cities” covers how small and midsize older industrial city governments can build capacity to: ✅ Advance “green” policymaking and implementation ✅ Integrate climate resilience, environmental justice, and green economic development. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eXU3vJKG

This is an engaging webinar on the impacts of climate change, gathering #climatescience and the #cultural and #spiritual dimensions of our relationship with Earth. Highly recommended! Planetary Health Alliance 👇

A group of 25 environmental, climate, faith and community organizations have released the 2024 Environmental Priorities for Arizona Legislature and Governor. The groups are asking legislators to pass and the governor to sign bills that will help to better conserve water, prioritize climate actions to promote clean energy and direct resources to communities that have disproportionately suffered impacts from climate change. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tQVFY5 #arizona #cleanenergy

📚 Want to understand “Loss and Damage” better? 🌍 Join this free webinar by Energy, GIS, and Environmental Studies at Johns Hopkins AAP (Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs) for an opportunity to learn the complexities of climate justice and explore solutions, from lost cultural sites to displaced communities.    “Loss and Damage,” in the context of climate change, refers to the consequences that go beyond what people can adapt to, or when options exist but a community doesn’t have the resources to access or utilize them. RSVP 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEi38yJT   #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #LossAndDamage

Climate finance requires not only financial resources but also the capacity to manage and utilize those resources effectively. #FLLoCA invests in building the capacity of county governments and communities to access, manage, and implement local climate action. This approach ensures the long-term sustainability of climate actions. #climateaction #locallyledclimateaction

Former Congressman and Alder Member Carlos Curbelo will lead a crucial talk on bridging policy, economic growth, and security. He's a pioneer in bipartisan climate action, and will join forces with Walking Softer's Lukas Haynes and Alder Member JP Chavez who led the establishment of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. Discover how we can drive private sector engagement and lead the change. Head to the Alder Member Portal to register now! #climatechange #california #publicpolicy #citizenleader #orangecounty #climateaction #youngprofessionals #climatesolutionscaucus #wearealder

Forum and B Lab U.S. & Canada recently co-published the Business Guide to Advancing Climate Justice, a guide designed for businesses that are working to address the climate crisis by using equity-centered solutions. 💡 In the guide, we asked community members what climate justice means to them and about their experiences with business, to understand where there has been harm through action or inaction and to identify opportunities for future action. 📩 Download the Business Guide to Advancing Climate Justice to hear more wisdom from frontline community efforts and practical guidance for the private sector to take concrete climate justice action in partnership with communities. https://lnkd.in/gmdc6pdt #ClimateJustice #Climate #Business #Guide #Download

Exciting Developments in Climate Action! 🌱🌍 Thrilled to share insights from a recent report shedding light on California's local governments' readiness to tackle climate change amidst unprecedented funding opportunities. The "Getting to Implementation: The Status of Local Climate Action in California" (https://lnkd.in/gzHPHuPX) report is a collaborative effort from Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at Berkeley Law, the Institute for Local Government, and Next 10. The report emphasizes the need for technical assistance, increased flexibility of grant programs, and significant investments in workforce development in order to maximize funding impact. The report aligns closely with findings from past reports contributed to by Farallon Strategies, including: - "State of U.S. Local Climate Action Planning" (https://lnkd.in/gEC2TpjV) - "Climate Crossroads: California’s Readiness to Act on Climate" (https://lnkd.in/gv7ju3WH) - "Ounce of Prevention: Advancing Equitable Climate Resilience Planning in California." (https://lnkd.in/gGi2iXn3) Furthermore, the report emphasizes the need for increased staffing capacity, which echoes ongoing efforts in local initiatives like the County of Santa Clara Climate Collaborative. Farallon Strategies continues to work together with communities to seize pivotal moments like this and drive impactful climate action! 🌿 #FaraStrat #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CommunityImpact

📣 ❗Applications for our new MSt in Climate, Environmental and Urban Policy close in less than three weeks. Here is the Department's Professor Laura Diaz Anadon (Chaired Professor of Climate Change Policy) with her thoughts on the course. #LandEc #LandEconomy #ClimatePolicy #EnvironmentalPolicy #UrbanPolicy