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Empowering grassroots communities through climate change education is key to building resilience and fostering sustainable solutions. In this blog, we explore how knowledge-sharing and capacity building can drive locally-led action for a more inclusive, climate-resilient future. 🌍💡 #ClimateChange #CommunityDevelopment #ClimateEducation #Sustainability #LocallyLedAdaptation #Empowerment" https://lnkd.in/dym8HFyE

There is a growing recognition of this critical issue among stakeholders. However, mainstreaming climate actions across urban areas is no easy task. Urban areas are complex ecosystems, comprising multiple institutions and housing a diverse range of stakeholders. The high population density and interconnected infrastructure pose significant hurdles in implementing transformative changes within short timeframes. Achieving consensus on plans and strategies becomes challenging due to the diversity of stakeholders with varying social, economic, and educational backgrounds. https://lnkd.in/g-bhyMcY

🌍 Impact of Climate Change on Developing Communities 🌍 let's reflect on the profound impact climate change is having on vulnerable communities in developing countries. These regions face unprecedented challenges as they grapple with extreme weather patterns, food scarcity, and water shortages, which threaten their livelihoods and survival. Adaptation and resilience-building are more crucial than ever. It's essential for international bodies, governments, and NGOs to collaborate more intensively to provide these communities with the resources and strategies they need to combat and adapt to climate change. Together, we can forge a sustainable path forward, ensuring a safer, healthier planet for future generations. Let's not forget, the fight against climate change is also a fight for human rights. #ClimateAction #climatechange #SustainableDevelopment #EarthDay #Resilience #GlobalImpact

2022: We partner with Intact Public Entities and invest $1M in 10 Canadian municipalities to develop solutions to address wildfires and flooding. 🌊🔥 2023: Our Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants help communities like Fredericton, NB; Charlottetown, PEI; the Region of Wood Buffalo, AB; the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq, NS; Whitecourt, AB; Quebec’s Rivière à la Raquette watershed; and others. 💪 Let us know about your experience if you live in these regions and learn how we’re supporting climate resilience in communities in our 2023 Social Impact & ESG Report: https://lnkd.in/gevUWe8Y 👈 #SocialImpact #ESG #Climate #Adaptation #ResilientCommunities #Resilience

New study: Worldwide support for #climate action! A representative survey of 130,000 people from 125 countries shows broad support for #ClimateProtection measures. Notably, 69% of the global population expresses a willingness to contribute 1% of their personal income, 86% endorse pro-climate social norms and 89% demand intensified political action. Despite these encouraging statistics, the study documents that the world is in a state of pluralistic ignorance, wherein individuals around the globe systematically underestimate the willingness of their fellow citizens to act. This perception gap, combined with individuals showing conditionally cooperative behavior, poses challenges to further #ClimateAction. Therefore, raising awareness about the broad global support for climate action becomes critically important in promoting a unified response to #ClimateChange. https://lnkd.in/eXxyATgY

🔔 New content alert 📊 The Unjust Climate: How Climate Change Impacts Rural Poor Women and Youth Climate change disproportionately affects the most vulnerable, and this FAO report dives deep into how rural poor, women and youth are bearing the brunt of its effects. 🌍 The report is based on data collected from 109,341 rural households in 24 countries, representing over 950 million individuals. It highlights the need for gender-responsive and socially equitable climate adaptation strategies to ensure that these communities are not left behind. 💡 Discover how tailored policies and support systems can empower women and youth to lead in climate resilience efforts. https://buff.ly/3MGqWT9 #ClimateJustice #GenderEquality #SocialInclusion #YouthEmpowerment #Sustainability #ClimateChange

To ensure successful adaptation of urban areas to climate change, it is essential to assess climate resilience at the local community level, acknowledging the diverse capacities and challenges present in each neighbourhood. However, how to assess a community's climate resilience and prioritise adaptation actions? Current frameworks rely on indicators like GDP per capita and hospital beds per 1000 people, which have limitations. Obtaining such data at the community level is often difficult if not impossible. Perhaps a return to a more traditional approach can offer fresh ideas: engaging directly with communities and listening to local people. This is what Harmony Community Foundation, a local NGO based in the Pearl River Delta, did. Last year, researchers and volunteers visited 29 communities in 5 cities and collected 1160 questionnaires. The survey provides valuable insights into the needs and expectations of residents, helping inform effective adaptation strategies. #climateadaptation #china #communityengagement

With climate change reshaping our lives, culture, and public health in profound ways, this issue of how communities are engaged in climate adaptation planning has never been more urgent. CLC signatory WSP in New Zealand and Mahi a Rongo | The Helen Clark Foundation are hosting a webinar to discuss their recent report and how best to engage with communities when planning climate adaptation. This webinar will include a presentation of the report, followed by a panel discussion between experts about what best practice looks like in community engagement – why it’s important, and what are the key challenges and benefits. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gE6j-yHi #climateadaptation #adaptation #climateaction #communityengagement

Check out this eye-opening article titled 'How Marginalized Groups Are Disproportionately Affected by Climate Change.' 🌍💔 It sheds light on the urgent need for environmental justice and highlights the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. Let's raise awareness and work towards a more equitable and sustainable future for all. #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalEquity #AwarenessMatters

🌍 Imagine losing your home or livelihood to a flood. Being forced to flee due to desertification, rising sea levels, or a lack of clean water. 📈 Climate migration is on the rise, with the IEP forecasting that 1.2 billion people could be displaced globally by 2050 due to climate change and natural disasters. ⚠️ We need immediate and effective climate mitigation strategies. Reducing emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, and adopting sustainable practices can help protect vulnerable populations. 💡 Climate mitigation is not just an environmental issue; it's a human rights imperative. Let's act now to create a resilient and equitable future for all. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #HumanRights #ClimateMitigation