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The 2024 Appalachian Gateway Communities Initiative (AGCI) program will give teams from communities serving as gateways to public lands in Appalachia the skills and knowledge to leverage natural, cultural, and recreation assets; revitalize main streets and downtowns; promote arts and culture opportunities; build cultural heritage and natural resource tourism create lasting economic opportunity. This initiative was recently announced by The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). NOTE: This Wednesday, January 10th, there is an informational webinar about this opportunity. Follow the link below to learn more. Select community-based teams from gateway communities in the Appalachian Region will participate in a program that enables them to build on the opportunities created by proximity to a public land asset and their confluence of resources, fostering economic opportunity to generate lasting health for people and places. The program consists of an in-person workshop (April 16-18, 2024, in Decatur, Alabama, with an optional tour on April 15) as well as pre- and post-workshop webinars. Following the program’s training component, community teams are eligible to apply for a seed grant for project implementation.  #appalachia #gatewaycommunities #outdoorrecreation #mainstreet #communitydevelopment #placemaking #culturaltourism #economicdevelopment https://lnkd.in/g5Xmq4wr

The Nature Conservacy needs to stop 🛑 monopolizing all Environmental Conservation Budgets. And UBS should help a variety of nonprofit organizations that help preserve the Environment by Land, Air, Sea and Space. Only then you can be assured budget allocations are properly distributed with action and transparency in all fronts. Everyone I reached out at UBS turned their back to the request for help. It would be nice to show support and empathy for other causes outside the big giant organization you are supporting that already has millions of not billions in their account such as the Nature Conservacy. It’s never wise to provide all your bodget to one big entity. I recommend that you diversify the fund among various Environmental Conservation Nonprofit Organizations. That’s how we help others at Global Eco Army. This way we help the big guys and the little guys too! Not just the big Hercules who has plenty of resources already.

Super productive night. Public input and collaboration are key to successful watershed planning.

Walking SA attended the Conservation SA 'Civil Society Lunch with the Premier'- a lunchtime discussion with the Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas, about the needs of civil society to provide for healthy democracies. As a member of the conservation council, Walking SA were invited to participate in the discussion. Key takeaways are: * The need to strengthen civil society to find common ground and not enable divisive interests to prosper at the expense of the common good. * The role of nature, heritage and culture as fertile ground to bring people together and to ensure a sustainable and equitable future. * The need to reprioritise government spending to invest in the very things otherwise taken for granted - think re-distribution of wealth, preservation of natural resources and wild places, and environmental and cultural stewardship. Walking SA is proud to be part of critical discussions shaping the future of South Australia such as these. Find more about our advocacy: https://lnkd.in/gsZSucdk

🏔️❄️ Partner Spotlight: The North Face, a VF Company ❄️🏔️   In the realm of advocacy and environmental stewardship, November shines a spotlight on a remarkable partner—The North Face, a VF Company. Our collaboration extends far beyond shared values; it's a testament to a decade-long commitment to creating a more sustainable and resilient future.   🌍 Common Grounds and Shared Passions: At a glance, our connection with The North Face is rooted in a shared love for the great outdoors. However, the synergy goes deeper, resonating from Capitol Hill to the pristine landscapes of the Arctic Refuge. Together, we've championed the cause for environmental preservation, dedicating our efforts to protect and sustain the places we hold dear.   👊 Advocacy in Action: Protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge This year marked a pivotal moment in our shared journey—the protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Thanks to the tireless efforts of The North Face, our collective Alliance Members, and passionate advocates, the Biden Administration announced crucial safeguards for this unique ecosystem. It's a testament to the impactful advocacy work we've achieved together.   🌟 Milestones Celebrated, Futures Shaped: The announcement wasn't just about policy; it was a celebration of the culmination of years of dedicated work. The North Face and POW (Protect Our Winters) stood side by side in the pursuit of a sustainable, resilient future. As we spotlight The North Face as our Partner in Advocacy for November, we honor not just the achievement but the journey that led us here.   💚 Join the Movement: The North Face's commitment to advocacy aligns seamlessly with POW's vision. As individuals and outdoor enthusiasts, we're not just witnessing change; we're actively driving it. November isn't just a month; it's a reminder of what's possible when passion meets purpose.   🏞️ Embrace the Outdoors, Advocate for Change: Let's continue the journey of advocacy, sustainability, and environmental protection. Join The North Face and POW in making every month an opportunity to shape a world where our love for the outdoors is matched by our commitment to its preservation. Together, we're not just partners; we're advocates shaping a future we can all be proud of. 🌲❤️ #TheNorthFaceAdvocacy #POWPartnership #SustainableFuture #ProtectOurOutdoors #AdvocacyInAction #ClimateActionNow

A recent SWIO regional policy review conducted by WWF has found that countries have developed national policies to provide communities with rights and benefits in natural resource management, including mangroves. However, realising these rights and benefits faces several challenges, including tensions arising from duplicate or ambiguous policies, limited institutional and financial capacity to support policy intentions and a lack of coordinated support to expand and sustain community-based mangrove management. Conservation that is #communityled is a cornerstone of WWF-SWIO’s work in #SWIO. Although having these policies in place provides us with a springboard to reach our 2030 goal of 20 million hectares of community-managed area, we first need to address the obstacles to realising community rights and benefits in mangrove management. As such, WWF has provided several recommendations to navigate and improve the policy landscape for strengthened community rights and benefits in mangrove management. These recommendations include developing and finalising a regional mangrove strategy and action plan that addresses policy pitfalls, clarifies the concept of community rights in mangrove management and supports national mangrove management strategies. Find out about SWIO’s work regarding community-led conservation here: https://lnkd.in/d9uc_SjT

How can we make #mangrove #policies realize their potential and actually work for communites in the Southwestern Indian Ocean? A new policy brief digs into this very question 🌱 ⬇️

Save the date! 🗓️ The Sierra Nevada Alliance Conservation Conference will take place this year on November 7 and 8 at Lake Tahoe Community College. Our Conference is a biannual event that focuses on conservation issues in the region, from sustainable recreation to forest health and much more 🏔️ Stay tuned for more details! #SierraNevadaAlliance #SierraNevada #SavetheSierra #Sierra #Conservation #Stewardship #Community #Environment #Activism #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #ConservationConference #SNAConservationConference

At Moonjelly Foundation, we're pioneering a new era of conservation finance, inspired by the principles of trust and community. Our approach, reminiscent of the slow-food movement, focuses on building deep, personal relationships and reducing administrative burdens to empower grantees to focus on their crucial work. We're creating a Conservation Impact Network, connecting conservation organizations and community groups through trust-based relationships. This network is strengthened by our Pay It Forward Scaling, where partners support new members, enhancing our collective impact on conservation. Our efforts are already making waves in regions like the Cook Islands and Latin America, where traditional knowledge and conservation practices are being revitalized. We aim to grow an indigenously-led Conservation Impact Network, proving that trust and collaboration can lead to significant environmental progress. We invite you to be part of this transformative movement. Together, we can scale trust-based conservation to new heights. #ConservationFinance #Moonjelly #SustainableFuture #PayItForward

At the #OceanKAN, we already have used "Impact Networking" practices and "Network Weaving" to build a trust-based network that spans 30 countries and more than 100 community members. Now, at Moonjelly Foundation, we are using a similar approach, plus Pay It Forward Scaling, to grow a Conservation Impact Network through trust-based conservation finance. David Ehrlichman June Holley Teriitutea QUESNOT Antony Vavia Liam Kokaua Kōrero o te `Ōrau Inc. #trustbasedphilanthropy #oceanconservation #Indigenousconservation