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Here's a motivational article on the importance of using our voices to advocate for change through voting and informed dialogue by Michael Mann of the University of Pennsylvania and Katharine Hayhoe of The Nature Conservancy and Texas Tech University. Some ancient words that speak to all of us in these times: It Is Not up to You To Finish the Task, but You Are Not Free To Avoid It. Working together, we can make progress. #climatechange #climateleaders

Next Wed 1/17 I'll have the honor of hosting Dr. Phil Levin, Director of the White House's National Nature Assessment, in a fireside chat to talk all things climate and nature: - How do we account for nature, when we can barely count emissions? - Do natural climate solutions matter when we're also dealing with buildings, energy and ag? - What does nature mean to you, and why is it important (if it is)? - What changes are we seeing? - How do climate, inequity and nature loss overlap? Many people think of "nature" as something without humans in it, but Dr. Levin's research is pointing to a different reality — one that's relational between people and nature, and one where restoring culture and restoring nature aren't separate actions And this is informing real policy! Exciting stuff The event is live and in-person here in Seattle, but will also be on Zoom, and is open and free to all RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gT88nvqp *Zoom link shared upon RSVP

In Summer 2022, we partnered with 12 other cities in a nationwide study led by New York City-based Natural Areas Conservancy. The study examined the cooling potential of forests and green spaces. The results were telling - these natural areas were up to 9 degrees cooler than average citywide temperatures depending on city and forest type. Improving forests and green spaces is vital to better managing the effects of a changing climate! This cooling study will help Baltimore chart a better path for our future. Read the full study results: https://ow.ly/6MIw50Sz09f

"How do we account for nature?" - It's actually pretty easy to calculate it using the #RealValue methodology from BASIN Natural Capital - 18 Core Benefits accounted for in $/yr. RealValue can be applied to any polygon in the world in any ecosystem. Here is an example on a wetlands property:

The Movement of the World's Biggest Iceberg After 30 Years The world has been abuzz with the recent news of the monumental shift of the largest iceberg in existence after three decades of stability. This colossal iceberg, dubbed A68a, has been on the move, marking a significant event in the realm of climate science and environmental concerns. #ClimateChange #climatescience #environmentalimpact #IcebergMovement #PolarIce

Climate Conversations | Part 1: Injustice and The Gap Join host Sarah Thorne and cohost Jeff King from the US Army Corps of Engineers as they talk with Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy. Katharine discusses the need to connect our understanding of climate change with meaningful action. She highlights the "head to heart to hands" gap: knowing the problem, feeling its impact, and taking action. “We could have the whole world worried, but if they don’t know what to do about it, they’ll do nothing. And that’s exactly what we see in the US. Two thirds of people are worried, but only 8% are activated. That’s where the hope comes in. The hope is in connecting our heart to our hands." Tune in for an inspiring conversation on how to make a difference. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g36V7Rkp Part 2 airs June 12th, focusing on the role of nature-based solutions. The photo below is aerial view of oyster reef breakwaters at Coffee Island, AL built by TNC and included in the EWN Atlas, Volume 1. (Photo by Joe Bay Aerials) https://lnkd.in/gwRpp66a EWN employs natural processes in engineering solutions for economic, social, and environmental benefits. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), The Nature Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy Science, Dave Trafford, #Engineering #Nature #ClimateChange #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction #Resilience

Definitely put this on your #ClimateWeek agenda!

Join us at #ClimateWeekNYC with our partner moja global at the #NatureHub hosted by Nature4Climate! At the event Climate Advisers' Peter Graham and other experts will showcase how #opensource innovation in climate action, featuring the moja global developed Full Lands Integration Tool (FLINT). Don’t miss this pivotal discussion of how global collaboration for #naturetech can support countries and businesses to manage their climate strategies! #ClimateAction #FLINT #NatureBasedSolutions

🌱It’s World Environment Day! This year, the UN Environment Programme has developed a practical guide designed to help get everyone involved in ecosystem restoration and outlining the many ways we can all join forces to give nature a helping hand by acting today, making smart choices and raising our voice for restoration: https://lnkd.in/duCHperf   One of the solutions suggested in the chapter dedicated to marine and coastal areas is to involve local communities in conservation efforts through education and outreach programs to bolster restoration initiatives. 🎯SCORE Coastal City Living Labs (CCLLs) involve citizens, scientists, policy makers and other local stakeholders to address climate change adaptation and resilience issues through Ecosystem-Based Approaches (EBAs) and smart technologies. 👉 Watch our video to know more: https://lnkd.in/eFxK5k-v #WorldEnvironmentDay #GenerationRestoration #CoastalCities #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience

🔍 “Zoom In” on Global Climate Models 🌡️🌧️☀️🌨️🌪️ From our home in Western Australia, Pawsey is enabling groundbreaking discoveries, even in remote and challenging conditions. Learn more in the climate modelling case study featured in our Annual Review: https://hubs.ly/Q02PDGds0. 💻 How is Setonix helping prepare us for a changing climate? 🌡️ 🌍 Global climate models help us understand how our planet's climate is evolving by simulating Earth's climate system. Although they've improved over time, explaining what's happening at the local level remains challenging. To address this, Australian researchers are using Setonix to "zoom in," in a project that is part of the Climate Science Initiative being led by the WA Government Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) in partnership with Murdoch University and the NSW Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) via the NSW and Australian Regional Climate Modelling Project (NARCliM 2.0) and the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre. The researchers are checking their model's accuracy by comparing outputs with detailed observations from 1979 to 2022. Then, they’ll forecast ahead to 2100 to explore potential climate changes under different scenarios. 🎯 The result? The most detailed climate projections ever for South West WA, helping us understand local impacts like shifts in rainfall and the frequency of heatwaves. 🌧️☀️ #climatemodels #climatechange #setonix #pawsey #scientificresearch #australianresearch #climateprojections #southwestWA #sustainability #innovation #supercomputing