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Meet Sarah Tarawally and MOHAMED KICKENDE CONTEH, who will lead our upcoming tree-planting project “Re-afforesting Freetown City” Freetown City is one among many other places in Sierra Leone vulnerable to climate change. The city recorded one of its hottest temperatures ((39℃)(102℉)) in 2016, with current temperature constant at 28℃ (82.4℉) and 29℃ (84.2℉). This has led to dehydration, migraine, brain malfunction, etc., among the city’s residents, demonstrating the need for urgent measures. As a social enterprise, Route 360 Solutions Initiative is committed to making the city more greener and climate friendly. We are open to partnerships for this initiative. Contact us via email at info@route360solutionsinitiative.com or by phone at 232-77426949. #route360solutionsinitiative #treeplanting #ClimateAction #FreetownCity #Sustainability

Need a boost of positivity before your weekend begins? 🤩 We’re back with our favourite Good News headlines of the week… ◦ One of our brilliant reforestation partners, Trees for the Future, has planted enough trees to cover Manhattan seven times! ◦ Germany experienced a record 10.1% drop in its emissions during 2023, in part thanks to its investment in renewable energy. ◦ A pair of bald eagles have been spotted nesting in Toronto for the first time in the city's recorded history. ◦ A sail-powered cargo ship has completed a six month trial to show how wind could help to cut CO2 emissions in the shipping industry. ◦ A new study has found that low-traffic neighbourhoods in London have improved health outcomes for residents. Have you spotted any great stories this week? 👀 #ForOurPlanet #GoodNews #PositiveNews #ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions

Cities have to do with human settlements. When human beings are concentrated in a relatively smaller area, they become particularly vulnerable to climate impacts like flash floods and heavy rains, likewise heatwaves and the urban heat island effect, given that most of cities is concrete, brick and mortar. Lack of enough green spaces to regulate air quality and cool it, and also absorb excess water is another problem in cities. But cities are also the hotbed of climate innovation. I wrote a post about here, see: #cities #climatechange #climateaction https://lnkd.in/gjCQwqN

Climate Mobilization Act Series: #AffordableHousing Training, a #Free Event, May 14, #NewYorkCity https://buff.ly/3WfXTfc @BEExNY #greenbuilding #carbon #energyefficiency #buildings #development #homes #housing #climatechange #emissions #equity #sustainability #NY #NewYork

How can cooling individual homes tie to a broader #ecosystem impact? While urban cooling is crucial for immediate benefits and education, most land for #MEER implementation lies in #agricultural areas, which cover a third of the global landmass. #Climate #Sustainability

[NEW CLIMATE COUNCIL REPORT ON PT FREQUENCY] Finds Melbourne lags Sydney in relation to frequent PT within 800m of people (52% versus 67%). Also we tie with Brisbane for having the worst comparative PT for low income people. The answer is FREQUENCY with the main recommendation being PT every 15 min or better between 7am and 7pm 7 days. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gf2NTYWg

Embracing the Cape Town heat as a reminder of our collective responsibility towards a sustainable future! As we bask in the warmth of this Cape Town heat, it's not just an opportunity to soak up the sun, but also a call to reflect on our role in building a sustainable future. The rising temperatures underscore the urgent need for climate action and environmentally conscious choices. Let's use this moment to recommit ourselves to sustainable practices. Whether it's reducing our water usage and carbon footprint, supporting eco-friendly initiatives, or advocating for policies that prioritise the environment, each small step contributes to a bigger change. Let's continue discussions around climate resilience, renewable energy, and responsible consumption. Stay cool, stay eco-conscious, and let's shape a brighter, greener future! 🌿☀️ #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalResponsibility

‘What if there was a system that has the power to say what our communities and infrastructure will be like in the future? That lays out where cycle routes go, what roads are built (or not built), what housing and community facilities are needed, where green corridors and nature reserves could be, where energy is going to be generated and transmitted, and more? In short, if there was a system laying out what the future looks like – and whether that future is one compatible with dealing with the climate crisis – wouldn’t it be worth putting everything we can into it?’ Kat Jones from APRS writes in our latest blog, Planning to save the planet, about Scotland's new planning system the National Planning Framework 4. She thinks it’s a system that could radically and effectively address the environmental and nature crises and make sure the transformational changes we need happen. Learn more and why this is too powerful an opportunity to pass funders by: https://lnkd.in/gZq8r-g4 #planning #greenbelt #housing #scotland #climate #environment #urbanplanning #townplanning #systemschange

Urban areas are home to over half of the global population, and by 2050, an additional 2.5 billion people are projected to join them. As the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme heat events continue to escalate, our cities are increasingly vulnerable to the devastating impacts. The time to act is NOW, before it's too late.🌍 #UrbanResilience #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #FutureOfCities #HeatWaves #ClimateCrisis #ActNow https://lnkd.in/g8nH7qzt..

As European cities increasingly feel the impacts of #climatechange, such as #heatwaves and #floods, there is a clear case for investing in urban societal resilience, as highlighted in a recent report by the European Environment Agency #naturebasedsolutions #resilience