The disproportionate impact of climate change on women is well documented. We also know that women are uniquely positioned to be part of a solution that restores the climate, supports their community, and builds their own future. Join us at NY Climate Week for a rich discussion on what it takes to move from inequity to impact for women climate leaders, with inspiring case studies and thoughtful discussion. Register to join in person or livestream: bit.ly/wwfatthenest Loren Mayor Madhuvanti (Madhu) Deshmukh Robyn James Iris Mwanza CARE Nepal
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The CARE-WWF Alliance works at the critical intersection of development and conservation. Powered by WWF and CARE, two global leaders in their respective fields, the Alliance leverages complementary skills, competencies, and scale to strengthen ecosystems, support the women who depend on them, and help build a future where people and nature thrive. Formed in 2008 to tackle complex challenges that require a diverse range of experience, the Alliance brings together WWF’s conservation and restoration expertise; CARE’s gender equality, nutrition, and livelihood development expertise; both organizations’ combined expertise in climate change adaptation; and their joint presence in more than 40 countries.
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🌍 Women Hold the Key to Climate Solutions 🌱 In the face of climate change and hunger, the power of women’s leadership cannot be overstated. This insightful op-ed from CARE President and CEO Michelle Nunn highlights how women are driving innovative and sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. From implementing nature-based solutions to leading community initiatives, women are proving that they are not just part of the solution—they are leading it. As we strive for a sustainable future, it's crucial that we recognize and support the vital role women play in shaping resilient and equitable communities. Read more about how women are leading the way in addressing climate change and hunger: Women Hold the Solutions to Addressing Climate Change and Hunger—Just Ask Them #SowingChange #ClimateAction #WomenInLeadership #Sustainability #Resilience #ClimateSolutions
Climate change and hunger impact women more than men. During an extreme weather event, women eat less, grow comparatively less food, and are more likely to die than men. Flooding and extreme heat cause women to lose comparatively more income. And since women are likely to be growing and buying families’ food, their lost production and income means everyone eats less. Women have crucial lived experience on the frontlines of crisis and response. Yet they are far less likely than men to be asked about their needs. And they remain chronically underrepresented in planning and policy discussions. The story changes when women lead. Women small-scale farmers – in Zimbabwe, in Vietnam, in Timor-Leste – are joining forces, getting informed, changing planting and water-harvesting practices, and gaining a voice in scenario planning. Women in the Philippines and nine other countries are leading pioneering, locally owned response platforms that adeptly assess and respond to climate and other crises. Women tell CARE that the biggest challenges they face today relate to climate change and hunger, and women hold the solutions to tackling both. It is long past time for all those planning crisis responses to hear – and heed – women’s voices. #InvestInWomen #ScaleWhatWorks Read my World Economic Forum op-ed: https://ow.ly/Aljc50TfmPG
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We were proud to be part of the planning for this exceptional conference, and we were grateful to host a side panel on women climate leaders with . See page 50 in the report linked below for a summary of "Strengthening the Power of Women’s Leadership in Nature-Based Solutions." Many thanks to our speakers: Jennifer Featherstone, Happy Planet, Zambia Musonda Kapena, Namfumu Conservation Trust, Zambia Njamasi Chiwanga, LEAD Foundation Tanzania Phosiso Sola, Senior Scientist, CIFOR-ICRAF Henry Loongo, PhD., MSc., CARE Zambia Abel SIAMPALE, Forestry Program Manager, WWF Zambia and our esteemed moderator, @Prudence Masako, Country Director, CARE Tanzania
Exciting News! We are delighted to finally share the Accelerating Nature-based Solutions Conference Report. This report captures the key outcomes, outputs, and event summaries from our recent conference. We hope it reflects the tremendous effort and commitment contributed by all participants, and that it will serve as a valuable resource. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the conference a success. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to accelerate nature-based solutions. Read the conference report here: https://lnkd.in/ggfaHkn2 Together we can GREEN UP TO COOL DOWN! 💚💙 #ANBSConference #naturebasedsolutions #greenuptocooldown #generationrestoration #fmnr
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🌍 In observance of #WorldWaterWeek, we recognize the remarkable achievements of communities in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, where the Alliance worked for three years. Through community-led restoration and management, they successfully increased water flows in critical water sources. 📊 In the 2024 end-of-project assessment, they observed a 105% increase in average water flow in the Mkikifu River during the dry season compared to the 2021 baseline—before the project began. . 👏 This success was made possible by the Alliance-supported Village Land Use Plan processes, where community members implemented Community Conservation Action Plans that restricted agricultural activities near water banks. A special shoutout to the women-led enterprises that played a crucial role by planting over 138,500 water-friendly trees, helping to restore damaged river banks. Another example of sustainable, community-driven approaches that yield significant and lasting impact. #SustainableDevelopment #WaterConservation #CommunityLeadership #womenentrepreneurs Video flashback to CARE-WWF Alliance TZ team member Makfura Evergris celebrating the river flows in 2023. CARE Tanzania Abubakary A. Kijoji, lilian Mkusa
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Sustainability is a long-term investment. No one knows that better than Marta Marello, this week's Alliance Allies spotlight! 💡 Marello is a Resilience Energy Analyst for Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience. She leads the county's BE305 Program, a creative approach to reducing building emissions in the most populated county in Florida. Learn more about her story and work below! ⬇️ Picture credit: Miami-Dade County #AllianceAllies
Scaling Sustainably: Meet Marta Marello, Miami-Dade's Energy Efficiency Leader
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It's #WorldEntrepreneursDay ⁉ Did you know ... women entrepreneurs are not only more likely to invest in programs that help address social needs, they also generate more revenue per dollar 💵 invested and produce a greater return on investment for investors than men? ‼ And yet ... it is estimated that only 3% of financing for climate solutions goes to women-led businesses. 📉 The lesson: Invest in women-led nature-based enterprises. It's good for the women, and good for the planet. https://lnkd.in/ged8gQqF
In Tanzania, communities save money together to build a brighter future | Stories | WWF
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It's time! We are so excited to announce our NY Climate Week Event featuring an impressive panel of women who are making an impact and removing barriers for women climate leaders worldwide. Join us on September 25 at 9:30 a.m. at WWF @ The NEST. There is no cost to enter, but registration is required: Register here: https://lnkd.in/gW6yAVK5 Featuring: Loren Mayor Iris Mwanza Robyn James Madhuvanti (Madhu) Deshmukh Mona Sherpa CARE Nepal
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Women leaders bring relief, strategy, and solutions -- no matter the challenge. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we help shine a light on five women leaders working with CARE.
As we mark #WorldHumanitarianDay, CARE is putting the spotlight on five women leaders who are bringing needed relief to people facing crises. From #Gaza to #Ukraine and #Sudan, these women leaders share how to improve security for female aid workers and what needs to change to make sure women and girls get the support they so urgently need. #WHD https://ow.ly/YtPV50T1tZq
World Humanitarian Day 2024: Seada in Ethiopia
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🌱 Celebrating Continued Progress with Sowing Change! 🌍 Women's groups in Kenya’s West Kilimanjaro-Amboseli sub-landscape are embracing nature-based solutions, such as sustainable bee keeping, to enhance livelihoods while protecting the environment. 🐝Here, Sowing Change staff are working with our partners from the #BeeFarmersHub to assess current bee farming practices within the women's groups and to identify areas for capacity sharing and improved sustainable honey value chains. The women are poised to be champions of resilience, leadership, and community growth. 💪 #SowingChange #WomenLeadership #NatureBasedSolutions #BeeKeeping #Sustainability #CommunityLeadership #Kenya CARE Kenya WWF-Kenya Photo by Emmanuel Kwaa
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🌍 Celebrating Indigenous Women's Role in Climate Solutions 🌿 Today, on Indigenous People's Day, we recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities around the world, particularly the leadership of Indigenous women in the fight against climate change. Indigenous women have long been the stewards of their lands, preserving traditional knowledge and practices that are essential to maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Their deep connection to the earth and commitment to sustainability offers critical insights as we seek solutions to the climate crisis. Their voices are crucial in shaping a future where people and the planet can thrive together. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousWomen #ClimateLeadership #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJustice Photo: Forest Entrepreneurs Indigenous Peoples Project © Daniel Martínez / WWF-Peru