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3 things you might not know about cities: 1) 60% of the world lives in cities, 2) They generate 70% of global emissions, and 3) The effects of climate change in cities disproportionally affect vulnerable people. At Climate Tech Time, Mehrnaz Ghojeh who has worked with C40 Cities and is now building a startup called Okhtapus as part of the Zinc accelerator program highlighted how crucial it is that climate solutions consider everyone. It is absolutely possible to plan cities to benefit the climate AND support all segments of society. A great example comes from the city of Bogotá: out of 3,000 bikeshare cycles introduced, 150 were designed for people with disabilities and 300 for women with children. 🚵♂️ We need the leaders of our cities to make more equitable decisions on climate solutions. Do you agree? Check out Mehrnaz’s talk on Climate Connection’s website here: https://lnkd.in/dWzDXk8z #ClimateAction #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities

2023 has been a year of transition and renewal. At The Rockefeller Foundation, we revitalized past initiatives and launched new ones, focusing on climate and human opportunity.   Less than a year after launching the Foundation’s 5-year climate strategy, our annual report is shared to help inform our progress.    Together with our allies and partners, we: ⚡Connected 1.2 million people to new or improved energy systems 🥗 Improved nutrition security for 137 million people 👩⚕️Supported over 500,000 community health workers across 13 countries 💰 Mobilized over $1 billion in capital for sustainable development   The climate crisis demands that every institution reimagine how it works. For us, that means developing and scaling people-centered climate solutions—across our program areas: energy, food, health, and finance.   Please enjoy the full report. https://lnkd.in/es5GPYbM   #RFImpactReport 

As #WorldCitiesDay approaches, UN-Habitat is thrilled to partner with UNOPS and Cities Alliance to spotlight the inspiring stories of Africa’s youth climate leaders. This year’s theme, “Youth Climate Changemakers: Catalyzing Local Action for Urban Sustainability,” highlights the crucial role of young people in addressing urban climate challenges and driving transformative change. 📈 Did you know? Africa’s urban population is expected to double by 2050, with over 60% of people under the age of 25. With urban areas facing the brunt of climate impacts—rising temperatures, resource scarcity, and extreme weather events—Africa’s young leaders are stepping up as powerful catalysts for climate resilience. 🔹 Meet the Changemakers: Throughout this campaign, we’ll showcase real stories of young leaders driving local climate action. From urban gardening to waste management, youth-led initiatives are offering innovative solutions to urban sustainability. https://loom.ly/Ali7KXk

🌍 As we approach UNGA, the UN Summit of the Future and New York Climate Week 2024, I have been reflecting on the essence of community - the space and place for radical collaboration, for learning and alliancing for impact. This year in particular, Climate Week NYC will unite hundreds of events and people, in person and online, across New York City, bringing together leaders, innovators, and influencers from around the world with a common thread: we are all part of communities.   From cooperatives in the global movement to local initiatives sparking change, community is where transformation begins, where seeds of hope are planted, and ideas flourish. It is about connecting, collaborating, and creating change together, bringing to life the conditions for outcomes that are greater than the sum of their parts. 🙌 Find us in NYC or online. Join us in this journey of discovery and growth: https://lnkd.in/efr9fuuG Let's explore what community means to you and work towards a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable future together. 🌿   #ClimateWeekNYC #CommunityMatters #CollectiveAction #Sustainability #TogetherForChange #ClimateAction #HopeAndPossibility https://lnkd.in/egPJcHNt Metabolic, Dark Matter Labs, BwB, The Club of Rome, Reos Partners, Democratic Society, Community Arts Network, The B Team, Pyxera Global, Open Earth Foundation, Futerra Solutions Union, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), Farhana Yamin

🌱 It's time to shift our focus from growing economies to nurturing ecosystems. Instead of chasing quarterly reports, let's cultivate communities where fellowship, not consumerism, thrives. Imagine a world where we measure success by the health of our environment, not just by GDP. 🌍 Join me in embracing a mindset that values the commons over competition, nature over numbers. Let's prioritize relationships over social media metrics and growth that leaves a legacy, not a debt on our planet. 💚 Let's teach each other how to grow living things, fostering a sense of citizenship in our shared home. Together, we can create a future where sustainability and solidarity reign supreme. Are you ready to be a part of this movement? Join us at the Community of Guardians! Our mission is clear: to rebuild trust in science and empower individuals to take meaningful actions that support sustainability. From reducing our carbon footprint to preserving biodiversity, every step we take brings us closer to a future where humanity lives in harmony with nature. At the Community of Guardians we believe in the power of education, advocacy, and collective action. Together, we can accelerate change, bridging the gap between today's culture and the timeless wisdom of science. Join us as we embark on this journey of discovery and transformation. Together, let's learn, take action, and hold ourselves accountable for the legacy we leave behind. As our impact grows, so too will our pride and influence, igniting a wildfire of change that spreads far and wide. #CommunityOfGuardians #Sustainability #StewardsOfTheEarth #CoGs #whatsmynumber

Just wrapped up an incredible youth advocacy training session on Ocean-Climate Connection with Armon Alex, co-founder of the Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit! Here are some powerful takeaways that resonated with and shaped my own perspectives on climate advocacy: 💡 Beyond Carbon Tunnel Vision: We explored how climate solutions intersect with multiple challenges - from fast fashion to mental health. It's about rethinking consumption patterns that fit tomorrow's needs! 💡 Power of Local Action: The most effective climate solutions emerge when we think globally but act locally. Success rates soar when frontline communities lead the conversation and shape what victory looks like in their areas. 💡 Intersectional Approach: Environmental challenges don't exist in isolation. They're deeply intertwined with social, economic, and political issues. Creating a just and equitable future means considering all these dimensions. 💡 Indigenous Wisdom: A key learning was the importance of authentic indigenous inclusion - not just as consultants, but as integral voices in shaping solutions. Being a lifelong learner means incorporating non-exploitive actions and ensuring all vital perspectives are at the table. 💡 Empathetic Leadership: The most impactful advocacy comes from genuinely listening and empathizing. It's about telling stories that connect people to the problems. Thank you Laura J. and Jihyun Lee from the World Ocean Day team for an enlightening session on building bridges between ocean conservation and climate action. Excited to put these principles into practice! #ClimateAction #OceanConservation #YouthAdvocacy #Sustainability #30x30

The Importance of Community Engagement in Climate Initiatives Community engagement is crucial for climate initiatives, involving active participation, collaboration, and empowerment in decision-making. Engaging local residents and leaders ensures climate solutions meet unique community needs, promoting ownership and motivating action. 🌍💪 Effective strategies include: Awareness and Education: Community workshops, town-hall meetings, and educational campaigns raise awareness about climate change, enabling informed, sustainable choices. 📚🌿 Grassroots Activism and Citizen Science: Local involvement in data collection and monitoring fosters ownership and responsibility for the environment. 🔬🌱 Collaborative Partnerships: Multi-stakeholder collaborations between governments, NGOs, businesses, and communities leverage diverse resources and expertise for coordinated climate action. 🤝🌐 Inclusivity and Diversity: Involving marginalized and vulnerable groups ensures comprehensive and equitable climate strategies. 🌈🌏 Building Local Climate Resilience: Empowering communities to develop adaptation strategies enhances their ability to withstand climate shocks. 🏘️💧 Harnessing Technology and Social Media: Digital platforms facilitate information sharing, discussions, and community mobilization for climate action. 📱🌎 Community engagement drives innovative solutions, fosters ownership, and ensures lasting change for a sustainable future. 🌳✨ #climateaction #communityengagement #sustainability #grassrootsactivism #ClimateResilience #Inclusivity #sustainabilityupdates #rhetort

What are locally-led climate solutions? Locally-led climate solutions (LCS) are solutions created by and for communities - from the grassroots up - that take into account the specificities and vulnerabilities of the groups involved. Thinking about climate change from a human rights-based approach, as community and socio-environmental philanthropy does, proves fundamental in promoting climate mitigation, adaptation, and financing strategies that, at the same time, are focused on reducing poverty and strengthening the recognition of and access to rights, so that the transition to a low-carbon economy is indeed inclusive and sustainable, promoting climate justice. The member organizations of Comuá Network have already financed, developed, and/or co-created more than 100 locally-led climate solutions (created by and for communities, considering the specificities and vulnerabilities of the groups involved). They operate in different territories of the country, in all biomes, valuing local and ancestral knowledge, solutions, and technologies, and at the same time strengthening mitigation and adaptation actions. During the Transforming Philanthropy Month, we will present some of these solutions. The month's programming will be available on the website soon. Stay tuned: https://lnkd.in/d8MUJUyw #TransformingPhilanthropyMonth

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝? This question lies at the heart of Léna's upcoming talk at the Blue Earth Summit in London. As climate change reshapes our world, how can we ensure that our solutions create a more equitable future for all? Our PostDoc Léna, named one of the Female Science Talents 2024 by the Falling Walls Foundation, will discuss climate justice and social inequality on stage, sharing insights from her work that focuses on evidence-based policymaking in international development and nature conservation. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥: "Climate Justice: The Unusual Solutions" Hosted by Cool Earth 🌍 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: October 16 | The Fourth Stage | 11:20-12:10 Alongside Joycelyn Longdon and Natalie Klepáčová, Léna will discuss innovative approaches to climate solutions that address social inequalities, while sharing insights from her research with communities in the #AmazonRainforest, focusing on: 🔹 Building trust between support organizations (NGOs, enterprises) and Indigenous communities → listen to local needs and aspirations, co-design an appropriate strategy, and keep adapting it over time 🔹 Developing flexible strategies for diverse community needs and activities → have a flexible approach and/or work with a specific group of people → “𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓” 🔹 Respecting local community decision-making in climate initiatives (do not just work with ‘the convinced’) → 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 “𝐧𝐨” 𝐋é𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 💭 "Rare Perspectives from Communities on the Brink" - Featuring leaders from the Sápara Nation in Ecuador & Peru, discussing their work to protect indigenous territories in Latin America. Once a culture of 200.000 people, the Sápara Nation is close to disappearing, with only 600 Sápara left. 💭 "Strategies to Protect Indigenous Heritage" - With activists and spokespeople for Brazilian Krenak People and the Kichwa community of Serena, Ecuadorian Amazon. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡? 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋é𝐧𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬! #BlueEarthSummit #ClimateJustice #Sustainability #IndigenousRights #SocialInequality 🙏 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 Carlsberg Foundation.

Empowering the Next Generation of Climate Champions We believe in the power of young people to drive positive change. By volunteering with us, you’ll join a community of passionate individuals committed to combating climate change and inspiring future generations. Your involvement will directly contribute to: -Facilitating workshops for management and utilization of waste resources. -Making social media management content creation. -Education and awareness campaigns: Reaching young people with critical information about climate change. -Community outreach programs: Empowering local communities to take action. - Community Cleanups: clean up community spaces of businesses and educate them on the best ways to manage their waste. -Data Entry and Analysis: After fieldwork, volunteers may help enter and analyze data that GFI uses for reports, funding applications, and strategic planning of events and workshops. -Organising events on Climate Education and creating online resources to facilitate sustainability events. Ready to make a difference? Sign up through the link in the comment section. volunteer #climatechange #sustainability #youth #empowerment Together, we can build a sustainable future.