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🌍 What happens when 20 global organizations gather to align their work on climate democracy? During #ClimateWeek NYC we hosted a workshop with the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, with three key takeaways: 1️⃣ We need stronger collaboration efforts. Current climate efforts are often fragmented across sectors. Deepening collaboration can connect resources and expertise, aligning efforts for more cohesive and impactful action. 2️⃣ Effective climate solutions cannot be imposed from above. Placing communities at the center of climate policy ensures solutions are inclusive, effective, and grounded in local realities, helping build stronger long-term support. 3️⃣ We have shared priorities for expanding climate democracy. We created an initial SWOT analysis for the field and identified priorities, including connecting finance reform to citizen engagement, coordinating advocacy, fostering Global Majority leadership, and more. Read more about the insights here: https://lnkd.in/ezPQ-C4n 🙌 Special thanks to our partners: Accountability Lab; ACEObservatory; Ban Ki-moon Foundation; CSFund; Democratic Society / Net Zero Cities; European Climate Foundation; Ford Foundation; The Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA); International IDEA; National Democratic Institute (NDI); Open Government Partnership (OGP); Open Society Foundations (OSF); SouthSouthNorth (SSN); Thousand Currents; Waverley Street Foundation; World Resources Institute (WRI); SFU's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are beyond thrilled to announce that Authentically Disasterous will be presenting a workshop at the 2025 Midwest Climate Summit in Madison, WI! 🎉 This event brings together climate leaders, researchers, and change-makers from across the Midwest to inspire action and foster collaboration. In a session titled “Public Health Response to Climate Change,” we’ll be collaborating with other experts to explore key topics tied to developing initiative, Resilient Responders—addressing the connections between public health, disaster response, domestic violence, social determinants of health, and climate change. 🌍💙 This is an incredible opportunity to share the stage with other brilliant minds and amplify the voices of those working tirelessly for a more equitable, resilient, healthy, and sustainable future. 🌱✨ We’re humbled and honored to contribute to this vital conversation—and can’t wait to connect with so many amazing people. 📅 Save the date: April 30 - May 2, 2025 📍 Madison, Wisconsin 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gQH4DcbQ Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to bring our passion, expertise, and actionable insights to this inspiring event. 💬 Question for you: What are your thoughts on the intersection of public health and climate change? Let us know in the comments! #MidwestClimateSummit #ClimateChangeAction #PublicHealthMatters #ResilientResponders #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #DisasterResponse #HealthEquity #ClimateActionNow #SustainabilityMatters #domesticviolence #genderbasedviolence #intimatepartnerviolence

As I prepare to head for Glasgow and the ATCM Summer School 2024 Innovation in Town and City Climate Action next week, the CLES 'Our Places, Our Planet' study makes interesting reading. In it they have 'revealed five national policy barriers to delivering climate action that could support the growth of more inclusive local economies. The recommendations to overcome these barriers outline the changes needed from the government at Westminster to enable local and combined authorities to deliver climate action at the scale and pace required. Put together they set out a roadmap for seizing the opportunity to reshape our local economies so that they build community wealth while delivering vital local climate action.' https://lnkd.in/egshKzmV

In 2023, Ross had the exciting opportunity to work with Climate Leadership Initiative and Wellcome Trust to elevate these interrelated issues of climate change, health, and equity among philanthropists in an effort to galvanize and accelerate funding for this urgent issue. To support this project, our team conducted a literature review, thought leader interviews, focus groups, and desk research to create a novel framework and data inputs for the CLI-Wellcome report, Promoting Health, Protecting Our Planet: Pathways for Philanthropic Impact published in March 2024. The report linked below highlights synergistic opportunities for philanthropy to help alleviate the health impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerating the change we need to secure a healthier, safer, more just future for all. https://lnkd.in/g3dxgb-Q

“Genuine collaboration is about getting the right people in the room, co-developing a strategy and executing it together... Climate Catalyst is an incredible model for that - Nathaniel Keohane” We recently sat down with Nathaniel Keohane, the president of leading think tank Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), a key figure in the formation of Climate Catalyst and member of our Strategic Council. Nat is a seasoned economist with 20 years of energy and environmental policy experience in academia, government, and the nonprofit sector. Presented here are 5 key takeaways from this Q&A. We encourage you to dive deeper into the discussion linked below, featuring further insights on the importance of a market-based approach to climate policy in Asia, the current state of policy in the EU, how best climate philanthropy can unlock impactful solutions at scale and more! https://lnkd.in/dxbmMZkb

Earlier this year, we gathered in Florence with some of the world’s most innovative thinkers, including an inspiring cohort of Leading Minds Fellows on Climate. Together, we explored the complex realities children and young people face in the climate crisis and the long-term solutions needed to shift the status quo. The conference highlighted how critical it is to connect across generations and elevate youth voices in shaping our climate future.     🌍 This report champions a call for systemic change, with forward-thinking ideas, strong commitments, and actionable solutions generated during our conversations. It is a call to action for inclusive, systemic changes with youth leadership at the forefront.      A special thank you to the Leading Minds Fellows on Climate for their leadership and vision, which are already influencing the path forward for climate action. This report wouldn’t have been possible without their contributions, and we look forward to seeing how these ideas turn into action.     We invite everyone to read, share, and join us in ensuring these insights lead to tangible action for future generations. 🔗 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/dD8XarPx Alejandro Daly, Catarina Lorenzo, Ema Meçaj, Eric Njuguna (They/ them)m Farzana Faruk Jhumu, Gunnhildur Fríða Hallgrímsdóttir, Hailey Campbell, Mariam Hassan Al-Ghafri, Nikka Gerona, Sonko Jamal, Winifred Awinpoya A.

Wed night! For #GenZers: a space for Gen Zers to explore the findings of a new survey of 16,000 US youth, which found that 85% have climate distress and are concerned about how climate change is impacting their lives and futures. The event will be a place to explore, share, and discuss. It will include space for discussion and interactive self-care activities like meditation, art, and journaling with amazing speakers & facilitators: Aishah-Nyeta Brown Bonita Ford Laurel Tamayo McKenna Parnes Hannah B. Rachel Moszkowicz Heather White Anabel Roza, PMP 💚 👇 Registration details are below! And check out the The Lancet study findings by Eric Lewandowski, Susan Clayton Lise Van Susteren Britt Wray, PhD Sacha Wright McKenna Parnes & many more: https://lnkd.in/dgAhPCj4 #climatementalhealth #genz #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #research #community #wellbeing #wellness #climateanxiety #emotions #climate #climatechange #climatecrisis

🌍 The 2024 Michigan Climate Summit is just around the corner, brought to us by the Michigan Climate Action Network, and it couldn’t come at a more crucial time. On September 26th at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, we’ll gather with climate leaders, policy experts, and change-makers to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: #climateaction This summit isn’t just another event; it’s an opportunity to dive into actionable solutions for the climate challenges we face. From inspiring talks by environmental legend Bill McKibben to the forward-thinking perspectives of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, this gathering is designed to empower and equip attendees to make a real impact. 🚨 Why should you be there? The Michigan Climate Summit brings together voices that are actively shaping our climate future. Whether you're passionate about sustainability, social justice, or civic engagement, this is the space where ideas turn into action. Let’s come together, learn, and leave inspired to take tangible steps in our communities and beyond. Event Details: 📅 September 26th, 2024 📍 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 🗣️ Featuring Bill McKibben & Jocelyn Benson To register and learn more about the summit and its schedule, visit: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUPKqmPC Together, we can amplify climate solutions that benefit not just Michigan, but the world. Will we see you there? #ClimateAction #MichiganClimateSummit #Sustainability #BillMcKibben #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice #JocelynBenson

There are 6 Regional Collaboration Centres in the world.   Last year, they:   ✅ Served more than 140 developing countries and billions of people ✅ Mapped and built networks of climate actors and experts, assessing their needs and providing climate action support ✅ Helped organize Regional Climate Weeks which brought together more than 25,000 stakeholders  ✅ Co-organized, or participated in, a total of 235 capacity-building events on climate action topics   This year, they will:   ✅ Help governments design the next round of national climate action plans (NDCs), due in 2025 ✅ Enhance the access of countries to climate finance, enabling carbon crediting as a climate solution ✅ Address loss and damage and the development of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).  ✅ Engage widely with youth, indigenous communities, business leaders and experts for an inclusive and coordinated approach to climate action   Read the RCC Annual Report 2023: https://lnkd.in/ehz9FtDi

Looking for Natural Climate Solutions events at #ClimateWeekNYC? We have compiled a list of all of our member events related to NCS in the U.S., as well a list of external events that might be of interest to policymakers, business leaders, or climate advocates. 👉 See them here: https://lnkd.in/g9hbR3Z5 #NaturalClimateSolutions #ClimateAction