Institute for Sustainable Communities

ISC's U.S. Program team recently met in Houston for a staff retreat. While in Texas, we visited Partnership for Resilient Communities (PRC) partner, Emancipation Economic Development Council (EEDC) in their main office. The EEDC team, led by Alicia Neal, provided updates to their project with PRC and showcased their incredible community store. As an incubator for community business leaders, EEDC boasts various, handcrafted items in the community store—from bags and t-shirts, to jewelry and other items. The organization also hosts events and trainings for local business leaders. Thank you so much for the hospitality, EEDC! #climateresilience #incubator #economicdevelopment #Houston #Texas

We are thrilled to welcome back Suresh Kotla as Country Director for our India team! Suresh is a respected and established leader in climate change mitigation who returns to ISC after co-founding ISC's India office in 2014. Suresh’s experience in the climate mitigation sector includes: — Building coalitions across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors — Leadership experience within start-ups, accelerators, and networks — Over 15 years of work on the just energy transition at the international, national, and sub-national levels Reach out to Suresh to find out more about how ISC can support climate solutions in your area. #climatechange #india #climatemitigation #decarbonization #justtransition

What’s different about living in a developing nation when experiencing a devastating hurricane like #hurricaneBeryl? People in developing countries are significantly more likely to experience injury or death during a major storm. They are also more likely to lose their home, and the safety that comes along with it. As climate change worsens the frequency and intensity of weather disasters, it is imperative that we support communities facing storm impacts build resilience to these and other climate disasters. #hurricaneseason #severeweather #climatechange #stormdamage

Hurricanes don’t spread damage equitably. The truth is that countries like those impacted by Hurricane Beryl produce the least amount of climate emissions, but experience significantly more damage than more developed nations. As climate change worsens, hurricanes will only continue to grow more frequent and catastrophic. We must take action today to mitigate the damage caused by climate disasters. #hurricaneBeryl #severeweather #climatechange #stormdamage

Warmer ocean waters = stronger storms that bring devastating impacts to communities. Peak hurricane season isn’t typically until August or September, yet this year, ocean waters are already as hot as they are in mid-September. It’s only July. Hurricane Beryl—the earliest catastrophic hurricane on record—has already devastated parts of the Caribbean. It will likely bring more damage and loss of life as it moves on. According to the Prime Minister of Grenada—which was impacted in the storm—Beryl is “clear and overwhelming evidence of the fact that we are constantly facing an existential threat to our way of life.” Learn more at https://wapo.st/4cJJcpO #hurricaneBeryl #severeweather #climatechange #stormdamage

ISC's Board of Directors recently gathered for their annual meeting in Vermont, where they were joined by President, Rebecca Kaduru and former Vermont Governor, Madeleine Kunin for a special event. Special thanks to Adventure Dinner for creating an amazing, locally sourced meal, and to Adam's Berry Farm for hosting us and the spectacular view!

Honoring #Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 Black Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day. The theme for this year is "Their Wildest Dreams," which is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the legacy, remarkable achievements, and accomplishments of the Black community. We are honored to join in recognizing and celebrating the dreams that have driven these achievements. #equity #blackhistory #celebration

We are excited to announce the newest members to ISC’s Board of Directors—Candice Eggerss and George Hamilton. You may recognize George as ISC’s former president (1991-2020) and co-founder of the organization along with former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin. He is currently a Trustee of the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust ,which funds cancer research nationally and pediatric care in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Washington, DC Area. Candice is an experienced institutional investor, board member, and advisor. She has over 30 years of experience as a portfolio manager and venture capitalist in New York and Silicon Valley with a focus on new technologies. We are thrilled to have both Candice and George on-board!

ISC President Rebecca Kaduru is presenting a panel at the 4th annual Sustainability Week US. The panel will cover the intersection of supply chains, sustainability, and human rights—as businesses strive to make their supply chains more sustainable, what steps are they taking to address the “S” in ESG by protecting human rights? And how can businesses change the status quo with sustainable sourcing practices? Learn more at https://bit.ly/35l8wSx #sustainability #ESG #humanrights #sustainablesourcing #supplychains

Yesterday on World Environment Day, Antonio Guterres spoke on the urgent need for climate mitigation and resilience, and the importance of taking climate action. He also spoke on the role climate action plays in multiple areas—not just in alleviating current and future harms—but in driving a more equitable, economically prosperous, and sustainable world. At ISC, we work directly at the intersection of climate, equity, and sustainable development to support communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Learn more about our important work at https://bit.ly/3VeuWhD #worldenvironmentday2024 #environment #unitednations #climatechange #equity #sustainabledevelopment