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Did you know a single whale can capture and store around 30 tonnes of CO2 over its lifespan? This, and many other compelling reasons to protect and restore our oceans, shared by our inspiring partner, #BlueMarineFoundation at their strategy sharing event yesterday. Many challenges to overcome, but also much progress made, as shared in their impact report, below...

What's the last book, movie, or speaker talk you consumed that taught you something new about the environment or climate change? I'll go first: David Wallace Wells' #TheUninhabitableEarth (which you'll see posts about here) And indirectly, #ChickenRun, Chicken Run: #DawnOfTheNugget, and You Are What You Eat (all on Netflix) If you can't name one, you'd better start (mindfully) consuming and then taking action on what you've learned. [Image: "Entertainment and culture can be powerful catalysts for climate action." Marinel Ubaldo, Global Ambassador, earth.org; Co-President, Duke Environmental Justice Network #FridaysForFuture] #ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis

Here's a motivational article on the importance of using our voices to advocate for change through voting and informed dialogue by Michael Mann of the University of Pennsylvania and Katharine Hayhoe of The Nature Conservancy and Texas Tech University. Some ancient words that speak to all of us in these times: It Is Not up to You To Finish the Task, but You Are Not Free To Avoid It. Working together, we can make progress. #climatechange #climateleaders

Morning Coffee webinar hosted by Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley Tuesday, September 26, 8:30-9:30 am Register for Planning for Climate Change webinar. Many aspects of climate adaptation and mitigation boil down to local land use. Through planning and land use regulations, local officials make decisions that determine the breadth and location of allowable development and the preservation of natural areas. This webinar will provide a basic overview of how communities can incorporate conservation and climate adaptation strategies into planning and regulatory systems. The webinar will include a discussion on how comprehensive plans, natural resource inventories, open space plans, and zoning can be used as powerful tools toward achieving climate and ecological goals. https://lnkd.in/e8fAc9c9 #environmental #planning #climatechange #zoning #comprehensiveplans #climateadaptation

Why is the #ClimateJusticeCamp important? It creates a platform for climate advocates from around the world to build community, networks, and bonds of solidarity that transcends the camp; raising the voices of those most impacted by the climate crisis and harnessing collective power to have impacts that are felt locally and globally. The Climate Justice Camp is a place for shared experiences and finding common ground to create cross-border strategies and alliances and push for long-term environmental change.

#Climatecommunication is crucial for sustainability. Here are several reasons: 🌍 Bridging the gap: Effective climate communication fosters understanding and support for climate action among the public and experts alike. 🏞 Empowering communities: Community engagement drives lasting and impactful climate solutions, empowering local stakeholders to take ownership. 🗣 Building trust and action: Open dialogues through climate communication encourage collective efforts to tackle global challenges head-on. 🤝 Inclusive solutions: Involving communities in climate decision-making ensures diverse perspectives, making action more resilient and sustainable. Four highlights from week 13: Climate Communication and Community Engagement Class by Millie May #ClimateAction #communityengagement #revampravenetwork

💡💚 Want to learn more about how governments, private companies, and NGOs can work together to address climate change and meet our emissions targets? Make sure to register for the latest Washington Women in Public Relations event below! ⬇️ Jessica M. Brown & Nicole Regalado

Next Wed 1/17 I'll have the honor of hosting Dr. Phil Levin, Director of the White House's National Nature Assessment, in a fireside chat to talk all things climate and nature: - How do we account for nature, when we can barely count emissions? - Do natural climate solutions matter when we're also dealing with buildings, energy and ag? - What does nature mean to you, and why is it important (if it is)? - What changes are we seeing? - How do climate, inequity and nature loss overlap? Many people think of "nature" as something without humans in it, but Dr. Levin's research is pointing to a different reality — one that's relational between people and nature, and one where restoring culture and restoring nature aren't separate actions And this is informing real policy! Exciting stuff The event is live and in-person here in Seattle, but will also be on Zoom, and is open and free to all RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gT88nvqp *Zoom link shared upon RSVP