Dana Ulrike Glatz

❓Question: How can institutions uplift communities? 📜Option: By aligning with community priorities & supplementing, not supplanting, local assets. 🚦If this option sounds appealing or at least you want to explore the proposition I hope you can join me at #ESSC2024 to explore this option for sustainable and just development. Register: https://lnkd.in/egyHtiC6

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How to best fund sustainable development and justice-related issues in the Global South? Philanthropic collaboratives are driving outsized local impact across many issues, while staying rooted in equity. That's the convincing recommendation as formulated in a compelling report by The Bridgespan Group. The report argues that collaborative funds - entities that strategically channel resources from multiple donors to nonprofits and community-based organizations - deliver outsized impact across issue areas in the Global South. Yet they remain a largely underutilized segment of the global philanthropic landscape. This has to change! The report assesses 40 collaborative funds, including some of our own strategic partners, such as Fundo Baobá para Equidade Racial, Samdhana Institute and Casa Socio-Environmental Fund, and highlights what is their unique value proposition. Three prominent and intertwined factors are featured: efficiency, effectiveness, and engagement. - First, collaborative funds are efficient ways of supporting funders with navigating due diligence, logistics, and risk. - Second, funds are effective because they are proximate to communities and build capacity. - Third, collaborative funds engage donors in a learning journey. Our gratitude to the lead authors, Sonali Patel, Alexandra Hughes Browne, Gayle Martin and Zachary Slobig, for showing how collaborative funds and trust-based #philanthropy are indeed a best practise, a good fit and compelling way forward to address structural development and justice-related issues! 🙏🏾🌎🌳 See full report below, or download in the following link: https://lnkd.in/duFdBNMR

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Systems thinking helps us embrace the complexity of social issues and their causes. Causal loop mapping is a participatory tool and exercise that helps groups understand causal relationships in a system and- critically- identify the most important and influential leverage points within those systems that will make an impact at the systems-level. I just attended an ECDAN Systems Thinking Masterclass session on creating causal loop maps and identifying leverage points in the ecosystem that will create systemic change. https://lnkd.in/e9ypGXRF They did a fantastic job presenting the tools and their application in the Early Childhood Education ecosystem. Overall, there are 14 90-minute deep-dive presentations in this Masterclass series on a particular systems thinking framework, method, tool, or approach which will cover what it is, how it is used, opportunities and challenges, and practical examples of utilization in the field of early childhood education. While aimed at that field, it is easily applicable to any ecosystem! (https://lnkd.in/e42vWrGC) #ECDAN #causalloops #leveragepoints #systemsthinking #socialimpact

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Typically, when philanthropy engages in movement-led grantmaking, funders set the table and send the invitations. But what's possible when we take a different approach? In this piece for Stanford Social Innovation Review, Colette Pichon Battle and Enei Begaye reflect on the outcome when movement leaders build the table together, and offer insights on what funders can learn from the Environmental Justice Resourcing Collective. Read more about how the Collective engaged in rapid response grantmaking, avoided the clashing of egos through consensus-based decision-making, and ultimately developed a strategy that supported field building, multi-generational power building, and movement infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/gnebP54P

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Roxana Bonnell and I recently finished up some work facilitating a learning process for foundations interested in strengthening their commitments to locally led development.  While there are many definitions of locally led development, generally speaking we were talking about the shifting of power and resources directly to communities and community-led organizations.  Here are 3 things we learned through this process: ➡ There are MANY funders – small and large, working across a diverse range of issues, in different geographies and with different structures and philanthropic histories – that are genuinely committed to meaningful changes in their grantmaking and partnership practices.  Many are already walking the walk and want to do more. That was inspiring to see.   ➡ There are MANY existing resources to help funders explore what it means to shift power and resources, and how to assess the impact of that work.  One excellent compilation is: A Growing Map of Resources to Reimagine Philanthropy and Global Development from the Global Fund for Children https://lnkd.in/eReJR6JX ➡ Funders (and we include ourselves as former funders and consultants to funders) can get bogged down in tools, frameworks, assessments and reports.  We loved an analogy we came across from Dr. Moses Isooba: https://lnkd.in/ez2iHfkW: “There is a paracetamol (acetaminophen) approach where donors develop tools and frameworks, measure this and measure that, and have webinars and all these kind of things. These are good things, but they are simply like… trying to put a bandage on the wound. If we really feel that localization is the way to go, then we need to take the vaccine approach. The vaccine approach has three doses. The first injection provides for direct funding, giving the money where it is supposed to be spent. Dose number two calls for unrestricted funding. The booster dose calls for multi-year funding. The three doses together would imply that we have inoculated development so it can grow as we want it to, locally-led.” We'll share some further resources in the comment section, and would love to hear reflections from others about what it will take to really move the needle on #locallyleddevelopment.

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1. Introduction In its latest report (the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) [1] addresses a wide range of issues, including global warming of 1.5 °C and its projected increase in the coming years, as well as the social response to the threat of climate change. This report examines the impact of climate change on matters of significant social concern, such as droughts, floods, food security, health, increased migration, and social conflicts. Previously, Amblar et al. [2], using data from the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), reviewed regional projections based on global data from the Spanish Meteorological Agency (SMA) to track the progression of climate change, which, as indicated by Tang et al. [3] in their study on urban agglomerations, is accelerating. Their findings demonstrate a rise in carbon emissions, which are a key driver of global warming. Del Río et al. [4,5] analyzed climate change in Spain, focusing on temperature and precipitation trends. The same authors also explored the potential of deciduous forests and the impact of climate change on these ecosystems in Spain [6]. In an earlier study focused on the Northern Hemisphere, Fang and Lechowicz [7] examined the distribution of the genus Fagus, concluding that temperature is the primary limiting factor for its distribution. The variability of positive and negative trends in precipitation and temperature allows for the identification of specific areas where these trends are most pronounced [8,9,10], which is critical for decision-making in habitat management. These previous studies on climate change and its influence on certain forest types are relevant to planning our study in the south of the Iberian Peninsula. The research focused on climate change and biogeographical, bioclimatic, climatic, and edaphic bioindicators, vegetation, plant dynamics, and landscape study aspects allow us to propose sustainable forest management models worldwide, with management proposals to mitigate the profound and irregular global climate change. For this, we have conducted studies in places as different as Palestine, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Brazil. In the assumption of wanting sustainable development, previous studies must be established from the methodological point of view for the achievement of the intended objective. These studies must be specific to each territory. The following factors should be studied: physical-chemical environmental factors, biogeography, bioclimatology, vegetation (biological indicators) and vegetation series, in order to then propose a management model. This implies that each territory has a specific vegetation series, which gives the concept of vegetation series a universal applicability. Bioclimatology is an ecological science that has gained importance in recent decades and seeks to demonstrate the relationship between living beings (Biology) and climate (Physics). It differs

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Exciting developments in philanthropy! 🌟   At the recent #ConnectToChange conference in Switzerland, over 60 foundations explored the potential of Public-Private-Philanthropy Partnerships (PPPPs). These innovative collaborations aim to drive systemic change on a large scale, tackling critical issues like climate change and social injustice.   Key takeaways: 👉By combining the expertise, networks and diverse funding from public, private and philanthropic sector partners, PPPPs can help reduce risks for all involved 👉Foundations play a crucial role in these partnerships providing the 'activation energy' to start a systemic change  👉Innovation and cross-sector collaboration are essential for success   Want to learn more about how PPPPs are shaping the future of philanthropy? Follow the link below to The Partnering Initiative (TPI)'s Max von Abendroth and WAPPP | World Association of PPP Units & Professionals Jean-Christophe BARTH-COULLARÉ full article on the key takeaways from the conference.   🔗https://lnkd.in/eQCy6nBd   #PPPPs #Philanthropy #Partnerships #SystemicChange #SocialImpact

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The growth of the Adaptation and Resilience Collaborative (ARC) marks a watershed moment in climate philanthropy, reflecting a growing recognition of escalating climate impacts, and the associated human suffering especially for the most vulnerable who are least responsible.    ClimateWorks Foundation's latest report highlights an encouraging increase in annual funding for #adaptation and resilience, reaching $600 million in 2023 and projected to grow further in 2024. But much more is needed to close the gap in global adaptation finance.   Between #COP28 and #COP29, more than 60 organisations have joined ARC, aligning efforts to build resilience and ensure resources reach those most affected. This collaborative force shows that, alongside rapid decarbonisation, the world’s most vulnerable must have the support needed to adapt and respond to climate impacts.  Learn more about our collective progress and the ARC members advancing this critical work: https://lnkd.in/eZFKE8UV   Congrats to the ClimateWorks Foundation team Jessica Brown Jessica Hitt Helen M.   #ClimateAction #Adaptation #Resilience #Philanthropy

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Great graphic from the report which is essentially a decision making tree around the use of GSS Bonds, SLBs and Plain vanilla bonds.

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Recent United Nations Environment Programme publication: Navigating New Horizons: A global foresight report on planetary health and human wellbeing To help navigate current and future uncertainty and disruptive change, while effectively delivering on its mandate, UNEP has been implementing an institutionalized approach to strategic foresight and horizon scanning with the view to developing an anticipatory and future-oriented culture. This mirrors the growing interest and demand for foresight that is also reinforced by the United Nations reform agenda and the Secretary-General’s report on ‘Our Common Agenda’, which calls for all UN agencies, as well as all UN member states, to engage foresight practices more deeply and apply the derived insights to address global systemic risks. This process has culminated in the development of the present report “Navigating New Horizons – A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing”, produced by UNEP in collaboration with the International Science Council. Free download available. https://lnkd.in/eZ96j_Hj Citation: United Nations Environment Programme (2024). Navigating New Horizons: A global foresight report on planetary health and human wellbeing. Nairobi. https://lnkd.in/eE3tn4CZ #UnitedNationsEnvironmentProgramme #UNEP #UnitedNations #UN #PlanetaryHealth #HumanWellbeing #ecoanxiety

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💡 Are you interested in human rights in development finance? 💰️ Is your work related to international development, financial cooperation or development finance institutions (#DFI)? 👉️ Then join the public webinar on MANAGING DIGITAL RISKS IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE next week, co-organised by KfW: https://fcld.ly/dkz6j85 💻Digital transformation is changing our world in profound ways and its opportunities and potential benefits are obvious and have been widely acknowledged. However, the risks relating to #humanrights are not always as well understood. In the upcoming webinar, we will review and develop a shared understanding of human rights risks that have been arising in DFI-supported operations in practice, and discuss recent initiatives and #innovations to address such risks. A particular focus will be on the Digital Rights Check tool📱⚖️✅👉️https://lnkd.in/drc8EMpK and its new version (🔜to be launched), which has been developed by KfW in collaboration with the Danish Institute for Human Rights and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH. 🗓️The event is being organised jointly by Danish Institute for Human Rights, KfW, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH and the United Nations Human Rights.

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EleaTek frens, we've been diving into the rich insights of the "Futures Philanthropy: Anticipation for the Common Good" report. This report, Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, isn't just another drop in the sea of philanthropic discourse—it's a thunderclap that echoes our core values at EleaTek: 1. Cultivating Long Views We see the report as a playbook for how to think about the forthcoming landscapes of philanthropy. We resonate deeply with the report's emphasis on cultivating the long view and acting for future generations (gen Z and gen Alpha). It’s about setting the stage now for a future that values sustainability over short-lived gains. 2. Empowering Communities The call for trust-based collaboration within the report mirrors our mission to make partnerships that are grounded in mutual respect and shared visions. Making everyone active participants rather than passive recipients or givers of aid. Driving Systemic Change The push for addressing root causes and contributing to systemic change aligns with our commitment to innovation that doesn't just scratch the surface but redefines the playing field. By embedding these practices into our ops, we’re not just participating in change—we’re leading it. Dive into the full details and download your copy here. https://lnkd.in/ejH7VuZX Thank you, Emil C. Lüth for sharing this report with us!

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🌿 Pre-registration is now live for the next cohort of our Regenerative Transition Community of Practice! 🌿 During this nine-month engagement, you'll embark on a step-by-step process to develop your company's case for implementing a regenerative transition. In partnership with industry thought leaders and service providers, you'll gain hands-on experience in developing initial frameworks and assessments for your chosen crop or product, including: 🌱 An agricultural acre footprint 🌱 A life-cycle assessment 🌱 A climate risk analysis for your crop or product 🌱 A certification program alignment matrix 🌱 A supplier map Additionally, you'll benefit from: 🌾 A facilitated experience that informs how you can approach your thorny and complex climate work 🤝 A network of industry peers to learn from and collaborate with 📚 Training from top thought leaders and service providers 🛠️ Hands-on access to tools and frameworks to inform your work now and in the future Visit our website to learn more. If you are at all interested, I encourage you to complete the inquiry form. We will follow up to schedule a call, so that we can hear about your needs, share more about our approach, and discuss the ROI of this engagement.

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31 July 2024 - STRATEGIC PLANNING MASTERCLASS: Every year, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact conducts a series of 2-hour free masterclasses on Strategic Planning For Social Impact - 101 to support social impact leaders and their organisations to: ▪ Learn the fundamentals of strategic planning for social innovation, investment and impact; ▪ Gain foundation knowledge on how to develop and align strategic objectives for an NGO or Social Enterprise to the changing needs of the target population; ▪ Receive an invitation to partner with The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact to develop/refine and roll out your 2 to 3-year strategic plan for your organisation. ✅How to be part of our strategic planning process: ▪ Free ticket: https://lnkd.in/d-5C_vH ▪ Get a copy of the workbook: https://lnkd.in/endZyS28 ▪ Receive an invitation to work with The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact ✅Here are a few key points to note about Strategic Planning ▪ Assessment and Analysis: The journey of strategic planning involves careful analysis, evaluation, and decision-making. It requires organisations to assess their current position, identify opportunities and challenges, and develop strategies to navigate through them. ▪ Non-linear Process: This process is not linear but rather iterative, as organisations constantly review and adjust their plans based on changing circumstances and new information. By viewing strategic planning as a journey, organisations recognise that it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. ▪ Unique: Each organisation's journey is unique and influenced by its industry, competitive landscape, internal capabilities, and external factors. ▪ Organisational Alignment: It requires a deep understanding of the organisation's vision, mission, and values, as well as a clear alignment between the strategic goals and the day-to-day operations. Furthermore, the journey of strategic planning involves active engagement and collaboration from all levels of the organisation. ▪ Shared Responsibility: It is not solely the responsibility of top management but requires input and buy-in from employees at all levels. By involving a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, organisations can ensure that their strategic plans are comprehensive, realistic, and achievable. ✅Bringing It All Together: Strategic planning is a journey that organisations undertake to achieve their desired outcomes. It is a dynamic and ongoing process that involves setting and reaching specific milestones along the way. By embracing this perspective, organisations can navigate through the complexities of their environment and adapt their plans accordingly, ensuring long-term success and sustainability. 👩‍🏫See you in Class! ~ Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact #socialinnovation #socialinvestment #socialimpact #strategicplanning

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The clock is ticking to 2030, so where do we stand on the SDGs? ⏳ Since 2016, the global edition of the Sustainable Development Report (SDR) has provided the most up-to-date data to track and rank the performance of all UN member states on the SDGs. This year’s edition was written by a group of independent experts at the SDG Transformation Center, an initiative of the SDSN. It focuses on the UN Summit of the Future, with an opening chapter endorsed by 100+ global scientists and practitioners. Here are 5 key findings from this year’s report: ⛔️ Limited Progress: Only 16% of SDG targets are on track; with the remaining 84% showing limited progress or reversal. Significant reversals in key areas like press freedom and life expectancy. 📊 Progress Variability: The pace of SDG progress varies significantly across country groups. Nordic countries lead; BRICS show significant gains; the poorest countries are falling further behind. 💰 Investment Challenges: Urgent need for global financial reform to provide affordable long-term capital for sustainable development. 🌍 Global Cooperation: There is a significant gap in the degree to which different countries engage in multilateral cooperation within the UN system and beyond. 🌽 Food and Land Systems: The SDG targets related to food and land systems are particularly off-track with significant hunger and emissions issues; requiring dietary shifts, productivity investment, and deforestation monitoring. [Link in comments for the full report.] We know the challenges are huge, but measuring them can help us understand and overcome them. So yes…this should be alarming, but also action-inducing. As individuals, companies and startups, we can all play our part if we do so together. We don’t have long, but we know what needs to be done ⌛ #sustainabledevelopment #sdgs #sustainability #development #impact #csr #esg

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There is something beautiful about empowering movement participants to allocate funds and design programs. Participatory Grantmaking is poised to transform our approach to funding, but it also touches on a concept we are always chasing. Time: This process is time-consuming and must be considered when pursuing true participation. We need to reassess our relationship with the concept of time in movement building, embracing slowness and accepting that for powerful ideas like Participatory Grantmaking to be effective. https://lnkd.in/g9B7GyAH

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We are rapidly approaching the deadline for the #ParisAgreement, yet progress remains far from sufficient. This year's COP will be crucial for shaping future discussions on #climateaction, particularly in the realm of finance. Especially the topics such as new climate finance goals, the current international financial framework, and strategies for designing Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDC) that facilitate investment in climate-resilient infrastructure. Having recently participated in the Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), I had the privilege to shared Indonesia's perspective on how the Ministry of Finance can play a proactive role in supporting the development, financing, and implementation of NDCs. It is disheartening to note that only 29% of respondents in a 2021 survey conducted by Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action reported actively contributing to NDC development in their countries. I shared the stage with other prominent speakers including, HE Svenja Schulze, HE Marina Silva (Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Brazil), Amar Bhattacharya and Warren Evans. The discussion at the PCD also brought to light contrasting views on the responsibilities of developed versus developing countries in financing climate action. While emerging nations advocate for greater support from historical emitters, developed countries hold a different perspective on this crucial issue. I am proud to stand in solidarity with other developing nations in advocating for a fair and inclusive approach to designing the new climate finance goals. It is imperative that the specific needs and priorities of developing countries, such as the imperative for a #justtransition, are taken into consideration in these discussions. Addressing the $1.6 trillion investment gap required to shift from brown to green energy is essential for achieving sustainable growth and climate resilience. Indonesia is committed to leading by example in mobilizing transition financing through initiatives like the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) Country Platform. Additionally, we are actively updating our Indonesia Taxonomy for Sustainable Financing and supporting the development of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Version 2 to promote transition activities. On a global scale, Indonesia is playing a significant role in various climate forums as the Co-chair of CFMCA and actively participating in the #G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group and G20 TF-CLIMA. As we navigate the complex challenges of #climatefinance, cooperation and collaboration among nations will be paramount in achieving our shared #climategoals.

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