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EOFY is just around the corner - If you are a local business with a strong connection to community initiatives, we implore you to consider reducing your tax bill this year by Sponsoring a Garden Bed with The Mini Farm Project 🌱 When you sponsor a bed, you HELP to: • Feed Aussies in need each week • Build a sustainable food system • Reduce the impact of food insecurity by producing food • Meet UN SDGs 2, 11, 12, 13, 15 and related targets • Meet ESG goals through social development programs, regenerative farming, and Climate smart Ag-Tech. • Align with SEQ Regional Plan • Employ farmers and farm hands, including young farmers and long term unemployed. • Educate young people on our farms and school-based farms • Grow a variety of produce using a variety of growing methods • Create social programs to build community, including youth engagement and employment programs, programs for people living with dementia, mental illness, and loneliness and more. • Be part of the solution to change. 🌱 Follow the link in below to contribute for as little as $50 🌱 https://lnkd.in/g99prbpX 

In 🇮🇶#Iraq, where climate vulnerability and economic challenges intersect, Mercy Corps’ Women & Climate Fund is investing in women’s resilience. The WAVES program is helping women establish community market hubs, learn climate-resilient agricultural practices, and expand their networks. The Women’s Philanthropy Group is supporting female farmers in 🇸🇳#Senegal and 🇧🇯#Benin with climate-smart solutions like solar irrigation and biogas technology. As climate change continues to impact the world’s most vulnerable, women are emerging as key leaders in the fight for sustainable solutions.

🙌 We are very excited to officially announce the Regenerative Communities Fund (RCF) through the Funding Fairer Futures project—a transformative initiative designed to catalyse ecosocial just transition and the first fund specifically dedicated to supporting regenerative communities across Europe.  The RCF seeks to empower community-led initiatives (CLIs) by offering seed funding and capacity-building support. This Fund represents a significant step toward building equitable, sustainable, and resilient communities 🌱 We are encouraging experienced national networks and organisations from 10 European countries (Croatia, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, and Spain) to apply for subgranting support through the RCF.  This first call will select five National Hubs (one from five of these ten countries) to lead local, community-driven initiatives that address climate change and ecological degradation at a national level. Each Hub will receive €40,000 for 30 months of contribution to the fund development. These hubs will play a critical role in the Funding Fairer Futures project by fostering collaboration, coordination, and advocacy, thereby enhancing the impact and resilience of communities across Europe.  🗓️ Key Dates: Applications open: 13 January 2025 Deadline to apply: 7 March 2025 Projects begin: May/June 2025 🔴 If you would like to stay updated on upcoming news related to the Funding Fairer Futures project, sign up to the FFF mailing list: https://lnkd.in/extygdbZ  Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZNbRZNE

For community groups in Ireland working to tackle #climatechange, check out The Regenerative Communities Fund (RCF) as part of the EU's Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR) Programme. The RCF offers seed funding to community-led initiatives (CLIs) in Ireland, providing financial resources to kickstart or expand their projects. In addition to funding, the RCF provides capacity-building support, including training and resources on topics like project management, fundraising, and advocacy. Deadline; 07 March 2025.

Sustainable Development is, “development which meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” –The Brundtland report, 1987. The United Nations SDG primer course for me started as an endeavor to keep myself abreast of the current global machinery and system, but it turned out to be so much more. It was a rude awakening of sorts. ➡ It is happening, right here, right now. The United Nations 2030 Agenda consists of carefully curated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which comprises of 169 targets. It is a goal like NO OTHER, and it is THE need of the hour. Our planet has been giving us signals, but unfortunately, we have a very small opportunity window left, owing to our own past mistakes. It is unsettling that 2030 is peeking from the horizon. ➡ Government bodies, Civil servants, Parliaments, Profit-oriented private businesses, Academia, you and me- everybody has a role to play. Just take a minute to go through the link https://lnkd.in/gEAJw_6S (below) to see how individual actions from remotest parts of our country are making a difference. I promise, you will be surprised and proud at the same time, as much as I was. Which is why the 2030 Agenda is so important, because it is not just a few policymakers, this is a target for each and every one of us. ➡ Leave no one behind- the UNDP made this the core value. We can’t afford to leave another few billion of our population behind again. We Indians suffice for one sixth of the human race. Our role, as a South Asian giant, is extremely significant. This objective belongs to everyone, from the Least developed countries (LDCs) to the small island nations who are now more prone to natural calamities due to climate change. Our being online has given us immense data to create predictive models. But aggregation in these data models, is damaging and has to be rooted out. Disaggregating data based on different sections (net income, gender etc) of society should be used to get the actual picture. Sadly, major chunk of our population is still not online and devastatingly are excluded from all the data based plans and policies. 🌍 I am writing this post to appeal to my community and fellow military brothers and sisters who are in the process of joining or have already joined large private conglomerates/businesses. These days everything is linked to sustainability, not just production and consumption. For e.g. companies in supply chain greatly impact how we reuse and reduce our waste. Similarly, whatever be your role, just read about these SDGs and how you can do your bit for a greater good. The fine data models and graphs added by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, leaves a crude impact and is alarming to say the least. Any possible solution, in any capacity, will make the burden of our accountability easier to bear, for the sake of our future generations. #SDG #UN #Sustainability

This week we drop the inaugural issue, are you subscribed? subscribing to The Little Purple Magazine is beneficial for several reasons: - Philanthropic Initiative: The magazine runs the Give-Back Purple Fund, which supports and empowers sustainability projects involving youth in Africa. - Environmental Awareness: Subscribing to the magazine contributes to fostering environmental awareness and literacy. - Community Engagement: Subscribers have the opportunity to nominate eco-conscious schools, clubs, or organizations to receive funding from the Give-Back Purple Fund. - Quarterly Support: Every quarter, two initiatives per country where the magazine is present are selected to share the fund, which grows with the magazine's subscriber base. - Sustainable Impact: The fund incentivizes subscribers to engage in sustainable practices and amplifies the impact of grassroots efforts towards a greener future. By subscribing, you not only gain access to a publication dedicated to sustainability but also play a part in supporting important environmental projects. It's a way to read for a difference and contribute to a larger cause. here's a link: https://lnkd.in/d__CMhJj Brian Omondi Elphic Tossi WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa) SustyVibes Nature Connect Rirhandzu Marivate Sasol Anglo American South Africa

The sun may have already set, but #GivingTuesday isn't over yet! If you're looking to support an organization building a better future for everyone, I'd like to ask you to consider donating to Living Future. Every day, I am beyond grateful to work for an organization that puts people first. Not just staff or members or people who can afford to financially contribute, but truly everyone. Globally, and especially in the US, we have a system where money talks. So, how might we, figuratively, of course, make it sing? How might we create something beautiful with the words it so powerfully speaks? I think one way we can do that is by supporting businesses and organizations that value us wholly as a human being more than the opportunity for profit we might offer them. So if a future where money sings songs, creates more than it destroys and gives more than it takes, sounds like a cool option to you, then it is within your power to choose it! Every bit helps cultivate a #livingfuture, and every gift up to $30,000 through the end of the year will be matched by a generous donor! Learn more and donate 👉 https://lnkd.in/g3-_4Xz9 P.S. We're also hosting a pretty awesome Regenerative Materials Advocacy Forum tomorrow - completely FREE! Hope to see some familiar names and faces there! https://lnkd.in/gh8iAsS2

"The health of our economy relies on the health of nature, but nature has been overexploited and undervalued – and is declining at an unprecedented rate. That needs to change. A true circular economy is nature-positive by design and offers a pathway to a resilient economy and better outcomes for individuals and society. By harnessing the power of nature and shifting from a resource-intensive model to one that gradually decouples economic activities from the consumption of finite resources, the circular economy can deliver benefits across sectors and help meet climate and biodiversity targets. This study focuses on Europe’s built environment and explores how a nature-positive circular economy in the sector can unlock a huge economic opportunity for the continent, increasing resilience, competitiveness and the vibrancy of its cities." https://lnkd.in/dNxNKQnC #CircularEconomy #Regenerative #Design

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING Save is recognizing the critical importance of inclusion and integrating young girls and women in the agenda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and beyond. To this end, the organization is actively promoting small-scale vegetable gardens in vulnerable communities, a strategy aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. These gardens not only provide a sustainable food source but also empower young girls and women by involving them in agricultural activities, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement locally and beyond. By participating in a global movement, Save aims to accelerate sustainable actions to eradicate extreme poverty and preventable diseases. This global campaign seeks to ensure that by 2030 and beyond, individual, regardless of their location, can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. Save’s commitment aligns with the broader goal of creating a more equitable and sustainable world. Amidst significant economic challenges, including prolonged droughts and frequent load shedding, Save is unwavering in its mission to provide essential resources. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that energy, food, and clean water are accessible to vulnerable communities through innovative and eco-friendly solutions. These efforts include harnessing renewable energy sources, implementing water conservation techniques, and promoting sustainable climate resilient agricultural practices. Through these initiatives, Save is working tirelessly to empower and secure vulnerable communities by 2030 and beyond. By focusing on sustainable development and the inclusion of young girls and women, Save is ensuring that by 2030 and beyond, these communities are not just surviving but thriving. Courtesy of SAVE initiatives.

Building Prosperity through a Nature-Positive Circular Economy The health of our economy is intrinsically linked to the health of nature, yet our current trajectory of overexploitation and undervaluation has led to unprecedented environmental decline. This needs to change. A new report, "Building Prosperity: Unlocking the Potential of a Nature-Positive, Circular Economy for Europe," highlights the immense value of a circular economy designed to be regenerative. By shifting from a resource-intensive model to one that decouples economic activities from finite resource consumption, we can achieve resilience, competitiveness, and vibrant urban landscapes. Key Insights: - The construction sector, responsible for 36% of Europe’s emissions, can unlock over €575 billion annually by 2035 through circular strategies. - Six mature and scalable strategies can drive economic and environmental gains: revitalizing brownfield sites, converting vacant buildings, increasing urban tree canopies, expanding green-blue spaces, employing material-efficient designs, and using low-impact materials. By adopting these strategies, Europe can meet its climate and biodiversity goals, creating a resilient and prosperous future. Let’s champion this shift towards a nature-positive circular economy. Orobo's and WSolve's innovative solutions align perfectly with this report. Click the link to read the full article by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation! #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #BuiltEnvironment #ClimateAction #NaturePositive WSolve