Engagement with companies is a key part of our value add for clients. Based on impact and materiality, our three long term themes are water stress, climate change and social & financial inclusion:
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How EdenTree is 'engaging for change'. We have recently set out our new long-term thematic engagement priorities – water stress, climate change and social & financial inclusion. These thematic priorities are those that are most material to our investments, and where we believe our engagement can have the greatest impact on company behaviour. Find out more https://lnkd.in/dWGD9uuW#engagement#climatechange#water#socialinclusion
Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: Community Participation and Ownership
Promoting community ownership and fostering sustainable practices in mitigating the effect of climate change is crucial for preserving our environment for future generations. To achieve this, active participation by communities in climate action is essential.
The role of community stakeholders in mitigating the effect of climate change and preserving the environment is fundamental in ensuring that interventions are both locally relevant and sustainable. These efforts, which are increasingly gaining attention from environmental activists and policymakers worldwide, need to focus on fostering a sense of ownership among local communities.
By involving these communities in every stage of climate interventions, from identifying challenges, planning, and implementation to monitoring and evaluation will enable them to take the lead in creating localized solutions that directly address their unique challenges. This approach encourages synergy and partnership where communities actively drive change and offer long-term solutions.
Achieving this level of community engagement is possible through continuous advocacy, capacity building, mobilization and sensitization. State actors also have a critical role to play by formulating policies that create an enabling environment for these grassroots-led efforts, thus ensuring a shared responsibility in building a sustainable future for all.
In conclusion, the promotion of local initiatives through synergy and collaboration in climate action not only guarantees the sustainability of such interventions but also fosters a deeper sense of ownership. This collaborative approach will contribute significantly to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 13 and the protection of our environment for future generations.
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Last week marked my one year at Environmental Defense Fund, coinciding with the US election. The results signal challenges ahead for climate change progress. I'm grateful to be part of an organization with people who inspire me to not waver in our work for progress. We are now more committed than ever to find and promote inclusive and innovative solutions for our climate crisis.
Here are a few takeaways from my time so far:
🌍 Collaboration is Key: There is power in partnerships across sectors. From grassroots organizations to policy influencers, every voice and perspective counts in creating effective, lasting climate solutions.
💡 Innovation is Essential: Technology and innovation are game-changers for addressing climate challenges. I’m energized by the trailblazing ideas and tools that are reshaping conservation and environmental justice work and making impacts at a global scale.
🗣️ Diverse Voices Make Us Stronger: Meaningful progress requires inclusion of voices that continue to be left out of decision-making. We need to actively amplify marginalized communities and respect their insights if we want to build resilient, just systems for everyone.
🌱 Every Small Win Matters: The climate field is full of ups and downs, but celebrating each step forward fuels the journey. From policy shifts to local restoration efforts, it’s these wins that remind us the future is still worth fighting for.
Looking forward to more years of learning, growing, and pushing for a more just and sustainable world
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Explore how community-driven projects are transforming environmental and social equity through California Climate Investments. Our latest blog post from @Greenlining details the successes and lessons learned from a decade of initiatives aimed at empowering communities.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMwhfT5j#ClimateAction#CommunityPower
A compelling call to action from Laudes Foundation partner Institute for Human Rights and Business to achieve lasting, meaningful impacts for people and our planet:
"The climate crisis is the most pressing challenge we are facing but a narrow focus on decarbonisation risks slowing progress and fast-tracking us into an even greater inequality crisis. While populist narratives are increasingly pitching climate action and social justice against each other, success lies in tackling both in harmony with each other. This will require multi-sector and stakeholder collaboration at all levels, as well as shared visions and tools for a greener, fairer future. A human rights approach, with its wide recognition and adoption, can be a unifying force, aligning these agendas and accelerating climate action by grounding responses in social justice."
See the full piece below.
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Families can, and should, play a critical role in addressing #ClimateChange and the urgent need for collective action.
Climate change affects every aspect of family life, from health and well-being to economic stability. As we witness the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, displacement due to environmental factors and disruptions to food systems, the International Day of Families makes it clear that climate action is in fact, a family matter.
How so? I'm a keen believer that empowering families with education, sustainable habits, and advocacy skills is essential for effective climate action. By instilling values of environmental stewardship from an early age, we can create a generation of eco-conscious citizens ready to tackle climate challenges head-on.
Not to mention, as families navigate the complexities of modern life, including work like my own that often requires moving far from home, the connection to climate action becomes even more apparent.
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Join the Movement: Empowering Youth Climate Advocacy
As young professionals, we have a critical role to play in shaping the future of our planet. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it's imperative that we take action NOW.
Your voice matters. Your actions count. Your passion can spark change.
By getting involved in climate advocacy, you can:
1. Influence policy decisions that impact your community and beyond
2. Drive innovation and sustainable practices in your industry
3. Inspire others to join the movement
So, what can you do?
- Educate yourself on climate issues and stay updated
- Engage in conversations with friends, family, and colleagues
- Participate in local climate events, protests, and initiatives
- Support organizations working towards climate action
- Advocate for climate-conscious policies in your workplace
Together, we can:
1. Reduce emissions and transition to renewable energy
2. Promote sustainable land use and conservation
3. Protect vulnerable communities from climate impacts
4. Build a resilient and equitable future
Join the conversation: Share your climate story, tips, or favorite organizations working towards climate action in the comments below.
Take the first step: Follow climate advocacy groups, such as:
ClinBean InitiativeClimateAction.tech CICGreenpeaceFriends of Nature Network
Let's unite for a sustainable tomorrow.
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Empowering Climate Action: Final Clip in the Climate Justice Series 🌍
It’s time for the final clip in this short Climate Justice series: How to be an active citizen, and organisations to follow in the field of climate justice that you can support and learn from.
Being an active citizen or advocate in the climate justice space can take many forms, as we all have different levels of commitment, resources, and energy.
For some, it means taking small personal actions like volunteering at youth climate non-profits or supporting sustainable brands prioritising climate justice values, such as Patagonia or Brother Vellies, a Black-owned business committed to sustainable and impact-led practices. 🌱
For others, it means being more involved politically by encouraging votes for climate justice-conscious candidates and standing up against misinformation and fear-mongering in the political scene. 🗳️
It can also mean leveraging their professional skills to make a difference by working with organisations like Climate Reframe, a project that highlights the work of people of colour in the UK who are working on climate justice, or participating in initiatives like Drawdown Labs (Project Drawdown), which engages professionals to implement climate solutions within their companies. 💼
Finally, it can simply mean resharing educational content on social media from the likes of Jocelyn Longdon (@climateincolour), Atmos (@atmos) or Leah Thomas (@Greengirlleah) - all on Instagram.
All in all, we do what we can at our level.
Some organisations, non-profits, educational platforms, media outlets, and influencers/individuals are excellent resources to explore the topic of climate justice further. You can follow them on social media, subscribe to their newsletters, or browse through their content to stay updated on the latest news - I’m sharing some of them in the clip. Just remember that climate justice should always have an intersectional approach to be truly inclusive.
📧 Hit me up if you’re interested in receiving the full deck—you'll have access to the different resources/URLs.
I remain steadfast in learning more about climate justice, its issues, solutions, and implications for marginalised communities. If you are working on this today, I’d love to connect.
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💪 NECEC and the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. (BECMA) Double Down on the Crucial Need to Ensure that Climate Action and Equity Go Hand in Hand 💪
Exciting times ahead as the Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's Mass Leads Act and ClimaTech Live event present a unique opportunity for us all. But, with opportunity comes responsibility.
The recent op-ed in CommonWealth Beacon by NECEC's Barry Reaves and BECMA's Nicole Obi emphasizes this critical connection between climate action and equity. It's not just about moving towards a cleaner, greener future; it's about doing so in a way that uplifts and includes everyone in our communities.
As we move towards implementing these initiatives, let's remember the importance of ensuring that the benefits and opportunities created are accessible to all, especially those historically marginalized.
Read more about this important topic in the op-ed linked below. Let's continue working together to build a sustainable, equitable future for Massachusetts and beyond. #ClimateAction#Equity#CleanEnergyhttps://lnkd.in/eyPdDkVE
Climate equity isn’t just about tackling environmental issues; it’s about creating a fairer, more just society. The effects of climate change often hit marginalized communities the hardest, so when we work towards climate equity, we're also addressing deep-rooted social inequities.
By ensuring that everyone, especially those most vulnerable, has access to clean air, safe housing, and economic opportunities, we’re not just protecting the planet - we’re making strides toward a society where fairness and justice are at the core. Climate equity is about lifting up those who’ve been left behind and building a future where everyone can thrive together.
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