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Reposting this video on New Year's Eve Eve to remind myself and others of two key things: 1. Ask for what you need: I own two small businesses; a sustainability consulting company (Sustainable Strategies) and a climate-focused law firm (Climate Aligned Law), and both companies have capacity to take on more work and new clients. And while we have gotten to work on some really cool projects this year, the fact is that we need more work and partnerships. If you need support at the intersection of sustainable buildings, regulation, innovation and risk management, as well as healthy, inclusive spaces, message me. 2. Help others: when things are hard, and things are hard and scary for a lot of folks, including small business owners, look for the helpers (or in this case, be a helper). If I can help you on your journey, be a sounding board, sit and hold space with you, listen to what's going on, repost / like your content, open my network to you, etc., just ask. The best part about working in climate - the community. Let's work together!

Want to know more about how GreenPower works? Here's a short video with feedback from local communities and stakeholders that GreenPower has worked with over the years. https://lnkd.in/ecUFbfSN

As a science-backed organization, we must admit that sometimes it's not all about the science! Taking climate action at work is about being part of something bigger than yourself. 🌍 If you work in Grantmaking or Asset Management, we have new job function action guides just for you! Don't wait any longer to get started; check the link to view the full library: https://bit.ly/3XcqnFJ #everyjobisaclimatejob #climateatwork #greenjobs #climateaction #climatesolutions #grantmaking #assetmanagement #greenfinance #greengiving

Not often you get blown away by a conference AND its venue but thank you Environmental Funders Network for an amazing day at the Wetland Centre! The big takeaways for me centre around shifting paradigms: 💡The environment sector is distinct from other parts of civil society in that it has an active opposition. I’m sure I knew that before today but hadn’t thought about the implications for funding and outcomes. 💡The American far right [apparently inspired by civil rights organisers 😮] invested in infrastructure. They’ve been incredibly successful: so painful as it is, what can we take from their approach? There was so much discussion today about the need for connection, facilitation and collaboration. The case for infrastructure is hard in a landscape of decreasing funding: although this work & these organisations are critical, they are vulnerable and closing. 💡How can we best resource ourselves - as people - to do this work? Change is urgent, and being busy/active feels soothing. But it can (and does) lead to burnout. To be strategic and flexible - we also need to be rested. How we work is as important as what we are working on. I feel both incredibly energised and exhausted from a day of meeting so many lovely, impressive people making a difference to environmental and climate issues. Thank you Sophia C. Cooke, Oscar Brennecke-Dunn and team for a great day.

Local Law 97 is landmark climate legislation with huge economic and public health and co-benefits—please add your voice to ensure it isn't gutted. Tom O'Keefe has outlined a few easy steps below to voice your support. It took me four minutes (just 4!) to call Speaker Adrienne Adams' office and my council member today! #nyc #climate #TechForLocalLaw97

Revive has recently published a report entitled 'Restoring the Scottish uplands: ensuring the carbon market delivers maximum public benefit'. https://lnkd.in/eNVwvDHC In this discussion document I provide an overview of the working of the voluntary carbon market in the Scottish uplands, highlight issues with the way it currently works and suggest solutions. Comments very welcome.

Do you have any information, or know where I can find it, on the names of companies that are buying voluntary carbon offsets, and how much they're buying? Reforestation (ARR) projects in particular? Do you know if this information gets collected anywhere by folks who -don't- have reason to keep it confidential? Many thanks!

If Social Value Isn’t Built into Your Bid, You’re Falling Behind Autumn Budget 2024 brings social and environmental impact right to the top of the list. For bid writers, this means more than ever that social value isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s a basic requirement. 🔹 Get specific. Don’t just promise reduced emissions — show how, with metrics. 🔹 Highlight local benefits. Jobs created, skills developed, resources improved — make the local impact obvious. 🔹 Document everything. From sustainability practices to community engagement, back up every claim. Bids that don’t put social and environmental impact front and centre will struggle to make an impression. #SocialValue #EnvironmentalImpact #PublicSectorBids #DeliveringCommunityBenefit

Imagine a world where every dollar spent by governments goes towards initiatives that PROTECT our environment, SUPPORT sustainable development, and EMPOWER communities worldwide! Let's rewrite the financial narrative and invest in OUR planet's future! #FixTheFinance #ClimateJustice #ClimateActionNow #FundOurFuture

"What's Possible" is the sixth book in the "What Works" series. "What’s Possible" is a book that offers practical solutions for clean energy, resilience, and equity. It’s intended as a playbook for taking collective action to build a stronger, more inclusive future. Check out the other books on the website below. Collect them all! "What Works to Promote Inclusive, Equitable Mixed-Income Communities"(2020) "What Matters: Investing in Results to Build Strong, Vibrant Communities" (2017) "What It’s Worth: Strengthening the Financial Future of Families, Communities and the Nation" (2015) "What Counts: Harnessing Data for America’s Communities" (2014) "Investing in What Works for America’s Communities" (2012) https://lnkd.in/e_dWgd5D