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How do we overcome the #political barriers that are holding back #climateaction? Book now for the #LCAW2024 State of #ClimatePolitics Forum at https://lnkd.in/eu2tBTMS

Best summary I've seen about the contemporary issues of our times. Relevant and important outside the US as well:

This video by Lawrence Lessig is a brilliant explanation of why representative democracy is broken and is as relevant today as 8 years ago when it was filmed! If we want to see action on climate, cost of living and other social and environmental issues, we need to first address the root cause of these failures, and this lies in the unequal voice that people have over policy decisions It's also a brilliant summary of why OurVoice was founded https://lnkd.in/e6Rqyf2

Watch our thought-provoking webinar on democratic professionalism by Prof Albert Dzur now -> https://lnkd.in/e6WA2viV "The webinar sharpened my focus and resolve on advocating for better ways of working with the people and communities we serve. Public facing work, as a professional, will become even more critical as the ecological problems we face become more intractable. What happens if we shift our focus towards communities being producers and not just consumers? What might we be able to produce together? The two case studies Prof. Dzur presented highlighted the extraordinary changes that can be achieved."

🌍 Day 2 Building Bridges: Another whirlwind of back-to-back sessions packed with powerful insights. Quick crack at capturing a few highlights:   💡 Wisdom from the Elders Moderated by the ever-sharp Nik Gowing, we heard Mary Robinson's (The Elders Foundation) compelling take on the human rights violations tied to climate inaction. Elisabeth Stern talked about her recent win in the European Court of Human Rights, and noted, "When they remember that I could be their grandma, they suddenly like us a little bit more." (https://lnkd.in/ePTw8qgE)   🌱 The New Nature of Business André Hoffmann & Peter Vanham explained the business behind (i) valuing all forms of capital, (ii) moving nature onto the balance sheet, and (iii) leading with humility (because apparently, we can't just spreadsheet our way out of a crisis). Moderator Katell. Le Goulven, PhD and the iconic Sandrine Dixson-Declève were an unstoppable duo, keeping everyone focused and on their toes. Antonio Carrillo & Barend van Bergen coming in with great practical industry examples. Progress is being made—one case, one conversation, one session at a time.   On to Day 3! #BuildingBridges #ClimateAction #SustainableBusiness #SustainableFinance #HumanRights #LeadershipWithHumility 🌍📚

New Blog Alert: Why Our Surveys Matter Our full story as First Nations has often gone untold, shaped by centuries of colonialism and mistrust. From the misrepresentation of our families to data taken out of context, we’ve been cautious about sharing our truths. But we need to tell our own stories to make informed decisions for the future of our communities. That’s why Knowledge Gathering by First Nations, for First Nations is so vital. It’s about reclaiming our narrative, celebrating our strength, and building a better future for the next generations. Read more about why our surveys matter and how they empower us to create real change. https://lnkd.in/dvgpK4Hi

How do we deal with the uncertainty, anxiety and suffering of collapse? Tune in with Asher Miller and Rob Dietz of the Post Carbon Institute for a riveting discussion on navigating the Great Unraveling with resilience https://lnkd.in/e4yhJPUb

Fact of the day 🙏 Raising awareness about modern slavery: It's shocking to learn how many are still bound by invisible chains in today's global economy. Let's advocate for transparency and ethical practices in all industries. #EndModernSlavery #EthicalSupplyChains #SocialResponsibility

Constituent voices should be at the forefront of program and policy developments on a local and state level. Learn how our experts take a holistic approach to program development to engage all stakeholders to help organizations achieve their goals: https://lnkd.in/eGpYw-Vm

We have just released our August Newsletter covering ODA & Climate Finance, TOSSD & Equity Investments: https://lnkd.in/eJhB4zvU This includes a link to our paper on Climate Finance that builds on the recent Oxfam update that I co-authored: https://lnkd.in/egJ-f7r7