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Join the Autodesk Foundation as a Senior Foundation Operations Manager! Are you a mission-driven leader with a passion for optimizing operations and driving social and environmental impact? We’re hiring a Senior Foundation Operations Manager who will support strategic planning, financial management, board engagement, and cross-functional project execution. This dynamic role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and a talented team to advance the Foundation’s mission. Click below to learn more about the Foundation. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gXcMXUb2

We're excited to announce that Tailwind's Adaptation & Resilience Innovation Playbook is finally live! The Playbook is a first-of-a-kind industry report on the state of supply, demand, and capital in the climate adaptation innovation ecosystem and is a resource for entrepreneurs, funders, and policymakers who care about scaling climate adaptation solutions for a resilient society and economy. This report gives us important insights into the climate adaptation innovation space and here are a few highlights: - Global demand for adaptation solutions is over $1.4 T ! with global governments, consumers, and corporations expressing increased demand for solutions - Adaptation companies received 3% of climate tech investment between 2019 and 2023 and dual adaptation + mitigation companies received 18% of funding Follow the link below to read the report: https://lnkd.in/gM4zki9M

“Seeing my dad laid off from the coal mines when I was a kid was very challenging for me because the narrative was predominantly every solar panel installed is a coal miner job lost,” Coalfield Development Corporation Development CEO Jacob Hannah says. “What do you do with the pride that you feel for the sacrifices that you know your family and neighbors have made? We're not here to demonize an industry or the sacrifices that have been made, but really to honor that legacy". Learn how Coalfield Development Corporation and Solar Holler are opening growing pathways to region-sustaining #jobopportunities for workers transitioning from the coal economy in this NPR Here and Now piece ⬇️

In September, our Climate Adaptation & Resilience Investment Lead, Beth Foster-Chao, traveled through Ghana, meeting with Autodesk Foundation Health & Resilience portfolio organizations—Safisana and Startup Discovery Africa. Through SDS Africa's network, she also connected with innovative startups 3Farmate Robotics LTD and Wahu Mobility Ltd., and visited the Makerspace of partner Academic City University College—experiencing firsthand how this ecosystem is advancing resilience through climate adaptation technologies. 🌍 Explore highlights from the journey ⤵️ #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableDevelopment #InnovationInAction #HealthAndResilience

Nearly 500 graduates. 85% job placement. 100+ hiring companies. This is the future of workforce training in D&M and AEC. See how Revolution Workshop and JARC Training are transforming lives with Autodesk technical training ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gNWJy6EY Images courtesy of Revolution Workshop #WorkforceDevelopment #Construction #Manufacturing

Congratulations to Nth Cycle and CEO Megan O'Connor on being named to the #TIME100Climate 2024 list! We continue to be inspired by your groundbreaking work in clean mineral extraction and recycling. We can't wait to see how your reimagining of critical mineral supply chains with 90% lower emissions continues to accelerate the clean energy transition. 🌿 #Sustainability #climatetech #circularity

🎉 Thrilled to announce that Fatlum Troshani from Build Health International, an Autodesk Foundation Health & Resilience portfolio organization, has been named one of Autodesk Construction Cloud's 40 Under 40 Champions of Construction! Troshani's leadership as Senior Structural Engineer has been key to advancing healthcare infrastructure in resource-constrained settings. His exceptional work on the ACEGID Nigeria Phase II and the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) in Sierra Leone showcases how technology can bridge gaps and create lasting impact. Congratulations, Fatlum! Your recognition is well-deserved, and we're proud to have BHI in our portfolio, using technology to transform global health infrastructure. #Construction #Healthcare #SocialImpact #Innovation #AutodeskConstruction #40Under40 #GlobalHealth #AutodeskFoundation

Inspiring to see Autodesk Foundation Work & Prosperity portfolio organization Pallet responding swiftly to the urgent housing needs in Pasco County, FL after Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Pallet’s temporary shelter villages provide families with more than a safe place—they offer community, case management, and essential support 🏠💙 Pallet’s innovative approach exemplifies the power of rapid, compassionate housing solutions in times of crisis. Learn more about their work ⬇️ #ClimateResilience #HousingSolutions #InnovationInAction

🌍 Investors in #ClimateTech need tools that simplify impact assessment. Prime Coalition's updated CRANE tool does just that—offering open-source insights into emissions reduction potential. "The software can serve as a starting point for potential investors," shared Jean Shia, Managing Director at Autodesk Foundation. "It’s a great way to get together with our investees and discuss: What does the impact look like? What are the assumptions? What does the market look like?" By empowering our partners with innovative tools like CRANE, we’re working together towards a sustainable future. Read more about CRANE and the Prime Coalition via the ImpactAlpha article below⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ebsTttWB #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability

Acumen's latest study with 60 Decibels revealed something powerful: smallholder farmers and MSMEs with the fewest resources are seeing the greatest gains. For example, farmers with Lizard Earth saw a 192% average profit increase—proving that thoughtful, practical solutions can spark real change where it’s needed most. 🌍 Kudos to Acumen for leading the way in driving these data-driven insights! Explore the full report below to see how innovative companies are reshaping income drivers and building resilience. #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #MSME