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The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth mass coral bleaching event in eight years. There was no ‘mass’ coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef prior to 1980! The events are getting more frequent, severe, and widespread. The best way to slow this trajectory is rapid and drastic reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions. However, the IPCC says restoring the function of the environment must occur in tandem. We have been doing that on land worldwide for a long time. Coral reefs present a different challenge, but we must be up for the fight. Reef Restoration Foundation’s signature Resilience & Recovery program uses mobile coral nurseries to build and preserve healthy spawning stock. It works with nature to accelerate coral larvae production that adds hundreds of millions of baby corals to the system. It’s easily replicated and operated by communities, plus it is a means of dispersal for the progeny of heat adapted corals. We need sponsors and donors now! Contact [email protected] #greatbarrierreef #reefrestoration #marineconservation #sustainability #donate #makeadifference #reefrestorationfoundation #donors

Climate-Focused Non-Profits Make an Impact Hisham Mundol is the Chief Advisor of India, Environmental Defense Fund. He writes about the impact EDF is making for #climateaction Read at https://lnkd.in/gNqDBVQD #climatechange #climateaction

How do you set up a process to thank first-time donors that dramatically increases the likelihood that they'll give a second, third, and fourth time? Consider these steps in your stewardship process or for grantees wanting to learn more about fundraising: https://ow.ly/vUJo50PIACK

#InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity!  Empower Future Environmental Leaders By Donating; https://lnkd.in/giVrnTPM Together with other young people working with Kudakwashe Kalonga under United Nations Association in Canada we are developing the Youth Biodiversity Framework to submit to Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada . This framework highlights the importance of youth engagement and how young people can contribute to Canada's international efforts to protect our planet. Our youth authors have been working hard to ensure that young voices are heard—their insights and dedication reflect the innovative and engaged perspectives of the next generation in protecting our planet. Developing builds on the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). This framework holds countries accountable to goals such as protecting 30% of land, waters, and seas by 2030. Protecting biodiversity is not just about conserving species—it's about maintaining the natural balance that supports life itself. Young people, being the first to be impacted by today's decisions, are critical in driving forward sustainable initiatives and maintaining a beautiful and diverse Canadian landscape.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has just released their Annual Operating Plan for 2024-25, outlining their priorities and strategies to support the delivery of activities for public benefit in the face of current economic challenges. HES has set out key objectives for the upcoming financial year, focusing on: ✅ Maintaining and enhancing Scotland's historic environment ✅ Adapting to the challenges posed by the current economic climate ✅ Ensuring the sustainable management of HES's estate and assets ✅ Engaging with communities and stakeholders to promote the value of heritage ✅ Investing in research, skills development, and innovation Want to dive deeper into HES's plans for the coming year? Read the full Annual Operating Plan 2024-25 here: https://ow.ly/OFep50RuJbu #HistoricEnvironmentScotland #AnnualOperatingPlan #Heritage #Sustainability #PublicBenefit #EconomicChallenges #Scotland

The Environmental Grant Scheme provides funding for 'not for profit' organisations in #Harborough district to support capital projects with a demonstrable positive impact on the environment. Village groups, community enterprises, registered charities, & town/parish councils can apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £20,000. Successful applicants must demonstrate a clear benefit & a positive, proven impact on the environment, aligning with one or more of the following outcomes: 💚Reduce the carbon footprint of the community 💚Reduce the waste produced in the community 💚Create, or protect & enhance, biodiversity or environmental assets such as green spaces & waterways 💚Educate and/or raise awareness of climate change that will result in one of the above outcomes 👍Find out more today: https://lnkd.in/eKHQWu9u #environment #environmentalgrant #Harboroughdistrict #Leicestershire #Eastmidlands #Carbonfootprint #climateaction #climateactionHarborough #sustainableliving #Climateemergency

KWR has been active in the field of PFAS for over a decade, through various projects and the close collaboration with the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) of University of Amsterdam. Thanks to high-end instruments (e.g., tandem and high-resolution mass spectrometry) the quantification of trace level of these contaminants as well as broad screening and identification of emerging PFAS have become possible. Furthermore, KWR has recently developed analytical techniques for the detection and quantification of some upcoming PFAS in water samples. Additional methods are currently being developed at KWR to analyse a much broader range of PFAS, including alternative and emerging PFAS. https://lnkd.in/e-M5Az2i

A short video I've put together as an introduction to the Mission Investment carbon offset programme with Mission Performance in which we directly invest in environmental charities - bypassing the shady and profiteering carbon credit market. #CarbonCredit #CarbonOffset #BCorp #CarbonEmissions #MissionInvestment