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There are many positives and highlights to working at John Ellerman Foundation. For me, one of the best ones is learning more about the incredible and vital environmental work happening in the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). Environmental work in the UKOTs is something that we have funded and championed for many years now. If you want to learn more about the UKOTs, then now is the time! John Ellerman Foundation has partnered with the brilliant Environmental Funders Network to set up a learning series that is free and open to all funders and donors interested in the UKOTs. https://lnkd.in/edBTxVEq These territories harbour extraordinary natural wealth but are under severe threat. If you are committed to responding to the climate and nature crises and care about the environment, then learning more about the UK Overseas Territories UKOTs is vital. In this learning series, you will: 👉 Meet people working on the front line to combat the impacts of climate change 👉Consider the colonial history of the UKOTs and what the impact of that has been on their environment and governance 👉 Explore the systemic challenges and barriers that mean UKOTs have received significantly less support 👉Hear about innovative practice in the UKOTs seeking to change environmental action And much more! Learn more and sign up now: https://lnkd.in/edBTxVEq
Did you know that the vast majority of the UK’s unique flora and fauna lies not in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales or England but in the ‘Overseas Territories’? 🤔 These territories harbour extraordinary natural wealth but are under severe threat. If you are committed to responding to the climate and nature crises and care about the environment, then learning more about the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) is vital. That’s why we have partnered with the Environmental Funders Network this year to offer funders an exciting new UKOTs Learning Series incorporating four events. The series builds on our longstanding commitment to the UKOTs, including our distribution of ~£2m to support work happening in the Territories in 2021/22 and 2022/23 through two rounds of our UKOTs Fund. Join us on a journey to explore the fascinating diversity of life and habitats present in the UKOTs, understand the threats they face and how individual and collective action could radically improve the system of support for the people and organisations working there. Specifically, you will: 👉 Meet people working on the front line to combat the impacts of climate change 👉Consider the colonial history of the UKOTs and what the impact of that has been on their environment and governance 👉 Explore the systemic challenges and barriers that mean UKOTs have received significantly less support 👉Hear about innovative practice in the UKOTs seeking to change environmental action And much more! This learning programme is free and open to all funders and donors interested in the UKOTs. Learn more and sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eEByiap
Catherine Leonard you'd have a lot to contribute here!!
I did not know this about your funding Sufina Ahmad MBE but very pleased I do now!
Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager - International Lead at RSPB
2moThank you Sufina Ahmad MBE and the amazing JEF team for being wonderful advocates for the UKOTs!