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
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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
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Webinar series “Planning for Citizen Participation in Mission Ocean & Waters" Learn how to design a project, work package, or programme of activities in alignment with the citizen engagement targets of the EU Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters By 2030 (or Mission Ocean)
The spring 2024 season of PREP4BLUE's webinar series “Planning for Citizen Participation in Mission Ocean & Waters" has just been announced! Over 3 one-hour sessions, participants will learn how to design a project, work package, or programme of activities in alignment with the citizen engagement targets of the EU Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters By 2030 (or Mission Ocean). This season our focus is on: · Fostering Marine Citizenship for Mission Ocean, Thursday 21st March, 11.00 CET, Online · Positioning Fishers as Core Partners for Mission Ocean Projects, Wednesday 17th April, 11.00 CEST, Online · Engaging Children and Young People in Mission Ocean, Wednesday 24th April, 1pm CEST, Online For more information and registration, follow the link below!
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I cannot wait to learn more about the new Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Adaptation and Stewardship!!
Executive Director & Founder-Climate Science Alliance--Associate Research Professor-Western Regional Climate Center at the Desert Research Institute
Been dreaming on this for years and I am so excited to share the launch of the Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS)! This project brings together an amazing group of partners to advance a model of Indigenous-led lands stewardship for climate adaptation and resilience. Our work is powerful because it takes a collaborative community-based approach that leverages local networks to support coastal resilience, cultural and prescribed fire, climate-informed restoration, and land rematriation efforts that center community priorities and relationships with the land. This project is all heart and I hope you will check out the new website. https://www.cnncts.org/
Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS)
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Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN) have launched their new Nature Funding Framework, which presents priorities and opportunities for its members to protect, restore and manage nature and realise the full potential of their giving. Philanthropy has a vital role to play in scaling up the existing solutions and building new and emerging initiatives to respond to the interlinked nature and climate crises. That said, it cannot and should not replace the role and necessity of public funding, but it can leverage the success of the strong #privatelandconservation sector, which is already delivering on-the-ground capacity and existing domestic investment. With whole-of-government support, a significant uplift in public and private investment, and strong policy mandates, we can achieve so much more for nature.
We've officially launched our new Nature Funding Framework! Designed to sit alongside our Climate Change Funding Framework as a go-to tool for effective giving, the new framework powerfully states the case for more nature funding and provides guidance for channeling funds for greatest impact. The first of its kind in Australia, the Framework is the product of extensive research and consultation and incorporates the expertise of more than 50 leaders from environmental organisations, academia, government and philanthropy. A big shout out to AEGN's Nature Program Manager Margie Jenkin for leading this work, and to the AEGN members who made it possible by funding it. Take a look and share it around: https://lnkd.in/g8hheMKV
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🎊🎉Yesterday, we at Prospex Institute, and especially our WaterLANDS team, celebrated World Peatlands Day. 🙌🎈 🌿The day recognises the wonderful, essential things that peatlands do for us and the Earth: they are our planet's most concentrated natural carbon sinks, acting as havens for rare species and buffering extreme weather events like floods.🌱 💧We are so proud to be a partner on the Horizon 2020 WaterLANDS project, which, especially through its Ireland and UK Action Sites, is working to restore and conserve these crucial ecosystems.🗾 🔍Want to know more? Check out the WaterLANDS site - https://waterlands.eu/ - to discover all the exciting research and activities the project is doing around peatlands, from developing citizen science platforms to exploring financing mechanisms that could support restoration.💶 🦉Happy reading! And just to re-peat: peatlands are key to healthy societies and a healthy planet, but if we don't care for them, they won't care for us! 💙
WaterLANDS: Water-based solutions for carbon storage, people and wilderness.
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The Hidden Cost of War: Environmental Impact of Conflicts on Day 3 of #Arendalsuka wasn't your typical peace discussion! GRID-Arendal hosted a crucial debate on the often-overlooked environmental toll of armed conflicts. Key Takeaways: - Wars wreak havoc on ecosystems, causing deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity loss. - Unexploded ordnance and other hazards linger long after wars end, posing threats to environmental health. - Breakdown of governance during conflicts makes these problems even worse. - Recent events like the conflicts in Ukraine and in Gaza highlight the urgent need to understand the environment-conflict link. 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 Expert Voices: - Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs - Karen Landmark, Managing Director, GRID-Arendal - Ingrid Rostad, Senior Policy Advisor, The Norwegian Forum for Development and Environment (Forum for utvikling og miljø) - Arvinn E. Gadgil, Director, UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance - Bård Vegar Solhjell, Director, Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation A Call to Action: The forum emphasized the importance of open discussion and action in protecting the environment during and after conflicts. This crucial step paves the way for a more peaceful and sustainable future. Missed the Live Stream? Head over to GRID Arendal's website to learn more about the event and access the recording: https://lnkd.in/dkBui83j Let's work together to build a world where peace and environmental well-being go hand in hand. #GRIDArendal #Environment #Sustainability #Peacebuilding #Arendalsuka #VirtualArendalsuka
Arendalsuka 2024 - GRID-Arendal News
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Blue Youth Project Report - Shorewatch with Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation Shorewatch, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation's (WDC's) flagship citizen science project, has launched a new youth volunteering programme to expand its reach and impact. For 15 years, the project has been tirelessly gathering data on the 21 extraordinary species of #whale and #dolphin that grace Scotland's waters. An incredible team of 200 dedicated volunteers spread across 28 sites has collected a vast body of data. These insights drive #marine management policies, #safeguarding these majestic creatures and their homes from various human threats, including #marinedevelopment, fishing gear entanglement, pollution (both noise and plastic), and disturbance caused by well-intentioned but unaware individuals. Here are some of the project's outcomes: 👥 81 young minds educated through theory and practical sessions, made accessible with binoculars, transport and free events. 📣 8 engaging talks engaged local communities across 5 community events and 5 webinars, informing them about Shorewatch's mission. 🎓 682 Shorewatch records and 6 student university projects collected through data collection via an app, empowering participants to contribute. Thank you Regatta Ltd for supporting Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation #MarineConservation #WhaleDolphinProtection #YouthInConservation
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Last month, over a hundred participants joined the second #EUBlueParks Community workshop ‘Effective management of Marine Protected Areas’ 💡. With attendees from various sectors including agencies, #researchers, NGOs and investors, the workshop fostered #collaboration and #knowledge exchange. Here’s a glimpse into the inspiring outcomes of the meeting: 🔍 Addressing Challenges: From tackling implementation hurdles to bridging data gaps, discussions focused on overcoming obstacles to enhance the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). How do we achieve this? Participants of the workshop unanimously agreed: this is a team effort! We need everyone to get on board to come up with long-term solutions. 💡 Innovative Solutions: The workshop showcased pioneering methods in marine management, emphasizing nature-based solutions and hybrid techniques to restore degraded habitats. 🚀 Future Endeavours: Exciting plans as the community continues to serve as a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing and partnership building in marine protection and restoration. Join the EU Blue Parks Community today and be a part of the change! Apply now to become a member and unlock exclusive benefits. Together, we can restore and protect our oceans for generations to come. 🌊💙 Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDg6nm-5 #MissionOcean
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This conference will be top of my list next year, it was one of the most informative I have attended. Great panellists, excellent information and discussions. The closing session was perfect because whilst everyone is passionately working to the same end, our diverse experiences and background mean we don't always agree on the route to take. This is exactly how it should be if we want to solve these issues, disagreement is healthy. #naturebasedsolutions #naturefinance
Biodiversity and carbon credits | Marine resource management | Environmental conservation | Sustainable coastal communities
Our second annual conference on carbon and biodiversity credits in partnership with the INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT and The Wildlife Trusts is on 17 and 18 July! Panel speakers include leading organisations from the public, private, academia and non-profit sectors including Natural England, IUCN, the BBC, Savills Investment, Knepp Estate, McKinsey, RePLANET, Wildlife Trusts, Finance Earth along with the universities of Oxford, Lincoln and UEA and many other organisations. All panels involve interactive audience Q&A sessions. Tickets are £140 (1 day) or £200 (2 days) and include access to all events, refreshments and evening drinks. Full details and schedule are at https://www.bccconference@lincoln.ac.uk
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Save the Date! More detail and info to follow soon
A Meeting of Minds – a two-day event hosted by the Lough Erne Landscape Partnership and the UK & Ireland Lakes Network 💡This collaborative event in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland on 3-4 October 2024 will bring together the local community and stakeholders with the UK and Ireland Lakes Network around the themes of: · Engaging Communities with Still Waters · Dealing with Water Quality Pressures · Resilient Nature and Adapting to Climate Change · Exemplar Landscape Scale Management Lakes are under pressure and will be increasingly so as the climate changes. Lakes are also receiving increasing public and media attention to galvanise action. This event is an opportunity to bring people together in a collaborative forum to connect and share best practices to build capability and form relationships which can provide ongoing peer support. The local impact of this proposal will bring together and empower individuals and communities who gain benefits from the large loughs of Northern Ireland, with practitioners from across the UK and Ireland. The local impact will be an increase in the community’s awareness, capacity and future resilience to the challenges of maintaining healthy freshwater loughs. It is also an opportunity for people across UK & Ireland to learn from the experiences around Lough Erne and Lough Neagh. Please save the date and express your interest here https://lnkd.in/e8cs9edp
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Thought this might be of interest! Please do help us spread the word! Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, The Dulverton Trust, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION, Garfield Weston Foundation, People's Postcode Lottery, People's Trust for Endangered Species; Restore Our Planet; Waterloo Foundation, The Fishmongers' Company; LUND FAMILY FOUNDATION, Waterloo Foundation