WWF Changing Climate’s Post

Today, on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we extend our deepest gratitude to the Indigenous communities and peoples who are at the heart of conservation successes worldwide. Their deep connection to the land is invaluable in safeguarding our planet for future generations. Despite contributing the least to greenhouse emissions, Indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected by climate change. Yet, their profound knowledge and connection to the ecosystems within their territories play a crucial role in enhancing the resilience of these environments. Let’s recognize and support the vital role Indigenous peoples play in our global fight against climate change and in building a sustainable future for all. https://lnkd.in/e6YaeqFA

📣 IN TWO WEEKS - Join us for a webinar hosted by our Environment and Disaster Management program featuring youth climate champions. Learn how youth are innovating, advocating, and mobilizing for a sustainable future. The seminar will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish. 📅 Date: August 20, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10 AM CDT / 11 AM EDT / 4PM CEST / 5 PM EAT Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4cMYm3J  #YouthClimateChampions #DisasterPreparedness 

Insightful blog from Bailey Moritz highlighting the potential of seaweed's climate benefits. Read more about the versatility of this marine plant and its role in carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration! ⬇

As Anita van Breda, Senior Director of Environment and Disaster Management, highlights in her latest CNN op-ed, "Nature is fundamental to supporting life on Earth, adapting to a changing climate, and reducing disaster risk." It is increasingly important to integrate natural and nature-based approaches into our disaster response strategies as working with nature can enhance our resilience and safeguard communities.    Here are some key takeaways:    🌱 Working with nature, including through restoring wetlands and protecting mangroves, is vital for shielding communities from disasters and enhancing climate resilience. 🛠 Integrating environmental considerations into disaster response reduces future risk and vulnerability. 💰 Investing in natural infrastructure can be a cost-effective means for reducing disaster risk while providing added ecosystem services benefits to communities. 🌎 Local community involvement in environmental management as an element of reducing disaster risk is essential for the successful planning, implementation, and maintenance of nature-based approaches.    Read more about these insights and their global applications: https://lnkd.in/eK4Rhsqk

Recently, the WWF Corporate Climate Resilience Partnerships team traveled to Punjab, Pakistan for workshops with high-level government officials, sugarcane farmers, civil society organizations, and academics. WWF brought these groups together to socialize a climate resilience action plan and gather ideas for priority interventions on climate resilience and adaptation against drought, extreme heat, and flooding. WWF Changing Climate sat down with Laura Brush, Senior Program Officer, U.S. Corporate Resilience Partnerships, to learn more about the impact of climate change on sugar production, climate risks to these communities, and interventions that enhance communities’ resilience to changing weather patterns and water security issues. 

📢 We are thrilled to announce our events program at The Nest Climate Campus during #ClimateWeekNYC 2024! For two days – September 24 and 25 – we will spotlight solutions to the climate crisis through a series of dynamic and interactive discussions emphasizing the importance of biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and nature-based solutions. 💡Learn more about our featured panel discussions and innovative climate champions: https://lnkd.in/gCJKkJgs   ⏩ Follow this link to register: https://lnkd.in/gW6yAVK5  

Did you know that WWF is a co-founder of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC)? Check out this latest case study from the RTC to learn more about a solar thermal project undertaken by one of its Solutions Providers:

Today is World Mangrove Day! 🌱🌏 Mangroves are vital to our planet, providing essential protection for coastal communities, supporting biodiversity, and acting as powerful carbon sinks. In the face of climate change, their preservation and restoration has never been more critical. At WWF, we are working to safeguard and better understand mangrove ecosystems through innovative projects like ManglarIA. Leveraging data collected from a variety of sensors and AI to help analyze the data, we will improve our understanding of how mangrove species respond to our changing climate and enhance our approach to conservation, enabling us to monitor and protect these crucial ecosystems more effectively. Join us in celebrating the incredible work being done to protect mangroves around the globe and learn more about ManglarIA and its impact. Together, we can make a difference for people and our planet!  https://lnkd.in/gQHpCRAB #WorldMangroveDay #ClimateAction 

Did you know the fashion industry produces 92 million tons of textile waste annually? In our latest article, our BRIDGE intern Violet Mee, dives into the environmental impact of fast fashion. Read more to learn about innovative solutions happening in the industry and how we can shift towards zero-waste production at all levels.