Project Dandelion

What a success of a film ‘Mrs Robinson’ is. A huge well done to Aoife Kelleher, Cormac Hargaden, Trisha Canning, and so many others for producing such a captivating and memorable documentary of the amazing Mary Robinson’s life. 👏👏👏 Great also to see Pat Mitchell in Ireland(who was also Exec Producer of the film). Project Dandelion is well and truly growing in Ireland (and elsewhere), as Mary herself said yesterday, “we are heading in the right direction [in tackling the #ClimateCrisis], we just need to move much faster!”. I spoke to so many creative, entrepreneurial people yesterday at the #GalwayFilmFleadh about Project Dandelion. I hope to pick up on some of those conversations this week. 💛 Thank you to Stephen Cook, Nigel Garman, Freeda Garman, Pippa Ratcliffe, Lesley O'Connor for being with me for this experience. Want to pick up on Mary’s amazing life of action and make a difference alongside her? Sign up to Project Dandelion at www.projectdandelion.org - when women lead, action follows!

When women lead, action follows! We are honored to be represented by Dandelion Elizabeth Sheehan MPH at the San Francisco Citi protest, which Third Act and #1000Grandmothers hosted this week to call out Citibank's continued funding of fossil fuels. Alone, we have power. But together, we have impact.

Project Dandelion is about Climate Justice - a recognition that the climate crisis disproportionately impacts people in poverty, Indigenous peoples, and women and girls. The people that do the least to cause it are those suffering the most, while rich countries and big corporations profit. During a recent panel from The Elders Foundation on long-view leadership and climate justice, Indigenous climate activist PAULO GALVÃO reminded us, “We do not inherit the world from our ancestors. We actually borrow it from our children and from our grandchildren." #PauloGalvao speaks on behalf of his community in Brazil, and encourages us to listen to those on the frontlines of this crisis in order to build a bold, unified approach that addresses both immediate concerns and long-term impacts. United, we have a chance to solve it.

What is climate justice and how do we ensure that the most vulnerable are protected and empowered in this movement? 🤔 That those least responsible for this urgency are not left to bear its heaviest burdens. Like the dandelion – a symbol of resilience and hope, Can we spread the seeds of change far and wide? Bringing together voices from all walks of life Sharing lived experiences and stories of optimism. 💚 To find solutions, support and community, To find strength in inclusive and grassroots-level leadership, Through impact, adaptation and collective action. As we look to the future, can we envision a regenerative world? 🌎 In this episode of #SustainableTeaWithShreya 🎙, shot in collaboration with Project Dandelion, 🌏 Shreya Ghodawat Ⓥ sits down with the inspirational, fearless, lawyer, United Nations Human Rights Commissioner, Co-founder of Project Dandelion, Chair of The Elders Foundation, former President of Ireland, and world leader, Mary Robinson The Mary Robinson Centre. They discuss the urgent need for a broad, inclusive climate movement, the just transition from fossil fuels to renewable and clean energy, addressing the inequities faced by developing nations, the importance of women and the youth in leadership roles, and the power of intergenerational dialogue through stories of hope. Watch the full episode on YouTube. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dfswyru9 Council of Women World Leaders Trinity College Dublin #ClimateJustice #ClimateMovement #Inspirational #FemalePresident #Ireland #FossilFuels #Leadership #WomenEmpowerment #WorldLeader #Lawyer #CleanEnergy #PositiveChange #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ClimateActivist #ChangeTheWorld #Renewableenergy #SocialJustice

Do you ever feel like no one else cares about the climate crisis? Project Dandelion is proud to partner with #WeAreTheMajority to present this groundbreaking research, which reveals a stark truth: despite a widespread global desire for action on the climate crisis, the world’s population suffers from a state of pluralistic ignorance. Surprisingly, a significant majority of people support action, with many willing to donate 1% of their monthly income. Yet, crucially, this majority mistakenly believes they are outnumbered by 26 percentage points. Visit wearethemajority.earth to learn more. #WeAreTheMajority Global Climate and Health Alliance | Sunway Centre for Planetary Health | Stop Ecocide International | Amnesty International | WIA Philanthropy | Power Shift Africa | Make Polluters Pay | Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) | Black Girls Rising | Health Care Without Harm | Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) | 350.org | Our Kids' Climate | Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative | World Medical Association

Dandelion spotted at London Climate Week with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim and Nigar Arpadarai!

This week at London Climate Action Week, Partners The Earthshot Prize showcased the brilliant work of Earth Shot finalists in their 'stories of impact' webinar, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Events and conversations like #EarthShot's were foundational to a successful London Climate Action Week, that was focused on #climatefinance and #climatejustice. Click to hear these #storiesofimpact and to stay informed ahead of #nycclimateweek

This last week, Project Dandelion made its mark at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, joined by the sharp minds at WRTHY. Fresh off our nomination for Fast Company's World Changing Idea of the Year, we were thrilled to dive into the Young Lions Digital competition. The challenge? Crafting a digital-led campaign to amplify the Project Dandelion movement. Each entry was judged live by the esteemed Cannes Lions Juries. With 50 submissions representing diverse perspective from around the globe, the competition was a testament to sheer creativity and innovation. A special shoutout to the gold-winning team from Mexico, who ingeniously used a dating app to swap ordinary questions with climate-focused icebreakers, sparking meaningful dialogue on climate action.

Looking for ways to get involved this week? 1️⃣ Join us: Be a dandelion at projectdandelion.com 2️⃣ Share: For many, its hard to believe that people everywhere support bold climate action. But it's true. In fact, a UN survey of more that 75K people from 77 countries found that people are worried about climate change and demand action now. Tap the link below to read & share. https://lnkd.in/gRtuVZGg 3️⃣ Learn: Check out Urban Ocean Lab's Resource Hub, with reviewed resources like case studies, datasets, sample legislation and policy memos to support coastal cities impacted by a changing climate. https://lnkd.in/gtBXSgJt 4️⃣ Listen: The climate crisis is a communications crisis. Join Dandelion Solitaire Townsend of Futerra to discover how climate storytelling can save the world this week. Tap the link below to register. https://lnkd.in/gMzAURAb 5️⃣ Donate: Temperatures are rising, leaving more and more individuals vulnerable to climate disaster. Many of us hold the power to support these individuals. Tap the link to learn more from Brown Girl Green, Kristy Drutman. https://lnkd.in/gTW-NiJ7

When everything familiar is gone and there’s no choice but to leave home,  What makes us go on? Here’s how millions worldwide hold onto hope while navigating this uncertainty: https://lnkd.in/d3-dT8kP Every refugee has a story, a name, dreams to be remade. Their courage and humanity remind us of our shared existence. Together, we can create stories that are not defined by displacement, but kindness and love. In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya in collaboration with Project Dandelion, Refugee and Human Rights Activist, and Dandelion Chantale Zuzi, of Refugee Can Be, joins me to discuss her brave story of survival, the global refugee crisis, and our individual humanitarian efforts to support them. #RefugeeCrisis #Displacement #HumanitarianEfforts #Hope #Stories #Compassion #HumanRights