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🌍 Celebrating Indigenous Women's Role in Climate Solutions 🌿 Today, on Indigenous People's Day, we recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities around the world, particularly the leadership of Indigenous women in the fight against climate change. Indigenous women have long been the stewards of their lands, preserving traditional knowledge and practices that are essential to maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Their deep connection to the earth and commitment to sustainability offers critical insights as we seek solutions to the climate crisis. Their voices are crucial in shaping a future where people and the planet can thrive together. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousWomen #ClimateLeadership #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJustice Photo: Forest Entrepreneurs Indigenous Peoples Project  © Daniel Martínez / WWF-Peru

Our first Alliance Allies spotlight is now LIVE! Read below 👇 Meet Senator Perpetua Sappa Konman from the Federated States of Micronesia. Senator Konman uses her position to advocate for crucial climate policies that protect the future of her country and its inhabitants. 🌏 #AllianceAllies

It's almost time for our first Alliance Allies spotlight! Until then, we're leaving you all with a hint. Can you guess who our first featured climate leader is? Drop your guesses below! 👇 👀 #AllianceAllies

Introducing 'Alliance Allies: Women in Climate Leadership' – our new series dedicated to shining a light on the incredible women leading the charge in climate action. At the Alliance, we recognize and celebrate women's critical role as environmental stewards. We hope you can join us in uplifting these powerful voices through this series. 🌏 Starting next week, we'll highlight inspiring stories of women committed to the future of our planet. Do you know a woman climate leader? Tag them below! ⬇️

This week the world recorded its hottest day ever. According to #womanclimateleader Stephanie Roe, PhD, we may be in “uncharted territory” if record temperatures continue beyond August, when La Nina conditions are expected to take hold. That would mean that our global climate “has been fundamentally altered much sooner than we expected.” Tune into this week’s episode of Nature Breaking to hear that and more insights from Dr. Roe, WWF’s Global Climate and Energy Lead Scientist: https://lnkd.in/e-9yhHV2

Today is #MandelaDay! We remember Nelson Mandela as a brave women's rights advocate, whose efforts to bring freedom and justice to women and girls remain an inspiration for us all. His legacy lives on.

Addressing #humanwildlifeconflict is one part of Sowing Change program in Kenya. These boreholes are a source of water for the community, domestic animals, and wildlife. In Esiligi Maa, members have decided to restrict human access to the borehole during certain periods to allow wildlife to drink water, to avoid conflicts. This leaves only early morning hours for community members to use the water before cattle arrive, which has resulted in inadequate water access for families who require the water for cooking, bathing, laundry and for kitchen gardens, an important food source. This forces women and children to walk 5 km to the next borehole to access water. Through the Sowing Change program, WWF-Kenya and CARE Kenya are working with this community and others to assess borehole use, access, and conditions and develop plans to improve water access for all. #humanwildlifecoexistance

👋 Are you New York bound? The CARE-WWF Alliance is once again attending New York Climate Week this September. We're hoping to connect with people working in the space of women in climate leadership, nature-based enterprises, landscape restoration, or any innovation in an area that helps build a future where people and nature thrive. Comment below or send us a message. 📅 It's never too early to plan our collaborations and connections for a very busy week. https://lnkd.in/dEBDih7

Another exciting day of progress for Sowing Change in Kenya! The Bidi Women Group planted the fruit trees they received through the program. These fruit trees will contribute to the restoration of 25 hectares of degraded land in the area, support food production, and reinforce the vital role women play in the land restoration initiative. The women signed a Memorandum of Understanding, solidifying their commitment to nurture the fruit trees as they grow. This MOU encourages women to serve as environmental stewards and inspire the larger community to engage with sustainable food production practices. As Sowing Change gender expert Achieng Mwanaisha Emily says "this exercise beaconed the role of women in land restoration as vital stewards and drivers of community resilience." 🌳  CARE Kenya WWF-Kenya

One of the many wonderful things about working at the intersection of two global organizations is benefitting from not one but two stellar internship programs, which attract smart, dedicated, and creative college students looking to make a difference and build their career. In addition to WWF BRIDGE intern Cristina Rodriguez, whom we've already welcomed, we are pleased to formally welcome Rukmini Nallamothu, interning from the CARE side. We are excited to have you on board. Your contributions are already being felt. Thank you! #newhire #internsrock