Providing grant awards to U.S. non-profits to catalyze innovative, science-driven projects responding to the impacts of #climatechange on wildlife and people.
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WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay. The theme is restoration.
We need to prioritize restoring degraded forests, not just cleared lands, recent WCS science shows.
🌳 These cover an area almost the size of Russia. Restoring them could help meet climate and biodiversity goals faster.
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Dr. Stacy Jupiter, WCS's Melanesia Regional Director, has been appointed to lead WCS Marine Conservation.
“Stacy is a globally recognized marine scientist and conservationist, with an exceptional set of transdisciplinary skills,” said @JoeWalston_WCS.
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WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Join us tomorrow at 1pm ET for the next webinar in the Ecological Forestry in the Context of Climate Change monthly webinar series. Tara Keyser with @forestservice will be giving a presentation titled, “Ecological Silviculture for Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests.”
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
NEW: Blog by WCS's Dan Zarin on @sciencetargets guidance that highlights important opportunities for corporations to own their responsibility for mitigating #ClimateCrisis risks to global economy. Specifically, through protection of high integrity forests. bit.ly/3UUWp9u
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
At #COP28, issue of "just transitions" has been a big topic. But what is the definition when it comes to #IndigenousPeoples' rights?
Sushil Raj of WCS Rights and Communities explains why the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the green economy is central to these discussions.
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
"We have now a global health crisis created from our broken relationship with nature," says @JoeWalston_WCS.
If we invest in nature as a #climatechange solution, we'll change trajectory of global climate but also help people and nature directly in a measurable way. #COP28UAE
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
These #ClimateResilience commitments recognize that natural systems also need targeted #adaptation to withstand climate crisis. This guidance paves the way for locally tailored and community-driven solutions. Glad value of our local partners was elevated. wcsclimateadaptationfund.org
Today, at the first-ever White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing a National Climate Resilience Framework and announcing more than $500 million in dedicated funding to help build a climate resilient nation.
ALT NEWS Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Climate Resilience Framework
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Did you know WCS has a podcast? This episode of Wild Audio features the WCS Guatemala team discussing their work to protect the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage found in the #MayaBiosphere
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WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Catch up with the 3-part @WCSWildAudio podcast series for #ClimateWeekNYC
Part 1: Why is #Forest Integrity So Important? with Tom Evans & Kemen Austin | apple.co/3EtFGRr
Part 2: Why We Need #ClimateAdaptation, with Liz Tully & Paul Elsen | apple.co/46l2VZD
Part 3: Investing in At-Risk Forests with the #REDD+ Framework, with Todd Stevens | apple.co/3PKVJ3I
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Exciting news from @TheWCS and @RainforestNORW. Indigenous Peoples and local communities are some of the world’s best forest protectors🌳
WCS and @RainforestNORW are launching the first-ever direct access fund for Indigenous Peoples and local communities protecting DRC’s forests. The initiative will help secure land and resource rights and protect a critical tropical rainforest. bit.ly/3PLROn6 #ClimateWeek
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
WCS and @RainforestNORW are launching the first-ever direct access fund for Indigenous Peoples and local communities protecting DRC’s forests. The initiative will help secure land and resource rights and protect a critical tropical rainforest. bit.ly/3PLROn6 #ClimateWeek
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
It's #ClimateWeekNYC. Fires, floods, droughts & extreme heat continue to rage.
Nature based solutions are crucial to fighting #climatechange & #biodiversity loss. Learn how #forests are a win-win for people, #nature & #climate.
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@TheWCS @WCSWildAudio
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Protecting nature is key to addressing the climate, biodiversity, and health crises. 🌳
Keep up with the latest news from #ClimateWeek2023 at wcs.org/climate-week-2023
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
OUT NOW! The next instalment in our #Forests2Follow series 🌳
The #forest of the #CongoBasin 🍃
2nd largest rainforest in the world 🌍
Vital for people, #nature and #climate 🦍
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@TheWCS @wcs_congo @BirdLife_News @WWFLeadForests @wwf_uk
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Part 2 in #WCSWildAudio’s 3-part series for @ClimateWeekNYC: “Why We Need Climate Adaptation"
Even if we constrain #climatechange, what type of world will be left if we don't intentionally change our conservation strategies now?
🔊 Listen: apple.co/3rdfCXw @WCSAdapts
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
This week is #ClimateWeekNYC. Held in conjunction with the #UNGA2023. Time is now for climate action!
Tune in for updates throughout the week. In the meantime, check out the first 2 parts of our Climate Week podcast series from #WCSWildAudio: wcs.org/wcs-wild-audio
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
The @WCSWildAudio podcast is rolling out a 3-part series for @ClimateWeekNYC.
Part 1: "Why Is Forest Integrity So Important?" We talked to Tom Evans & Kemen Austin of the WCS Forests & Climate Change team to find out.
Listen: apple.co/3EtFGRr #UNGA78 #ClimateWeekNYC
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Without protecting, maintaining, and restoring forests and peatlands, preventing dangerous warming above 1.5C isn't possible.
We develop innovative solutions to help ensure these ecosystems deliver #climate mitigation & adaptation at needed scale.
More: bit.ly/3rujeEp
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
Proud to support this Indigenous-led conservation initiative, which will help provide a model for centering Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and practices in conservation and help ecosystems adapt to the changing climate.
🌿 Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories…
For their 2021 project, @Y2Y_Initiative and the Nez Perce Tribe are mainstreaming a restoration approach based in climate adaptation and cultural preservation.
Shown here, Tiyana Casey talks about the importance of culturally based STEM education at the Joseph Canyon overlook.
WCS Climate Adaptation Fund retweeted
"Where There’s Smoke…" | By Daniel Zarin for @PBSNature
The haze obscuring #Manhattan's skyline is another sign of the #climatecrisis in our interconnected world. Health hazards cross international frontiers. #Smoke doesn't respect borders.
pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/whe… #CanadaFires
