Camino Verde - a living seed bank
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
The concept is to cultivate native species safeguarding their future as well as actively promoting their sustainable use throughout the region as a source of livelihoods for communities.
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God saw that it was good
From videos by the Baptist Union Environment Netwo
In such a visual age, “God saw that it was good” videos aim to take people on a step of encounter. Beyond wondering about the “how” and “why” of science’s mechanistic approach towards an encounter with the God of creation through the visual senses.
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A 3D-printed BioHome, a 100-percent recyclable house
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Printing a home in as little as two days and thanks to its natural composition from wood left over by local mills, the home acts as a carbon sink, sequestering 46 tons of carbon dioxide per 600sq-ft unit.
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Silvopasture
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Ancient practice of raising animals and growing trees and pasture on same piece of land. Combats climate change well ahead of solar panels, recycling , etc. Pastures with trees sequester 5 to 10 times as much carbon as treeless ones.
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Producing energy from waste water
From an article in Pioneers Post
A cassava mill in Indonesia now supplies 9.8 GWh of electricity to the local grid per year – enough to supply 20,000 people with clean, reliable energy, while reducing emissions by 30,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
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From textile waste to refugee livelihoods
From an article on Reasons to be Cheerful
In 5 years, Refugee Artisan Initiative has diverted 5,000lbs of textiles from the landfill and produced 120,000 items, 37 women have earned £400,000 in income, and eight have launched online shops.
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Thriving Cities (or towns)
From a report by the Institute for Advanced Studie
What does it mean and take to thrive in my city, and how can I contribute? Six areas of community wealth and well-being: Truth, Prosperity, Good, Justice and Order, Beauty and Sustainability.
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Tiny farms
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Sparking the creation of a swarm of biointensive microfarms that can be run by people with other jobs. Clusters of these farms can supply regional food to supermarkets, caterers, schools, etc within a radius of 50 miles.
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Online - Climate Justice Community Forum 2024
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The Business Fights Poverty Climate Justice Series will run alongside COP29 in November 2024, featuring this forum, as well as articles and podcasts to mark the occasion. This forum provides an opportunity to connect with peers and global advocates to explore how we can prioritize people in climate change strategies and actions.
We invite you to share your thoughts on climate justice and discuss how businesses can take meaningful action to put people at the centre of their climate efforts. Questions:
What are some powerful examples of businesses that prioritise people in their climate action strategies?
Which key challenges and opportunities do businesses face when helping people mitigate, adapt to, and build resilience against climate change?
What inspiring collaborations are driving social and climate action, and how can we replicate or scale these efforts for broader impact?
21/11/2024
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