The JWH Initiative supports young Multisolvers in developing countries

January 28, 2016 by Shanna Edberg

The Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative aims to foster environmental leadership by giving grants to young people in developing countries in order ...

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We Failed in Flint. Here’s How to Avoid Making the Same Mistakes in Climate Policy.

January 28, 2016 by Elizabeth Sawin

The same four mistakes that led to tragedy in Flint are repeated in other cities and, dangerously, in the realm of global climate policy. ...

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Composting reduces methane emissions while saving water, energy, and money

January 26, 2016 by Shanna Edberg

Composting kitchen scraps and food waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions by emitting significantly lower levels of methane than that same ...

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Youth in Kenya protect forests and preserve community assets

January 19, 2016 by Stephanie McCauley

A group of young people in Kenya, many of whom were previously involved in crime and drug sales, have created the Muiru Youth Reform Group, ...

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Rich Forests restores tropical forests while creating livelihoods

January 14, 2016 by Shanna Edberg

Rich Forests aims to protect existing tropical forests and to restore degraded and deforested land by encouraging trade in non-timber ...

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Healthy Community Food Systems aims for healthy food, healthy climate

January 7, 2016 by Shanna Edberg

Healthy Community Food Systems is a Colorado-based organization whose mission is "To help communities build healthy sustainable food ...

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Take a walk for your health and the health of your community

January 5, 2016 by Shanna Edberg

The benefits of walking are huge for individuals, communities, and the planet. This year's National Walking Summit extolled the benefits of ...

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UN-Habitat helps cities become livable, sustainable, resilient

December 31, 2015 by Shanna Edberg

UN-Habitat is a United Nations program that works to "promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and ...

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CicLAvia cleans air in Los Angeles and gets people moving

December 29, 2015 by Stephanie McCauley

Every few months, Los Angeles has a day where they close a group of streets to cars and open them to human-powered means of transportation. ...

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Multisolving - A Promising Strategy To Address Climate, Health, and Well-Being In Concert

December 17, 2015 by Shanna Edberg

In this new video, Beth Sawin introduces the concept of Multisolving, or the search for systemic solutions that protect the climate while ...

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The Healthy Energy Initiative advocates for a cooler, healthier future

December 17, 2015 by Shanna Edberg

The Healthy Energy Initiative is a network of health organizations, professionals, and researchers around the world that advocate for a ...

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60% of Emissions Reductions Pledged in Paris Were Inspired by Multisolving

December 15, 2015 by Elizabeth Sawin

The majority of the commitments to reduce emissions in Paris were motivated by multisolving, the search for climate solutions that produce ...

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