A climate science workshop series by Active Philanthropy: Episode 7
The start of the annual UN Climate Change Conference serves as a stark reminder of what’s at stake if we don’t accelerate action. As world leaders gather in Dubai, we find ourselves at a critical juncture where it is imperative to reflect on the challenges we face and the opportunities that lie ahead.
As we’ve learned in Active Philanthropy’s series on climate science with Dr Twila Moon, climate change is not a single issue, but a complex web of intertwined crises affecting very different aspects of our lives. As Twila Moon notes in the latest episode: “Tackling climate change isn’t just about climate change”. To tackle the crisis effectively, we need a holistic approach that embraces interconnected problems and solutions.
That’s why we’ve dedicated this week’s episode to the concept of multisolving, and how we can leverage the links between the climate crisis and other pressing societal challenges. For example, initiatives to tackle climate change can also help improve public health or education outcomes. Exploring concrete examples that highlight such interdependencies really helps many people understand the many ways in which each of us can make a difference.
3 key takeaways from this episode
- Tackling climate change isn’t just about climate change. Multisolving allows us to address climate while addressing other critical societal issues like health and social justice.
- There is no “silver bullet”. Implement solutions that connect to your work, activities, and passion.
- Not adding carbon dioxide is best, even if removing is also needed.
For a more detailed summary of this episode, check out the cheat sheets we’ve prepared for the whole series! If you’re looking for more concrete examples of how climate action intersects with other societal goals, take a look at the case studies of our Climate Philanthropy Guide.
Active Philanthropy’s virtual climate science workshop series, led by renowned climate scientist Dr. Twila Moon, takes you through everything you need to know about climate. If you’ve missed one of the previous episodes, take a look here:
Episode 1: Yes, people are changing the climate
Episode 2: Climate science is well understood
Episode 3: Carbon emissions have created our warmer temperatures
Episode 4: The Earth is a complex connected system
Episode 5: Climate action now will have short- and long-term benefits
Episode 6: We must adapt to and reduce sea level rise
Active Philanthropy supports philanthropists, donor families, philanthropic organizations and social investors who wish to engage in climate action.
Alliance magazine is the distribution partner for Active Philanthropy’s virtual climate science workshop series. In the run up to COP28, we will be releasing an episode every week featuring renowned climate scientist Dr. Twila Moon.
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