Providing grant awards to U.S. non-profits to catalyze innovative, science-driven projects responding to the impacts of #climatechange on wildlife and people.
π Save the date! April 28th, Paris ποΈ
The #NatureFinanceForumEurope (#NFFEU) will unite investors, corporations, and experts to discuss how we can catalyze capital flows to nature-positive solutions.
Join us for a day of collaboration and innovation: https://t.co/R5y2f95cMI
WCS is delighted to partner with @Climate_Action_ to launch the Nature Finance Forum Europe (#NFFEU) in Paris on April 28!π±The event will bring together institutional investors, nature funds & project operators.
Donβt miss it: https://t.co/R5y2f95cMI
#NatureFinance
Our 14 Solutions report has real, applicable, on-the-ground solutions to some of the most common #climate impacts.
Find it on our website β‘οΈ https://t.co/1uvVJ0jaQT
For their project with us, @MSIsanjuan focused on a culturally and ecologically significant area for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
The riparian site was revegetated with native, culturally important plants, and protected by livestock fencing: https://t.co/7f723XEkER #restoration
Doing #climate adaptive #conservation work is the first step, but you could double, triple your impact by mainstreaming. π’
How to mainstream? There are many paths you could take. Head to our website to see how our grant partners are doing it: https://t.co/83Vfn2B8mB
If you want to make your #conservation work #climate-proof, consider the 5Ws. βπ±
Shifting the timing, location, or other components of your work can ensure that conservation outcomes persist in a changing climate.
Learn more on our website: https://t.co/1uvVJ0jIGr
Due to #climatechange, native species in the Southwest US are being replaced by invasives, which provide poor habitat for #wildlife.
Landsward Fdn. is planting native species that are adapted to current/future climate conditions. Learn more: https://t.co/OUh9yoblzy
Hotter, drier summers from #climatechange will increase water needs, not only for us, but for #forests. π²
Our grant partner @NNRGforests implemented strategies to spread soil moisture. Learn more here: https://t.co/44lP55zVhO
In addition to implementing restoration, @nature_IA worked with influential municipalities to normalize the use of green infrastructure to address #climate-induced #flooding. π¦πΏ
Mainstreaming practices can result in greater impact overall: https://t.co/T3PnydlMuA
Piikani Lodge Inst. and the Blackfeet Nation, applied climate adaptive grazing practices across 420 acres. πΏ
These practices will help the #wildlife and #biodiversity supported by this ecosystem adapt to #climatechange. Learn more: https://t.co/FE7hijJ8Na
The Nez Perce Territory is 17 million acres and home to raptors, carnivores, and fish. ππ»
@Y2Y_Initiative is working with the tribe to mainstream a #restoration approach centered on climate adaptation and cultural survival .
Learn more: https://t.co/vD0i6jyg9w
The #forests of the Southern Blue Ridge:
πΏ support a diverse array of #wildlife (over 100 species),
πΏ are home to 1000s of herbaceous species
π’ are the ideal habitat for reptiles and bird species
Learn how our partners are helping this area adapt: https://t.co/CmabOxSMxO
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay. The theme is restoration.
We need to prioritize restoring degraded forests, not just cleared lands, recent WCS science shows.
π³ These cover an area almost the size of Russia. Restoring them could help meet climate and biodiversity goals faster.
By now, you know the importance of #pollinators for agriculture and food. π
Our work with @xercessociety created 20 miles of of hedgerow habitat on farms using #climate-resilient plants. π Learn more: https://t.co/zxHwmnmKh0
The Scott River watershed is a global #biodiversity hotspot with over 600 species!
But #wildfires are increasing. Scott River Watershed Council is using prescribed fire to reduce the fuel load and provide migration corridors for species. Learn more: https://t.co/1lCdh5Ph2y
In Yakima River basin, #climatechange is changing stream flows, warming temperatures, and disconnecting creeks & rivers.
@americanrivers adaptation project will enable tributaries to regain and retain ecosystem functions under future climate conditions. https://t.co/BvRn1xK4Lp
An important step in climate adaptation work is to monitor for ongoing changes.
Researchers from @USGS are shown here installing a tool that can measure shifts in marsh surface elevation from subsidence, sea level rise, & peat accumulation. Learn more: https://t.co/P8px9Rl5Rg
Climate change is affecting water in the Great Plains. Process-based restoration is one solution used in other parts of the US and @ducksunlimited is bringing it to Kansas.
After just a few weeks implementing, they saw water levels rise! π¦ Read more: https://t.co/xzxB9Nk8Ea
Sandy River is the Lower Columbia's only undammed, unregulated, free flowing major tributary and critical habitat for #wildlife. ππ¦¦π¦
Sandy River Watershed Council is strengthening this important basin against #climatechange. Learn more here: https://t.co/leSbkxr9HQ