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Protecting Our Planet Challenge Commits $5 Billion To Conserve 30% of Planet by 2030

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Nine organizations have joined together to pledge $5 billion over the next 10 years to help address three of the planet’s most life-threatening crises: the climate, extinction and health crises — with an emphasis on the role of nature and the leadership of Indigenous people in solving them.

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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. What role does unearthing and celebrating Black history play in Outdoor Afro’s mission and work? RM: It’s a huge part of what we do.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

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Environmental sustainability is an ongoing movement, and Earth Day is an excellent reminder of our role. When our lives shifted around social distancing rules, our appreciation for the environment bloomed. Organization Mission: I Love A Clean San Diego County leads and inspires the community to conserve and enhance the environment.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Audubon Marketplace gifts are unique and play an important role in protecting our birds and butterflies. All purchases help support vital conservation work to save critically endangered rhinos. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts.

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6 Ways to Take Action in the Next Week to Celebrate Earth Day

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We're nearing the end of National Park Week, but despite their significance to our country, national parks still require conservation efforts to fund and maintain them. Take a hike. Can't make a march? Ecosystems across our planet depend on the sustaining of bee and other insect pollinator populations.

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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Andrew Tingley, Director of Communications at The Nature Conservancy. At The Nature Conservancy , one of the world’s largest environmental nonprofits, we have examined a huge range of nature’s benefits throughout our 70-year history. When you think about nature, what comes to mind? © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

In the past, the climate crisis was mainly the concern of environment and conservation organisations. We all have a responsibility to solve it, and civil society organisations play a critical role. Historically, environmental and conservation organisations have led the charge through their advocacy and campaign work.

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