Professional Practice

Climate and Biodiversity Action Discussion Guide for Firms and Organizations

What can your firm / organization do to advance the three key goals of the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Climate Action Plan in 2023 and get on a path to achieving the 2040 vision?

Three key goals:

• Practice: Scale Up Climate Positive Approaches
• Equity: Empower Communities to Achieve Climate Justice
• Advocacy: Build Coalitions for Climate Action

What events and educational opportunities can you organize?

Ideas:

• Share your climate action project strategies via webinars
• Host a roundtable discussion with colleagues after reading the CAP and Field Guide
• Organize in-person educational events with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ chapter or allied organizations
• Coordinate networking opportunities for colleagues focused on climate action
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What kind of organizational climate action strategy can you create or advance?

Ideas:

• Form an organizational Climate Action Committee
• Appoint a climate action leader
• Set climate action annual goals
• Calculate your baseline greenhouse gas emissions

How can you collaborate with allied professionals, academics, scientists, and climate justice leaders as part of your climate action efforts?

Ideas:

• Join and support external organizations and networks
• Contribute to and support climate research projects at local universities
• Collaborate with academics on climate action projects

How can you educate the public about specific climate issues and impacts in your city, state, or region?

Ideas:

• Speak to external audiences you haven¡¯t communicated with before  
• Submit an op-ed or letter to the editor to a local paper
• Connect with underserved communities and provide pro-bono design services