Hi, folks, I thought that this resource could prove useful to all of us involved in climate work in cities and communities, as a way to inform us of opportunities, potential contacts, and new ideas in this area. Please check it out! LEED for Cities is a comprehensive framework for local governments to manage community-wide sustainability efforts. It incorporates social, economic, and environmental performance indicators, along with standards and strategies that allow for effective...

Worried about losing national traction on climate? Come learn about your GREAT state and find the policies and incentives your Representatives Have made Happen for you and neighbors. Join us February 19, 2pm EST Learn how to explore 2 different platforms to identify your state policies and incentives to address climate issues in your community! The goal of this 1 hour webinar is to connect local citizens with local mandates and incentives to empower local action. Register here:...

Extension Foundation is excited to introduce a new weekly video training series designed to support Extension professionals in their climate action work. Each week, NTAE Key Informant Nate Birt of Silver Maple Strategies will share brief yet powerful video trainings (5-15 minutes each). 30-Video Library : The series will include 30 insightful videos packed with practical guidance for climate professionals. Expert Insights : Each video features actionable takeaways, and Nate will offer...

In this week’s climate action video, we'll explore a simple but powerful concept: When it comes to climate work, small progress beats no progress—every time . Drawing on personal stories from my work in climate change and my role as a dad of four, I explain how overwhelm can stall even our best intentions —from moving big climate programs forward to ordering six fast food meals without forgetting the fries. This video is for you if: You’ve ever felt paralyzed by a big project. You’re...

We’re excited to announce a new learning and accountability offering for any members or co-chairs of the Climate PAT’s four climate action Working Groups! Would you benefit from weekly opportunities to brainstorm, get outside perspectives, overcome obstacles, or make progress on your biggest Working Group goals? If you said “Yes!” to any of those questions, you are invited to participate in twice weekly Climate Office Hours with Nate Birt, NTAE key informant. From March through mid-September...

In this week’s climate action training video, I dive into a topic that’s deeply personal—and probably familiar to many of you in Extension: optimization . How we spend our time and energy matters, and it shifts as our lives and careers evolve. Back in college, I woke up at 4 a.m. to proofread articles for the Detroit Free Press , optimizing for: paying the bills and building career skills . Fast forward to today—my wife and I have four kids, we both work full-time, and we homeschool. Now,...