November 12 at 2 p.m. ET
This summer's widespread heatwaves brought record-breaking and life-threatening temperatures across the United States, even in regions typically unaccustomed to such boiling seasonal conditions.
In Massachusetts, people were talking about the climate-fueled realities and risks of extreme heat like never before — in no small part thanks to the Barr Foundation’s extreme heat storytelling campaign.
TFN's GREEN working group invites you to to join the Barr Foundation staff and partners to learn about their recent efforts to amplify and elevate stories about climate impacts and solutions.
Join us Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. ET for a Peer Learning Call: How the Barr Foundation is Investing in Climate Resilience Storytelling to learn about the campaign, the steps that went into creating it and how the model can work for funders looking to invest in communications.
Attendees will learn:
- Insights from a climate resilience narrative scan
- A model for collective climate storytelling
- Considerations for funding this work
We'll also unpack the specific questions and talking points that went into crafting the campaign strategy, which resulted in several local media stories, such as:
- How does extreme heat impact outdoor workers?
- What are the health and safety impacts?
- How are community-based nonprofits protecting people from extreme heat?
- And what policies do we need in place to build climate resilience?
There will also be time to hear from funder peers about how they are elevating climate communications in their work.
This is a funder-only event. Please register by Nov. 11 in order to receive login credentials. If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to Ashley Quintana at [email protected].ABOUT GREENThe GREEN working group works to provide shared learning, alignment and action spaces for funders to more effectively help create communities and regions that are sustainable, prosperous, healthy and just for all people, with a special interest in:
- Community-led climate action in cities and metros
- Career development and workforce supports for frontline leaders/practitioners
- Equitable and sustainable communities’ partnerships and networks
- Funder Practices to advance racial equity and inclusion
- Equitable implementation of federal and state climate and clean energy investments
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For more information about TFN’s GREEN working group, contact Ann Fowler Wallace at [email protected].