11/20/2021
As we watched Whatcom County flood earlier this week, it's hard not to think that the rhetoric around COP26 is exactly the same as it has been for decades. In times of climate despair, it's important to remember that those making the headlines are often not the folks innovating on the front lines of the climate crisis. Communities worldwide are quietly adapting to realities that their families and neighbors face every day. If you're feeling down because of climate change, seek out a local project making a difference at home or in another corner of the globe. There are truly so many lessons we can learn from folks all over the world!! Are you inspired by grassroots actions working to mitigate and adapt to climate change? Is there a specific example that comes to mind? If so, let us know in the comments and help us share in some good news together!!
Photo: Students and community members on the beach at sunrise in Go Co, Vietnam. Thao, pictured center, decided to move back to Go Co after the program in 2019 to learn from the local community. She is now a program associate for Pacific Environment, advocating for ocean trash reduction, and in her spare time, she continues to promote community-driven solutions for development. She is currently working with folks in Ho Chi Minh City to think about asset-based community development in the Mekong Delta and continues to support farmers in central Vietnam to tell their own stories about their communities.
