Institute for Sustainable Communities
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Creating equitable, climate change solutions through collaborative, people-focused partnerships to support communities most impacted by the climate crisis.
United States, Asia
Joined February 2009
Over 800 communities planned, partnered, and prepared. But now, those contracts have been canceled. We were ready then. We are ready now. #RestoreTheFunding. #WeAreReady #CommunityResilience #PeopleAndPlanet #HealthyCommunities
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#WeAreReady. The projects are planned, but the funding is terminated. Our Solutions for #CommunityResilience project was working on safe drinking water, healthy homes, and economic opportunities. We’re sharing what’s at stake—join us. #RestoreTheFunding #PeopleandPlanet
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Across the country, our partners are building resilience. That progress is now at risk. We’re asking this administration to honor the work already done and deliver on the promise: clean air, land, and water. #RestoreTheFunding. #WeAreReady #CommunityResilience #PeopleAndPlanet
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Today marks the 38th Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or MLK Day. Celebrated every year in January, we honor his life and legacy. Today is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities.
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Our AEBD program worked in St. Louis to reduce climate impact and make utilities more affordable. Special thanks to our partner, Community Builders Network of Metro St. Louis for their work on this project. #peopleandplanet #climatechange #decarbonization #energy
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Wildfires cause devastating effects on communities, but they don’t impact all communities in the same way. Learn more about the challenges different types of communities face in the face of wildfires. #peopleandplanet #wildfires #LA
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Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Disasters like this have profound and lasting consequences for the communities and people impacted. #PeopleandPlanet #wildfires #LosAngeles #climatechange
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Today is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, which raises awareness of how to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency. But some face barriers to making upgrades. Read our full blog at #climatechange #decarbonization #peopleandplanet #energy
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ISC’s Advancing Building Decarbonization (AEBD) project wraps up its first phase of building decarbonization projects in 3 pilot cities to reduce climate emissions and lower energy bills. #climate #decarbonization #peopleandplanet #equity #energysecurity
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Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! Note that our offices will be closed for the holidays from 12/23 - 1/3.
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Green skills and gender are intertwined, but how can your organization promote them? . Check out our exciting new training manuals on gender sensitivity and cultivating green skills: #Decarbonization #GreenSkills #WomenInClimate #SustainableDevelopment
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Make your Giving Tuesday gift today at . Support ISC. Support climate action. Support sustainable change in the communities most vulnerable to climate change. #climatechange #sustainability #communities #giveback #peopleandplanet #givingtuesday #nonprofits
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#Spookyseason has arrived—Happy Halloween! If you’re taking advantage of the opportunity to dress up this #halloween, make sure to keep #inclusivity in mind this year. #happyhalloween #trickortreat #halloweencostume #halloween2024
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We are thrilled to announce Dalia Rahel Caplan as our new Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)! Dalia began her career in the non-profit sector 15 years ago. Since then, she’s chosen roles that impact the community for the better. Welcome to the team, Dalia!
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People are moving out of areas in the US facing constant climate disasters like hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires. But moving is physically and financially difficult—what happens to those left behind?. #climatechange #naturaldisasters #flooding #severeweather #wildfires
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People living in areas which experience repeated climate disasters repeatedly may be forced to move due to financial or safety reasons. Learn more about climate abandonment trends at . #climatechange #naturaldisasters #flooding #severeweather #wildfires
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Climate action could create 24 million jobs by 2030, but only 20% will be in female-dominated sectors. Coming soon: ISC’s new series exploring the role of women in climate action ⚙️🌏. #ClimateAction #GreenTransition #Decarbonisation #WomenInClimate #SustainableDevelopment
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Hello, #Texas! We are excited to kick off our 2024 convening for our Partnership for Resilient Communities project in El Paso!. This annual event brings PRC partners together to address climate issues affecting communities across the U.S. #climatechange #communities #resilience
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Hear from our Houston partner—Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience (CEER)—about how ISC has supported hurricane resilience. Will you help make Houston a safer place to weather a storm? Donate today: . #climate #hurricaneseason #houston #texas
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