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A YEAR OF LEARNING AND ACTION
Over the past year, our generous community has come together to learn more about the climate crisis through a series of events and learning opportunities at the Minneapolis Foundation.
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People can't be silent anymore about climate change. It's just too important and we have to do big things really quickly in order to fix it. It's imperative that I talk about it as a climate expert.- Sven Sundgaard
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$300,000 in Grants Awarded for Hyper-Local Climate Action
The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund announced grants to 10 local organizations that are doing innovative work to take action on climate change.
Our world is big and none of us can protect it alone, especially given the climate crisis we face. Learn more about how we are bringing diverse communities together to take action for climate justice.
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$300,000 in Grants Awarded for Hyper-Local Climate Action
The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund announced grants to 10 local organizations that are doing innovative work to take action on climate change.
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Summer Farm Tours
As Part of our Climate Re:Action Series, the Minneapolis Foundation offered Summer Farm Tours as a chance to get an up-close look at local farms that are using innovative strategies to restore our water and soil, revitalize rural communities, and deepen cultural roots.
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A YEAR OF LEARNING AND ACTION
Over the past year, our generous community has come together to learn more about the climate crisis through a series of events and learning opportunities at the Minneapolis Foundation.
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Climate Urgency and Action
Check out this short video that previews the conversation between Minneapolis Foundation President & CEO R.T. Rybak and meteorologist Sven Sundgaard about climate change.
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Sven Sundgaard
Minneapolis Foundation President & CEO R.T. Rybak steps in as guest host and speaks with meteorologist Sven Sundgaard about the urgency of climate change and what needs to be done.
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Summer Farm Tours
Explore local farms that are using innovative strategies to restore our water and soil, revitalize rural communities, and deepen cultural roots.
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2021 Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants
Priority will be given to projects that are led by and serve BIPOC communities and serve residents with designated Green Zones in the City of Minneapolis.
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Solar Power
Our Climate Re:Action science advisor, Sven Sundgaard, breaks down how solar energy works and shares the great work of Minnesota Renewable Now.
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Natural Climate Solutions
The third event in our Climate Re:Action series digs into how we can scale natural climate solutions in the Upper Midwest.
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The Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund drives local action on climate change in diverse Minneapolis communities. A partnership between the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation, this fund supports innovative, community-driven climate solutions
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