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What if We Get it Right? Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Collective Climate Action

Climate scientist, author, and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson joins Giving Done Right hosts Phil and Grace to discuss “what if we get it right” on climate – and the role philanthropy can play in implementing climate solutions. Ayana discusses the opportunities for individuals to take climate action through philanthropy as well as the importance of choosing where and how we invest our wealth. In this wide-ranging discussion on the possibilities of climate action, Ayana offers guidance for finding your niche in climate action both as individuals and as philanthropists.

Additional Resources:
“What if We Get it Right: Visions of Climate Futures” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
CEP’s Report Much Alarm, Less Action: Foundations and Climate Change
Climate Action Venn Diagram
TED Talk: How to Find Joy in Climate Action
More writing, talks, and resources from Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
The Crucial Years: Writing by Bill McKibben
EarthJustice
LeadLocally.org
Environmental Voter Project
The All We Can Save Project
Urban Ocean Lab

From the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Giving Done Right is the show with everything you need to know to make an impact with your charitable giving. Whether you’re donating a few hundred dollars a year, a few thousand, or a few million, you might find yourself wondering: Where should I give? How do I know which nonprofits are effective? How do I know if I’m really making a difference with my donation? Join hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette as they welcome leaders and experts from throughout the nonprofit sector to answer philanthropy’s burning questions and bust some myths that have long plagued donors and nonprofits alike. In a time when effective giving is especially crucial, Giving Done Right cuts through the noise and focuses on what you need to know to put your money to work.