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Melanie Allen on Philanthropy and Climate Justice: A Georgia Climate Digest Interview
How can a more engaged, participatory approach to philanthropy help make a real impact on climate solutions and equity in Georgia?
Read MoreThomasville Community Development Corporation receives Drawdown Georgia grant
Thomasville Community Development Corporation has received a two-year Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant of $100,000 per year for plant-based diet and residential rooftop solar installations.
Read MoreEnglish Avenue tree project gets statewide climate funds
By Delaney Tarr, The Saporta Report
A community-led team project is tackling climate through English Avenue’s struggling tree cover, kicking off a research and planting project thanks to an influx of funding from Drawdown Georgia.
Read MoreFive Climate Justice Initiatives Receive $1M in New Grant Funding from Drawdown Georgia
2025-26 Climate Solutions & Equity Grants Advance Climate Solutions that Prioritize Equity in Georgia
Five Georgia nonprofit climate justice initiatives have been awarded a total of $1 million in funding for programs that advance climate solutions and prioritize equity based on the framework of Drawdown Georgia’s climate solutions.
Read MoreBuilding a founder community for collective climate action; Focus on the 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort
A Blog by Sarah McInerney, Biomimicry Institute
The 2024 cohort teams in the Biomimicry Institute's Ray of Hope Accelerator are scaling nature-inspired technologies to address urgent environmental and social challenges.
Read MoreAllie Kelly Joins the Tire Recycling Foundation Board of Directors
Tire Recycling Foundation, led by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) names Allie Kelly of The Ray to lead tire circularity and sustainability efforts.
Read MoreElectric School Buses Drive Progress on Climate Solutions in Georgia
A Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant Success Story
Electrifying transportation in Georgia is a powerful climate solution, and the benefits of upgrading to electric school buses go beyond carbon. The transition to electric buses supports the local economy and can positively impact our kids' health, too. Drawdown Georgia recently spoke with Mothers & Others for Clean Air regarding their grant.
Read MoreJohn Devine on Sustainable Transportation - Climate Digest Video Series
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. Tune into this interview with John Devine, executive director of Go Georgia (formerly Georgia Bikes) to learn all about sustainable transportation alternatives.
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