Institute for Sustainable Communities

More workers with green skills are critically needed. One example: India could lose 3-6% of its GDP—due to a shortage of green-skilled workers. How is ISC filling this need? Check out our latest video showcasing our work transforming education in Industrial Training Institutes in Gujarat: https://bit.ly/4eeiB4m ISC is working with youth, particularly women, to learn practical skills critical for sustainable manufacturing—cultivating a gender-equitable workforce ready to drive India’s decarbonization efforts. QUEST Alliance #EmpowerYouth #Decarbonization #GenderEquity #SustainableManufacturing #Greenjobs

How are chemical factories exploring new roles for women while also moving towards sustainable practices? Check out the latest report from our Accelerating Clean Equitable (ACE) Manufacturing Project to discover insights from the Naroda Chemical Cluster in Gujarat like: ??Training programs to teach green skills to women ??Opportunities for women in water, waste management, and energy operations ??Micro-entrepreneurship among women in sustainability Read the full report at https://bit.ly/3UuA2GY

We recently held our annual Partnership for Resilient Communities convening in El Paso, Texas. The event brought together ISC and partners from around the US to connect and learn together in community. The convening featured educational sharing sessions around topics such as: ??Government partnerships at the federal and local levels ??Social media engagement and storytelling ??Developing community partnerships and programs #climatechange #resilience #sustainability #communities #learning

Will you join us in investing in equitable climate change solutions in the US and around the world? https://bit.ly/3YH773G For more than 30 years, ISC has worked in community-led, international development. We form partnerships that support communities disproportionately impacted by the global climate crisis. When you give to ISC, you are joining the movement to save our planet from climate disaster. #climatechange #resilience #sustainability

At the Institute for Sustainable Communities, we're here to focus on practical, community-driven solutions for people and the planet. Our mission remains clear: every person deserves a clean, safe, and healthy environment. And our work goes beyond ideology. By co-creating solutions with locally-led organizations, we build programs that are as unique as the communities we serve. From safe working conditions to climate resilience, we foster collaboration across our network of change-makers, strengthening communities in the U.S. and abroad. Together, through diverse perspectives and shared goals, we make real, lasting impact. #SustainableCommunities #LocalSolutions #PeopleAndPlanet

Why is a gender lens important in financing climate action? Because there are currently significant funding gaps for women in the green transition. Check out the latest episode of our video series on gender equity and climate, featuring Moutushi Sengupta, Chief of Capital Mobilisation at AVPN. In this episode, she shares her expertise on ensuring that women-led initiatives receive the support they need, and how gender-responsive climate funding can unlock new opportunities for a more equitable green transition. Watch the full video at https://bit.ly/4ece6r0 #ClimateAction #GreenTransition #Decarbonisation #WomenInClimate #SustainableDevelopment

What do green skills, women, and equity have in common? They’re all critical for climate action. Check out Episode 2 of our Woman in Climate Action series to learn more at https://bit.ly/4hzcgUi In this episode, Harriet Lamb, CEO of WRAP explores how green skills are crucial for empowering women and communities. She emphasizes that training and education are essential for ensuring women's leadership in sustainable industries. #ClimateAction #GreenTransition #Decarbonisation #WomenInClimate #SustainableDevelopment

We are thrilled to announce Dalia Rahel Caplan as our new Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)! Dalia began her career in the communal non-profit sector 15 years ago. Ever since then, she’s chosen roles that impact the community for the better. Dalia’s key abilities are evaluation, program planning, and organizational change management. She loves data and evaluation work because she believes data is the strongest basis for storytelling, and storytelling is the strongest tool for creating change. Welcome to the team, Dalia!

It’s been a decade since the first Women in the Workplace came out. Real talk: we have *a lot* of work to do. Read the full report at https://bit.ly/3UjvWBq Although we’ve made a little progress in gender equity in the US, there remain significant gaps —particularly for women of color, who continue to be severely underrepresented in leadership. Unfortunately, both gender equity and DEI as priorities are also declining in the US, which could negatively impact future progress. #equity #genderequity #women #leadership #inclusivity

How is gender equity important for climate action? Check out the first episode of our video podcast series featuring Leslie Johnston, CEO of Laudes Foundation. She explains how placing gender equity at the center of decarbonization is essential for meaningful climate impact! Leslie also shares insights on breaking down barriers and why women should be leading the green transition. Watch the full episode at https://bit.ly/3YpGFM6 How are you using gender equity as a stepping stone to achieve greater equality in climate action? Tell us below! #ClimateAction #GreenTransition #Decarbonization #WomenInClimate #SustainableDevelopment