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Climate Weeks have become important spaces for the climate community to gather, exchange ideas, and shape the direction of climate action across regions and sectors. As we look ahead to London Climate Action Week, we’ve been reflecting on what makes these convenings meaningful - not just the announcements and ambitions they generate, but the communities they help build. Mumbai Climate Week offered an important reminder of what becomes possible when actors and communities are given space to connect on their own terms. From conversations on urban waste and circular systems to gatherings focused on food systems and participatory action, the week highlighted the importance of creating a more grounded and inclusive climate movement. As momentum builds ahead of LCAW, we’re carrying these reflections with us and thinking about how such convenings can create more space for collaboration, participation, and community-led action. In our latest blog written by Sonali Bhasin, "What Mumbai Taught Us About Building a Climate Community That Lasts", we reflect on what Mumbai Climate Week revealed about the kind of climate movement we need moving forward, and the work required to build it together. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/exM2P7f4

Through "Buniyaad", meaning foundation, Purpose is working with multiple partners on a just transition in Uttar Pradesh's brick kiln sector. We’re aiming for a foundational shift in the industry - decarbonisation through a justice lens. Within that, the Purpose team has been collaborating with Chambal Academy and Khabar Lahariya to capture stories on climate change and create a hyperlocal lexicon that reflects workers’ perspectives through words, phrases, and lived experience. We’re especially excited to share that four fellows from the Buniyaad project will be speaking at an event today in Quebec, bringing these stories and perspectives directly into the conversation. Their voices and lived experiences are at the heart of this work, and it’s powerful to see them shaping global discussions and emphasizing the crucial role of lived experience in climate and energy discourse!

Kenya has committed to growing 15 billion trees by 2032, one of the continent's boldest climate and restoration goals. But restoring landscapes isn't just about planting trees. It's about people feeling connected to the mission and taking ownership of it. That's why we launched #Jazamiti campaign, a citizen-led restoration movement shifting the conversation from ceremonial tree planting to long-term, community-driven stewardship. Through our partnership with Cereal Growers Association, we delivered the first round of the #Treeathlons working directly with farmers and local communities in Kitui, Nakuru, and Vihiga, the people whose knowledge and commitment will shape the future of Kenya's ecosystems. Highlights from Round 1: 🌍 200+ participants engaged across 3 counties 🌱 150+ trees planted and logged on the Jazamiti platform at each site 📋 Training and technical guidance provided by KEFRI to support long-term tree survival and accountability Now on to Round 2, where we'll expand to Nairobi, Kiambu, and Kajiado, and Narok and Mandera to follow. The movement is growing. The momentum is building. And communities are leading the way. #Jazamiti #Treeathlon #Reforestation #ClimateAction

Check out Swati Batra's essay in Progressive City! A really thought provoking take on how public spaces are rapidly shifting to become more controlled, and what this means for equity, inclusion and community: the very cornerstones these spaces are meant to supporting.

Purpose will be at Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026 🌏 We're looking forward to engaging with leaders across sectors on the future of sustainable development in Asia and the vital role cross-sector collaboration plays in driving meaningful progress. This year, our team will have a particular focus on community-power climate solutions and the importance of locally rooted approaches. Among this, our Associate Campaigns Director in Indonesia, Aldy Permana, will be speaking at an event "From Green to Thrive: Scaling Community-Based Clean Energy Solutions in Asia" alongside representatives from The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, The Sunrise Project Inc., AVPN and Tri-Sector Associates Will you be in Singapore as well? Leave us a note below or get in touch via our website. Harpreet Bagga Saudamini Zutshi Woochong Um Danny Kennedy Rizky Fauzianto Li Lang Heng Sophia Cheng Dex Chen

Compounding Crises and India's Invisible Burden India is entering another brutal summer with a cascade of external pressures: - A warming trajectory exacerbated by the Super El Niño that will drive temperatures to new highs - A West Asia crisis that is ending Gulf employment for thousands of Indian migrants and disrupting oil-linked LPG pricing - A series of state elections and associated concerns around representation - Energy demand spiking as urban populations reach for cooling they can barely afford As the sector gears up to respond, we must take a moment to identify the intersections and impacts of the compounding, simultaneous pressures that are hitting India’s informal workers. Responses thus far - heat action plans, LPG limits, and renewable energy for peak demand hours - are being designed around visible, measurable populations. But what about everyone else? Purpose invites you to a discussion about the communities that fall outside these designs. Join us for “Compounding Crises and India's Invisible Burden”, a virtual discussion on May 5th, 11:30am-1pm IST, where we will explore the intersections of these crises: to reframe our definition of vulnerability, and to map the possible collaborations that are needed. 🔗 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/e2TY4JgB

Scaling community-based clean energy in Indonesia isn’t just about technology; it’s about financing and building public momentum. Localised solar solutions are already strengthening livelihoods and resilience, but scaling them will require new approaches, from blended finance to models like Islamic philanthropy and finance. At #PhilanthropyAsiaSummit, I’ll be sharing a case spotlight as part of the session on “From Green to Thrive: Scaling Community-Based Clean Energy Solutions in Asia”. Looking forward to discussing how we can connect innovative financing with strong narratives and community engagement to drive real, scalable impact. #PAS2026 #EcosperityWeek #CleanEnergy #ClimateFinance #EnergyTransition #ChangeEnergyChangeLives The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet The Sunrise Project Inc. AVPN Tri-Sector Associates Philanthropy Asia Alliance Purpose

Art based approaches are an invaluable tool for supporting climate health strategies 🎨 🌿 Yesterday, Purpose's Ananya Sharma spoke at the webinar launch of a new policy brief from WHO Regional Office for Europe and Jameel Arts & Health Lab alongside a number of inspiring voices. The policy brief uses evidence-gathered information (including two Purpose project case studies!) to support the argument that art can both directly and indirectly support climate and climate health work, and should be prioitized and resourced. The report suggests four key actions for policy makers to consider: ✨ Embed arts and culture in climate–health strategies through existing policy frameworks. ✨ Establish interdisciplinary funding mechanisms that link arts, health and climate portfolios. ✨ Institutionalize intersectoral partnerships across climate, culture and health sectors. ✨ Invest in research and data systems that capture the health and environmental co-benefits of arts engagement, including in climate-vulnerable and low-resource settings. Learn more and read the full brief at: https://lnkd.in/eVqPHCVR