Thank you for your interest in FROM SEA TO RISING SEA, a film and mobile app that makes discussions about climate change, sustainability, ocean health, and taking climate-positive actions a bit easier for viewers and students. Here are some of our favorite action items and organizations doing the climate work daily. Please take a moment to scan the list and consider calling your government representatives, donating to help regenerative ocean farmers, investing, divesting and more…
OCEAN RESTORATION
GreenWave:
GreenWave works to replicate the regenerative ocean farming model in coastal communities throughout North America. They train and support regenerative ocean farmers in this era of climate change. Consider donating here.
SeaGrass Grow:
SeaGrass Grow is the first and only blue carbon calculator – planting and protecting coastal wetlands to fight climate change. Learn how to offset your carbon footprint on their site!
Coral Vita:
Coral Vita creates high-tech coral farms that incorporate breakthrough methods to restore reefs in the most effective way possible. Consider donating or adopting a coral reef for you or a friend!
MONEY MATTERS
Investable Oceans:
Investable Oceans simplifies market-based ocean investing by centralizing research, inspiration, and access to blue enterprise. Learn more here.
Fossil Free Funds:
A site that analyzes the climate impact of thousands of U.S. investment opportunities and shows you if your money is being invested in fossil fuel companies or companies with high carbon footprints. Learn more here.
Women Power Our Planet:
The financial power of women is an impactful climate solution. Collectively we must invest in a future that embraces women in leadership. This site can guide you to banks that are free & clear of fossil fuel exposure and are also practicing inclusive decision-making. Learn more here.
POLICY
Call (202) 224-3121 & ask your members of Congress to ACT NOW. Thanks to #Call4Climate and Oceanic Global for these tips on what to say…
“My name is ____, and I am calling from ______.
I’m reaching out to ask you to please support a big, bold climate bill, that invests at the scale of the crisis. That means funding policies that deliver on President Biden’s goal to cut carbon pollution in half this decade. I'd also like to ask you to please support the Ocean Based Climate Solutions Act. Thank you for the work you are doing to help protect the planet."
**More on the Ocean Based Climate Solutions Act.
CONNECT/UNITE
Intersectional Environmentalist:
Intersectional Environmentalist is a digital platform with resources, information + action steps to help dismantle systems of oppression in the environmental movement. Follow them here.
The Climate Journal Project:
The Climate Journal Project addresses the intersection between wellness and environmentalism -- helping people become closer to the planet through a climate-focused journal practice. Follow them here.
March for Science:
A global community of scientists, science advocates, teachers, students, workers, parents, and youth building a mass movement for science and a more sustainable, just world. Follow them here.
OUR FAVORITE CLIMATE BOOKS
Consider reading, giving theses as gifts, or starting a book club around one of the books below...
All We Can Save:
A collection of climate essays and poetry edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson. The collection highlights a wide range of women's voices in the environmental movement. Order the book HERE.
The Drawdown Review:
An analysis of climate solutions and includes 10 KEY INSIGHTS for possibility and action across sectors. Download it HERE.
A Kids Book About Climate Change:
Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. This book will give kids the facts about climate change, explain what the state of our planet is and give them hope to fight for their future. Order the book HERE.
How to Change Everything:
Naomi Klein’s book written specifically for young readers. Along with Rebecca Stefoff, she adapts over twenty years of research on climate change and the movements that are trying to help. Order the book HERE.
The Water Will Come:
As he travels across twelve countries, acclaimed journalist Jeff Goodell employs fact, science, and first-person journalism to show vivid scenes from what already is becoming a water world. Order the book HERE.
FAVORITE PODCASTS
How to Save a Planet:
A podcast that asks the big questions: what do we need to do to solve the climate crisis, and how do we get it done? Listen HERE.
A Matter of Degrees
This podcast is for climate curious people who know climate change is a problem and are trying to figure out how to address it. Listen HERE.
Inherited:
A podcast featuring stories from, for, and by the youth climate movement. Listen HERE.
CLIMATE CAREERS
Climatebase:
Climatebase can help you find climate-focused jobs and people & organizations working to solve the climate crisis. Find a climate job here.
WOC/CS:
WOC/CS, pronounced /woke•sīs/, is a collective created to support women of color who want to connect, collaborate, and find mentorships & job opportunities within sustainability. Find climate jobs here.
SEVENSEAS Media:
SEVENSEAS Media is a comprehensive ocean conservation jobs list. They publish conservation news, professional development resources, and more. Find climate jobs here.
GO PLANT-BASED
Integrate plant-based meals into your menu as they are less carbon intensive to produce. Food waste reduction and plant-rich diets, which together curb demand, deforestation, and associated emissions. Become conscious of the distance your food has traveled, make educated and responsible choices and support the Farm-To-Table Movement. Read more from Oceanic Global. We also love this book, WE ARE THE WEATHER.
Also keep in mind that, “In the United States, food waste generates the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions as 37 million cars, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council,” as mentioned in this smart NY Times piece. Explore some composting options HERE and make a pledge to create less food waste!
More on our Climate-Focused Partners:
Oceanic Global:
Oceanic Global inspires us to care deeply for the ocean and provides solutions to protect it. The international non-profit sheds light on humanity’s essential relationship to the ocean and empowers individuals, communities, and industries to create positive change for our collective wellbeing. Learn more here.
Zero Hour:
Zero Hour harnesses the power of youth-led organizing and leadership by youth from different backgrounds and experiences in forging a path towards a more equitable and safe future for all of us. Learn more here.