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Transcendent Principles<\/div>

Equity and Justice<\/h1>
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We work to adjust systems, structures, policies, and practices to create just and fair outcomes for all. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

\"Hodges<\/figure>

Mentors Teach Climate-Smart Solutions in Longleaf Pine Forests<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Longleaf pine forests are one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America, and more than 20 federally threatened and endangered species are associated with it. Our Southeast Forestry Program secured a $2 million grant<\/a> from the U.S. Forest Service, used in part to support the \u201cLongleaf for All<\/a>\u201d Landowner Mentorship program, which empowers historically underserved landowners to sustainably manage forested land and have access to emerging climate-smart markets. Mr. Herbert Hodges<\/a>, the first mentor in the program, is being recognized as the 2024 Conservationist of the Year by Georgia Association of Conservation Districts and the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Natural Resources Conservation Service. <\/p>\n\n

Photo Credit: Tiffany Woods<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

In Galveston, Nature-Based Solutions Offer Hope Amid Climate Risk<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Residents of the low-lying Galveston barrier island in Texas are increasingly vulnerable to accelerating sea level rise and extreme weather events. NWF created a comprehensive report<\/a> revealing the latest projections on climate change-related risks – including their socio-economic and environmental impacts \u2013 and identifying potential adaptation strategies. Galveston will be proving ground for climate resilience; this report provides local leaders with actionable steps forward. <\/p>\n\n

Photo Credit: Kaila Drayton<\/em><\/p><\/div>

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\"Academy<\/figure>

EcoSchools and EcoGreen Teach Justice<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Two Federation initiatives engage students and teachers to learn about environmental justice and support local conservation programs. The EcoSchools<\/a> program involved thousands of students who developed leadership skills and participated in learning experiences centered around wildlife, water, and energy projects. These efforts expanded wildlife habitat by over 400,000 square feet and allowed students to support the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals. <\/p>\n\n

Our EcoGreen program<\/a> works mainly in Michigan and Ohio to pair educators, students, and parents with mentors from General Motors to develop sustainability programs. Led by a GM mentor, each school receives an action grant, participates in STEM development<\/a>, and creates action-based projects.<\/p>\n\n

Photo Credit: Christina Seix Academy (EcoSchools)<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Next Principle<\/div>Alignment with One Federation<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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