ISC Update Archives - Institute for Sustainable Communities

by Breanna Edwards | October 9, 2021

Building Community Resilience in Chamizal, Texas Through Equity, Advocacy, and Education

Building sustainable communities encompasses understanding the holistic needs in a community. Climate issues are tied to all aspects of human life, including racial equity, financial health, education, and of course, environmental justice. While [...]

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by Breanna Edwards | September 9, 2021

How Eastside Community Network Supports Detroiters Through Crisis and Through Life

In late June, the city of Detroit, Michigan experienced record rainfall that resulted in devastating floods. The unprecedented rainfall, which caused damage to thousands of homes and businesses, was the second time a supposedly 500-year rain [...]

Climate

by ISC Staff | August 11, 2021

Climate Equity In Action Webinar

This September the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) will launch the webinar series, “Climate Equity In Action.” The program provides an important platform for engaging leaders across the globe in climate change, environmental justice [...]

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by ISC Staff | August 6, 2021

INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES LAUNCHES CLIMATE EQUITY TRAINING PROGRAM

For immediate release:WASHINGTON (August 6, 2021) – This week, the Institute for Sustainable Communities launched our climate change training academy for city officials and communities in Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, and Baton Rouge. Our Regional [...]

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by ISC Staff | June 23, 2021

Highlights from the Energy & Efficiency Program

Paving the Way Forward for Industrial Energy Efficiency in Bangladesh & Indonesia: A Stakeholder Conference To further delve deep into the findings of report - Industrial Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessment in Asia, ISC convened [...]

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by ISC Staff | June 7, 2021

Institute for Sustainable Communities receives funding from Swedish Postcode Foundation to decarbonize Chinese cities

Washington, DC 20 May 2020 For immediate release: The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is launching an 18-month project to dramatically reduce global climate emissions and the scale of global climate disruption in Changsha, [...]

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by ISC Staff | May 27, 2021

Redefining Resilience: ISC’s 2020 Annual Report

Annual Report 2020 Though 2020 is in the rearview mirror, it was an inflection point for many around the world. Amidst unprecedented challenges, we at the Institute for Sustainable Communities doubled down on our mission, listening and [...]

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by Deeohn Ferris | March 18, 2021

ISC Stands With The Asian American Pacific Islander Community

I'm horrified by the violence which is occurring across the US against the Asian American Pacific Islander community. You may be experiencing similar feelings. These crimes have no place in America or anywhere. Stop Asian American Pacific [...]

Climate

by Radiah Shabazz | January 27, 2021

Bringing Equity to Recovery Efforts in the Upper Texas Gulf Coast

How One Regional Resilience Initiative is Building Power in Communities Major climate disasters disproportionately impact low income, low heath, and communities of color. From health to home to economy to well-being, these communities are [...]

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by Radiah Shabazz | January 27, 2021

Preserving Black History in Petersburg, VA

USO Beaux-Twenty Club Poised for Designation on National Register of Historic Places The Heights Community in Petersburg, Virginia is a historically Black district, once known for its affluence. At one time, the Heights was a community of [...]

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by ISC Staff | January 7, 2021

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth and the Institute for Sustainable Communities Join Hands to Promote Water Stewardship and Climate Resilience with Cotton Farmers in Vidarbha

Thursday, January 7th, 2021 Akola, Maharashtra Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola and the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 - to [...]

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by ISC Staff | October 20, 2020

Becoming an Equitable Inclusive Society is Understanding Many Barriers are Related and Interlinked

ISC President and CEO, Deeohn Ferris, recently sat down with Authority Magazine to discuss equity, climate justice, and women of color in leadership. In the interview, she shares her journey -- from beginning her career in environmental law, to [...]

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