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March Climate Newsletter 🌍

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Hello there Climate Warriors.

Get ready for our first official climate newsletter of 2024!

There are lots of important updates to share, including tips from the back office, new and exciting information from the Resilience Academy, incoming events and more…

Join us as we dive in! 🌿

Contents

1. Open Collective Foundation dissolution, clarification 📢
2. Updates from our team 📣
3. Future proof A4C 🌳
4. Tips from the Fiscal Host 🌞
5. Tips from the Resilience Academy 💚
6. Incoming events 📅

  1. Open Collective Foundation dissolution, clarification 📢

Open Collective Foundation is an independent entity that has been providing fiscal hosting services to more than 600 collectives. Recently their dissolution was announced alongside the stop of their activities (https://docs.opencollective.foundation/).

To start, we would first like to clarify that any changes regarding Open Collective Foundation will not have any impact on the services provided by All For Climate to you. Open Collective's services are independent and provided by a separate company, and as such, OpenCollective.com will continue to operate as usual without any interruption.

We cannot deny that this news raises concerns, particularly in light of the closure of another fiscal host in 2023 (report).

In the upcoming month, All For Climate will work on another public report to assess the reasons behind this closure and how we (and other fiscal hosts) can better structure ourselves to deal with future storms. Please reach to us if you would like to support us in this report.

  1. Updates from our team 📣

Lots of updates to share, starting with a reminder that all our calls are open!
All For Climate is a shared non-profit, and we are therefore excited to have you contributing to our activities.

You're more than welcome to swing by, observe how we operate, or share your ideas with us - we'd be thrilled to hear from you!
Just so you know, we coordinate all our calls and activities through our Discord Hub (link). Please check out our manifesto that explains how our Heartbeat calls work and how to get involved.

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In the first two months of the year, the team completed these projects:

  • Welcomed 14 new collectives, Welcome to Queermany, Donderberg Sauvage, XR Mons Borinage + centre, XR Frankfurt, Mi cuerpo es mi arma, #NoSomosEcoterroristas, We Are The Resistance, NO EXCUSES, Raíces negras, Pour un Web plus vert, Ostatnie Pokolenie, The Weaving Lab, Open adalab and Facilitators for Future
  • Paid 515 expenses, received 1995 contributions
  • Completed the report from the 2023 Climate Emergency Fund Grant and sent out an application for a new one to budget a part of our ambitious and much-needed actions in 2024
  • Completed a report on the closure of the Fiscal Host Elinor (read it here)
  • Crafted the project map of 2024 of All For Climate’s actions that need to be undertaken
  • Completed the budget sheet for All For Climate activities in 2024
  • Activated a second slot of calls for the team in order to go deeper into specific topics and projects that require extra work (happening every Wednesday at 4pm CET in our Discord hub)
  • Completed the Heart Beat Calls Framework with a roadmap of its activation.
  • Kickstarted the Database of the Collectives
  • Participated in the gatherings of Fiscal Hosts to share ideas and solutions
  • Started our Decentralisation plan in order to decentralise our activities through the opening of new chapters
  • Participated and started multilateral meetings with different partners and future partners of All For Climate (Open Collective, Impact Funding Europe, Climate 2025)
  • Debriefing All For Climate Africa and future direction

We also would like to welcome two new members from two collectives who have recently participated and contributed to All For Climate;
welcome Monni and Lina!

  1. Future proof A4C 🌳

All for Climate aspires to become a robust pillar in Europe's climate and social justice movement for the years ahead. Recognizing the challenges faced by fiscal hosts in our vicinity, we are committed to making significant investments in achieving financial and legal sustainability.

To outline our path, we have crafted a roadmap for 2024, detailing the core steps required to realize these goals. The map is being updated every month.

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As a collaborative non-profit, we highly value the input and support of you and your collective. In the near future, we'll send out a questionnaire to gather more insights into your needs, activities, and opinions regarding the steps we intend to take.

We would appreciate it immensely if you contribute on masse for a future proof All For Climate!

  1. Tip from the Fiscal Host 🌞

This is a friendly heads-up to share with your donors that by default, their donation will include a 15% tip for open collective (see below). This tip does not support A4C as a fiscal host but the platform OC.

To skip the tip, simply click on “no thank you” or “edit”, followed by "I don't want to contribute". We're convinced that your hard-earned money could be put to better use for your collective’s cause, so we recommend spreading the word on your website or socials.
Let's maximize the impact of your support! Happy Fundraising!

Should you have any lingering questions about the platform or other specific needs on your mind, feel free to reach out to us at info@allforclimate.earth 💚

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Screenshot of open collective and how to avoid hidden tips
  1. Tips from the Resilience Academy to build Emotional Resilience 💚
  • Cultivate a Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for environmental activism. Building a supportive community allows activists to share experiences, exchange coping strategies, and offer mutual encouragement. Surrounding yourself with people who understand the challenges strengthens your emotional support network.
  • Set Boundaries: Establish clear boundaries to prevent overwhelm. Activists often feel a strong sense of responsibility, but it's essential to recognize personal limits. Setting boundaries may involve allocating specific times for activism, learning to say no when necessary, taking social media breaks, and taking time off to recharge.
Artwork created by two of our contributors. In the image there are three people looking at a forest inside a huge library with a big round window.
  • Focus on Achievable Goals: Break down larger activism goals into smaller, more achievable tasks. As activists, we can become overwhelmed when confronted with the enormity of ecological challenges and other compounding crises. By concentrating on manageable objectives, we can maintain a sense of accomplishment and avoid feeling paralyzed by the scale of the issues.
  • Practice Mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness techniques into your daily routine. Mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, mindful eating, or mindfulness meditation, can help us stay grounded and focused on the present moment. It allows us to acknowledge and process emotions without being consumed by them, fostering emotional resilience.
  1. Incoming events 📅

Share your future events with us so we can share them with the community.

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So climate warriors, let's continue to forge ahead together, making a real impact and creating positive change. Keep an eye out for upcoming events and opportunities to get involved – because every action counts.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Let's keep moving forward, one step at a time.

With heartfelt appreciation,

The All For Climate Team 💙

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