The Undivide Project

🌍 The Undivide Project team is excited to be part of the 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, happening from June 2–6, 2025!

We'll be joining global leaders and changemakers

📅 Check out the full agenda and event details: globalplatform.undrr.org

#Unitednations

At the Swarovski Foundation event in NYC, our CEO & Founder Monica Sanders, moderated an inspiring panel discussion on how creativity drives progress towards SDGs. The session featured global changemakers all sharing their insights on tackling the world’s challenges - tinyurl.com/4nzs443n

🚀 Recently the Undivide Project kicked off our first community meeting in Grinnell, Iowa! We listened to community priorities about broadband and environmental justice. This was the kickoff to seven weeks of catalyst work on Internet access mapping and the coordination of an advocacy toolkit!

Clean air is a right, not a privilege. This #CleanAirMonth, let’s clear the air—one breath, one choice, one action at a time. 🌿

#Airpollution #Climatechange #USA

🚀 Rural broadband is getting an upgrade. As AI drives demand for Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are moving beyond urban hubs—bringing faster, cheaper, and more reliable connectivity to rural America, The middle mile problem might finally be solved. 🛰️🌐

Read more - tinyurl.com/yvum62jn

#Internet

Embrace the power of the Force this Star Wars Day by joining the fight against climate change with us! Together, we can make a difference. Join the rebellion or donate to support our cause - theundivideproject.org

#Maythe4th #Climatechange #Starwars

🌍🙏 We join the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a moral force in the fight against climate change.

Here is an article from Time Magazine which talks in detail about Pope Francis's environmental legacy - time.com/7278986/pope...

#PopeFrancis #ClimateJustice

🌊🦠Climate Change Good news! 🦠🌊

A team of researchers at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has discovered that marine fungi from Hawaii's nearshore environment can eat plastic! 🤯

Check the official communication by the University of Hawaii - tinyurl.com/4mr5ruuh

Last month, Monica Sanders spoke at the @parlamericas.bsky.social Parliamentary Delegation to Washington, D.C., joining a powerful panel on “Regional Security in a Changing Context.”

Monica shared critical insights on climate change, cybersecuity, 📘 Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/a2z5sjn9

✨ Celebrating renewal, hope, and the joy of new beginnings this Easter. From the Undivide Project team, wishing you peace and love this season. 🌸

#Easter #Theundivideproject

Tech Titans And The Environment, A The Double-Edged Sword Titans of Silicon Valley are influence politics, policy and the environment. Innovation is a double-edged sward that requires oversight and balance.

What do Tesla, Amazon, and Meta have in common (besides profits)?
👉 They all say they’re tackling climate change.
But is it enough—or just a PR game?
www.forbes.com/sites/monica...
#TechTitans #Sustainability #Climate

Rural towns in Massachusetts are rewriting the broadband story.

Otis, MA (pop. 1,500) built its own high-speed network.

Sandisfield and others followed suit, using state and federal funding.

99% of the state is now online.

Check the full story here - tinyurl.com/yhtctenw

#Digitaldivide

🚨A 2°C rise in global temperatures could wipe out 25% of global GDP by 2050.

That’s the warning from actuarial experts calling for faster, stronger climate action.

It’s not just about the planet — it’s about our economies

Check the full story here - tinyurl.com/f2vtjzb4

#climatechange

⚡️Amazon, Google & Meta are backing nuclear power.

As AI and data centers drive up energy demand, these companies are betting on clean, reliable, carbon-free power to support the future.

Is nuclear power key to the climate solution?

📰 Full story: tinyurl.com/3setcxhz

#NuclearEnergy

The Doomsday Clock is now 89 seconds to midnight —

In their new Forbes article, Monica and Dr. Frederic “Dr. B” Bertley break down what the Doomsday Clock really means —

💡 Are we out of time, or ready to act?

📖 Read the full article: tinyurl.com/3setcxhz

#Doomsdayclock

Monica recently took part in the first Members Meeting of the Santiago Network that supports countries impacted by climate-related losses.

This inaugural gathering marks a step forward in making climate justice real, actionable, and inclusive.

Check the full post here - tinyurl.com/bdendunr

Sustainability pays: the financial case for a green business strategy | illuminem Sustainability is now a core strategy driving profitability and resilience

Companies that embrace sustainability don’t just reduce risk—they unlock new opportunities.
I explore the financial case for going green in “Sustainability Pays: The Financial Case for a Green Business Strategy” for @illuminem:
illuminem.com/illuminemvoi...
#GreenEconomy #SustainableBusiness

🌱♻️ Exciting news is emerging from the University of Guelph from Canada! The University is Introducing Oscar Sort, an AI-powered recycling assistant that makes sorting waste easier than ever! Simply show your item to Oscar, and it’ll guide you to the correct bin.

Find out more - lnkd.in/gwFK4UhX

A recent study by Harvard Business School highlights a growing "digital divide" in the U.S., with rural areas falling behind cities in digital technology use.

The research urges policymakers to focus on digital literacy, not just infrastructure - tinyurl.com/4rzumrbr

#internet #digitaldivide

The Undivide Project on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Newsletter - February 2024 🌍 The Undivide Project’s Monthly Newsletter is here! 🌍 This month, we spotlight Monica Sanders in the Changemakers series, sharing valuable insights on…

Our latest issue for The Undivide Project LinkedIn Newsletter was published last week.

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🌍✨ Follow us across all major platforms and join the conversation. Together, we can make a real difference!

Check out how you can follow us at www.theundivideproject.org and let’s create change together! Tag a friend who should join the movement!

#Climatechange #Digitaldivide

Check out SPARK's Change Makers series, featuring our CEO Monica Sanders and other social impact leaders. Get practical advice on starting a nonprofit, securing funding, and overcoming impostor syndrome. Watch now: tinyurl.com/3kwa2cjs

#Changemakers

The Data Heroes Racing To Save Environmental Data From The Trump Purge As the Trump administration moves to alter or remove key federal datasets, a coalition is scrambling to rescue and preserve critical before it disappears.

🚨 The Race to Save Climate Data 🚨
A network of "Data Heroes"—archivists, scientists & coders—is racing to rescue and preserve environmental data before it disappears from federal websites.
Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/monica...

#ClimateData #DigitalRescue #OpenScience #EnvironmentalJustice

Happy Women's History Month! Celebrating women everywhere. Who are the women who inspire you? Share their stories in the comments below! Let's celebrate their achievements this Women's History Month.

#Womenshistorymonth

Did you know the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions? 🤯 Fast fashion's impact is more than just trends. Dive into the article to understand the true cost of your clothes and discover sustainable alternatives - earth.org/fast-fashion...

#Fastfashion

The digital divide in education is REAL. 1 in 7 students lack sufficient broadband access, impacting Black and Latino families the most. This leads to gaps in achievement and limits future opportunities. 💔 But there's hope!

Learn more: robertsmith.com/blog/digital...

#Digitaldivide

Discover the powerful intersections of climate change, digital equity, and systemic challenges with our new Virginia Story Map.

📍 Explore the environmental injustices shaping communities in the old dominion and witness the inspiring efforts driving sustainable, equitable change: shorturl.at/g8rMM

Discover the powerful intersections of climate change, digital equity, and systemic challenges with our new Louisiana Story Map. Explore the environmental injustices shaping communities in the Pelican State & witness the inspiring efforts driving sustainable, equitable change - shorturl.at/vmtBv

🌊🎥 Join us for a powerful evening of film and discussion at the Underwater Projects screening! 🌍

📅 Date: Thursday, Feb 20, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00pm EST | 2:00pm PST
📍 Location: Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building

🎟 Reserve your tickets today: shorturl.at/ZyVXG

#Climatechange

A new study reveals a significant decline in snowfall across the Alps between 1920 and 2020.

This has serious implications for water resources, as snow acts as a crucial reservoir for glaciers, mountains and spring season.

Read the full study here: rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...