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Ashden☀️🌎💡 @Ashden_org

Accelerating transformative climate solutions in the UK Global South to build a more just world through our awards, events, networks and analysis 🌱🌍

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Ashden☀️🌎💡@Ashden_org
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(2/2) We’d like to thank our many followers and others who have engaged with us on X. You can find us on LinkedIn: ashden-climate-solutions
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Ed Miliband
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22 Jan 2025
Our clean power mission is about reindustrialising Britain with thousands of well-paid unionised jobs. That's why we're investing in skills and launching a skills passport to help oil & gas workers seize the opportunities of the clean energy transition. gov.uk/government/news/suppo…

Support for workers to benefit from thousands of clean power jobs

Regional skills investments to help workers access thousands of jobs and 'skills passport' goes live.

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The UK needs 200,000 skilled workers for net zero retrofits - but we face a skills gap. Innovative works and training organisations (WATOs) can play an important role building retrofit jobs. Explore our new report for more insights: bit.ly/4j9t5WI
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We’re in the running for the Smiley Charity Film Awards @SmileyCFA! Just a few clicks and your vote will help us get to the next stage: bit.ly/3Wghc7h #CharityFilmAwards #cfa25

Ashden Awards: Ujamaa Community Resource Team, nurturing land rights…

Many of these communities are semi-nomadic, their way of life is under threat by a combination of climate change and encroachment on their lands by…

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Government-funded retrofit schemes have struggled to deliver enough local jobs & training. In our latest report funded by @_MCS_Foundation, we've looked at whether local 'works and training organisations' like @B4Box can help fill the training gap: bit.ly/4j9t5WI
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Ashden’s impact explained✨ We’re proud to: 🌱 Back entrepreneurs driving sustainable innovation 🌍 Boost green jobs for a fairer, low-carbon future 🤝 Engage citizens in meaningful climate action Discover how we’re creating change: bit.ly/3WhpTii
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Investing in energy infrastructure ensures reliable access, reduces environmental impact, and powers communities for a clean energy future. Become part of the drive for a meaningful change. Support us today: bit.ly/48DDXXZ #CleanEnergy #FundClimateAction
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Happy New Year to all our winners, partners and supporters ✨ Here’s to 2025—a year of #ClimateSolutions and accelerating the work of climate innovators towards a fairer, greener future. #NewYearResolutions
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As 2024 wraps up, let’s celebrate wins from #AshdenAward winners: 🔋@Power4All2025 sped up electrification in Kiwumu, seeing 3000% usage surge in a year! 🚑Mbou Mon Tour opened a life-changing maternity clinic 🏡@HACThousing retrofitted 16,667 homes, cutting CO2 by 15,123 tonnes
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This holiday season, give a gift that truly matters- a gift to the planet! Your donation supports our work empowering schools, communities & organisations to create a more sustainable, low-carbon future. Together, we can deliver a fairer, more just world:ashden.org/donate/
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2024 recap: in 📸 1️⃣ Inspiring work helping indigenous people secure the rights to their land, manage it, and create a sustainable living from it. 2️⃣ BTS of award filming 3️⃣ Celebrating the 2024 #AshdenAward winners 4️⃣ Finchley’s first Sharing Spaces event
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Your support can power an inclusive clean energy future - creating jobs, boosting opportunities, and transforming lives 💼🔋 Join us in backing climate innovators like Burasolutions. Read more about partnerships in our bio 🔗 #CleanEnergy #FundClimateSolutions
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Ashden's impact: by the numbers ✔️8 Thriving Forest groups funded & supported to grow their work ✔️500 schools guided by Climate Action Advisors! ✔️5 £100K grants powering school decarbonisation ✔️8 Sharing Spaces launched to inspire action Support us: bit.ly/4glZuap
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People in the Global South are at greatest risk from the climate crisis, making access to clean and affordable energy essential for building a brighter, more sustainable future. Help us boost these clean innovations: bit.ly/3CqbnNw #ClimateSolutions #ClimateAction
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‘Tis the season... to think about consumption 🎁 Wind turbines are vital for a low-carbon future, but worn parts cause waste. 2022 Ashden Award winner @RenewableParts works year-round to cut emissions, keeping 200 tonnes of scrap from landfill! bit.ly/4dF4ea7
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Pioneering climate leaders are bringing solar power solutions to benefit farmers and refugees. Your support could supercharge these clean energy innovations. Support us today to boost climate innovation: bit.ly/3CqbnNw #ClimateSolutions #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy
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Climate pioneers are working with communities to restore nature. With your help, we can ensure they continue to thrive and make an impact. Learn how you can increase this impact: bit.ly/3CqbnNw #ClimateSolutions #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions #FundClimateAction
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Our Thriving Forests programme empowers local & Indigenous communities to protect global forests – a vital defense against climate change. By supporting sustainable livelihoods, we help communities steward their land & oppose destructive industries: bit.ly/3AB8I34
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