09/06/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/06/2023 08:00
Michelle Bailey, GEMM Co-Chair; Tomohiro Oda, GEMM Co-Chair and USRA Senior Scientist; Natasha Udu-gama, Director, AGU Thriving Earth Exchange
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges facing humanity today. It demands collective action and innovative solutions that can address its impacts, especially on a local scale. Optica through the GEMM Initiative-a joint international project with the American Geophysical Union (AGU)-has joined hands with AGU'sThriving Earth Exchange (Thriving Earth) to promote community science efforts that provide tools and solutions to community priorities related to climate change and environmental issues.
Thriving Earth Exchange helps enable community science projects, like this effort in Cambridge, Ohio to identify contaminants in drinking water.
The GEMM Initiative and AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange will collaborate to connect communities with scientists and technical experts who are interested in co-creating tools and solutions locally for global challenges. Together, GEMM Initiative's network of science, technology, and policy professionals coupled with Thriving Earth's community leads and scientists working together can better co-create solutions that are context-specific, culturally relevant, and scientifically robust. By leveraging the power of community science, this partnership will build capacity and ownership among local participants, which inspires long-term sustainability efforts.
Ready to get involved? Learn how to join the collaboration:
TEX provides "Community Science 101" workshops to empower individuals to create change in their city or region.
The urgent need to address climate change requires collective action at all levels. The GEMM Initiative and AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange exemplify the power of bringing communities and scientific knowledge together. By empowering local communities and fostering global collaboration, this initiative showcases the potential of community science efforts in building a thriving and sustainable future for all. If you are ready to make a difference and contribute your expertise, join forces with Optica, the GEMM Initiative, and AGU's Thriving Earth Exchange in their collective journey to combat climate change, one community at a time.
Quick links:
Learn about the GEMM Initiative here.
Check out AGU Thriving Earth Exchange's Community Science Fellowship here.
Call for Scientists! You can view and sign up for current volunteer scientist opportunities here.
Sign up for the Global Community Science Whatsapp Group here.