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  • 1.5°C Was Just the Beginning: Now What? 

    1.5°C Was Just the Beginning: Now What? 

    The world has crossed a critical climate threshold — global temperatures have risen above 1.5°C for the first time in history. This isn’t a future scenario — it’s our present. Extreme weather, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss are no longer distant possibilities; they are real, escalating threats affecting millions across the globe.  ️

    Professor Sir David King urges us to embrace a 4R strategy:

    ✔️ Reduce emissions rapidly
    ✔️ Remove excess carbon
    ✔️ Repair ecosystems
    ✔️ Resilience to future climate shocks

    It’s time to expand our toolkit and responsibly explore even the most unconventional climate solutions — like sea ice thickening or cloud brightening — not as replacements for emissions cuts, but as necessary complements. Scientific exploration must be transparent, ethical, and include Indigenous and local voices. 

    At PROSDOMA, we are dedicated to climate justice, empowering communities both in Alberta and Africa. Whether it’s through supporting sustainable farming or raising climate awareness, we stand with those advocating for bold, informed, and inclusive climate action. 

    The climate crisis demands courage, collaboration, and open dialogue — and the time is now. Join us at PROSDOMA as we push for a just and sustainable future for all. Let’s act before the choices are no longer ours to make. 

      Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/07/climate-solutions-extreme-options
    #ClimateActionNow #SustainableDevelopment #1point5C #ClimateRepair #EcoJustice #GlobalWarming #EnvironmentalResponsibility #CommunityEmpowerment #PROSDOMA #ActForChange

  • Volunteering: A Path to Better Health & a Stronger Community!

    Volunteering: A Path to Better Health & a Stronger Community!

    Did you know that giving your time can also give back to your health?

    A recent umbrella review of 28 studies revealed that volunteering has tangible benefits for your mental, physical, and social well-being. These include:

    •  Reduced mortality
    •  Improved physical functioning
    •  Boosted mental health
    •  Stronger social connections
    •  A deeper sense of pride, empowerment, and motivation

    Volunteering works best when it’s consistent, altruistic, and supported by structured reflection. Interestingly, older adults and those who volunteer through religious or value-based motivations experience even greater benefits.

    This means that encouraging newcomers, youth, and community members to volunteer doesn’t just help build strong communities—it literally supports better health!

    At PROSDOMA, we see this in action every day. From supporting food security in Africa to helping newcomers in Alberta learn computer skills or file taxes, our volunteers are healthier, more connected, and more empowered.

    • Social prescribing a healthcare approach that connects individuals to community-based support is now recommending volunteering as a stand-alone intervention. It’s time to make it part of everyday health and wellness strategies!
    • Ready to transform lives—yours included? Join PROSDOMA’s volunteering team and be part of the change.

     Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10159229/
    #VolunteeringMatters #CommunityHealth #MentalWellbeing #SocialPrescribing #HealthBenefits #NewcomerSupport #VolunteerCanada #PROSDOMA #AlbertaNonprofits #MakeADifference
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