First National Bank (FNB), the largest privately-owned bank in the U.S. with over $20 billion in assets, is deeply committed to community development. Alec Gorynski, FNB's Vice President of

First National Bank (FNB), the largest privately-owned bank in the U.S. with over $20 billion in assets, is deeply committed to community development. Alec Gorynski, FNB's Vice President of Community Development and Corporate Philanthropy and President of the First National Community Development Corporation in Omaha, highlights this commitment through partnerships like Habitat Omaha.

FNB actively reinvests in its communities, dedicating over $26 million in 2017 and managing an $88 million portfolio focused on financial health and credit with CDFIs and nonprofit partners. Read Mr. Gorynski's article on strengthening communities here.

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para, and VP of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special webinar for all leaders. This session focuses on a critical push in

Join CCL Executive Director Mark Reynolds, President Madeleine Para, and VP of Government Affairs Danny Richter for a special webinar for all leaders. This session focuses on a critical push in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The webinar will review the legislative landscape, detail how CCL will amplify asks to both Democrat and Republican House offices, and outline actions to ensure a price on carbon is included in the reconciliation package.

Take action on a price on carbon in the House: https://cclusa.org/house. Find reconciliation resources on the CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/reconciliation-actions. View presentation slides: https://cclusa.org/price-carbon-house-slides. Ask questions on CCL Community’s Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/forums.

Kevin Rudd, Australia's 26th Prime Minister, is a prominent figure in international policy.

He currently serves as President of the Asia Society Policy Institute.

Rudd discusses the

Kevin Rudd, Australia's 26th Prime Minister, is a prominent figure in international policy.

He currently serves as President of the Asia Society Policy Institute.

Rudd discusses the critical need for bold climate leadership.

This high-level event, organized by CISL Brussels and supported by Microsoft, explores how trade policies, particularly Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), can support decarbonisation. It

This high-level event, organized by CISL Brussels and supported by Microsoft, explores how trade policies, particularly Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), can support decarbonisation. It also discusses alternatives like climate conditions in trade agreements and 'Carbon clubs'.

The event launches the new report, ‘On the Borderline: The EU CBAM and its place in the world of trade’. This independent analysis assesses CBAM opportunities, barriers, and feasibility, contributing to the ongoing debate on the EU’s CBAM proposal and trade’s role in climate policy. Speakers include representatives from the European Commission, Microsoft, and leading research institutions.

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