Dear Friends and Supporters,
As I write this, countless people around the world are being displaced by the effects of global warming, with many of the hardest-hit communities located in developing countries.
Most recently, we have witnessed the devastating fires in Los Angeles, which have resulted in at least 24 fatalities and left over a dozen individuals unaccounted for. The fires have burned more than 30,000 acres—an area larger than San Francisco—and destroyed over 12,000 homes and businesses. Approximately 150,000 residents have been displaced, with many seeking refuge in shelters.
Our thoughts, prayers, and, in some cases, direct assistance have been extended to the people of Los Angeles. At the same time, we must remember that these are some of the wealthiest communities on the planet. What about the tens of millions of forcibly displaced individuals worldwide who lack such resources and support?
As we enter 2025, a pivotal year for Climate Restoration, we recognize these sobering truths and renew our commitment to achieving full-scale carbon dioxide removal (60 Gt/year) by 2030:
- We are all in this together.
We are all crew members aboard Spaceship Earth. - The road ahead will be challenging.
The situation may worsen before it improves. - We must stay the course.
Climate restoration efforts must persist regardless of social, political, or financial instability—or who holds power in government.
Indeed, Climate Restoration is the bridge that can lead us safely across the chasm into a new era of humanity flourishing for millennia.
Our commitment to our children, grandchildren, and future generations may well be our guiding light in the challenging years ahead.
As we reflect on 2024 and plan for 2025, we are designing a strong foundation to carry us to the end of the decade.
Initiatives such as the Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) Project, the Buoy Test, the Satellite Data Analysis Algorithm, the First Annual Climate Restoration Summit, and the Climate Restoration Alliance itself are being launched and organized into a cohesive platform.
This platform is designed to scale our efforts so that Climate Restoration becomes fully operational by the end of the decade, putting humanity on a path to a safe and sustainable climate like we had 100 years ago.
We will report on our progress on January 30 – SAVE THE DATE!
The urgency of restoring our climate to pre-industrial levels has never been greater.
Together, we can create a future where Planet Earth thrives, and humanity flourishes.
With hope and determination,
Ilan Mandel, Central Coordinator, The Climate Restoration Alliance
Climate Restoration Ambassador