A Dose of Climate Optimism
March 2025
Although (real and grounded) climate optimism is so much more than just positive news, learning about things that are going right in this world can help you foster hope and seek inspiration of your own. Here is last month’s dose of climate optimism!
Morocco Invests $31.9 Billion in Green Hydrogen Future
Morocco has selected five investors to drive its ambitious $31.9 billion green hydrogen projects, positioning the country as a leader in the global clean energy transition. This bold move harnesses renewable power to create sustainable fuel, paving the way for a greener economy and a healthier planet. Progress in action!
Green Fund Projects Selected: Investing in a Thriving Future
A new wave of sustainability initiatives is getting the green light! These selected projects are driving innovative solutions for climate action, from regenerative agriculture to clean energy advancements. Proof that when we invest in the planet, we invest in a better future for all. 🌱💡✨
🚲 Shifting Road Funds for a Greener Future 🌱
States across the U.S. are redirecting road funds toward public transit, bike infrastructure, and pedestrian-friendly projects—prioritizing sustainable transportation over car-dependent systems. Despite federal pushback, cities are moving forward, proving that the future of mobility is greener, more inclusive, and built for people, not just cars. A win for communities and the planet!
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Hawai‘i Introduces Climate Week in Schools Resolutions
A new resolution in Hawai‘i aims to establish Climate Week in schools, empowering students with knowledge and solutions for a sustainable future. By integrating climate education into classrooms, we’re fostering the next generation of changemakers—because awareness leads to action, and action drives progress. A win for education, the planet, and our future!
Entergy Empowers Local Environmental Champions
Seventeen local environmental organizations have received grants from Entergy to safeguard natural resources, strengthen ecosystems, and build a more resilient future. This investment in community-driven solutions proves that when we support local action, we create a ripple effect of positive change. 💚✨
💧 Investment in Clean Water for New York 💧
Governor Kathy Hochul is delivering on her commitment to clean water with $340 million in funding for critical water infrastructure projects across New York State! This investment ensures that communities have access to safe, affordable drinking water, supports wastewater treatment upgrades, and strengthens local economies.
With $250 million dedicated to key projects in New York City, including the Kensico-Eastview Connection, this funding helps modernize systems without overburdening taxpayers. Clean water is essential for public health, environmental sustainability, and our future—and New York is leading the way! 💙🚰
🌍 Three Decades of Climate Adaptation: Progress & Milestones 🌍
For 31 years, the UNFCCC has driven global efforts to adapt to climate change, shifting from early fragmented strategies to cohesive, inclusive action. From the Paris Agreement to the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience, each milestone has strengthened adaptive capacity, resilience, and financial support for vulnerable communities.
At COP 29, the Adaptation Committee reflected on this journey, launching an Interactive Portal to track adaptation progress worldwide. As climate impacts intensify, international cooperation and shared knowledge remain key to protecting lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems.
☀️ The Future Is Still Bright for Clean Energy ☀️
The U.S. is set to add 58.4 GW of clean energy in 2025—equivalent to the power of 29 Hoover Dams! Leading the charge is 32.5 GW of solar, with states like Texas, California, and New York driving massive growth. An additional 7.7 GW of wind and 18.2 GW of battery storage will help keep the grid strong and sustainable.
This shift isn’t just about energy—it’s about a cleaner, healthier future for all. The momentum is unstoppable! ⚡
Podcast Interview: That Optimist Man
In one of the most energising and soul-stirring episodes of That Optimism Man Podcast to date, Victor Perton is joined by Anne Therese Gennari, widely known as The Climate Optimist, and author of The Climate Optimist Handbook.
This episode is more than a conversation; it is a rallying cry to reclaim our agency, imagination, optimism, and joy in the face of challenge. Together, Anne Therese and Victor explore how leading with infectious optimism can spark personal transformation, inspire bold climate action, and build a world grounded in hope rather than fear.
Words of Hope
“Since we are in power of creating and writing the future, why wouldn’t we bring our most optimistic self to that picture?”
— Anne Therese Gennari
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The Optimism Principle: "The answer to life’s most pressing questions is optimism.”
Anne Therese Gennari radiates what we at The Centre for Optimism call magnetic optimism. On That Optimism Man podcast, she shared her extraordinary journey from angry young activist to The Climate Optimist—a leader whose voice reshapes the global climate conversation with courage, imagination, and a daily optimism practice. Her wisdom reminds us that optimism is not a denial of reality. It is the bold choice to show up with hope, especially when facing our most significant challenges.
As Anne Therese said: “Since we are in power of creating and writing the future, why wouldn’t we bring our most optimistic self to that picture?”
📡 Listen to the episode and explore the optimism movement reshaping climate leadership here:
👉 https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/annetheresegennari
Let’s keep asking, sharing and amplifying: What makes you optimistic?