Rooted in Results: Nature-Based Climate Solutions at Work – 7 May 2026
The Clean Coalition is a partner organization for this webinar, which takes place on 7 May 2026 at 10am.
The Climate Center believes in thriving, healthy communities. They envision a future where everyone in California enjoys clean air and water, renewable and reliable energy, healthy food, and abundant nature. California has the tools and the know-how to make this vision a reality if our elected leaders summon the political will. It is time we put people back at the heart of policy. In doing so, we can keep our friends and loved ones safe from worsening climate disasters, create millions of family-sustaining jobs, and give everyone the chance to thrive in the clean energy economy.
Webinar:Rooted in Results: Nature-Based Climate Solutions at Work
Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 10am to 11:30am PST
California set ambitious targets to scale up critical nature-based solutions by 2045 through AB 1757 (Garcia, 2022). As of right now, the state is on track to meet 59 percent of its 2030 targets.
In this webinar, you will hear firsthand stories from across California about how nature-based climate solutions deliver a multitude of ecological and financial benefits for all Californians. These solutions slash emissions from the land sector via less catastrophic wildfires, diminished pesticide use on farms, and more. They also lower costs for farmers by reducing water use and the need for expensive inputs like fertilizers. In addition, they can help lower the cost of living for our communities. For example, strategic urban tree planting creates more shade, reducing air conditioning use and helping with flood control during extreme weather events. Such urban greening also cleans our air and water, improves public health, saves money on healthcare costs, and betters the lives of millions of Californians. Join us for this webinar highlighting practical and proven benefits rooted in real communities.
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Featured Speakers
Baani Behniwal (Moderator)
Baani is The Climate Center’s Carbon Drawdown Director. Baani joined The Climate Center in June of 2022. She leads the organization’s work on advancing nature-based carbon sequestration solutions to fight the climate crisis while protecting our natural lands and delivering a multitude of co-benefits for both the environment and affected communities. She also leads the organization’s policy work to address the emerging mechanical carbon dioxide removal market.
Lilia Lomeli-Gil
Lilia Lomeli-Gil is the co-founder of the Grayson United Community Foundation. Lilia’s dedication to her small farming community of Grayson in Stanislaus County reflects the resilience of the nearby San Joaquin River — once forgotten, now coming back to life. When Lilia moved to Grayson over 20 years ago, water in the community was undrinkable and the river was severely degraded. Lilia advocated for her community to have clean water, and as Co-Founder of the United Community Foundation and Director of the Grayson Community Center, Lilia works tirelessly to ensure her neighbors are not overlooked.
Judith Redmond
Judith Redmond is a co-founder of Full Belly Farm, a 400-acre farm in Northern California growing fruits, nuts, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and pastured chicken. Judith serves several community organizations as a volunteer, including the California Climate and Agriculture Network and the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Scientific Advisory Panel on Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture.