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ICYMI: Storytelling has the power to accelerate progress toward climate solutions. 🌍 But how? In a new book chapter, CCP researcher Suruchi Sood reveals how entertainment-education can shift the narrative around climate change by encouraging dialogue and empowering audiences to take action. 👉Read the full story on our blog: https://bit.ly/4c4VJmN

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🌍 Last year, a representative group of Germans, guided by scientific advice, developed 9 policy recommendations 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. Supported by over 80 NGOs and endorsed by informed citizens, these recommendations address critical issues like food waste, animal welfare, and climate labeling. 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. On October 7th, politicians and NGOs will meet at the “Future Forum Citizens' Council” in Berlin, hosted by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, to discuss these issues. To amplify this effort, Climate Guardians is launching a campaign to gather support from businesses and citizens. At Civocracy, we believe in collective action to tackle urgent challenges like our broken food system. By partnering with Climate Guardians, alongside with HUMANA Second Hand, Ecosia, SIRPLUS, Oatly, Andersen Marketing, FoodTogether, Plan A and others, we’re advocating for meaningful change. Let’s push for sustainable nutrition and transform the food system while validating citizen assemblies as a key democratic tool. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 (𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀): 🔗 for businesses: climate guardians business engagement 🔗 for individuals: citizen participation campaign 🔗 for NGOs: open letter to citizen council on nutrition Together, we can make a difference! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Civocracy #ClimateGuardians #Partnership #GetInvolved Martin Valkov Guy Sephton Katrin Richthofer

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🌍 SPP MeetUP Paris 2024 brings you an unmissable panel on sustainability and climate action with two groundbreaking experts! 🗣️ Monika Barcikowska, PhD, Founder of EquiRoots Climate Collective, is a leading climate scientist and systems-thinking innovator. With experience from Hamburg University, Princeton, and the Environmental Defense Fund, Monika’s mission is to bridge the knowledge-action gap. She’ll share how she nurtures inclusive climate action, building resilient communities and empowering female leaders in climate advocacy. 🌿 🌍 Her talk, “From Climate Risk to Resilience,” focuses on connecting adaptation planning with social equity, driving collective leadership for a sustainable future. Don’t miss her insights into climate and gender at the nexus of transformative change. 🗣️ Danuta Pieter, CEO of Danuta Pieter Impact Advisory and former head of Fondation Hôpitaux de Paris - Hôpitaux de France, brings 20 years of expertise in health, education, and environmental innovation. 🦠 As a strategic advisor, Danuta specializes in designing philanthropic strategies that maximize social and environmental impact. Her insights on the role of philanthropy in driving innovation are essential for anyone looking to make a difference in the world of ESG and beyond. 🇫🇷 Join us at SPP MeetUP Paris 2024 and be inspired by these two powerful women leading the charge for a sustainable, inclusive future. 🎉 Register now to be part of the global conversation! LINK IN BIO #SPPMeetUP #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Philanthropy #EnvironmentalInnovation #WomenInLeadership #ESG #Paris2024 #PoloniumFoundation #InclusiveLeadership #GreenFuture #PolishAcademyOfSciences #keepcalmandcurrieon

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Living in a time when climate change has shifted from being an abstract danger to our present-day nemesis, it's clear that its effects ripple out, touching more than just the environment. They're intricately linked with every aspect of society. Read the rest of this Article at https://lnkd.in/dCaRQBr7 Climate Policy Initiative UN Climate Change Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES) UN Climate Change Climate Policy Initiative/PUC-Rio Climate Action Innovation Zone #ClimateChange #sustainability #writers #environment #speakup

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As a member of the "Leopoldina Focus Group on Biodiversity, Land Use, and Climate," ZEF Director Matin Qaim has worked on a website project for the National Academy over the past 12 months - 15 Answers to 15 Questions on Biodiversity (in German) ➡ https://bit.ly/15QA The Leopoldina's newly released digital dossier "15 Answers to 15 Questions on Biodiversity" provides clear and engaging explanations on critical biodiversity issues, accompanied by informative graphics. The publication, timed to coincide with the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference, addresses global biodiversity threats such as habitat destruction, intensive agriculture, and climate change. It highlights the importance of biodiversity, the losses it faces, and offers actionable recommendations—from expanding protected areas to sustainable agricultural practices. The dossier also outlines individual contributions, like adopting plant-based diets or planting native species to support pollinators. Furthermore, it explores how financial markets can promote biodiversity. Developed by 12 interdisciplinary experts, this dossier is part of a broader effort by the Leopoldina to offer science-based policy advice on biodiversity, land use, and climate. Additional related dossiers are available online, focusing on wetlands and agricultural landscapes. The University of Bonn

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The Bonn Climate Change Conference has come to an end for another year. Next week, we will be sharing our reflections but, in the meantime, you can review the key outcomes in this new article from Carbon Brief: https://lnkd.in/ebnFPiBv

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Last week's 𝐋𝐏𝐈 𝐏𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 showcased the breadth of LPI's research, spanning from ecosystem interactions to the impact of climate urgency on human behavior. Arne Devriese presented his findings on 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 networks in fragmented dune slacks, revealing how interactions outside local patches help preserve network structure. His research underscores the resilience of these networks even in fragmented landscapes. Becca Campbell shared insights from her fieldwork in Tanzania, where she explores how coastal communities engage with 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 amidst climate change pressures. Her work delves into the local perceptions of 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 and the role of community-driven environmental projects. Together, these talks highlighted how LPI researchers address both ecological and social dimensions of environmental challenges. 🌱🌊 #PlantScience

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📢 New Report Announcement The Thought Leadership Report regarding climate and biodiversity reporting in Switzerland is OUT! Engageability is proud to have supported Enfinit along with CLIMADA Technologies, Pelt8, EcoSecurities, Enterprise for Society Center (E4S), Walder Wyss Ltd. and MDD - Management Digital Data AG in conducting an in-depth study on Swiss companies' alignment with the Ordinance on Climate Disclosures. This report offers valuable insights into the progress and practices of Swiss businesses regarding climate transparency and compliance. We invite you to explore the findings, which highlight key trends, legal requirements, and the role of digital tools in advancing climate reporting. Read the full report here: Link in comments. #Sustainability #ClimateDisclosure #CorporateResponsibility #SwissBusiness #switzerland #reporting

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Climate reporters need tools for investigating offsets. So do reporters who cover local politics, land management, business, and other beats that aren’t always steeped in deep climate knowledge. At CarbonPlan, we developed a tool called OffsetsDB, an open-access platform that makes it easier to find and compare data from five of the largest offset registries – more than 9,000 individual offset projects. On July 9, we’ll be leading a webinar with The Journalist's Resource that will walk reporters through the basics of how the offsets industry works and how to use OffsetsDB as a tool to aid your reporting. Research scientist Grayson Badgley and editorial lead Maggie Koerth will answer your questions and help bring some clarity to this increasingly important field. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/gixpC8PX

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Digital Ecology, a branch of ecology focusing on the intersection of digital technology and the environment, gains spotlight on Earth Day, observed every April 22. In today's tech-immersed world, its study becomes paramount, dissecting how the production, use, and disposal of electronic devices impact ecosystems and resources: 1️⃣ Resource Consumption: The manufacturing of tech gadgets demands an insatiable appetite for resources, straining finite reserves and leading to ecological imbalances. 2️⃣ E-Waste: Rapid tech evolution leads to an avalanche of toxic electronic waste, posing formidable recycling challenges and inflicting irreparable harm on soil and water ecosystems. 3️⃣ Energy Demand: The insatiable hunger for energy from data centers and servers is a significant concern, potentially emitting copious greenhouse gases, especially if sourced from fossil fuels, exacerbating climate change. 4️⃣ Pollution: The production and use of technology are prolific pollutants, spewing out noxious substances that degrade air and water quality, imperiling both human health and fragile ecosystems. 5️⃣ Deforestation: The relentless march of tech manufacturing and infrastructure expansion fuels rampant deforestation, encroaching on vital natural habitats and disrupting delicate ecological balances. 6️⃣ Land Use Changes: The advent of technologies like electric vehicles or solar plants has the potential to revolutionize our lives, but often requires significant land conversion, creating challenges for local ecosystems. Tech isn't all villainy; it can be a hero too. Innovations improve energy efficiency, tap into renewables, and foster sustainable resource management. Society has several resources to mitigate tech's negative impacts: 1️⃣ Advocating for durable and reparable products is of great importance to reduce e-waste and support a culture of sustainability. 2️⃣ Transitioning to renewable energy sources not only reduces emissions but also champions a cleaner, greener future for generations to come. 3️⃣ Embracing recycling, and waste reduction in both tech production and consumption is imperative to foster a circular economy, minimizing resource depletion and environmental degradation. 4️⃣ Raising awareness about the environmental implications of technology and supporting eco-conscious companies empowers consumers to make choices that align with ecological stewardship. 5️⃣ Encouraging responsible practices such as recycling old devices and reducing energy consumption allows individuals to actively participate in cultivating a digital ecology. Tackling the tech industry's sustainability challenge necessitates a paradigm shift in mindset and practices, urging for eco-friendly designs and waste reduction. Governments and international policies must also play a pivotal role in incentivizing and enforcing sustainable tech practices to safeguard our planet for future generations. #ITFS #EarthDay #digitalEcology #technology #education

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One Earth was highlighted in a recent Carbon Pulse article discussing the need to close the biodiversity data gap before effectively utilizing AI in conservation. The Nature Tech Collective is leading a coalition of researchers and NGOs, including One Earth, to improve environmental data collection, which will be crucial for developing reliable AI models in the future. #Biodiversity #ConservationTech #AIforGood

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🚀 Exciting News: Nala Has Been Awarded a €500K Research Grant from the German Government to Fund Nature & Biodiversity! 👩‍🔬🎖 Nala Earth's mission is to make nature measurable and manageable for businesses using the latest innovative science. This substantial research grant (called Forschungszulagen) from the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (eng: German Federal Ministry of Education & Research) will enable us to continue incorporating the latest innovations - including environmental #DNA (eDNA), #AcousticMonitoring, and #SatelliteData - into our platform so that companies can manage nature in their business, guided by the Corporate Sustainability Directive (CSRD), Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and Science Based Targets Network (SBTN). 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 With this funding, we're set to enhance our Nature Intelligence platform. Our goal is to empower Sustainability Managers to become Nature Champions by offering a comprehensive platform to assess and manage environmental impacts, dependencies, and risks, ultimately supporting informed decision-making and strategic alignment. 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 This grant supports projects that are particularly #innovative and have the potential to #disrupt the market. Our platform achieves this by incorporating the latest technologies and concepts, including: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Identifying, curating, and translating nature data for business purposes by combining data from eDNA, acoustic monitoring, and satellites 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Assessing nature and biodiversity across factors like land degradation, water scarcity, pollution, and biodiversity importance & intactness 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Ensuring compliance with regulations like CSRD and frameworks like TNFD & SBTN Receiving this competitive grant confirms the importance and relevance of our work with Nala, while positioning us to revolutionise the NatureTech space! 🌎💚 If you want to learn more, please reach out! 💬 #Forschungszulagen #BSFZ #NatureIntelligence #Research #Development

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🦦Impact of European Beaver (Castor fiber L.) on Vegetation Diversity in Protected Area River Valleys 👉https://lnkd.in/gmiA4MW8 Keywords: Polesie National Park; species #diversity; Castor fiber; European #beaver; alien and invasive species Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of European beaver (Castor fiber L.) on vegetation diversity and the expansion of non-native plant species in areas surrounding watercourses in Polesie National Park, Poland. The investigation was carried out within six watercourses inhabited by beavers and four comparison watercourses where beaver were absent. European beaver living in the park had a small excursion range, reaching a maximum distance of 25 m from the watercourse so that effects on vegetation diversity were limited to the immediate vicinity of the watercourse. Beaver significantly influenced diversity of the tall tree and forest floor vegetation, while it did not significantly modify the diversity of the low tree and shrub layer. Five alien plant species were documented. The alien species most strongly associated with beaver activity was devil’s beggartick (Bidens frondosa L.), which occurred in the immediate vicinity of beaver dams. Other alien species most benefiting from the presence of beaver were giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea Aiton) and black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.). Our study confirmed hypotheses found in literature according to which beaver activities that reduce the proportion of native species can promote the expansion of plant alien species.

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The Nature Tech Alliance’s research and interviews for its whitepaper, "The Nature Tech Revolution: The Tools to Move from 'Do No Harm' to 'Nature-Positive'” revealed a wide range of preparedness and performance on nature-related issues across companies and sectors. Responding to these insights, the Alliance developed a common vision to harness the power of nature technologies to solve these challenges. At its foundation is a performance framework illustrating how companies are evolving from compliance-driven approaches to nature to more innovative, outcome-based measurements and actions. Explore the performance framework and the common vision for nature action that supports it: https://lnkd.in/eAeAzRpW #cop29 #sustainability #nature #naturetech Salesforce | NatureMetrics | Planet

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🌱 The Urgent Need for Organizational Action on Biodiversity 🌏     Land use changes, overexploitation, climate change, pollution, and invasive species are driving dramatic losses in biodiversity. These aren't just environmental issues; they're business challenges too.     At I4N, we see these #challenges and are eager for #innovations.    We're calling on companies to join us in transforming threats into nature-positive actions. Let's collaborate to create solutions that support biodiversity and drive economic prosperity.    Reach out if you are interested in a #partnership that supports nature-positive solutions and businesses. There is something #new coming soon!     #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Innovation #I4N

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