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The new #StateofCDR report finds there is a gap between proposed levels of CDR & what is needed to meet the Paris temperature goal. Chapter 9 (led by William Lamb) of the report addresses this #CDRgap. CDRterra researcher Jan Minx of the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) gGmbH is one of the authors. Key insights: 🔸 Countries’ nationally determined contributions propose an additional −0.05 to −0.53 Gt of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year in conventional CDR (mostly afforestation/reforestation) by 2030, compared with 2020 levels of −2.1 (−1.5 to −2.7) GtCO2 per year. 🔸 So far, only 28 countries (counting the EU as one) have outlined their proposals for scaling CDR by 2050. If countries without proposals preserve current levels of conventional CDR, then an additional −1.9 to −2.3 GtCO2 per year may be realized by 2050, compared with levels in 2020. 🔸 Scenarios that limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C by dramatically reducing emissions while sustainably scaling CDR imply that an additional −1.0 to −2.9 GtCO2 per year of CDR is needed by 2030, and an additional −2.3 to −7.4 GtCO2 per year by 2050, compared with levels in 2020. 🔸 There is therefore a CDR gap between national proposals and most scenarios consistent with the Paris temperature goal. However, the most ambitious proposals are close to the CDR levels required in a scenario where CDR requirements are minimized. 🔸 The CDR gap is not a fixed quantity, but a range that reflects uncertainties and different judgments with respect to how society chooses to mitigate climate change. A critical uncertainty is how to consider the fact that global emissions did not decline in recent years, as was projected in scenarios. This implies that the CDR gap may be significantly larger than currently estimated ❗ Contributors to this chapter were among others: CDRterraspokeswoman Julia Pongratz & Clemens Schwingshackl ,Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Matthew GIDDEN International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), WWF, Holly Jean Buck University at Buffalo, Felix Schenuit Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford Find out more on the SoCDR report: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnFeZj4i

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The Global Digital Compact (GDC) wrapped last week and it offers a new multilateral digital governance reality. As we prepare for the WSIS+20 review next year, it is important we reflect on WSIS and what it may mean for the future of digital governance and the ability of stakeholders to participate in it. Here are my reflections about the future of digital governance in a post-GDC reality. https://lnkd.in/eeBvrwFu #governance #internet #GDC #WSIS #unitednations #multilateral #multistakeholder #internetgovernance #tech #China #humanrights

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🗺 How to redesign economic systems around values? 📣 Last week, the The Beyond Lab at UN Geneva opened this question at the World Economic Forum’s #Strategic #Foresight annual network meeting, where we presented our initiative on #MovingBeyondGDP. It's been inspiring to meet and exchange with so many #changemakers during the retreat. A big thank you to the World Economic Forum (WEF), especially Bryonie Guthrie, Stephan Mergenthaler and the dedicated WEF Foresight and Organizational Transformation team for a thought- and action provoking two days, and for offering the network as a platform to advance our joint efforts in advancing long-term sustainability. ❌ For too long we've had an overemphasis on #GDP as the sole indicator of success. #GDP, however, was not designed as an all-encompassing measure for human and planetary prosperity. ☝ We need to rethink what we consider a successful economy and society, by expanding our understanding and measurement of the economy, to include consideration for #social and #environmental #sustainability, ultimately for the wellbeing of people and planet. This is not a new agenda, and there are many alternative frameworks and indicators to challenge or complement GDP. The upcoming #Summit of the #Future at the United Nations in New York offers an opportunity to strengthen our shared commitment to jointly shaping the future of multilateralism and delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a more inter-generationally equitable way, for current and future generations. 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 🌍 A key element of that is how to re-design economic systems around values and measure progress in a more holistic way by focusing not only on the economy, but first and foremost the well-being of people and planet. The Beyond Lab is engaging with the WEF on how we move beyond GDP from a #multistakeholder perspective, drawing on both private and public sector expertise. The initiative builds on an existing initiative by the Lab in collaboration with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Rethinking Economics, on ensuring an inclusive youth perspective on this critical issue defining the future of development. If you are interested in learning more, please follow our initiative #YouthMovingBeyondGDP.

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I had the privilege of being part of the UN #DPI Safeguards Working Group and contributing to the Universal DPI Safeguards Framework released during the #SummitOfTheFuture along with the adoption of the #GlobalDigitalCompact. With #DigitalPublicInfrastructure becoming a global movement, the Report outlines the roadmap for countries to ensure that these transformative systems are secure and trusted, and act as a catalyst for inclusive digital transformation. Time has come to put those principles into practice. Observer Research Foundation America FIDE Rede Belem Aberta Brazil Foundation for Digital Economy

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The NewClimate Institute, Germanwatch e.V. and Climate Action Network International together published the latest edition 2025 of the CCPI - Climate Change Performance Index, the independent monitoring tool for tracking the #performance in #climate #protection of the most important 66 countries, which collectively account for over 90% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It is published since 2005 with the aid of 450 national experts evaluating their countries’ recent national and international climate policies in the last year: https://lnkd.in/epFTyyqV In its #Countries section it shows the map below, where you can select the overall performance or per catagory. Below you find links to the individual countries and the highlights of changes in the the current version. The #Ranking section show the ranking of the 66 countries according to their performance in the 4 weighted categories: 40% GHG emission 20% Renewable energy 20% Energy use 20% Energy policy You can also select just one category and serveral country groups. The #UK impoved from 20th to the sixth spot in the ranking '25 due to its coal phase-out. #Argentina fell behind -6 spots to 59° due to the #climate #change denial of its new government. Lots more to explore...

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How do the general public experience climate change narratives? In recent studies, MAE and AE-Bergen Knowledge Hub Knowledge Hub steering group member Kjersti Fløttum sees that "the general public is more preoccupied by the tone that characterises climate narratives. They criticize the overwhelming negativity and gloom-and-doom perspectives and request a more positive approach, pointing at possible solutions and where they can contribute.” Read the whole interview in the spotlight series from AE Cardiff. https://lnkd.in/dGRA2UWR

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For anyone looking for evidence that climate activism and civil disobedience work, check out this really interesting new research paper that documents how climate strikes and climate-focused civil disobedience increased concern about climate change. The strongest effects were observed when concern levels were lowest. This type of research needs to be replicated EVERYWHERE but so happy to see it come out from Germany! Climate Emergency Fund Margaret Klein Salamon #climate #activism #civildisobedience #newresearch https://lnkd.in/gXabNckM

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🌍 At Planet Health Table: The Burden Of Disease Evolution, Claudia Fernandez de Cordoba Farini from the UCL's Warning Research Center shared a compelling discussion on the urgent need for more integrated warning systems to address the links between climate events and health vulnerabilities. ⚕️⚕️⚕️ Claudia highlighted how #climatechange and #health issues are deeply interconnected, yet our current warning systems remain fragmented, leading to isolated and ineffective responses. She called for the health community to take a larger role in designing more inclusive and effective systems that consider the unique vulnerabilities of individuals—such as the heightened risks certain medications pose during heatwaves. Key takeaways from her talk: 1) Climate & Health Linkages: The urgent need to recognize the strong connections between environmental hazards and public health. 2) Inclusive Warning Systems: Building systems that account for diverse health vulnerabilities and address them more holistically. 3) Health Sector’s Role: Encouraging the health sector to actively contribute to risk assessment and preparedness efforts. 4) Innovative Approaches: Developing new strategies to link preventative actions with hazard monitoring and disaster preparedness. Claudia's insights make a strong case for cross-sector collaboration, where healthcare plays a pivotal role in creating more robust, inclusive, and impactful warning systems. Watch this space for a video of her full talk and learn how these integrated approaches can lead to stronger, more resilient communities! Thank you, Claudia, for your dedication to addressing these critical challenges! 🙏💚 #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange #DisasterPreparedness #HealthVulnerabilities #WarningSystems #CrossSectorCollaboration #RiskAssessment #PlanetHealthInnovationNetwork #BurdenOfDisease #HealthAndEnvironment Jordi Serrano Pons, Jordi Alcalà Torró, Luismi Roura, Trinidad De Frutos Herranz, Kathrine Raleigh, Nerea Blanque, Manel Balcells, Magnolia Restrepo Sánchez, Montse Guardia Guell, Elena Codina, Anna Sala Cunill, Marta Anglada Roig, Lucas Hunter, Joan Bigorra, Jaume Duran Navarro, Josep Maria Pique Badia, Esteve Picola, Michael Donaldson, Tim Eaves, Matthew Carvalho, Esther Deltor Campà, Sonia Hernández-Montaño Bou, Carla Oliva Morell

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Our partners at ECDAN have developed a powerful tool to highlight the economic benefits of investing in early childhood development (ECD). The Cost of Inaction Tool allows you to calculate the potential economic losses from not investing in ECD. By using this tool, you can advocate for increased investment in ECD and demonstrate the significant return on investment. Try the tool here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dBd395-6

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We are rapidly approaching the deadline for the #ParisAgreement, yet progress remains far from sufficient. This year's COP will be crucial for shaping future discussions on #climateaction, particularly in the realm of finance. Especially the topics such as new climate finance goals, the current international financial framework, and strategies for designing Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDC) that facilitate investment in climate-resilient infrastructure. Having recently participated in the Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), I had the privilege to shared Indonesia's perspective on how the Ministry of Finance can play a proactive role in supporting the development, financing, and implementation of NDCs. It is disheartening to note that only 29% of respondents in a 2021 survey conducted by Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action reported actively contributing to NDC development in their countries. I shared the stage with other prominent speakers including, HE Svenja Schulze, HE Marina Silva (Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Brazil), Amar Bhattacharya and Warren Evans. The discussion at the PCD also brought to light contrasting views on the responsibilities of developed versus developing countries in financing climate action. While emerging nations advocate for greater support from historical emitters, developed countries hold a different perspective on this crucial issue. I am proud to stand in solidarity with other developing nations in advocating for a fair and inclusive approach to designing the new climate finance goals. It is imperative that the specific needs and priorities of developing countries, such as the imperative for a #justtransition, are taken into consideration in these discussions. Addressing the $1.6 trillion investment gap required to shift from brown to green energy is essential for achieving sustainable growth and climate resilience. Indonesia is committed to leading by example in mobilizing transition financing through initiatives like the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) Country Platform. Additionally, we are actively updating our Indonesia Taxonomy for Sustainable Financing and supporting the development of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Version 2 to promote transition activities. On a global scale, Indonesia is playing a significant role in various climate forums as the Co-chair of CFMCA and actively participating in the #G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group and G20 TF-CLIMA. As we navigate the complex challenges of #climatefinance, cooperation and collaboration among nations will be paramount in achieving our shared #climategoals.

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The Bertelsmann Stiftung‘s project ‘Forum against Fakes - Together for a Strong Democracy’ aimed to go beyond traditional citizen participation and to initiate a broad public debate on how to deal with disinformation. It combined broad online participation with a diverse citizens' assembly. The high visibility and accessibility of the online participation enabled hundreds of thousands of people in Germany to actively participate. The interaction of both formats resulted in 15 recommendations, which were presented to the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community in September 2024. Read this SHORTCUT to find out how the two formats interacted in detail and why public debate and citizen participation should be considered in combination. https://lnkd.in/dCYtwDq2 #CitizensAssembly #starkgegenfakes #ForumgegenFakes

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Grand Challenge Initiatives in #AI for #Climate & Nature In this report, we explore Grand Challenges as a potentially compelling mechanism for advancing impactful work in AI for climate and nature. Grand Challenges are large-scale initiatives that mobilize significant funding, attention, and resources towards ambitious yet achievable problems or objectives, with the aim of enabling technological, scientific, or societal transformation in service of these problems/objectives. Recent years have marked an increased interest in Grand Challenges both in AI for climate and nature and more broadly, with a pronounced increase in the number of Grand Challenges and open innovation initiatives in AI for climate and nature since 2019. Amidst this increased interest, it becomes especially important to understand what particular value propositions Grand Challenges are meant to serve, when and whether Grand Challenges are the right mechanism to advance progress on a particular problem/objective, and how to best design and implement Grand Challenges to achieve their intended impacts. In this report, we aim to shed light on these aspects in the context of AI for climate and nature, and provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to improve Grand Challenges’ design, implementation, and overall impact in the AI for climate and nature space. Our recommendations are grounded in a landscape assessment of over 200 Grand Challenges and related initiatives (across both AI for climate and nature and AI more generally) as well as interviews with organizers, participants, and other individuals engaged in past and/or ongoing Grand Challenge ⏬⏬⏬ Follow Integrated Africa Power (IAP) for more updates. Climate Change AI, Bezos Earth Fund, @CODE Data Innovators #AI #ClimateAction #AIforNature #AIforClimate #Sustainability #Decarbonization

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To solve the climate problem, why do we need social enterprise with profit redistribution? Climate change is a systemic problem that requires systemic solutions with stakeholder engagement. When it comes to stakeholder engagement, the limitations of the capital market will slow our net-zero progress. People do not make all decisions based on money. We care about fairness, justice, and health. Although our capital market allocates resources efficiently and effectively, the “winners take all” mindset will discourage other stakeholders from engaging. Why? These are businesses asking others to solve the climate problem voluntarily in their own business interests. We, as a stakeholder, pay for the cost of climate problem, where business becomes the top 1% wealthiness. If only a few stakeholders profit from others to solve the climate problem, it is hard to engage more people to join, which slows our net-zero progress with collective climate action. A fair profit structure that contributes to social purpose is important to solve the climate problem and engage stakeholders. Accordingly, at Optivide, we commit to the social purposes defined in our Bylaws with our annual profit redistribution to the social purposes aligned with the minimum required profit margin(MRPM). Different from traditional centralized social purposes decided by the government, Optivide works and experiments to lead as an example of decentralizing social movements with social enterprises without geographic boundaries. ---------------------------------------- To receive more information about similar posts, follow the hashtags below. #Voice_Your_Money #Social_Enterprise #Net_Zero_Goal #Profit_Redistribution #Stakeholder_Engagement

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#disaster x #climate x #conflict displacement. Today's launch of the IDMC GRID report confirms the number of IDPs increased to almost 76 million in 2023. This is up from the 71 million recorded in 2022. An almost 50% increase over the past 5 years. * There was also an absolute increase in conflict IDPs living in #FCV that are also climate vulnerable. This is mainly driven by increased conflict IDP numbers in #Sudan, #Myanmar, & #DRC. On the contrary, numbers in #Ethiopia, #Mozambique, #SouthSudan, & #Afghanistan have decreased. * The number of people internally displaced as a result of conflict and violence increased by 9% in 2023 (from 60.9 in 2022 to 68.3 m in 2023). * Sub-Saharan Africa, which hosts 46 per cent of the world’s IDPs, was again the region most affected by internal displacement in 2023. Conflict and disasters overlapped in many countries, forcing people to flee again and/or prolonging their displacement. * As in previous years, floods and storms caused the most disaster displacement, including in southeastern Africa where cyclone Freddy triggered 1.4 million movements across six countries and territories.  * 2.9 million movements were recorded by floods in the horn of Africa following years of drought. Thnx to Joelle Eid & Jana Birner for the additional insights. Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)Johanna Bohl Mark Gnadt Olga Sarrado Mur Lorey Campese Joelle Eid UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Martina Caterina Houssam حسام Chahine شاهين Mauricio Vazquez Tony Agotha Manuel Marques Pereira Rania Ahmed Esmé O'Keeffe United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Lindsay Jenkins Chris Harland Arun Jacob, PhD

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🌍 Changing Habits in a Changing Climate. Discussing theories of change & understanding the role of citizen science in breaking societal patterns    🗓️ September 17th, 2024 🕒 Time: 14:00 – 16:30 CET   🔗 Sign up: https://lnkd.in/efPEhhiD      👉 Join us for an interactive digital event to discover how our #EUfunded project #ICHANGE is helping citizens better understand the scientific links between behaviour, #ClimateChange, and risks, push toward #SocietalChange for new patterns of behaviour. Now, we want to share our findings with you and hear your thoughts!  ‼️ This event is open to all and supports participation in your native language. Don't miss this chance to be part of the conversation!  . . #ClimateAction #CarbonFootprint #EnvironmentalFootprint #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #HorizonEU #EUGreenDeal #EUfunded #EUresearch #ResearchImpactEU #EuropeanCommission  

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The freedom of #journalists is a vital element for accountability and good governance. On #WorldPressFreedomDay, I want to pay tribute to all the journalists who take personal risks to report and investigate - especially where corruption, conflict, human rights and the environment are at stake. Quality information and reportage is essential for #thinktanks and researchers in the field of policy and international affairs, like myself and many of you on Linked-In. This informs our work in trying to improve the basis for multilateral, government, corporate and civil society decision-making on issues including #peace #economics #energysecurity and #climatechange. In 2018, Chatham House awarded its annual Prize to the Committee to Protect Journalists (do check out their work https://cpj.org/thetorch/). Tragically, since then, conditions for journalists have only worsened. Constraints, and in far too many cases, imprisonment and targetted killings across the World are on the rise. In its latest index, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) finds press freedom increasingly threatened by political authorities, as well as the use of #artificialintelligence in spreading disinformation for political purposes (https://lnkd.in/eF8djr-A). A new UNESCO report found that at least 44 journalists investigating environmental issues had been killed over the last 15 years, of which only 5 have resulted in convictions (see below). And in #Gaza and the #WestBank, the killing of journalists has become normalized, with at least 107 dead since October (watch this video by IMS (International Media Support) https://lnkd.in/eR4kjeXi ). The list of countries repressing press freedom is long and includes many so-called democratic, as well as authoritarian states, and it is something that should be of deep concern to all those in #academia #research and #policy. https://lnkd.in/eagav92J

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🚨Calling all climate researchers! EXPECT partners will be hosting a session at the #EGU2025 on Attribution & Prediction of #ClimateChange. The session convened by Markus Donat, Dim Coumou, Christian Lessig, Antje Weisheimer at #EGU2025 will explore the attribution and prediction of climate change, both regionally and globally. If your work touches on these areas, you can pitch in with your abstract! Contributions are welcome on:   👉Attributing drivers of specific climate phenomena and extremes (e.g., atmospheric circulation and surface extremes during the boreal summer)  👉Evaluating climate responses to various forcings and internal variability  👉Correcting biased climate models with process-based constraints  👉Calibrating predictions and projections of future climate  👉Leveraging AI and innovative data analysis techniques  The deadline is 15 January 2025, 13:00 CET. Don’t miss out! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3CHALPa  #ClimateScience #ClimatePrediction #AIinClimate #ClimateChange

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At UN Climate Change #JuneClimateMeetings today, former IPCC Working Group II Author Bronwyn Hayward MNZM she/her presented findings from #IPCC’s latest reports on the disproportionate impacts of #climatechange on children & relevant policy solutions. “Children aged ten or younger in 2020 are projected to experience a nearly four-fold increase in extreme events under 1.5°C of #GlobalWarming by 2100.”  ➡️ https://bit.ly/WGIIRept 📺 https://bit.ly/SB24Ch

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The findings in IPCC’s latest reports mean we need to slow the rate of global warming NOW. Read more below and contact LoCI to learn how our real-time data and control system reduces landfill methane emissions — an extremely potent GHG, with 85x the global warming potential of carbon dioxide over just a 20-year period. #climateaction #innovation

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