Amii Barnard-Bahn, JD, PCC’s Post

I had a amazing time tonight attending Carlow University’s Impact Series event for environmental sustainability! Many important questions were brought to light and the panel of experts delivered in gold. Moderator and Carlow’s President, Dr. Kathy Humphrey, posed one of two of my favorite questions of the evening: “In the face of global environmental challenges, how can we foster a sense of shared responsibility and collective action among governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and individuals?” The overview of in depth answers I was able to note from the panel highlighted: 🔸Encouraging transparency 🔸Setting clear goals with a singular focus 🔸Providing meaningful incentives for actionable sustainability practices 🔸Promoting public awareness campaigns 🔸Ensuring accountability on every possible level of society Another great question posed also highlighted: “What role can technology and innovation play in addressing environmental challenges, and how can we ensure that technological solutions are accessible and affordable for all communities?” John Fernández - Global climate change expert, MIT Professor and Director of the Urban Metabolism Group highlighted aspects of quantum computing and its ability to provide efficient solutions for complex problems to help facilitate tasks such as optimizing energy consumption, simulating molecular structures for new materials development, enhancing weather forecasting accuracy, and improving logistics to reduce carbon footprints. He also mentions the importance of decarbonizing steel production, which involves reducing or eliminating carbon emissions from the steel manufacturing process to combat climate change and promote sustainability. Although not everyone is concerned with the sustainability of our world for generations to come, these crucial steps are among many that need more attention on the local, state and world wide level of conversation in achieving this collective action for a sustainable future! Kudos to everyone who attended the event in support of a better future. We are but one step closer! What are your thoughts on these visionary perspectives?

So proud of the Green Corridor Team ♻ here at Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping   Over the last two years we have moved from initial ideas💡on green corridors to be “a key enabler of green shipping corridors globally”, as recently stated by the World Economic Forum . See more in the 🎥: https://lnkd.in/deBixy63   More than 25 people have driven this journey in the Center, and have been greatly supported and assisted by our key collaborators RMI and McKinsey & Company. Also a huge shout-out to all of our project partners, with whom we are doing these projects 🙏 We are now at the beginning of the next challenge in these projects, where the actual commitment 🤝 and necessary funding 💵 (as outlined in the #ClydebankDeclaration) are to be discussed. Learn more on the Residual Cost Gap in our next video - coming out soon. Stay tuned 📣 for more information on this area   Gitte Livbjerg, Isabella Cortzen, Beatrice Malnati, Michael Heimann, Manuel Gißler, Serge DAL FARRA, Mark Verheyen, Yasuhito Imaizumi, Galen Kutlubay, Aleksandra Billeskov, Mark Stark, Edward Quill, Ian Wang, Kei Kato, Emma Skov Christiansen, Océane King, Asha Mahadevan, Risiana Levie Aparajit Pandey, Lisa Paulsen, Apostolos Zampelas, Nir Hoffmann, Majbritt Greve, PhD, Martin Skov Skjøth-Rasmussen  #ZeroCarbonShipping

Charting a Sustainable Course: Midweek Reflections 🌊🚢 As I posed for my photo at the helm of the Stad Amsterdam, the very act felt symbolic of the greater journey we're embarking on in San Francisco. I was reminded of our city's path towards a sustainable future—a future where innovation help protect and cleanses our waterways and circular economies thrive ♻️. In recent days, I've had the honor of representing San Francisco in different discussions aboard this magnificent vessel. I spoke on the expansion of new policies, technologies and innovation to rejuvenate and protect our precious waterways and engaged with the Dutch government and local business partners to learn and share how we jointly advance best practices for a circular economy in our built environment 🤝🌐. These conversations are more than exchanges of ideas; they are initiating necessary ripples of worldwide action. They signify our city's unwavering commitment to environmental leadership and the collaboration that will be needed to execute on a global scale 🌍. As we navigate towards these ambitious and important goals, I feel so fortunate to be part of a growing coalition steering us towards a greener tomorrow 🍃. I remain optimistic for the future and plan to update you on as we set sail together on this vital voyage. 🌱⚓️ #SustainableFuture #CircularEconomy #CleanWaterways #EcoInnovation #sanfrancisco #Climateaction Netherlands Jan

Invictus Sovereign, a trailblazer in sustainable industrial development, has announced its strategic involvement in the Utah Inland Port Authority's (UIPA) groundbreaking Historic Capitol Project Area Plan in Fillmore, Utah. This ambitious initiative aims to revolutionize Millard County's economic landscape while prioritizing sustainability and community prosperity. The Historic Capitol Project Area, spanning approximately 1,960 acres, is strategically positioned near I-15 and key state routes, poised to become a hub for commerce, logistics, and economic growth. Invictus Sovereign's cutting-edge Valley Forge Impact Park, occupying over 300 acres within the project area, will play a pivotal role in this transformative endeavor. 'We're honored that our Valley Forge Impact Park has been recognized as an integral part of this visionary project,' said Wayne Aston, CEO and Founder of Invictus Sovereign. 'This inclusion validates our commitment to creating sustainable, innovative industrial parks that benefit businesses, uplift communities, and pave the way for a greener, more prosperous future.' The Valley Forge Impact Park will serve as an economic catalyst, attracting state-of-the-art industries and fostering a vibrant, diverse economic ecosystem. It will also be a prominent part of the Historic Capitol Project's innovation hub, fostering collaboration between industries, research institutions, and startups. Additionally, the park aligns seamlessly with UIPA's commitment to sustainable practices, emphasizing renewable energy integration, waste reduction, and eco-friendly construction methods. #UtahInlandPortAuthority #InvictusSovereign #ValleyForgeImpactPark #SustainableInnovation #HistoricCapitolProjectArea @invictussovereign @utahinlandport

The The State Journal-Register reported recently that Chicago is the third-most sustainable city in the US (after NYC & LA). The Most Sustainable Cities study, ranking 500 cities across the United States, was conducted by LawnStarter for World Environment Day on June 5. LawnStarter, a company that connects customers with lawn care services, ranked the cities based on their sustainability scores across five categories: - Policy - Sustainable Development - Pollution - Transportation - Food Production Cities in Illinois following Chicago were Evanston, Naperville, Champaign, Cicero, Elgin, Peoria, Bloomington, Aurora, Springfield, Arlington Heights, Waukegan, Schaumburg, Rockford, Joliet, and Bolingbrook. Look at the report here: https://lnkd.in/gmE95JFz The article: https://lnkd.in/gfwdF6fw #CleanCities #CleanCitiesandCommunities #SustainableCities #Chicago #IACT

As we celebrate World Environment Day we were pleased to hear about 'Eden', the "living" office in Salford. Boasting Europe's largest living wall with over 350,000 plants, it sets a new benchmark for sustainable high-rise development. With environment at the forefront of a lot of peoples minds it's great to see developers adopting the same mindset. Discover more about this state-of-the-art building in this article: https://bit.ly/4aVSZrs

🟢When it comes to business, we recommend you think green for growth in more ways than one, says Paul O'Donovan. "One of the conditions that the banks are looking at is how sustainable companies are into the future and what they’re doing from a green point of view." "Businesses should be exploring green options, like solar and reducing emissions, given their growing importance to funding criteria." "If a business thinks they will be looking for loans or expanding, they need to ask themselves if they meet that criteria in three, four, five, seven years, or even 15 years. Sustainability plans will be key to long-term viability and meeting future requirements from banks and investors alike." If you're exploring this topic, our advisors can talk you through supports and funding available to help organisations become leaner and greener. Smaller businesses could also look at Local Enterprise Week events on sustainability, including: 📗Thursday 7th March - Live Stream: Sustainability Imperative for your Business Success. Covers topics such as the roles of healthy ecosystems, climate change, biodiversity loss, the way we consume, the changes we can make as consumers and investors and the systemic changes needed. Discusses government and financial supports, including the Energy Efficiency Grant and Green for Micro support.. 📗Friday 8th March - Energy and Sustainability Advice Clinics / online delivery One-to-one, one hour private consultation with Business Advisor, suitable for established and growing businesses with less than 10 employees). Talk to an expert about building resilience, rising energy costs, new sustainability legislation, shifting customer expectations, etc. This week is Local Enterprise Week in Ireland and up to 10,000 business people are expected to take part in more than 250 events focusing on areas including preparing for export, digitalisation and becoming more sustainable as a business. You can see Cork's events and book at https://lnkd.in/ebnnFWM4 #sustainability #makeithappen #Ireland #localenterpriseweek

How to Make the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics a Long-Term Benefit For the City’s Infrastructure  This Viewpoint article by Tommy Linstroth, Founder and CEO of Green Badger, outlines the challenges the city of Los Angeles will face as it develops infrastructure for the 2028 Summer Olympics and identifies critical aspects to optimize these investments for long-term benefits, including sustainability, reuse, flexibility, environmental best practices, and keeping people first. https://lnkd.in/g-Viz9Gu

Check out how the LA ’28 Olympics project team incorporated sustainability measures, including a no-new-build plan, despite multiple challenges such as upfront capital requirements, political and economic pressures and complex stakeholder interests. #2028olympics #GreenBadger #construction #sustainability

How have national parks, from local landmarks to international stewards shaped our approach to sustainability? #NationalParkWeek #Stewardship #NationalParkPreservation #SettlerNations #DiversityGoals #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/eERwFvRq