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📢 Explore how green projects are reshaping women’s roles in decision-making and the economy in the upcoming session at COP29. #COP29 #WomenEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth Adam Smith International, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

🌍 Business at the Forefront: Why American Companies Matter at COP29 https://lnkd.in/gnu4pQ3v This year’s summit was a critical moment for businesses to lead the charge in tackling climate change. Michael Green, Senior Advisor on Climate & Energy at the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), highlights the pivotal role of the private sector: “As American companies increasingly see value in environmental stewardship and resilience, the decisions made at COP29 will resonate across supply chains, financial markets, and competitive landscapes. Strong climate commitments bring stability to economies, open new markets, and stimulate innovation in everything from clean energy technologies to carbon capture.” Why Business Leadership at COP29 Matters: ✅ Influence Global Policy: Advocate for ambitious, science-based climate goals. ✅ Align Supply Chains: Embed sustainability into operations and partnerships. ✅ Unlock New Opportunities: Tap into markets for clean energy and carbon capture innovations. ✅ Champion Equity: Ensure a just, inclusive transition to a low-carbon economy. Business leadership was essential to secure bold outcomes at COP29. Now is the time for companies to align with climate science, drive innovation, and build a sustainable, resilient future. Let’s make #COP29 a turning point for global action and green economic growth. Together, businesses can be a force for positive change. #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ASBN Downtown Madison Inc. Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce MMAC Greater Milwaukee Foundation WisBusiness.com WisPolitics.com Wisconsin Conservation Voters Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin Clean Wisconsin Trellis Group WEI: Wisconsin Environmental Initiative Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters

🌍 Reflecting on AlterCOP 29 – Green Finance and Investments🌍 Last night, I had a wonderful time attending AlterCOP, where I got to listen to some interesting talks during the Green Finance panels. The speakers shared thought-provoking perspectives on their corporate journey toward a sustainable future, which left me with some powerful takeaways: 1️⃣ The Complexity of the Green Transition: Achieving net-zero emissions is not a straightforward path. As shared by the experts, the transition to a green economy requires incremental changes and, paradoxically, can initially lead to a short-term rise in carbon emissions. It's a reminder that impactful transformation is rarely linear. 2️⃣ Asia's Focus on Adaptation Over Mitigation: While the EU is rapidly advancing its climate action agenda, Asia faces unique challenges that make adaptation a priority. Given the region's vulnerability to climate impacts, adapting infrastructure and systems to withstand these changes is critical. A localized, resilient approach could effectively bridge that gap and accelerate sustainable progress. 2024 hasn't shaped up to what most of us expected but I am optimistic that there is much more to come - especially in the green finance space. Also, it was inspiring to connect with industry veterans and thought leaders like Romit Das , Raymond Ooi and Charlotte Goh. #AlterCOP29 #Sustainability #GreenFinance #NetZero #ClimateAction #Adaptation #SustainabilityJourney #Asia #EU #ClimateChange

SPOTLIGHT: AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 11 Is climate change an existential threat to Singapore and Southeast Asia? Is having a clean environment a human right? 🤔 Discover all this and more on the first day of AlterCOP 29, featuring experts and seasoned professionals who are making waves in climate justice. Talks 🔹️ The Role of Corporate and Consumers in Climate Action by Samuel CHAUFFAILLE, Regional Director, AsiaPacific (ECOCERT Group) 🔹️ The Right to a Clean Environment by Matthew Kasdin, Director, Senior Counsel (Maxeon Solar Technologies), Lecturer on Corporate Ethics and Sustainability (Singapore Management University) 🔹️ What is Climate Justice - What is a just transition by Maia Chiara Rossi, Managing Director (Climate Horizons) Workshops 🔹️ Climate Fresk, a collaborative workshop to understand the implications of climate change and trigger action, by Andras Komlosi, founder (SPECC.earth) 🔹️ Challenging the Narrative - Climate Justice, a writing workshop to help us reflect on the day's learning, by Marla Lise, Earthling (The Eco Chapter) Masterclasses 🔹️ The Doughnut Economy by Rajul Priyadarshini, Founder (Atmos Advisory) 🔹️ The S in ESG by Sumathy Krishnan, Founder (Sustainpath) ... and more, from NGO & corporate testimonies, to panel discussions. 🌎 Don't miss out—register now by visiting www.altercop.com 💡 #SustainabilityMatters #COP29 #GreenBuilding #SingaporeSustainabilityAcademy #ZeroEnergy #ClimateActionNow #SustainableFuture #GreenMark #CollaborationForGood #AlterCOP29 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NetZero #GreenFuture #ClimateChange

🍃 As the #EUCO Summit approaches, along with the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the post-COP developments from #Baku to #Belem, Business & Science Poland invites you to a high-level debate on 📅 19 December “Climate policy outlook: post-Baku and post US-elections” - marking the last Xmas party in Brussels. 🌲 ▶️ Agenda The discussion will focus on the future of #climate talks, main global payers, #carbon markets, and climate finance. As some say, this #COP was a complex COP, but it was definitely an organizational success. Business activities were matched with the negotiations, and there is a noticeable increase in actions led by non-state actors. We have Roman Szyszko from Grupa Energa, Jacob Werksman from DG CLIMA European Commission, Robert Jeszke from The The National Centre for Emissions Management (KOBiZE) Centrum Analiz Klimatyczno-Energetycznych (CAKE) / Centre for Climate and Energy Analysis, Ursula Woodburn Director Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Linda Kalcher, Executive Director, Strategic Perspectives our own Dariusz Dybka, Bartek Czyczerski and Witold Strzelecki 📅 19 December, 🚪 doors open 15.30 🎯 Belliard 40 Reception follows the discussion 👀 Registration: https://lnkd.in/egqHuK5P Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych COP29 Azerbaijan Ministerstwo Klimatu i Środowiska Stałe Przedstawicielstwo RP przy UE ERCST - European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition PKEE_Brussels Polityka Insight, Energypost24 Carbon Pulse Sam Morgan FORESIGHT Climate & Energy Euronews Forum Energii PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego NFOŚIGW Instytut Ochrony Środowiska-Państwowy Instytut Badawczy Instytut Zielonej Gospodarki Cefic

#COP29 is not over yet but its results are now in the hands of the negotiators. It’s difficult to write an opinion post trying to stay hopeful and positive—specially after just three hours of sleep—without having a final text, but here are some (as neutral as possible) thoughts: 1️⃣ Is it just me or climate ambition seems to be decreasing? With an EU in war and the US “missing”, the process seems to lack clear leadership. Everyone is now looking at China. 2️⃣ We need to do more efforts to elevate #adaptation to, at least, the same level as #mitigation. The more time we keep mainly focusing on mitigation, the more money we are going to need to spend on adaptation and #lossanddamage. 3️⃣ Reducing emissions is key but I wonder what we are going to eat, drink and breath once we achieve (if) net zero. #Nature NEEDS a seat at the table. 4️⃣ The more COPs I attend, the more I believe in the key role of #subnational governments for implementation. Let’s remember that agreements without implementation are just papers. 5️⃣ WHERE ARE THE WOMEN?!?!?!?!?!?!?? I mean, on the ground, we are everywhere and kicking ass, but for key leadership positions the situation is dramatic. 6️⃣ Beyond #IPCC, #science needs a more coordinated presence to be able to increase our influence. 7️⃣ The role of #youth keeps giving me hope. Ok, I couldn’t be very neutral. Let’s wait until we have a final text (and until I sleep a little) to evaluate the success of Baku. #climatechange #biodiversity #multilateralism #sciencediplomacy #climatediplomacy #breakingsylos

🌐 The scale of #ClimateFinance needed is significant – global models from the most authoritative institutions all agree that it is in the range of trillions, annually. This is what is at stake at #COP29 — we can only hope the delegates appreciate this reality. ♻️ Think someone could learn from this? Repost. #Sustainability #GreenTransition #SustainabilityEducation

I couldn’t agree more Joseph Ucuzoglu. Even though #EarthMonth2024 is behind us, the importance of what it represents should always be at the forefront of our thoughts and actions. Enjoyed sharing a few key reflections following the outcomes of #COP28 with my colleague and Global Sustainability Leader Jennifer Steinmann. Speed and scale are critical success factors to address the #energytransition.

While global leaders convene to tackle the climate crisis at #COP29, recent developments in the EU raise concerns about the future of #sustainability legislation. Proposed rollbacks on key regulations like the #CSRD and #CSDDD threaten progress toward corporate accountability and sustainable business practices. Across the #BCorp movement, we’ve seen how transparency and accountability can transform businesses into forces for good, balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit. But businesses can’t do it alone. Robust policy frameworks are essential to align economic growth with the needs of society and the planet. Now is the time for courage. We urge the governments of Europe, and all global leaders gathering at #COP29, to seize this moment to create an economy that is truly for the benefit of people, businesses and our common nature and habitat. 🔗 Dive into our latest blog post, where Carlota de Paula Coelho, Head of Policy, Katie (Katharine) Hill, Co-Chair, and Wojciech Baginski, LL.M. MBA, Board Member of B Lab explain why sustainability policy is essential for a thriving future—and what’s at stake if we don’t act: https://lnkd.in/eQ-Cwvp7

Delighted to announce the release of our latest publication, "Financing a Just Transition – Transforming Funding, Tackling Climate Change". Ahead of the gathering of governments and leaders at #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan 11–22 November 2024, this publication serves as an essential resource for stakeholders dedicated to securing a sustainable and just future for all. The publication convenes insights from leading experts, academics and thought leaders from major international organisations, focusing on the critical role of finance in supporting a just, equitable transition during a pivotal time in the fight against climate change. Financing a Just Transition – Transforming Funding, Tackling Climate Change offers in-depth analysis on using finance to drive equitable outcomes, improve transparency, and enhance integrity. Emphasising cross-sector collaboration, it tackles key challenges and practical solutions, covering topics like regenerative agriculture, corporate climate action, and innovative financing through multilateral development banks. The publication features insights from a prestigious line of contributors including Achim Steiner, the administrator of the United nations Development program; Ely Sandler, research fellow at Harvard University; and Tania Strauss, the head of food and water at the World Economic Forum. Industry leaders have also joined in the discussion, providing insights on a range of topics. Deloitte’s, Jennifer Steinmann and Bernhard Lorentz discuss how the world can unlock much-needed capital and accelerate a sustainable future.  Meanwhile, the CEO of GE Vernova, Scott Strazik, outlines the company’s equitable approach to electrifying and decarbonising the world. View or download Financing a Just Transition here: https://bit.ly/fjt24 Special thanks to our co-editors: John Kirton and Ella Kokotsis, Ph.D. along with our managing editor, Madeline Koch, Tom K. and team at The Global Governance Project for your unwavering commitment and exceptional work. G20 Research Group G7 Research Group #COP29 #JustTransition #ClimateFinance #GreenFinance #UNFCCC #Decarbonisation #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFuture