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Each year, #WomensHistoryMonth celebrates the legacies and contributions of powerful women—those who have broken glass ceilings and are driving meaningful impact to reduce systemic barriers and help to build a more equitable and sustainable future for all. However, despite many efforts, those barriers continue to persist. According to the World Economic Forum, women business owners are outnumbered 3-1, which underscores how society can do more to support and recognize today’s women innovators and founders. I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with several entrepreneurs who are doing incredible work to build a more sustainable and equitable future through Deloitte’s involvement with the Yes San Francisco, Urban Sustainability Challenge (https://lnkd.in/gHfV6JbM) a collaboration led by the World Economic Forum, Deloitte, Salesforce, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Citi and many others. From providing equitable access to EV charging in major cities, to leveraging the power of enzymes to remove harmful chemicals for urban redevelopment to water applications that reduce consumption, to leveraging AI to monitor tree health, these leaders have the potential to make tremendous positive impact on #urbantransformation in San Francisco and beyond. I am grateful that these social entrepreneurs have dedicated their purpose and passions to helping to build a more equitable society. Learn more about all the Yes SF Top Innovators here. #WHM #OurPurposeImpacts Tiya Gordon, itselectric Katherine French, BLUUMBIO Alisha McFetridge, Rainstick Cynthia Wu, Taro AI

🌆 Did you know that more than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and urban populations will double by 2050? Cities must leverage the power of both technology and nature to reimagine and build cities that allow people and the planet to prosper. Expert panelists at #CGI2024 discuss how. Clinton Global Initiative #GlobalGoalsWeek #ClimateWeek - Alfredo Brillembourg, Founder, Urban Think Tank - Davida Herzl, Co-Founder, President and CEO, Aclima, Inc. Inc. - Hakim Jeffrey, Senior Coordinator, Green City Force - Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London - Mariana Matus, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO, Biobot Analytics - Tolullah Oni, CEO and Professor, UrbanBetter and University of Cambridge - Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability and People Officer, Bupa - Brenda Torres, Executive Director, Estuario, San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership

While we, in PlanAdapt, acknowledge that effective #climateadaptation does not always require top-notch cutting-edge tech solutions, we want to bring the 'human' side of innovations and ideation to the forefront, #respect #humility #relations #trust. ... and even more specifically, the collective aspects such as #collectivewisdom and the beauty of #collaboration and #diversity of backgrounds and experience. However, the number one 'output' of our Climate Co-Adaptation Lab for me is that we train and challenge ourselves every day in respectful and purposeful collaboration. A skill that may be the most fundamental ingredient of a better and more climate-resilient future!? A lot of business and profit-oriented #innovation processes overestimate the value of efficiency, transactional exchanges and financial incentives (in my humble opinion), while they underestimate the deeply-rooted values behind human collaboration and working for the collective good. That's a subtle (or maybe not so subtle) wake-up call for economists! Elinor Ostrom has shown us the way! I am humbled to be part of such a journey and such an amazing group of people. Read our blog and get in touch if you share our passion for these approaches! #climatejustice #ubuntu #climaterisk #climateresilience

🌍 We are pleased that Ed Wealend, Roger Toussaint, Olivia O'Brien and Amedeo Musini will be representing Longevity Partners in Barcelona today for the Urban Land Institute C-Change Summit, running from 16-17 October. This event brings together global leaders committed to advancing sustainability and climate resilience in the real estate industry. We are also proud to be actively participating in several ULI European Product Councils, contributing to high-level discussions and thought leadership across key sectors of the real estate market: 📱 Technology & Real Estate 🌆 Urban Regeneration 🌿 European Sustainability These councils provide a platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and drive forward innovation in sustainability—perfectly aligned with Longevity's mission to drive impactful change, supporting the real estate and infrastructure sectors in achieving Net Zero Carbon goals. We look forward to collaborating with experts and making meaningful strides at this important summit. #ULICChange #Sustainability #NetZeroCarbon #LongevityPartners #RealEstate #ClimateAction #UrbanRegeneration

#ClimateWeekNYC 2024 was quite a week. For me, personally, the highlight was definitely the chance to spend time IRL with colleagues, friends and partners I mostly communicate with via screens. There is too much empty talk around sustainability challenges, but there are so many I reconnected with this week tirelessly committed to doing the work that matters. 🌍 On a hopeful note, there were some definite themes this year that emerged: 1️⃣ Action Over Ambition: The urgency is undeniable—and ambitious long-term goals are insufficient. It’s time for measurable, scalable actions that deliver real, tangible progress. Today. 2️⃣ Collaboration is Key: Governments, businesses, and civil society must work together. It was inspiring to witness so many partnerships driving innovative solutions across energy, infrastructure, and policy frameworks. 3️⃣ Tech for Good: AI is emerging as a powerful force in climate solutions, from optimizing energy grids to predicting environmental risks. Yet, the sustainability of AI itself remains complex. Responsible AI adoption is essential to ensuring its net-positive impact on our planet. 4️⃣ Youth Stepping Up: The future of the climate movement is bold and resilient. Young leaders are at the forefront, driving critical conversations on equity, climate justice, and transparency—reshaping both policy and corporate strategies for a more inclusive future. 5️⃣ Upskilling for Sustainability: One key theme that emerged was the urgent need for professional upskilling. To meet global sustainability goals, professionals across all sectors must enhance their knowledge of green technologies, sustainable practices, and climate strategies. The workforce of tomorrow must be equipped not only with technical skills but also a deep understanding of sustainability principles to drive meaningful change. The momentum is real, but so are the challenges ahead. As we push forward, we must keep the dialogue open but centered on actions. At The Spaceship Academy Ltd., we’re as energised as ever to embedding sustainability into organizational DNA for real, lasting impact. Tod Gimbel Valerian Fauvel Sruthi Viswanathan Laura Francois Harald Neidhardt Prof. Dr. Willy Legrand Keshia de Vries Kevin Tayebaly Parneet Pal, Fanny Eliaers, Karimah Hudda futur/io Institute, ChangeNOW, sustainabilIT org Green Is The New Black #Sustainability #TechForGood #ClimateWeek #ClimateAction #FutureForward #TheSpaceship

Exciting to see the inspiring conversations happening at the World Economic Forum Urban Transformation Summit! Tackling the challenges of climate change requires all of us - businesses, community leaders, and public officials - to come together and align our efforts. We’re reminded that while transformative projects can be tough, honest dialogue and collaboration pave the way for innovative solutions – keeping our communities at the heart of our efforts as we work to reshape our world for the better! The Social Value Playbook identifies key principles real estate partners, investors, builders, and city leaders can use to create better social value and outcomes in urban development: https://lnkd.in/dBSVu5eN

🌍✨ Have you heard of the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027? This ambitious plan sets priorities for EU research and innovation funding, focusing on: 🌱 Green Transition: Addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. 💻 Digital Transition: Strengthening critical technologies for Europe’s future. 💪 Resilience & Inclusivity: Creating a competitive, democratic, and inclusive Europe. 🔑 Highlights: 10% of the budget dedicated to biodiversity 🐝 Integration of social sciences into research 🤝 New partnerships like Solar Photovoltaics ☀️ and Brain Health 🧠 The New European Bauhaus (NEB) reimagines sustainable and inclusive living in Europe, blending creativity and innovation. 🏡✨ Together, we’re shaping a greener, smarter, and stronger Europe! #HorizonEurope #Innovation #Sustainability #EUFunds

🌱Our global consultation on the #NaturePositiveEconomy concept has launched, and we want to thank those who have already submitted feedback for their valuable contributions during the pre-consultation phase. We kindly ask for your continued support in sharing this consultation through your networks to ensure that all stakeholder interests are captured and considered in our final definition and framing of this important concept. If you will be at #COP16 this week, please do join us at several events where our Impact Board members and partners will be discussing the Nature Positive Economy concept note. These include: 🗓️ October 23rd (LSNG Hub, Place Quebec, Blue Zone 14:00-15:00) “Transformations leading to the ideal city state for a green future”. Organised by Impact Board member Audrey Timm from AIPH and including Siobhan McQuaid, Trinity College Dublin and GoNaturePositive! Coordinator as speaker. 🗓 October 23rd (EU Pavilion, Blue Zone 15:30-17:00): "Bridging Global Perspectives on Transformative Change towards a Nature-Positive Economy": This discussion will focus on global approaches to transformative change for a nature-positive economy. Moderator: Daniela Rizzi, ICLEI Europe. Speakers: Siobhan McQuaid, Trinity College Dublin, GoNaturePositive Coordinator!, Sergio Aranguren from ICLEI Colombia and Gilles Doignon, DG REA. 🗓 October 26th (Green Zone, 9.45, University): "Bridging Economy and Biodiversity: Collaborative Approaches to a Nature-Positive Future": GoNaturePositive! Impact Board member David Maddox and ICLEI will lead a discussion on uniting economic and biodiversity strategies to achieve a sustainable future. 🗓 October 26th (Green Zone, 14:30, Cultural Centre): "Co-creating a Nature-Positive Economy: from Theory to Practice": Hosted by GoNaturePositive! partner Etifor | Valuing Nature this session will delve into practical applications of nature-positive economic models. 🗓 October 30th (EU Pavilion, Blue Zone morning): "Finance for a Just Transition to a Nature-Positive Economy": Featuring Impact Board members Karen Ellis and Marco Lambertini, this session will examine the financial mechanisms needed to ensure a just transition to a nature-positive economy. See you there! NetworkNature EU Isobel Fletcher McKenna Davis Jomme Desair Marianne Zandersen Ingrid Andersson #EUPavillion #TransformativeChange #Act4Nature #NPE

Empowering communities and driving environmental change: this is what EYESYOUTHCLIMATE aims at doing. Discover more on the project's page!

The conference 'Bridge for cities' by UNIDO successfully gathered global leaders (on policy and management level) to share use cases and experiences of new learnings, best practices, and imminent threats linked to urbanisation and global economy, and its overall impact on industries and governments. #reflections #takeaways #impacts Urbabization is one of the most momentous global trends. Today over 50% of the world's population live in urban areas, and is considered the central axis for the growth of future's economy. (United Nations, UNIDO, The World Bank, International Monetary Fund) Ongoing global industrial-organisational transformations driven by significant advancements in digital technologies (particularly in AI) still remains a research and governance topic in the context of a need i.e., 'smart urban policy' and 'impact transformation'. Topics such as digital ecosystems (both open and close) to urban ecosystems will soon become the new norm and challenge for current and future urban companies operating in any industry. And will not only require strategic partnerships through ecosystems but a rethink of strategy driven by new mindset and product development for the future cities and its citizens (customers). UNIDO, City of Vienna, Finance Center for South-South Cooperation , Eurocities, AIG, FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency, Chatham House, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Jason Slater, Michal Mlynár, Kirsten Dunlop, Richard Bellingham, walid mehalaine, Janine Halder, Mike Salawou, Karim ould Chih ... #digitaltransformation #climateresilience #AIandGov #urbanization, #smartmobility #digitalservices, #futureuniversities #impactresearch #urbanportfolios #digitalorganizations #impactinvestments