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CONVENTION A is live again with the Plenary Session on #Sustainability and #CapitalRequirements. See you in the Attendee Hub!

Step into the arena where innovation meets impact, the QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge 2024! 🌟 This is not just an invitation; it's a call for visionaries, dreamers, and doers who believe in the transformative power of their ideas to redefine the fabric of our urban landscapes. The world is watching, waiting for the next big idea that will usher in an era of change, where cities are not just livable but are bastions of resilience and sustainability. This is your moment to shine, to showcase your solution on a global stage, and to join a community of innovators committed to making a tangible difference. Whether your focus is on reducing carbon footprints, enhancing urban infrastructure, or creating equitable cities for all, your idea has a home here. The QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge is more than a competition; it's a launchpad for ideas that inspire, challenge, and lead the charge towards a brighter urban future. Learn more about this opportunity in this article from SmartCitiesWorld: https://lnkd.in/eaHCye3G

We asked our Green Business Challenge participants to share the experiences that left a lasting impression on them - and their testimonials blew us away! 🚀 A new Green Business Challenge is in the works, so hang tight: the wait will definitely be worth it! And if their stories are anything to go by, the experience will be, too. Will we see you in the next edition? 🌍 Want to know more about The Green Business Challenge? Check: https://lnkd.in/dWcEH3bP #TGBC24 #TheGreenBusinessChallenge #EnergyEdition

When it comes to sustainable business practices, a shift in perspective is essential. "Even though we all acknowledge how our lives, our well-being, our businesses, our economy depend on nature when it comes to making specific decisions, we tend to forget that and just focus on the kind of risks that businesses might be facing." — Ece Ozdemiroglu, CEO of eftec. There is a common issue at hand: businesses, regulators, investors, and policymakers often view nature as an endless resource, assuming that its stewardship is someone else’s responsibility. Learn more about the natural capital approach, which treats the environment as a valuable asset on our new digital series created in collaboration with Content With Purpose, 'The Ripple Effect', at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEvHZBKK 🎤: Ece Ozdemiroglu Many thanks to WWT's London Wetland Centre for providing a stunning backdrop for the interviews. #ClimateAdaptation #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChangeAdaptationTechnologies #FloodAndCoastManagement #ClimateChangeResilient  🎥: Content With Purpose

The #BritishSwissChamberofCommerce #SustainableSummit is tomorrow! Here is what awaits you: -Opening Fireside Chat on “Future proofing the economy & society” -24 speakers from academia, public sector, government and business -Opportunity to re-think the sustainability strategy for your business -Flying Apero in the evening to connect with BSCC community & share #sustainability best practices And much more… see below: Don't miss the chance to catch up! #IAG #BSCC #sustainability

We must stop seeing nature only as a risk and see it for what it is: an asset. Watch eftec CEO, Ece Ozdemiroglu, make the case for the natural capital approach. Thanks to CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) and Content With Purpose for producing this excellent video series: The Ripple Effect.

Each one of us can boldly declare that nature is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. Let’s encourage every business to adopt sustainable practices by reminding the interconnectedness of economic success and environmental well-being. #worldenvironmentday #confidentcsp #confidentcorporateserviceprovider #visaservicesindubai #familyvisainuae #serviceprovider #BusinessLicense

I thoroughly enjoyed this discussion assessing, elevating and propelling forward solutions, financing, and partnerships on adaptation and resilience, the intersections between #SDGs and #climaterisk, and what this means for the future #resilienceeconomy. Bravo Noam Unger, and let's hope to see continued momentum at #COP29.

WTTC President & CEO joined leaders at the ITF - International Transport Forum to contribute to a crucial conversation about a sustainable future for transport The insightful discussion saw leaders delve into short-term goals and long-term strategic governance around tourism and the economy. The panel explored lessons learned on building resilient systems post COVID-19, as well as key topics such as energy, decarbonisation, and cross-boarder collaboration. #WTTC #TravelAndTourism #ITF24

The HarvRESt partners are continuously spreading the word about the project and the expected results to different types of stakeholders. As an example our partner, Viñas del Vero, has presented the innovations that are carried out in their winery to reduce our carbon footprint at the ‘10+10 Business Examples #ForTheClimate’ award. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭10+10 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 #𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 The initiative “The 10+10 Business Examples #ForTheClimate” recognizes the climate commitment and ambition of 10 large companies and 10 SMEs. The initiative seeks to highlight the concrete actions that companies are taking to address the urgency of the climate crisis and promote sustainable decarbonization measures. The driving group of this initiative includes representatives of the three key sectors in the transition process towards a low-carbon economy: public administrations, companies and civil society. 👉Learn more about here 🔗 https://shorturl.at/mlRc1