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It was great to see how many people joined South Pole’s Europe Live Q&A on the Science Based Targets initiative's Scope 3 Update last week! A key question asked by many participants was, what these discussion papers actually mean in terms of #scope3 target setting. And while it could well be that the suggestions may translate into more work on the target-setting side of the process, because companies should: > consider several additional factors when selecting target boundaries,  > prioritize climate-relevant emission sources in the near-term, and > develop a robust framework of targets and policies to address value chain emissions; We also expect that the actual target implementation process will be more streamlined, concrete and credible. The proposed changes and framework will hopefully help in reconciling the realities of value chains today, including real and perceived barriers that hinder value chain decarbonization and allow companies to deliver on their climate goals. 🌐 Watch our recording of the session or reach out directly if you have any questions. https://lnkd.in/d8BNRM3g 🙏🏼 Big thank you to Clara von der Ropp, Abigail Smart, Nadia K. for making this Q&A happen so swiftly, and to Alice Rimpot, Roby Crean, Bettina Wisthaler, Himani Gupta and Sonya Samson for the competent and valuable insights!

This week Emilie Mazzacurati and I had the opportunity to attend Battelle's #ICR24 event alongside some amazing and visionary ecosystem and company builders in the climate resilience and adaptation space. Key take aways from this conference: 🔬 Research and innovation is happening across various fields that we can leverage to address adaptation and resilience challenges but we need company builders to realize these opportunities! 🏛 With massive government funding for infrastructure, energy systems, national security, and science comes huge opportunity to fund the next generation of adaptation and resilience founders BUT we need clear demand signals from government and better procurement programs at early stages 🌳 We need to find agile ways to test solutions alongside communities so that we can refine them with impact in mind and solicit feedback from those who stand to gain and lose the most as solutions are commercialized 🏗 Creative and catalytic capital sources are needed to fund new innovations in this space. We urgently need philanthropy, government, and the private sector working TOGETHER to build a capital stack purpose built for resiliency impact! As we learned on climate tech mitigation, it takes a village to build an ecosystem. I'm thankful that our team at Tailwind has the opportunity to work with so many visionary leaders as we create the enabling conditions for scale in the climate adaptation and resilience space. Sonam Velani Julia Kumari Drapkin Alex Laplaza Geoffroy Bablon Monika Serrano Jason Glaser Melinda Sych Doug Parsons Tyler Felous

🌱 Exploring Citizen Profiles in Local Flexibility Markets 🌍 How do different groups approach sustainable technology and participation in Local Flexibility Markets (LFMs)? This infographic breaks down five unique consumer clusters, revealing varying levels of engagement and motivations. From active participants to those still hesitant, understanding these diverse profiles helps tailor strategies that make LFMs more accessible and inclusive for everyone. WEglobal Que Technologies UEDAŞ IRUSE MIWenergía R2M Spain SEA SOFENA Ecrowd.eu CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency #SustainableEnergy #LocalFlexibilityMarkets #EnergyTransition #ConsumerInsights #DERISKProject

Jaron Lotan, Executive Director of the BIRD Foundation, recognizes unprecedented opportunities in the challenges presented by climate change. In his recent Op-Ed featured in The Times of Israel, Lotan discusses the crucial role of climate tech innovation and cross-border collaboration in addressing the escalating climate crisis. The BIRD Foundation, through its longstanding BIRD Energy program and its recently launched U.S.-Israel Energy Center, serves as a pivotal platform for developing the transformative technologies needed to tackle and adapt to climate challenges. A greener future hinges on the collaboration of ingenious minds working together to create novel and scalable climate tech solutions. This embodies BIRD's mission, and Lotan is optimistic about its potential to drive innovation, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient world. 🔗Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ewusqgRR #climatetech #climatechange #sustainability #BIRDgrants #US #Israel #collaboration #greenfuture #RandD #technology #innovation

Another milestone in the ULTIMO project is imminent: the next General Meeting will take place in Oslo from 23 to 25 April.  We are looking forward to visiting the demo site in Groruddalen. And there are many important points on the programme we're going to work on:  For example, Ruter As will present innovation projects and we will discuss how we can utilise synergies with ULTIMO. We will also develop webinars to share our knowledge and learn what others have achieved already.  A very important topic we will also discuss is the impacts of EU Data Act and Data Sharing / Sovereignty. CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency CCAM Association #AutomatedMobility #PublicTransport

Well worth watching this episode of Nate Hagens podcast series, where he speaks with Johan Rockström, head of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, renowned Earth systems scientist (and friend since 20 years). Here are some themes covered: 🌡️ State of Planetary Health Six of the nine planetary boundaries have already been transgressed. This alarming situation highlights the critical state of our planet's health. Climate change remains a significant threat, but it is not the only one. Biodiversity loss and disrupted biogeochemical cycles, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus flows, are equally critical. So climate action needs to be integrated within the broader context of all planetary boundaries. ⚠️ Risks of Tipping Points Tipping points refer to critical thresholds where small changes can lead to drastic and potentially irreversible shifts in the Earth system: Arctic ice melt, Amazon rainforest dieback, and the slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Crossing these tipping points can trigger cascading effects, exacerbating global climate and ecosystem crises, altering global weather patterns, impacting agriculture and water availability worldwide. 🧪 Scientific Advancements & Actions For every year that passes, scientists have both more empirical data, better models and thereby greater understanding of planetary processes. Recent advancements in scientific models have shown the interconnectedness of the nine planetary boundaries. Integrating them into global policy frameworks is crucial. 🌟 Coping mechanisms Johan highlighted the challenges of balancing scientific rigor with effective communication to the public and policymakers. And despite the daunting challenges, he remains hopeful about the future. Johan's insights remind us of the critical role we all play in safeguarding our planet's future, not least by talking about the problems and sharing information. The sense of urgency he conveys is a stark reminder that the magnitude of the task ahead is enormous. 🌍💚 #Sustainability #PlanetaryBoundaries #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalScience #SustainabilityLeadership https://lnkd.in/dMnX2gC4

At the start of last weeks Baltic Stakeholder Conference PROTECT BALTIC took a chance and asked participants what an ideal Baltic Sea would be for them, and the role protection plays in it. During the event AI then used the direct stakeholder input and put together a video, which we shared at the closing of the conference. May I present: the stakeholders vision of the ideal Baltic Sea. HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission #balticsea #preserverevivethrive

Another meeting within the CAPA CITIES project implemented by IOŚ-PIB is behind us. Today we talked about stakeholder collaboration 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗷𝗶 𝗞𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮 and 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗯. A summary of the implementation of the CapaCITIES project and the objectives of CapaCITIES 2.0 were also presented.  #LIFEprogramme #LIFEproject #LIFE_EKOMAŁOPOLSKA #dlaklimatu LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

As our name suggests we need to be undivided in our approach to some of the biggest challenges in the climate and the built environment and we are therefore very happy to be part of this coallition. Thanks to Djoann Fal and his team for all their work on getting many of our peers together. #coalition #together #undivided #climate #workingtogether

Exciting news! 🌏 🚀 Our shared paper on building resilience towards climate-exacerbated conflicts with the help of outer space technologies has been published! Working with Elizaveta Barabanova Samuel Guéret Luis Alejandro Moll Dos Santos, and supervised by Markus Woltran and Anne-Claire Grossias, it has been incredible working with academics, researchers and friends from across the world. I’m extremely proud of what we have managed to create together, and more to come! Check out the working paper "Climate Change and Conflict: Using Space Technologies to Build Resilience" here: https://lnkd.in/e2WqUFE2 #spacetech #conflict #climatechange