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A food waste machine that reduces the volume of your waste by up to 90 percent. Composting can be a big undertaking. It's a long, smelly process usually best done in an outdoor space. Dividing organic food waste at home for a green bin can become tiring. Lomi create this machine in hopes to make dividing and composting waste more compact, mess and odor-free, and a speedier process than before. In as little as three hours, Lomi transforms organic waste into practically odor-free dirt. In 16 to 20 hours, it produces rich fertilizer that can be used for potting plants or nourishing a garden. Can it actually solve our food waste problem? Read more https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.self.com/story/lomi-kitchen-composter-review/amp
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PARTNER UPDATE. OpenArt is Scandinavia’s biggest outdoor art biannual, attracting more than 200 000 visitors in the city of Örebro, Sweden. This year, OpenArt has partnered with We Don’t Have Time to make the art exhibition more sustainable than ever before – and to inspire others to do the same. Örebro is a growing city of 150 000 inhabitants two hours west of Stockholm. Every second summer its city center undergoes a very notable transformation – by turning into an outdoor art exhibition that no one can avoid. Art is literary everywhere during this period. On squares, in shopping malls, in parks, on the river, in streets, and on the walls of buildings. ”You should not be able to walk in central Örebro this summer without facing art”, says Elin Persson, head of OpenArt. Born in 2008, OpenArt gained worldwide fame in 2011, when pictures spread of a gigantic yellow rabbit lying feet up on the main square of Örebro. Some citizens loved it, others were furious. No one was indifferent. Four years later, the biannual drew global attention again, when world-famous Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was given a whole street to his disposal, draping it with worker’s uniforms in an installation called ”Think different (how to hang workers’ uniforms)”. After a three-year pause, due to the pandemic, Örebro’s city center is now once again being turned into a global contemporary art exhibition. At the time of writing, constructions are being erected, sculptures installed, and walls painted in a creative final sprint to the official opening ceremony on June 18. In the preparation for this year’s event, OpenArt has placed an extra focus on sustainability. For the organizing team, this goes far beyond the art exhibition itself. ”Even though we always feel that there is so much more we could do, we have tried to incorporate sustainability in every step of the way, from the choice of materials, to means of transportation. For example, we strongly encourage every artist traveling from nearby countries like Norway and Denmark to go by train if possible”, says Elin Persson. A few other examples of Open Art's sustainability work: • At all events hosted by OpenArt, vegetarian food is always served, and disposable plastic items are actively removed. • A lot of the materials used for the artworks are collected, reused and recycled, and OpenArt is inviting the citizens of Örebro and nearby areas to be part of this. For this summer’s exhibition, people have donated old fences and bedposts for a big installation. For previous exhibitions, chairs, books, worn-out tights and other goods have been collected from citizens and turned into art. This makes people feel that they are part of the exhibition, while at the same time drastically reducing the climate footprint and the use of resources. As a bonus it also lowers production costs. • OpenArt 2022 is part of the EU project Fossilfritt 2030 – Rena resan (The Fossil-Free and Effective Transport in East-Central Sweden project.) During the exhibition, a whole street in central Örebro will be closed off, with the purpose of displaying how an area can change when cars and parking lots give way to art, playfulness and sustainable transport. Rena resan has also financed the artwork for this specific location, a running track on top of cars, created by Benedetto Bufalino. • OpenArt is working with the municipality of Örebro to measure and analyze its climate impact, and to take action in order to meet the climate targets for 2030. • OpenArt is an exhibition free of charge, which means people of all ages are able to take part in the exhibition on their own terms. OpenArt acts as a megaphone for messages that are embedded in the works of art and in the artistry, thereby raising awareness of issues such as climate, identity or class. ”If we look at the art exhibition in itself, a number of artists have created art inspired by climate issues and the economic and social structures of our time”, says Elin Persson. Last year Open Art decided to partner with We Don’t Have Time. A bit reluctantly at first, Elin Persson admits, since she and her colleagues didn’t feel that they were doing enough in terms of climate action. But the partnership has not only given OpenArt new ideas on how to reduce its climate footprint, it has also made the organizers aware of the good work they were already doing. ”We Don’t Have Time has brought in a whole new perspective. There have been times when we have felt that we are not doing anything good for the climate, and then you guys come in and say: ‘You are already doing this and this, which is great. Keep doing it, and start telling others about it’.” So OpenArt started doing that – with good results. ”Simply by communicating to our artists that sustainability is important to us, we have seen that some of these artists have chosen different materials than they originally were planning to use”, says Elin Persson. ”We Don’t Have Time has taught us about the need to inspire others, and to communicate the good things we are already doing for the climate. For an organization working with art, this is really important. Because when people encounter art, something happens inside them. Lines of thought are broken, and new ones are created. This, I believe, can lead to a more innovative way of thinking, which in turn can help us get out of old and destructive mental structures.” As a partner to We Don’t Have Time, OpenArt has its own Climate Dialogue page on the platform. The organization is now planning to use the page more frequently, to network and exchange ideas with other stakeholders. Please also check it out for updates on this year’s biannual. ABOUT OPEN ART - OpenArt is an international outdoor exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Örebro, Sweden every second summer. - Born in 2008, OpenArt is this summer holding its 8th exhibition of contemporary art in Örebro, from the 18th of June to the 4th of September. - Around 65 artists and art groups from more than 30 countries are represented in this year’s exhibition. - OpenArt is Open for Climate Dialogue, and look forward to your review.
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On September the 8th, 2021, An Emirati official was appointed to lead the International Union for the Conservation of Nature – a major global environmental organization. Razan Al Mubarak was elected president on Wednesday at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France, after a two-year international election campaign. Ms. Al Mubarak is only the second woman elected to lead the organization in its 72-year history and is the first president from the Arab region since 1978. “I am truly honored to have been elected as the 15th president of the IUCN, especially in this critical moment when we need to elevate nature conservation to the forefront of the global sustainability agenda," Ms. Al Mubarak said. "I am grateful to the UAE leadership and its institutions for their support, trust, confidence, and belief not only in me but in the importance of elevating the issue of nature conservation globally." Ms. Al Mubarak began her career in conservation in 2001 when she helped to establish Emirates Nature WWF, an NGO associated with the World Wildlife Fund. At EN-WWF, she led initiatives to protect the UAE’s coral, conducted research leading to the establishment of the UAE’s first mountain national park, and created the framework to protect nesting and migrating sea turtles. read more about her here https://news.mongabay.com/2021/09/razan-al-mubarak-becomes-first-woman-from-the-arab-world-to-head-iucn/
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"This is a small change that we hope will have a big impact, ensuring that when consumers recycle our bottles, no cap gets left behind," said Jon Woods, general manager at Coca-Cola Bottle caps pose a significant environmental hazard as they are small enough to be ingested by wildlife and also break down into microplastics when left in the environment. Recycling seems like a good option, but did you know that many cities don’t accept caps for recycling? Coca cola knows that its soda caps often end up as litter. So it's trying to solve the problem by tethering them to the bottle, at least in the United Kingdom. Read more here https://amp-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/05/19/business-food/coca-cola-new-caps/index.html
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Fossil Fuel Industry Faces Lawsuits for False Climate Change Information. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is suing ExxonMobil under the state’s consumer protection laws. Tong is calling out ExxonMobil for strategically promoting uncertainty in climate science. John Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, says the city is on the front line of climate change as it has been hit by floods due to sea-level rise, and needs funding for climate resiliency plans, such as higher sea walls. The city looks to Big Oil to take responsibility and contribute to the solution. Boulder and San Miguel County, Colorado, are suing ExxonMobil and Suncor because of extreme drought and destructive fires due to climate change, causing repairs that will cost millions of dollars. The towns call upon the corporations to pay for the damages. Baltimore, Maryland, is another major city seeking to hold oil and gas companies accountable for the damages and costs of climate change. In a decision considered a win for local governments, a federal appeals courts ruled that Baltimore, Boulder, and San Miguel County’s cases belong in state court. Read more here https://www.causes.com/articles/54017-fossil-fuel-industry-faces-lawsuits-false-climate-change-information?fs=e&s=cl
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Can we make our city centers fossil-free? The Circular Table Talks are back! Join us and @ragn_sells on June 8 for this episode on fossil fuel-free logistics. We'll see how it can lower our cities' carbon footprint, reduce traffic congestion & help build greener, more liveable cities. ⚡ The speakers will be: Mattias Lindahl, Mistra REES Stig Fjærli, Ragn-Sells Norway Sophia Sundberg, Barkarby Science AB Tobias Åbonde, Bring Sverige Chris Snyder, Via Jonas Wibom Ragn-Sells Treatment & Detox Sweden Anna Pärnestål, Scania Group e-Mobility Pilot Partner Åsa Pettersson, Energiföretagen Sverige/Swedenergy 📅 June 8 / 15:00 CEST Register: https://lnkd.in/eZXM3D74 #logistics #transport #fossilfree #circularity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZkIJGhQks8
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Mud is cheap, a ‘breathable’ material, and helps to maintain fairly even temperatures inside the house. The moment we think of construction, the first thing that comes to our mind is cement concrete, which is the most used building material in the world. With such massive usage of concrete, its bad qualities are overshadowed by its good qualities. Considering this, many are moving towards energy-efficient, affordable and artistic ways of building such as mud house construction mainly due to the rising heat from climate change and avoiding the perilous environmental effects of cement concrete. URBUNHUT VERNACULARS is the original rammed earth builder in India, having built hundreds of residences and commercial projects since 2010. URBUNHUT specializes in the construction of rammed earth walls. It's what they do, and they do it well...Over the past 12 years, contemporary rammed earth walls have become much-loved building material for India's sustainable housing sector which understands its unique thermal and aesthetic benefits. Could ‘Supermud’ bricks help tackle the world’s housing crisis and cut carbon emissions that cause climate change? learn more about them here http://www.urbunhut.com/index.php
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💚 Please help us to support Fridays for Futures MAPA (most affected peoples and areas) by streaming this song: SAVE THE WORLD BY JARVIS SMITH FEAT. RITA MORAR 💚 We can all do our bit for people worse off than ourselves when it comes to the climate crisis. 💚 We have made it easy to help raise money for FFF MAPA by making a cover version of the Swedish House Mafia sing “Save The World” by Jarvis Smith Feat. Rita Morar Please stream and download, the more plays the more money raised. We’ve donated 100% of the artists revenue to MAPA activists, to help give them a voice at the most important time in human history. Please click in any of the music links here: https://artists.landr.com/692531593214 Or search for “Save The World” by Jarvis Smith and play at least 10x a day, thank you 🙏🏽 🎧 1m plays raises £3k 10m plays raises £30k 100m plays raises £300k 1b plays raise £3m 📣 The money will go to MAPA to help give them a voice by making sure they have internet and technology, in supporting them to travel to Climate Week in NY and COP27 in Egypt and much more.
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Project manager Toya Westberg pitched about the researchers' desk org and their role to help solve the climate issue. Researchers Desk is a platform from which internationally acclaimed climate-related researchers can share their latest research as well as reports and recorded lectures in a pedagogic and easily understood way with anyone. on Research Desk you can share articles, reports, and calendars for our open sessions, etc. On climate, nature, environment, biosphere, sustainability, biodiversity, ecocide, mass extinction, hope, pollution, post-economic growth, possibilities, green new deal, cryosphere, co2, methane, ozone layer, forestry, land use, wetlands learn more about them here https://researchersdesk.se/about/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Founder of Plantastique. Adam Baptiste, pitched about how to find the products that phase out the other products that are harming our environment. Through building brands that phase out those who harm the planet. plantastique aims to find the solutions to reach the outlook that we want to save the environment. you can watch the pitch here https://youtu.be/cd_hwsseYkM
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Board member at the Swedish Climate Parliament, CEO & Co-Founder of Uturn Ulrika Wilhelmsson, pitched about her program Uturn and the importance of measuring your emissions, and how Uturn helps individuals measure their emissions. You can watch their pitch here https://youtu.be/cd_hwsseYkM
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Today in Dragonfly's Den, at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Erik Ahlström pitched about plogga and its role in helping solve the climate issue. plogga is a global sustainability movement founded in Sweden. they combine running with a protective measure; litter picking. Plogging events are arranged all over the world and engage thousands on the mission to #beatplasticpollution. It is estimated that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. they want to prevent this scenario through inspiring action for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable society through combining exercise and litter-picking. Plogga and Plogging is spreading like a wildfire across the globe! With the help of a great community of organizers, ambassadors—combined with a fun and educational platform - we can engage all in the healthy garbage picking wave that can save the world. learn more about plogga here https://www.plogga.se/en/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Film producer Tristan Copley Smith pitched about the Carbon Catchers and its role to help solve the climate issue through films. A new wave of visionaries, entrepreneurs, and communities are building radical solutions to climate change. Carbon Catchers is about the people dedicated to solving climate change – it’s the “Chef’s Table” of climate action. There’s a problem with how people perceive climate change: they know it’s there but are paralyzed by the enormity of the task. However, a select few are stepping up to clean up the earth’s atmosphere and in so doing helping the planet cool down and reverse climate change. they identified and are tracking these change-makers, they’re shaping a splinter group of climate action called “Carbon Dioxide Removal” (CDR) – they’re bold and crazy, and they're dying to tell their stories. learn more about them here https://www.carboncatchers.cc/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Advisor and coach leader Gil Friend pitched about MYSO and its role in helping solve the climate issue. MYSO is a movement. A mindset. An ethos. We are a team of changemakers committed to creating the good future we all deserve. They believe that the ethos of action is key to achieving this vision. It means being open to new possibilities, taking risks, and always learning. This motivates us to constantly explore new ways to make ground-level differences with our courses and how we train. Their micro-learning platform puts together 30 years of experience and scientific research designed to empower learners with the niche actionable skills and mindset they need to drive change in their industries. In everything they do, their focus is on equipping future leaders with the tools they need to create a better tomorrow. learn more about them here https://www.mysustainonline.com/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Chief of Growth at terraformation Yee Lee pitched about Terraformation and their role to help solve the climate issue. Terraformation wants to help solve climate change. Global native forest restoration is the lowest cost, lowest risk, and most politically feasible carbon drawdown solution available. And it’s shovel-ready. terraformation scale natural carbon capture by solving the biggest bottlenecks to forest restoration, accelerating global progress toward this climate solution. Read more about them here https://www.terraformation.com/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Co-founder and Ceo Boaz Nol, talked about the platform that connects people to resolve environmental challenges. Green Swan Lab is a digital platform that connects start-ups, investors, decision-makers, corporations, and field experts -an interrelated ecosystem of key players- to resolve environmental challenges. Using machine learning, Green Swan Lab provides all members of the ecosystem with qualitative assessments of start-ups and technologies, exposing them to investors and partners around the world. the first-ever global experts' "peer review" platform for vetting and accelerating climate innovation. With a growing network of diverse global experts, the GSL platform integrates AI with Hi matching every question with its ultimate peer review of 5 relevant experts, providing an objective peer review grading and reporting for innovations helping innovation seekers make faster and smarter decisions and helping innovators reach faster. acceleration and road map for success. Read more about GSL here https://greenswanlab.com/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time A political economist and environmentalist, Andrew Simms pitched about adverts fueling the climate emergency. A co-operative think tank bringing together radical thinkers, makers, artists and activists to design future ways of living and working. The New Weather Institute is a co-op and a think-tank, created to accelerate the rapid transition to a fair economy that thrives within planetary boundaries. They find, design, and advocate ways of working and living that are more humane, reasonable, and effective. Read more here https://www.newweather.se/ https://www.newweather.org/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Co-founder and executive director of We Are Ocean ANNE-MARIE MELSTER talked about the waves she creates, and interdisciplinary projects which search for environmental and social solutions. WE ARE OCEAN is a project that brings together Indigenous artists and knowledge bearers from different areas to speak about the need for traditional knowledge in ocean protection and stimulate youth empowerment. It is part of the WE ARE OCEAN Global Program, endorsed by UNESCO as a UN Ocean Decade Project until 2030, advocating for Ocean Literacy. WE ARE OCEAN gathers institutions, cultural practitioners, policymakers, the youth, and the general audience to discuss solutions for improving ocean health and reducing the human impact on the environment. Our contribution aims to stimulate educational and behavioral change among young people and adults through art and scientific programs including workshops, panel discussions, scientific interventions, art performances, and film screenings. read more about it here https://artport-project.org/we-are-ocean/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Simon and Daniel from beyond Nine talked about Beyond Nine and their investment philosophy. It must become easier for more people to put their money into work for our joint future. This is why we are now creating Beyond Nine - a new type of community-driven investment company with a focus on urgent sustainable solutions and clear results. By uniting as owners, we attain the muscles and conditions necessary to invest directly in assets and solutions which make a difference, in time. Read more about Beyond Nine here https://beyondnine.se/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time WWF - Secretary-General Gustaf Lind, talked about the issues involving nature people, and climate. is WWF the climate Tinder? WWF tackles the most pressing issues involving nature, people, and climate in nearly 100 countries as the world's leading conservation organization. As they work with local communities to conserve natural resources, they build a future where people and nature thrive. Working with all levels of partners, WWF works toward transforming markets and policies toward sustainability, addressing climate change, and protecting and restoring wildlife and its habitat. Defending our planet's natural environment by building a sustainable future in harmony with nature. That is WFF’s mission. Read more about WWF here https://www.worldwildlife.org/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Executive Vice President Marketing & Global movement, Sandra Frank, spoke about Arvet and their moto to build cities using renewable building materials. Sustainable development in the building industry can be achieved through something as natural as trees and forests. A city built of wood is a beautiful and responsible way of using nature's resources, which contributes to the preservation of our planet. Arvet is part of the change in the building industry. Not only to a climate-neutral industry but also to a healthier and more human one. It's so important that we immediately change the building industry globally. The building industry is responsible for 36% of all carbon dioxide emissions, because of using non-renewable materials that are very carbon-intensive, such as cement, steel, and concrete. read more about Arvert here https://www.arvet.se/
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Today in Dragonfly's Den at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub with We don’t have time Strategy Manager, Tine Cato pitched azelio’s tespods solutions Introducing cutting-edge thermal energy storage technology. The TES.POD produces clean energy and usable heat when and where you need it. Welcome to the future of renewable energy. Bringing renewable energy to the grid can improve millions of people's lives by making it affordable, accessible, and the most reliable over the long run. The tespod combines leading engineering advancements in thermal energy storage, creating a viable solution for the energy demands of our society. With a storage media of recycled aluminum, the TES.POD system has a lifespan of 30 years. Still, recycled aluminum storage media can be re-used again and again, without any degradation in capacity over time – making for a truly reliable and sustainable solution. Read more about Azelio here https://www.azelio.com/
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Australia is facing an "insurability crisis" with one in 25 homes on track to be effectively uninsurable by 2030, according to a Climate Council report. Another one in 11 is at risk of being underinsured. "It's devastating. The amount of time and effort you put in your home and then to see it go underwater." says sam who was interviewed by BBC Climate change in Australia has been a critical issue since the beginning of the 21st century. Australia is becoming hotter and more prone to extreme heat, bushfires, droughts, floods, and longer fire seasons because of climate change. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Australia has experienced an increase of over 1.4 °C in average annual temperatures, with warming occurring at twice the rate over the past 50 years as in the previous 50 years. Recent climate events such as extremely high temperatures and widespread drought have focused government and public attention on the effects of climate change in Australia. Rainfall in southwestern Australia has decreased by 10–20% since the 1970s, while southeastern Australia has also experienced a moderate decline since the 1990s. Rainfall is expected to become heavier and more infrequent, as well as more common in summer rather than in winter. Water sources in the southeastern areas of Australia have depleted due to the increasing population in urban areas coupled with a persistent prolonged drought. "Climate change is playing out in real-time here and many Australians now find it impossible to ensure their homes and businesses," says chief executive Amanda McKenzie. Read More https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-61432462
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Starbucks embraces principles of environmental sustainability across the board. The company not only purchases Fair Trade Certified and Certified organic coffee but also focuses on achieving LED certifications for its new outlets. By creating ‘green’ stores, the company is able to reduce operating costs as well as minimize the impact of business practices on the environment. In addition, the company has a green building strategy that includes adjusting temperatures for its air-conditioned stores from the standard that is 72o to 75o F and purchasing cabinetry that is made using 90% post-industrial materials while incorporating low-flow water valves. In 2020 Starbucks committed to a resource-positive future, formalizing environmental goals to cut its carbon, water, and waste footprints by half. read more https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/starbucks-announces-coffee-specific-environmental-goals/
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Climate science tells us what to do. But in order to make us want to do it, something else is often needed – good storytelling. During a keynote speech at Nature in The Race To Zero, Netflix Sustainability Officer Emma Stewart talked about the success of Don’t Look Up, the audiences’ appetite for climate-related content, and how Netflix is now using nature-based solutions to reach its climate goals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJA1V844gDw On Earth Day, April 22, 2022. Emma Stewart delivered a keynote and took part in a panel discussion at the Exponential Climate Action Summit Broadcast V, organized by We Don’t Have Time in partnership with Terraformation, Exponential Roadmap, Earth4All, Ericsson, and Earth Day Network. The broadcast reached 13 million viewers worldwide, and featured keynotes and panel discussions with 55 speakers from four continents, providing inspiration, knowledge, and a wide array of nature-based solutions to help mitigate the climate crisis. Research led by The Nature Conservancy and 15 other institutions, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that nature-based solutions can provide up to 37% of the emission reductions needed by 2030 to keep global temperature increases under 2°C. But, as has been proven repeatedly, stats and figures alone won't do the trick. In her keynote, Emma Stewart quoted the scientist Peter Kareiva by saying “science tells us what to do, while storytelling makes us want to do it.” Storytelling can compellingly communicate these facts, allowing them to be visualized and connected to a possible future. Stories are an effective narrative device because they trigger memories, emotions, and critical thinking areas of the brain. Therefore, stories provide a powerful way to engage, inspire, and imagine. A Netflix story that really managed to create engagement was last year’s Don’t Look Up, featuring Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. The movie sparked a massive conversation that ignited the press and the media around this satirical but cautionary tale about climate action. ”The film broke multiple records for viewership, it became the second most-watched film in Netflix history and the first comedy to hit the top 10 in over 90 countries”, said Emma Stewart in her keynote. Scientists described the film as being cathartic, because of how accurately it portrayed their frustration when trying to educate people about the seriousness of the climate crisis. Around the world, the climate movement soon embraced the slogan “Just look up”. ”We have found that audiences want to see sustainability on screen. Our analysis showed that in 2020 alone 160 million households around the world chose to watch at least one story on Netflix that helped the viewers better understand the issues, and highlight hopeful solutions around sustainability”, said Emma Stewart. As Netflix has continued producing sustainability- and climate-related content, a very different title piqued the interest of policymakers around the world last year with Dr. Johan Rockström and Owen Gaffney together with David Attenborough launched the documentary ‘Breaking Boundaries’. It outlined the carbon law among other planetary thresholds that they’re on the cusp of surpassing. Breaking Boundaries follows the scientific journey of world-renowned scientist Professor Johan Rockström. It tells the story of the most important scientific discovery of our time - that humanity has pushed Earth beyond the boundaries that have kept our planet stable for 10,000 years, since the dawn of civilization. “President Joe Biden chose to share this documentary with 40 heads of state at his leader’s summit on climate”, said Emma Stewart. Last month, on April 13th, Netflix launched a series called ‘Our Great National Parks’, in which former US President Barack Obama presents some of the world's most breathtaking national parks and protected areas, seen through the eyes of its wildest residents. Together with the filmmakers and several NGOs, Netflix has created wildforall.org, which supports audiences who want to then protect these wild places, including making their voices heard for 30 by 30. The goal in many countries now is to protect at least 30% of terrestrial habitats by the year 2030. Streaming services are associated with high energy consumption and carbon emissions from network infrastructure and data centers. Netflix's carbon footprint in 2020 was roughly 1 million metric tons, and the company has now committed to reducing its emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This includes reducing internal emissions by 45% by 2030, based on the Science-Based Targets Initiative Guidance. “What we have done operationally is committed to something we call Net Zero plus nature. This is a combination of a science-driven internal carbon reduction target, plus the power of nature to stabilize climate”, says Emma Stewart. ”In other words, we've put our internal emissions reductions on a third-party verified 1.5 degree Celsius pathway. And we've also invested in external projects around the world that retain and remove carbon from the atmosphere”, said Emma Stewart. According to Netflix, the combination of Science-driven carbon reductions plus the power of nature will help the company to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions already by the end of 2022. About Emma Stweart - Emma Stewart, Ph.D., is Netflix’s first Sustainability Officer. - In collaboration with teams from across the company, she seeks to bring Netflix's carbon footprint to net zero, raise awareness through film and television content, and engage the company’s hundreds of millions of members on climate & environmental change. - Emma's work has been cited in The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and others. - Emma was declared a "Badass Woman in Sustainability" by GreenBiz, rated a "top 3 speaker" by The Economist Summits in 2015, “one of the most powerful women under 45” and an “urban pioneer” by FORTUNE Magazine, a “sustainability insurgent” by MIT Sloan Management Review, and one of the “Top 10 Women in Sustainability” by American Builders.
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