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Explore our mission and submission details at tve.media or through our FilmFreeway page Our awards feature six competitive categories, offering a platform for diverse storytelling and impactful narratives. https://youtu.be/FrEHwLfM360?si=v3rv-cTkEGcZJfZ3
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On May 23, the first Mobility Transformation Forum was hosted by Volvo Group in Brussels, discussing the road to fossil free transport and infrastructure solutions in Europe - while still maintaining high efficiency and profitability. At this event, Volvo Group, together with industry players like DHL, energy company Vattenfall and influential EU politicians elaborated on how we can work together to accelerate change. To discuss what is required in the twin green and digital transition, while ensuring the competitiveness of the European industry. To turn words into actions.. It proved that decision making will not be a fork in the road, but rather a route through a maze. Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of Volvo Group, set the scene by comparing our decarbonization transformation to the mystifying journey experienced by the title character in Alice in Wonderland. When she asks the cat “which way should I take” and the cat answers “Where are you heading” and she replies “I do not know”. “Then it does not matter which way you take” is the cat’s reply. The production of heavy transport is transforming The transport and infrastructure sector needs to be sustainable and within planetary boundaries - and we need to be clear on the path ahead. To meet this challenge Volvo Group has a 3 x 100 ambition: 100% Safe, 100% fossil free, and 100% more productive. “This will require cooperation never seen before. The era of silos is over! We still have an operating model in this city, the European governance, that is actually fostering silo thinking. And that will not do anymore. We all need to step up and take a holistic end-to-end approach.” - This was the very clear message from Martin Lundstedt. The stakes are high. To reach our climate objectives while maintaining and ensuring the competitiveness of Europe’s industry, we need to work together across sectors, nations and technologies. “There is no one silver bullet,” said Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer. "There will be several solutions in parallel — electric batteries being one, hydrogen another and combustion engine on renewable fuel will be a third. Technology development, carbon pricing, and more are creating the future now and we have the edge to deliver. There will be a lot of change for the industry, society, and the planet, and we need to be ready to lead that change." We can do it, but we need to work together Another prominent speaker at this event was Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime minister and Swedish Minister for Energy, Business, and Industry. In her talk, she focused on delivering on the green transition and putting long term competitiveness on the EU agenda. "The time to phase out the dependency on Russian fossil fuels is now, and increased resilience in society must be reached. To make the EU a frontrunner in the green transition we need critical raw materials. A new Swedish industrial revolution enables the production of fossil free steel, batteries, and increased fossil free energy solutions. To prosper, long term conditions for businesses such as the heavy transport sector to contribute to high climate ambitions are needed," was her message. A discussion on how the EU needs to speed up the green transition was debated during a high profile panel featuring executives from Vattenfall, DHL, the EU Commission, the European Investment Bank, and Volvo Group. One of the takeaways was that this needs to be done together – across policy, industry and value chains. All the pieces in this big puzzle need to come together to see the full picture — such as batteries, charging infrastructure, fossil free electricity, building new competences, carbon pricing, and industry standards. Emissions from transport are still rising and regulations are needed to further encourage the change to low carbon transportation and infrastructure. The coming two to three years will decide exactly where in the world the green transition succeeds. It will require capital and talent, and the EU needs to invest in this. Together we can do it and we need to speed this up. This was the conclusion from the panellists. Anna Borg, CEO Vattenfall, said: “This transition will not happen – it is happening now, and we are running in it – and today’s event is an example of that”. Watch full event here: https://youtube.com/live/6MieI0KnzB8?feature=share
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Volvo has been on the forefront in promoting green transportation. Good job
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This was a great event!
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This is a great resolution that working in synergy is the only way to win the war against climate change effects. It's encouraging to see @volvo_group leading the way on creating green transportation systems using hydrogen and electricity.
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What sets us apart from other dairy and farm products is that we don’t just only measure emissions on the farm, but we measure the whole journey of our product. We use a farm to fridge approach, which means we measure the emissions emitted from all parts of this journey and beyond to ensure we counter emissions whenever possible. In this article, we'll explain how Neutral conducts its farm to fridge approach as well as all the scientific considerations and measurements we make. Obsessively measuring carbon emissions At Neutral, when it comes to measuring the carbon emission of our products, we are obsessive. We take pride in being driven in our measurements because we believe it’s essential to be transparent about carbon emission reduction. Our journey of obsessive measurement begins with employing a life cycle assessment (LCA) to understand our emissions and where we can start to make an impact in reducing them. We use a cradle-to-grave approach for our LCA, which means we account for all on-farm activities as well as processing, transportation, packaging, retail operations, waste, and disposal. This approach is highly comprehensive. The on-farm activities can range from fertilizer to cow methane burps and energy use. In our LCA, we even measure and include small details like the energy waste associated with the opening and closing of the refrigerator, the gas it takes to drive to the grocery store, and the little bit of milk left in the carton that gets tossed out from time to time. Our LCA is done by Dr. Greg Thoma, who has spent his career studying the environmental footprint of animal agriculture. His work on determining the carbon footprint of a gallon of milk by visiting over 300 U.S. dairies was adapted to resemble the footprint of Neutral’s milk supply chain more closely. The Neutral LCA results show that 72% of the product emissions occur on-farm. So that’s where we are focusing the majority of our carbon reduction efforts — on the farm, working with farmers to realize emission reduction projects. Recently, we’ve committed $1,000,000 with our partners at FarmRaise to increase funding for carbon-reducing projects on farms through 2023, and we don’t want to stop there. The goal is to have every farmer implement sustainable farming practices so we can solve the climate crisis and for families and individuals to take climate action without having to leave the grocery aisle. Neutral’s Offsets and Insets Implementing a carbon reduction project on a farm and witnessing the climate benefits is not instantaneous; these processes take time. To accurately assess the effectiveness of a carbon reduction project, we must account for the emissions before and after its implementation. At the conclusion of each year, Neutral’s scientists calculate the total product footprint and subtract the verified emissions reductions/removals achieved through the project. Any remaining emissions are then addressed through the utilization of verified offsets. Using offsets to achieve carbon neutrality is not the end goal for us, but they do enable us to bring carbon neutral products to consumers now. Offsets aren’t here to solve the climate crisis completely, because only real and lasting climate action can do that. Think of it this way — offsets are the ambulance ride to the hospital, and climate action is living a healthy lifestyle that would avoid these ambulance rides. With offsets covering the emissions that we cannot reduce, we also develop insets. Insets are verified reductions or removals of greenhouse gas emissions that occur within the supply chain or supply shed of a product, but the main takeaway in the difference between inset and offset is that insets directly address supply chain emissions (a.k.a. scope 3 emissions). At Neutral, we develop insets that are real, additional, permanent, and independently verified by a third party. Decarbonizing agriculture by helping producers is our reason for being, and thus developing insets is where we spend the lion’s share of our time and resources. Our goal is to eliminate the majority of Neutral’s carbon footprint via insets. Neutral purchases all of its offsets from the Climate Action Reserve (CAR), which is a leading verifying body and registry of carbon offsets. CAR works to ensure that offsets on their registry are real, additional, permanent, verifiable, and enforceable. The offsets Neutral purchases are from dairy methane digesters, which trap methane emissions that otherwise would have been released into the atmosphere and can be used as a renewable natural gas fuel source. Neutral is Certified Carbon Neutral Farms are at the heart of our mission to radically transform agriculture, and we continue to focus most of our efforts on carbon reduction there. At Neutral, everything from our climate claims to the greenhouse gas reduction projects we conduct with farmers, are independently verified by a third party on an annual basis. Specifically, we hire global climate advisory firm SCS Global to audit our analyses, and continually ground our work in the best available science and most accurate math. While many carbon claims are self-reported, being certified means that our carbon claims have passed a stringent set of requirements defined and verified by independent standard bearers. Our most recent certification from SCS can be found here. Stay in touch with Neutral by following our We Don’t Have Time page, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also subscribe to our newsletter here. Tell us in the comments what our next article should be about!
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Your commitment to operate sustainably and control your carbon foot print is to be emulated world wide.
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Fascinating to learn all the processes that go into measuring and offsetting emissions on farms!
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Keep it up. I hope diaries around the world copy your concept. @arla !
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Nigeria, with the largest economy and population in Africa, is projected to become the world's second most populous country after India by the end of the century, surpassing China. In 2019, Nigeria was the world's 25th largest emitter of greenhouse gases, ranking second in Africa after South Africa. The Nigerian economy is heavily reliant on oil and gas exports, which currently contribute 93% of the country's total export revenue. However, this dependence has led to significant societal inequalities and environmental disasters. Energy poverty is a pressing issue in Nigeria, with high rates of power cuts and a lack of access to electricity. A recent analysis suggests that Nigeria could meet 59% of its energy consumption needs through renewable sources by 2050, primarily solar power. However, some national experts advocate for the use of additional fossil fuels, including Nigeria's largely untapped coal reserves, to address the electricity gap. Nigeria is already experiencing the impacts of climate change, including increased extreme heat, which disproportionately affects the millions of people without access to air conditioning or electricity. Changes in precipitation patterns also pose a threat to Nigeria's predominantly rain-fed agricultural sector. In 2022, Nigeria faced deadly floods that were exacerbated by human-caused climate change. During the COP26 climate summit in 2021, Nigeria announced its aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. The government has also pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030 compared to “business-as-usual” levels, with an increase to 47% conditional on international support. Politics Nigeria's population, currently over 220 million, is rapidly growing. It is projected to become the third most populous country by 2050 and the second largest by the end of the century. Over half of Nigeria's population is currently under the age of 18. Lagos, the former capital, is Africa's largest city and one of the fastest-growing cities globally, with an estimated influx of 77 people per hour between 2010 and 2030. Nigeria faces significant income inequality, with some of Africa's wealthiest individuals, including Aliko Dangote and Mike Adenuga, coexisting with two-thirds of the population living below the poverty line. Nigeria's cultural influence is substantial, particularly through its second-largest film industry, known as “Nollywood,” and successful Nigerian musicians. Muhammadu Buhari was reelected as Nigeria's president in 2019, marking the first time a sitting president had been defeated in the country. Buhari's campaign focused on combating terrorism and corruption, which remains pervasive in Nigerian society, especially in the oil, power, and environmental sectors. terrorism threats from groups like Boko Haram persist in northeastern Nigeria. Buhari also aimed to boost Nigeria's economy, which heavily relies on oil exports and is susceptible to fluctuations in oil prices. The country fell into recession in 2020 due to the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent oil price plunge. The 2023 general election in Nigeria featured three main presidential candidates: Bola Tinubu from the All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar from the People's Democratic Party, and Peter Obi from the Labour Party. Both Obi and Abubakar acknowledged the reality of climate change following deadly floods in Nigeria in 2022. However, environmental campaigners criticized all presidential candidates for their failure to prioritize meaningful climate change measures during their campaigns. Tinubu was eventually declared the winner of the presidential election. Despite being Africa's largest oil producer, Nigeria continues to grapple with a long-term energy crisis, with nearly one in three people lacking access to electricity. Constant power cuts have led to widespread reliance on backup generators throughout the country. Nigeria's per capita electricity demand is significantly lower than that of other countries, with the average Nigerian using much less power than an American refrigerator, for example. A survey conducted in 2015 revealed that over 61% of Nigeria's population considered climate change a “very serious problem.” Extreme heat was identified as the most significant climate change threat by Nigerians. Nigeria has a growing youth climate movement, with the country at the forefront of experiencing loss and damage from climate change, according to climate activist Adenike Oladosu. Paris pledge Nigeria is actively involved in international climate negotiations and participates in three negotiating blocs: the G77 and China, the African group, and the Coalition for Rainforest Nations. Additionally, Nigeria is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which coordinates and unifies petroleum policies among oil-rich states. As of 2018, Nigeria's annual greenhouse gas emissions, including emissions from land use, land-use change, and forestry (LULUCF), were 345.7 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e). The country's per capita emissions in 2018 were approximately 1.8 tonnes of CO2e, lower than the global average of 7 tonnes and lower than countries like India, Mexico, and Indonesia. Nigeria ratified the Paris Agreement in 2017 and submitted its first climate plan, known as a "nationally determined contribution" (NDC), in the same year. In its NDC, Nigeria pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030 compared to business-as-usual levels, with a potential increase to 45% conditional on international support. In 2021, Nigeria updated its NDC and reaffirmed its commitment to reduce emissions by 20% below business-as-usual by 2030, rising to 47% with international support. The Climate Action Tracker (CAT) rates Nigeria's unconditional 2030 target as "1.5C compatible" when considering the country's fair share in addressing climate change. During the COP26 climate summit in 2021, former President Buhari announced Nigeria's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. To support these efforts, Nigeria passed the Climate Change Act in the same year, which aligns the country with the Paris Agreement's temperature goals and establishes the Ministry of Environment's responsibilities in setting carbon budgets and releasing national climate action plans every five years. Nigeria also submitted its long-term vision for 2050 under the Paris Agreement in 2021, committing to reducing emissions by half compared to current levels by 2050. In August 2022, President Buhari released an energy transition plan outlining Nigeria's path to achieving net-zero emissions. The plan estimates the cost of the transition to be $1.9 trillion, with an annual investment of around $10 billion over the coming decades. Nigeria sought to raise $10 billion from financiers and donors to kick-start its journey to net zero. The energy transition plan focuses on reducing emissions in the power sector by transitioning away from diesel and petrol generators, expanding the use of gas initially, integrating renewables, and eliminating emissions from other sectors like cooking and transport through renewables-backed electrification. The plan aims to lift 100 million people out of poverty and expects to create a net of 340,000 jobs by 2030 and 840,000 jobs by 2060. While the plan emphasizes the initial expansion of gas, some independent research groups have criticized its reliance on gas in the short term. Analysis by CAT suggests that prioritizing renewable expansion over gas could create 2.5 times more jobs in Nigeria over the next decade and align better with the 1.5C temperature goal. Oil and gas Oil was first discovered in Nigeria in Oloibiri, part of the Bayelsa State, in 1956. Since then, Nigeria has become Africa's largest oil producer, although it was surpassed by Angola in 2022. Nigeria is a member of OPEC, an organization representing oil-rich nations. Between 1973 and 2022, Nigeria produced an average of 1.98 million barrels of crude oil per day, with a peak of 2.48 million barrels per day in 2010. In 2021, daily production averaged around 1.63 million barrels, ranking Nigeria as the 15th largest global producer. The majority of Nigeria's oil is exported, with India, Spain, and South Africa being the largest recipients in 2020. Currently, oil and gas account for 93% of Nigeria's total export revenue, and fossil fuel exports contribute approximately 70% of the government's revenue. Nigeria possesses an estimated 37 billion barrels of untapped crude oil reserves, representing 15% of Africa's oil reserves and 16% of its gas, according to the IEA. However, Nigeria's heavy reliance on oil exposes it to vulnerability to fluctuating prices. In 2020, the country experienced a recession due to a sharp decline in oil prices resulting from the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the price plunge, Nigeria significantly reduced its oil output in compliance with an agreement made by OPEC and allied nations. In 2021, the Petroleum Industry Act was enacted, introducing new incentives for oil exploration in Nigeria. In 2022, Nigeria's oil production dropped by 40% compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. This decline was attributed to technical issues, security concerns, rising production costs, theft, and payment issues in joint ventures, as reported by Market Watch. Nigeria's oil and gas production faces continuous challenges from corruption, terrorism, and theft by criminal organizations. These groups steal crude directly from pipelines and sell it on black markets. A report revealed that Nigeria lost $41.9 billion to oil theft between 2009 and 2018, with an additional $2 billion lost in 2022, according to Reuters. In Nigeria's post-pandemic recovery plan released in 2020, the government pledged to eliminate fuel subsidies, which primarily contribute to keeping petrol and diesel prices low. Bloomberg estimated that this decision could have saved the government at least $2 billion annually. However, in January 2022, the government reversed its decision over concerns that it could trigger protests ahead of the 2023 presidential election, as reported by Reuters. By the first eight months of 2022, the government had already spent $5.6 billion on fuel subsidies. Nigeria relies heavily on gas for its domestic electricity supply, and the country aims to become a "gas-powered economy" by 2030 as part of its energy transition plan toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. Critics argue that Nigeria's emphasis on expanding gas power contradicts the global goal of limiting temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Independent assessments highlight the risk of locking the country into emissions-intensive infrastructure and misallocating investment resources. According to an analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Nigeria could provide universal electricity access five years faster by prioritizing the rapid expansion of renewable power sources compared to its current plans. The activities of multinational oil companies in Nigeria have had severe social and environmental consequences. The Niger Delta, located in southern Nigeria, has experienced numerous oil spills, with over 12,000 incidents recorded from 1974 to 2014. It is estimated that during this period, 40 million litres of crude oil spilt into the Niger Delta each year. Since January 2021, more than 1,000 oil spill incidents have been reported nationwide, according to Nigeria's National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). An investigation by Amnesty International revealed that Shell and Eni, respectively, were responsible for a significant portion of the spills in the Niger Delta from 2011 to 2017. Theft and sabotage contributed to 75% of oil spills in Nigeria since 2016, as reported by Africa's Institute for Security Studies. Oil leakage from illegal refineries in Delta State has left large areas of land barren. A United Nations report in 2011 focused on Ogoniland, the most affected region in the Niger Delta, and estimated that it would take 30 years and $1 billion to clean up the spills. The report also highlighted the severe threat to public health due to water contamination. A 2019 study linked oil spills in the Niger Delta to a doubling of the death rate for newborn children in the region. The study authors concluded that exposure to hydrocarbons poses risks to fetal development. Numerous reports from Nigeria's International Centre for Investigative Reporting have highlighted the ongoing impact of oil spills on the lives of Niger Delta residents. In 2023, 14,000 people from the Niger Delta filed a lawsuit against Shell, seeking compensation for the impacts of oil spills on their lives and livelihoods. The production of gas has also caused environmental disasters. In 2012, the oil company Total South Africa failed to build a promised hospital in the Niger Delta following a gas pipeline explosion, as reported by DeSmog UK. Oil and gas production in Nigeria contributes significantly to CO2 and methane emissions, primarily through gas venting and flaring. Gas venting involves releasing the gas that surfaces during oil production, while gas flaring refers to burning off surfaced gas. Gas venting produces high levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, while inefficient gas flaring results in substantial methane emissions. Nigeria flared an estimated 6.6 billion cubic meters of gas in 2021, making it the world's seventh-largest gas flarer. This wasted gas accounted for 14% of the country's total output. In its first national climate pledge, Nigeria committed to working towards ending gas flaring by 2030. The government established a Gas Flare Commercialization Program to encourage investments in practices that reduce gas flaring. Satellite data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) showed that gas flaring in Nigeria decreased by 70% from 2000 to 2019. However, Nigeria fell short of its previous commitment to end gas flaring by 2020 under the National Gas Policy. Coal Nigeria is believed to possess approximately 2 billion metric tonnes of coal reserves. However, the country has only operated a few small coal-fired power plants. The Ministry of Mining has consistently expressed the government's intention to generate 30% of the country's electricity from coal. Some observers, including Bola Tinubu, a presidential candidate in 2023, view coal as a potential solution to Nigeria's energy crisis. A coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts (MW) was planned for Kogi, a coal-rich state in central Nigeria. However, the project has been repeatedly postponed due to financing challenges. In 2011, the government announced plans to build two additional coal plants, but no concrete progress has been made in over a decade. According to an investigation by the Nigerian newspaper The Daily Trust, the government had issued 36 coal mining licenses by 2019, with an alleged electricity generation capacity of 10,000MW. However, none of these proposed power projects have materialized. Despite the lack of implementation, the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated in its 2019 Africa Energy Outlook that it anticipated Nigeria would derive a significant portion of its electricity from coal by 2030, based on Nigeria's stated policies. However, these policies have seen limited progress thus far. In its 2022 Africa Energy Outlook, the IEA highlighted that there are unlikely to be any new coal-fired power stations in sub-Saharan Africa beyond those already under construction. This follows China's commitment to cease financing coal power projects overseas. Currently, coal mining primarily serves the purpose of powering industries, particularly the cement sector. According to Global Energy Monitor, three small coal-power plants are operating at cement production sites in Nigeria, contributing 285MW of capacity. Coal mining activities conducted by cement companies like Dangote Cement have been associated with significant environmental and social impacts, including air and water pollution. In 2019, an investigation by Nigeria's International Centre for Investigative Reporting revealed that, in addition to its legally authorized mining operations, Dangote Cement had engaged in illegal coal mining in Kogi for six years. Deforestation, wood burning and agriculture Nearly one in three people in Nigeria lack access to electricity, leading to a reliance on wood burning, biogas, and other types of waste for energy generation at home. This reliance is especially prominent in food preparation, where less than a quarter of people have access to clean cooking methods. The majority, mostly women, rely on polluting and inefficient cookstoves, leading to harmful indoor air pollution. Nigeria was responsible for a third of Africa's fine particulate matter emissions in 2018, primarily due to household biomass burning. Across sub-Saharan Africa, reliance on biomass for cooking resulted in 500,000 premature deaths in 2018. Wood fuel dependency is also a major driver of deforestation in Nigeria. The country has a tropical climate with dense rainforests that support diverse wildlife, including unique species. However, between 2000 and 2005, Nigeria lost 55.7% of its primary forest, the highest deforestation rate globally during that period. Deforestation rates have remained high since then, with Nigeria losing 86,700 hectares of tropical forest from 2010 to 2019, releasing significant carbon emissions. Escalating deforestation has been attributed to factors such as poverty, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on oil prices, which is a major revenue source for the Nigerian government. Although Nigeria introduced a National Forest Policy in 2006, enforcement was weak, resulting in a limited impact on deforestation. In 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari committed to mobilizing Nigerian youth to plant 25 million trees to enhance Nigeria's carbon sink. The government approved a new National Forest Policy in 2020 to protect ecosystems while promoting social development. Nigeria has also pledged to restore 4 million hectares of forest under the Bonn Challenge, a global tropical forest restoration initiative. Agriculture plays a crucial role in Nigeria, with around 78% of the country's land used for agricultural purposes. It serves as the primary source of income for 70% of Nigeria's population. However, the sector was responsible for a quarter of the country's total emissions in 2017, mainly due to the rearing of animals like cattle, sheep, and goats, which release methane through belching and manure. Nigeria's climate pledge includes a commitment to reducing emissions through climate-smart agriculture practices. These practices involve planting more native vegetation and discontinuing slash-and-burn agriculture. By 2030, these approaches could potentially offset 74 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. The government's Agriculture Promotion Policy for 2016-2020 reinforces the commitment to promoting climate-smart agriculture. Addressing deforestation, transitioning to cleaner cooking methods, and implementing sustainable agricultural practices are crucial steps in mitigating the environmental and health impacts associated with deforestation, wood burning, and agriculture in Nigeria. Renewables and 'green growth' Wind and solar energy contribute only a small portion to Nigeria's current energy mix. In 2018, hydropower accounted for approximately 18% of the country's electricity generation, making it the largest low-carbon energy source in Nigeria. The Mambilla Dam, a proposed 3,000MW hydropower project, has faced numerous controversies since its inception in 2003, preventing its construction. In 2006, Nigeria established a "Renewable Energy Master Plan" (REMP). Updated in 2011, the plan aims to increase the share of renewable electricity in the total generation to 23% by 2025 and 36% by 2030. As part of its national climate plan announced in 2017, Nigeria committed to "working towards" installing 13,000MW of solar power by 2030. The country considers this a crucial measure to address its carbon footprint. In its 2020 Covid-19 recovery plan, Nigeria introduced a new framework to boost solar power, targeting the installation of solar systems in 5 million households by 2023. The initiative primarily focuses on rural communities with limited or no access to the national grid and is expected to create 250,000 jobs. If successfully implemented, this project would signify a shift towards "decentralized energy" in Nigeria. Decentralized energy refers to generating electricity close to the point of consumption, rather than relying on large central power plants. Numerous reports have suggested that community-based renewable energy schemes could be the most cost-effective and efficient way for Nigeria to address its significant electricity deficit, particularly in rural areas. The passage of the Climate Change Act in 2021 provided further impetus for renewable power development in Nigeria. The act commits both public and private entities in the country to strive for achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. Despite these commitments, progress in solar power development in Nigeria has been slow. Analysts argue that while Nigeria possesses abundant renewable energy resources, the government's support and backing are inadequate for harnessing these resources for electricity generation. In its 2022 energy transition plan, the Nigerian government prioritized expanding gas power until 2030, although it pledges to integrate renewables. However, this gas-centric approach has faced criticism in the short term. According to an analysis by Climate Action Tracker, focusing on renewable expansion instead of gas could create 2.5 times more jobs in Nigeria over the next decade. A recent analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) indicated that with the implementation of short-term policies to promote clean power, Nigeria could meet 59% of its energy consumption needs with renewables by 2050, primarily through solar energy. Climate finance Climate finance is crucial for Nigeria to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and enhance resilience against the impacts of climate change. Here is the revised version: Nigeria has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030 compared to "business-as-usual" levels. However, this pledge increases to 47% with the condition of international support through climate finance. Climate finance involves the allocation of funds from public and private sources to assist in emission reduction efforts and enhance resilience against climate change impacts. During a visit to Nigeria in 2018, former UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced Nigeria's participation in the "Climate Finance Accelerator" program. This international initiative, supported by the UK government, aims to help countries transform their climate pledges, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), into Climate Investment Plans. The program identified 14 projects requiring $500 million to support Nigeria in achieving its climate pledge, with a significant focus on developing solar power. In an updated version of its climate pledge in 2021, Nigeria stated that meeting its conditional emissions target would necessitate $177 billion in climate finance between 2021 and 2030. Furthermore, Nigeria launched an energy transition plan in 2022 as its blueprint for achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. The estimated cost of implementing Nigeria's net-zero transition is $1.9 trillion, equivalent to approximately $10 billion annually over the coming decades. In preparation for COP27 in November 2022, Nigeria aimed to raise $10 billion from financiers and donors to kick-start its journey toward net zero. The plan also presents a $23 billion investment opportunity. According to an analysis by Carbon Brief, Nigeria was the world's ninth-largest recipient of climate finance in 2020, receiving a total of $1.9 billion from other countries. France, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom were the primary contributors of climate finance to Nigeria in that year. Among them, the World Bank was the largest overall contributor to climate finance in Nigeria. Access to climate finance is vital for Nigeria to secure the necessary funding for implementing sustainable projects, transitioning to cleaner energy sources like solar power, and achieving its emission reduction targets and long-term net-zero goals. Impacts and adaptation Nigeria is significantly impacted by climate change, with temperatures having risen by approximately 1.6°C since the industrial era began, surpassing the global average. By the end of the century, depending on the rate of future climate change, temperatures in Nigeria could increase by a further 1.5-5°C. Although there is limited research on the impact of climate change on heatwaves in Nigeria, it is expected that heatwaves will become more frequent in the country under any level of future warming. The number of "hot nights," characterized by nighttime temperatures in the top 10% for a region, is also projected to increase rapidly in the coming decades. Hot nights can exacerbate respiratory and health issues and have been associated with higher mortality rates. The intensification of extreme heat poses a significant threat, particularly to the millions of people in Nigeria who lack access to electricity or air conditioning. In urban areas, only 92 out of every 1,000 individuals have access to air conditioning, while in rural areas, the figure drops to just 14 out of every 1,000. Nigeria's climate varies from southern monsoon rainfall regions with rainforests and mangroves to a tropical savannah climate in the middle belt and an arid, hot climate in the northern part of the country. Most regions in Nigeria have experienced a reduction in rainfall, with average rainfall decreasing by 2-8mm across the country from 1971 to 2000. In the south, climate change affects the timing, predictability, and duration of monsoon rainfall, while the northern region has seen a sharp increase in the frequency and duration of drought, leading to dust storms and desertification. The shrinking of Lake Chad, which serves as a water source for millions of people across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, has been attributed to climate change and over-extraction, with the lake having lost 90% of its size since the 1960s. While total rainfall has decreased, research indicates that individual rainstorms have become more intense, resulting in increased extreme flooding throughout Nigeria. Flash floods, often linked to climate change, have caused significant loss of life and damage. In 2022, Nigeria experienced its worst floods in a decade, leading to the deaths of 600 people. Rapid research conducted after the floods determined that climate change made flooding approximately 80 times more likely. Climate change has had a profound impact on agriculture, which is a primary source of income for 70% of Nigeria's population. As agriculture in Nigeria is predominantly rain-fed, increases in drought and unpredictable rainfall have resulted in crop failures across the country. Future climate change is expected to severely affect Nigeria's ability to irrigate crops, while extreme heat has led to livestock deaths. There have been suggestions that the escalation of violence in northeastern Nigeria, causing thousands to seek refuge in neighbouring Chad, could be partially attributed to increases in extreme heat, drought, and the shrinking of Lake Chad. However, the causes of violence in the region are complex, and the relationship between climate-related disasters and conflict remains a contested field of study. In 2011, Nigeria released its "National Adaptation Strategy and Plan of Action on Climate Change," providing policy recommendations for enhancing adaptation in sectors such as agriculture, coastal farming, forestry, and energy production. In 2020, a framework report for Nigeria's upcoming National Adaptation Plan was published, aiming to clarify the country's approach to climate adaptation after perceived inaction in previous years. The framework report outlines guiding principles for Nigeria's adaptation plan, including youth involvement, community and ecosystem-focused adaptation, and the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge. As of 2023, Nigeria's National Adaptation Plan had not yet been published.
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Thank you for this valuable article!
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What this article underlines as well is the simple fact that we need every nation on earth, small, medium and large, to be part of the climate journey
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Super insightful! Thanks for sharing about Nigeria, a country more people should keep an eye on. Do you think the current government iz doing enough to tackle these challenges?
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@sarah_chabane It's still too early to say definitively whether the current government is doing enough to tackle the challenges of climate crisis. The new government is just starting to get to work and is still in the process of appointing its ministers. However, the previous government made some positive statements about climate change, such as committing to net-zero emissions by 2060. They have also taken some concrete steps, such as publishing an Energy Transition Plan that includes the target of eliminating gas flaring by 2030. Of course, words, and plans are not enough. The government will need to take bold action to make a real difference on climate change. This will require significant investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and adaptation measures.
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Open Call is the application form where professional artists from all over the world can apply to participate in the exhibition in 2024. It will be open until February 28th. OpenArt is an exhibition that takes place in the city center of Örebro every second summer. Contemporary artworks are displayed outdoors and available for public interaction day and night during the exhibition period. For each edition the festival presents a large number of artists working in a wide variety of art mediums and techniques. The majority of the artworks are sculpture and installations but we welcome artists working in all disciplines, interested in the intersection between art and the public. OpenArt is primarily an outdoor exhibition, which is promoted in this year's selection of artworks. Artists who intend to apply to OpenArt 2024 should apply with artwork that can be placed outdoors. Sustainability in mind OpenArt is run by a small team working in a warm hearted manner, able to offer technical advise and some assistance during the production process in the workshop space at our facilities. As most of the projects exhibited at OpenArt are of temporary character we aim to use material carefully and in a sustainable and cautios way when producing. It is important to have an overall plan of the material used before, during and after the exhibition. For example, can materials be collected for a project and then recycled after the exhibition? The artists We require the artist to have the knowledge to manage their chosen materials and production themselves. Each artist is expected to lead the technical work installing the art work in a secure and responsible way. This also includes staying within the agreed budget and deadlines set in consultation with the team. The selection process After the Open Call has closed, the applications are analyzed and discussed by an invited jury that makes recommendations. It is then up to OpenArt to initiate dialogue with the artists and decide on the selection for the 2024 exhibition. For more information, FAQ and to get to the application, go to: https://openart.se/openart/opencall
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Super. Already looking forward to the summer of 2024!
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What a great opportunity to be part of this fantastic exhibition!
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Exciting news! Join us and the European Commission for a special broadcast on February 1 as we celebrate two years of #ClimateAction with the European Climate Pact. 💚🇪🇺 Hear from Climate Pact Ambassadors such as Frans Timmermans, the European Commission Executive Vice-President, experts, & activists on building a sustainable Europe for the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBW-cX_TP0E 📅 February 1 - 14:00 CET Check out the program and register now 👇 https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/european-climate-pact
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eagerly waiting to learn more on climate from the leading climate leaders.
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I can't wait to join i will be on of the speakers
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It's disturbing to learn that Exxon has been aware of the detrimental effects of climate change on our planet for over 50 years. Yet, they chose to prioritize profit over the well-being of our planet and humanity. The evidence of their actions is now clearer than ever, with a staggering graph showing the record low Antarctic sea ice levels. This stark contrast is eerily reminiscent of an advertisement Exxon ran in the 1960s, where they boasted about the benefits of melting ice. I have to ask: is Exxon taking responsibility for their contribution to this crisis? We all are responsible for addressing climate change, and companies like Exxon must be held accountable for their role in it. At least they need to change course immediately. Source, Exxon ad bragging about how they are melting ice (they have changed their name from Humble): https://billmoyers.com/story/exxonmobil-more-than-fifty-proud-years-of-melting-glaciers/
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Dear Ingmar Rentzhog Thank you for getting your climate warning to level 2! We have reached out to Exxon and asked for a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time
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It's ridiculous and obnoxious that Exxon consciously exercebated the climate crisis for all that long and should now take lead in healing our planet as well as salvage humanity from a near possible phase of extinction before it's too late.
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Oh what fun it would be to re-publish that ad in the newspapers of today!
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SIGN THE URGENT CALL TO THE CEOS OF FOSSIL FUEL COMPANIES To the CEOs of fossil fuel companies: With this letter of formal notice, we demand that you immediately stop opening new oil, gas and coal sites and blocking the energy transition we so urgently need. We know that oil giants: We have known for decades that fossil fuels have catastrophic effects on the climate. Citizens have been misled about climate science and the risks of their activities. Politicians have been cheated with disinformation that has created doubts and delays. You must put an end to these activities, which directly violate our human rights. You have a duty of care for a clean, healthy and sustainable environment and must respect the rights of Indigenous peoples. If you don't act immediately, realize that citizens around the world will consider filing lawsuits to hold you accountable. And that we will continue to take to the streets en masse to protest. Vanessa from Uganda, Greta from Sweden, Helena from Ecuador and Luisa from Germany https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/nl/davos_2023_loc/?biDcTsb&v=144746&cl=20091009128&_checksum=4f44a62d09c778fdfa27110fbd0a9a267d1ee8795bf4616da3d5ebf6b5d88afe
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We’re excited to introduce you to Greenercoin and the future features of our ecosystem as well as lead you through the different parts of our website. What is Greenercoin and how is it different from other cryptocurrencies? Greenercoin (GNC) is a cryptocurrency created in 2021 that incentivizes miners to use low-carbon energy sources. GNC is 20 times faster than Bitcoin and offers a secure, rapid means of exchange while promoting the use of clean energy. As Greenercoin is the only one to address both the huge energy consumption and non-clean energy use associated with cryptocurrencies, GNC is mined using 100% clean energy, resulting in zero gas emissions. One of the Greenercoin objectif is to avoid doing greenwashing and guarantee an absolute carbon free crypto-currency. Greenercoin is a peer-to-peer internet internet currency that enables instant and near-zero cost payments to anyone in the world. Greenercoin is not open source and only people with zero gas emission can mine and contributes to its development. It is a global payment network that is fully decentralized without any central authorities. Mathematics algorithms secures the network and empowers people to control their own finances in their ecosystem. Our future features include a decentralized exchange (DEX) that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies built on the Greenercoin blockchain, with reduced transaction times, lower latency, and increased security. Additionally, our DEX allows for faster network interactions. We will also offer a marketplace for trading NFTs, as well as eco-friendly goods such as electric cars, electric scooters, solar panels and more. Additionally, Greenercoin is in the process of development of new and exclusive features to add to the Dapps ecosystem. But at Greenercoin, we’re not just about the technology. We also have a strong commitment to the environment and our future foundation, the Greenercoin Foundation, will work towards planting new trees and arborizing land affected by minor and major deforestation. Welcome to Greenercoin’s website ! You will land on the home page where you can learn more about our mission and the steps we are taking to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional cryptocurrencies. You can also find our roadmap which provides a clear timeline of our progress and what to expect in the future. Our partners where you can discover the companies and organizations that have joined forces with us to bring Greenercoin to life. The White Paper The white paper outlines the main features and technical specifications of Greenercoin and its blockchain. It is an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the project. https://www.greenercoin.io/white-paper/ About You can learn more about our mission and the values and ethics that guide our project as well as our story. https://www.greenercoin.io/about/ The team You can learn more about the individuals behind the project, their expertise and dedication towards greenercoin. https://www.greenercoin.io/team/ News You can get access to all the latest official updates and developments surrounding the project. you will find articles of all the latest happenings in the Greenercoin’s ecosystem, including information about new partnerships, exchange listings, product developments, and more. https://www.greenercoin.io/news/ We also encourage you to follow us on our social media platforms below: Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Telegram /LinkedIn / And more… By following us on social media, you will be aware of the news, updates, community engagement. You will be the first to know about new partnerships, exchange listings, product developments as well and will have the opportunity to participate in giveaways, contests, promotions and airdrops. Make sure to always stay in the loop.
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Through Crypto we have this climate change action
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Germany is considering support for at least 10 foreign fossil fuel projects worth over €1 billion ($1bn), despite its pledge to end international funding for coal, oil and gas. In response to a parliamentary question from a left-wing German lawmaker, the state secretary at the ministry of economic affairs and climate action Udo Philipp said the government is considering 10 applications for export credit guarantees for fossil energy projects in Brazil, Iraq, Uzbekistan, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/12/09/germany-considers-e1bn-in-support-for-10-fossil-fuel-projects-overseas/
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It's certainly ridiculous for Germany to end fossil fuel mining projects one day and fund the same overseas on another day. It really doesn't make any sense. There's need to delve deep into these kind of moves so as not to be put in the dark only to wake up and realize that it still business as usual.
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Germany should see renewable energy as the future and support it, instead of funding fossil fuel projects that bring so much harm to our planet
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That is stupidity of highest order
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UAE’s Cop28 president will keep role as head of national oil company
Campaigners warn ‘breathtaking conflict of interest’ could jeopardise climate negotiating process
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IMHO ... this is very troublesome ... I support the COP process ... but I cannot see how they can defend this
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LIterally the biggest climate joke of the beginning of this year
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Have they never heard of "interest of conflict"? I don't know what to say. How can the UN allow this?
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Mexico's on-track to complete its Tren Maya rail project by 2024, but in an area that is mostly jungle - is it actually for the best? . 🌎 The Good: Cut emissions for popular trips: One thing rail does well is cut the emissions of long trips. In the case of Tren Maya, a high-speed (over 90 mph) rail would connect two of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations: Cancún and Tulum (as well as many under-served communities on the Yucatán Peninsula). . 🌎 The Bad: Cut through the rainforest: The irony behind the environmental savings is that the railway must cut through vital rainforest habitat for countless species. The jungle is also historically important as Mayan artifacts and monuments litter the rainforest floor. In fact, as of 2021, construction on the project had already unearthed more than 8,300 archaeological finds. However, because of the area's unique geography, construction also threatens thousands of miles of fragile caves and caverns - much that has yet to be explored and studied. . 🌎 The Verdict: No alternatives?: Normally, we would whole-heartedly support a high-speed rail project, but is threatening these fragile ecosystems worth it? The number of ecological considerations exacerbate the problem by limiting the number of truly green solutions, but it's hard to say the best option is to plow through the forest. . . Read more about the environmental issues: https://news.mongabay.com/2022/07/podcast-mexicos-maya-train-brings-deforestation-habitat-loss-and-community-displacements-to-the-yucatan/ ...Or read about Mayan artifacts discovered: https://yucatanmagazine.com/tren-maya-leads-to-amazing-discovery-of-over-8000-archaeological-remains-in-yucatan/ . Graphic shows a train going through the rainforest. The factoid reads: "Construction of Mexico's Tren Maya has already led to the unearthing of more than 8,300 Mayan archaeological finds." . Pixel Planet Today is created by @Terrabyte. Give us a follow and keep up with the other stuff we're doing. 🌎❤️ . . #trenmaya #highspeedrail #yucatanpeninsula #railprojects #conservation #mayanculture #wildlifeconservation #pixelplanet #pixelplanettoday #pixelart #planetfacts #artivism #climatedesign
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While the project may offer economic and transportation benefits, the potential ecological impacts of the project must be carefully considered before proceeding. It may be worth exploring alternative routes or solutions that minimize the harm to the fragile ecosystems and cultural heritage.
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Emissions from private jets quadrupled as business chiefs, lobbyists and politicians flew into the town where the World Economic Forum was held last year, a study has found. Three days before this year’s conference begins, it was revealed that last year the number of private jet flights to the Swiss town of Davos doubled during the week of the meeting. The forum (the WEF) says it is committed to the 1.5C Paris climate target, prompting Greenpeace International to brand the flights “a distasteful masterclass in hypocrisy”. The researchers found that during last year’s World Economic Forum week, 1,040 private jet flights arrived and departed out of airports serving luxury ski resort Davos, with about every second flight attributed to the meeting. More than half – 53 per cent - were short-haul flights below 470 miles that could have been train journeys, Greenpeace said, and 38 per cent were under 300 miles. The shortest flight was only 21 km. Dutch environmental consultancy CE Delft, which carried out the study for Greenpeace International, said all the private jet flights to and from airports serving Davos that week created 9,700 tonnes of carbon dioxide, equivalent to that of 350,000 cars. Researchers attribute most of the climate-damaging emissions to private flights by WEF participants. Emissions from private jet flights quadrupled during the one week of the meeting compared with the weeks before and afterwards. Klara Maria Schenk, transport campaigner for Greenpeace, said: “Europe is experiencing the warmest January days ever and communities around the world are grappling with extreme weather events supercharged by the climate crisis. “Davos has a perfectly adequate railway station, but still these people can’t even be bothered to take the train for a trip as short as 21 km. Given that 80 per cent of the world’s population has never even flown, but suffers from the consequences of aviation emissions, and that the WEF claims to be committed to the 1.5C Paris climate target, this annual private jet bonanza is a distasteful masterclass in hypocrisy.” ccording to a study by Transport & Environment, private jets are between five and 14 times more polluting than commercial planes per passenger, and 50 times more polluting than trains. But they are not subject to controls in the EU. Greenpeace wants a ban on private jets and short-haul flights where there are train routes in the EU. Hundreds of global heads of state, finance ministers, chief executives and activists are due to fly to Davos on Monday for this year’s five-day get-together, where the effect of Russia’s war on Ukraine will be high on the agenda. Protesters against inequality are expected to turn out in 30 countries next week, calling on governments to tax the rich more. Jenny Ricks, of the worldwide Fight Inequality Alliance movement, said: “The crises of scandalous inequality and the climate emergency need radical action, not champagne and caviar. “As billionaire wealth reaches new heights, ordinary people who are working, caring and endlessly contributing to society are struggling to even put food on the table.” The Independent has asked the WEF to respond to the research and criticism. https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/davos-wef-private-jet-emissions-b2261733.html
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Shame shame!!
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It's ironical how people who should be at the front line in taking action are doing the complete opposite!
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The climate change actions should be real led by the leaders.
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The Institute for Language and Folklore (Isof), a Swedish government authority, recommends replacing the word natural gas with fossil gas. The reason is that the preposition ”natural” might be misleading, since the gas mostly consists of methane, a very potent greenhouse gas, and is not renewable. ”The word natural gas gives positive connotations to something sustainable. Fossil gas is a more accurate word”, says Åsa Holmér at Isof to Swedish Radio. The Institute for Language and Folklore (Isof) is a Swedish government authority that builds, collects and disseminates knowledge about Sweden’s language and culture. Isof provides advice and recommendations and answer questions from the public, the press and professionals. Source (in Swedish): https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/naturgas-byter-namn-till-fossilgas Photo by American Public Power Association on Unsplash
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That's very wise to contemplate.Many people would be wondering what the fuss could be when campaigners call of the use of natural gas
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2022... What a year it has been! We are looking back on a year full of newly regenerated trees and freshly dug bunds, new regreening projects, and much more. A big thanks to all of our wonderful partners and friends involved in helping us build a better future. We've had a great year with many milestones, but there is loads of work left when it comes to regreening our planet. Let's dig into 2023 and make the world a greener and cooler place together. https://youtu.be/2UNj7e_85-M
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Kudos to all the projects completed and more bright ideas to come.
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You have done a great job. No doubt 2023 you will do more.
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The COP15 countries have voted through a "historic" agreement to protect biological diversity, AP reports. The purpose of the agreement is to protect almost a third of the planet by 2030. The most significant part of the agreement is a commitment to protect 30% of land and water considered important for biodiversity by 2030. Currently, 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas are protected. “There has never been a conservation goal globally at this scale,“ Brian O’Donnell, the director of the conservation group Campaign for Nature, told reporters. “This puts us within a chance of safeguarding biodiversity from collapse … We’re now within the range that scientists think can make a marked difference in biodiversity.” The draft also calls for raising $200 billion by 2030 for biodiversity from a range of sources and working to phase out or reform subsidies that could provide another $500 billion for nature. As part of the financing package, the framework calls for increasing to at least $20 billion annually by 2025 the money that goes to poor countries — or about double what is currently provided. That number would increase to $30 billion each year by 2030. Read more: https://www.whec.com/national-world/historic-biodiversity-agreement-reached-at-u-n-conference/
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A win for our planet
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A great achievement for biodiversity. This uplifts our spirits towards the noble cause of saving the planet.
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Fantastic news on this Monday morning, now let's implement it!
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Nearly all houses in Tokyo will have to install solar panels after April 2025. The regulation - which was recently passed by the Japanese capital’s local assembly - requires 50 major construction firms to equip homes of up to 2,000 square metres with renewable energy power sources. The rule will help the city transition to green energy, city counsellors declared. ”In addition to the existing global climate crisis, we face an energy crisis with a prolonged Russia-Ukraine war”, said Risako Narikiyo, a member of the local assembly. ”There is no time to waste.” Tokyo hopes to bring down its emissions footprint significantly in the coming decades. The city’s Metropolitan Government aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared with 2000 levels, and to be emission-free by 2050. Learn more: https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/12/16/no-time-to-waste-tokyo-makes-solar-panels-mandatory-for-nearly-all-new-homes
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Dear Markus Lutteman Thank you for getting your climate love to level 2! We have reached out to Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Muhammad We Don't Have Time
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Great Mission, I read about this great news this morning, actually I was almost to give them love! World is changing for better.
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Some solutions will need to be enforced to accelerate the achievement of goals.
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By manufacturing and servicing plate heat exchangers, Alfa Laval supports its customers to save 100 GW — equal to the energy produced by new wind turbines annually. And the potential is much higher than that - especially in the industry sector. During the UN climate conference COP27, Alfa Laval participated in the COP27 Climate Hub, an on-site and digital broadcast hosted by We Don’t Have Time from Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. Thomas Møller, President Energy Division of Alfa Laval joined the broadcast from Sharm El-Sheikh together with IEA, ABB, Microsoft, and the UNFCCC to talk about energy efficiency as a tool for mitigating the climate crisis. Energy efficiency represents more than 40% of the emissions reductions that we need to see by 2040, and since it is a solution that can be implemented right away, it presents an opportunity to catch up on the lacking climate action that we have seen so far. Alfa Laval’s heat exchangers are one way of saving a lot of energy, already today. The positive climate impact has been taken one step further with the first unit being made using fossil-free steel in partnership with SSAB, a first step towards reaching the goal of manufacturing the first carbon-neutral plate heat exchanger by 2030. Thomas also brought up the huge energy savings potential from properly servicing existing heat exchangers, which can reduce the world’s carbon emissions by 2.5%. One example of how we are enabling this is the collaboration between Alfa Laval and Microsoft to aim to optimize performance with new digital solutions. Heat exchangers play an essential role in reusing waste heat from industrial processes that today are being lost. For example, if all data centers reused their waste heat by 2030, it could be used to heat 300 million homes in Europe. "Half of the energy efficiency potential actually sits in the industries: almost two-thirds of the energy being produced in the US is never being used; it goes to waste, and I think this is the opportunity to recover the waste heat and use it," said Thomas, referring to potential uses for heat that is generated but is wasted. https://youtu.be/jLQgXSGO1KM?t=24320 Rewatch the COP27 Climate Hub anytime on We Don’t Have Time Play.
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The time is now...we literally don't have time.
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Thanks for highlighting the importance of energy efficiency NOW, we can save so much time in the transition if we limit our energy consumption.
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Energy efficiency is the way to go, it should be a priority for all governments and companies out there
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The endangered rangelands of the South Rift Valley in Kenya are of great economic, ecological and social importance. That’s why we’re thrilled to tell you we have started restoration activities in this region. It’s part of our new program with SORALO with the aim to sustain both pastoralists communities and wildlife through regreening! The restoration will take place in cooperation with SORALO (South Rift Association of Land Owners), a community-based land trust which comprises of 25 Maasai communities. SORALO was founded with the vision that by maintaining a healthy and connected landscape the plants, wildlife and people can thrive together! Threatened wildlife The South Rift is of great importance for threatened and endangered species, such as large mammals and birds. This area hosts more than 700 bird species, thousands of lions, and it connects cheetah populations across Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania. The region further supports a growing elephant population that is close to 500 animals. Land degradation The productivity of the SORALO South Rift has been under threat in the recent decades due to various factors. These include climate change, frequent droughts and floods, land degradation, invasive species and loss of biodiversity. This has resulted in major threats to the integrity of these critical ecosystems that support millions of people who directly derive their livelihoods from the existing natural resources. Within Kenya’s rangelands, close to 70% of the human population is primarily or partly dependent on livestock. Traditional Maasai knowledge Luckily, there are solutions! We combine modern technology and data with traditional knowledge and accessible techniques. This resulted in building our intervention on traditional Maasai knowledge termed “Eramatare”. This pastoral resource management approach encompasses livestock keeping, wildlife conservation and human well-being. To implement this, the project will focus on four pathways of change: 1. Restoring rangeland productivity in valley floors 2. Controlling invasive species 3. Promoting communal land-use practices 4. Encouraging sustainable land-use practices To raise awareness about our new program and to inspire and activate different stakeholders in the South Rift Valley, we use the available media in this region. This is done via national and regional campaigns with the help of Justdiggits’ media-partners such as Havas Africa. Long term effects Of course regreening is the aim of our new project! Other anticipated outcomes include increased land under sustainable management, improved water settlement and flow, improved policy environment and increased land under sustainable community governance. The overall impact of the program is improved and resilient livelihoods, healthy rangelands, biodiversity and an improved and secured micro and meso climate.
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Thank you for your conservation efforts Justdiggit!
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We really appreciate what you are doing for our country. Thank you. Your contribution towards solving our problems is unmatched
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We should all do this it's wonderful, 👍
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A big 💚 to all our members, speakers, co-organizers, and partners! We wish you all a merry Christmas 🎅 and a Happy New Year 🎇 Together, We Can Do It 💪 Help us grow the Ongoing Climate Meeting by inviting your colleagues and friends to join WeDontHaveTime.org Re-watch all the content from COP27 here: https://wedonthavetime.org/cop27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zekjiJcx6xk
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A big 💚 and Merry Christmas to all,Together We Can Do It 💪
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@patrick_kiash Happy Holidays to you all and especially the gang from the rooftop bar in Stockholm - You know who you are.
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During the UN climate conference COP27, Scania participated in the COP27 Climate Hub, an on-site and digital broadcast hosted by We Don’t Have Time from Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. Andreas Follér, Head of Sustainability of Scania joined the broadcast from Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt to talk about partnerships for decarbonization. Scania has an ambitious decarbonization plan, and as with any large company, the supply chain is a crucial puzzle piece in reducing emissions. Andreas Follér’s message was clear: In order to reach sufficient emissions reductions, Scania must collaborate with their suppliers: “We are also manufacturers, we have set some really bold targets to decarbonize our supply chain. By 2030, it is our ambition to have 100% green steel, 100% green batteries, 100% green aluminium, and 100% green cast iron, and we can do that because we are partnering up with key suppliers and technology partners in our supply chain.” In order to meet these targets, Scania has invested in developing new materials for its trucks. One example is the collaboration with Northvolt which includes research and development to produce the best batteries for heavy-duty transport. Scania has also invested in fossil-free steel manufacturing, giving a strong demand signal to manufacturers that a sizable company is committed to buying steel produced without fossil fuels. But making fossil-free trucks is not enough. In order to shift from today’s technology to zero-emission transport modes, the trucks also need to have access to a sufficient charging network. To overcome the challenge of governments being too slow in this transition, Scania cooperates with its competitors through a joint venture which is setting up 1700 high-voltage charging points powered by renewable energy across Europe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHAGR_QdfXQ&t=15038s Rewatch the COP27 Climate Hub anytime on We Don’t Have Time Play.
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These measures will influence the suppliers to also comply and mind their carbon foot print since together we are the solution to the climate crisis.
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Finally! Green Little Heart's first engagement center will open in Stockholm 7th of December! Green Little Heart is an impact platform for a sustainable lifestyle. The Impact Platform rests on three business verticals which combined creates our impact ecosystem. One-go-to impact platform that amplifies conscious innovation, community, education & shopping. Green Little Heart accelerate growth for sustaintech companies and enables them to reach traction and reach their target audience, by bridging the gap in a conscious manner. From the future – for the future. A new concept is born. A place where Green Little Heart will gather our amazing ethical & sustainable brands in a lovely place in the heart of Stockholm. We fill the space with education, inspiration, news streaming & lives, events, and we will showcase all of our attractive categories such as Secondhand, Natural Skincare, Food & Drinks, Fashion, Female wellbeing and much more! This will be the destination in Stockholm! Come and join the new community in Stockholm for Change Makers where the best of physical and digital meet! Our very own space filled with ethical & sustainable inspiration, brands, green voices, engagement & much more! Come and join our opening night! You are all invited - please sign up through this link: https://lightsteelblue-gift-141768.confetti.events/ Green Little Heart’s vision, is to create an impact-driven platform & marketplace to inspire & encourage consumers to make environmentally-friendly and sustainability-conscious purchase decisions and to build an Ecosystem that brings together new sustaintech & climate-tech initiatives, brands and conscious consumers to drive the change towards a greener, cleaner & kinder tomorrow. And our dream scenario is to have educated change makers both joinging us and working with us. Don't be a stranger! Come and join! You can reach me at therese.lundquist@greenlittleheart.com Also, we're always looking to onboard new and amazing brands that pass through certification process. Sending lots of happy green vibes to the world!
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Wow! Great and nice to know you are interested to onboard other amazing brands. Good luck!
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This is so great! Looking forward to visiting!
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How do we tackle climate change, from seed to forest? 🌱 ⏳ Get ready for the third episode of Restoration Conversations our series on #nature's role in fighting the climate crisis in collaboration with our partner @Terraformation - 📅 November 30 / 15:00 CET Featuring our guests: Dr. Marian Chau, Head of Seed Banking at Terraformation Dr. Stephen Fitch Founder & CEO of Eden Reforestation Projects And our host: @Sweta_Chakraborty, PhD, President of We Don't Have Time US Register now: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/restoration-conversations-iii https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlzdlQ3E4jA
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I believe in community empowerment and provision of nature bassed solutions as a way of dealing with climate change strategies.
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I learnt so much about the key role of seeds, had no idea before!
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This ties into the work by Dr. Akire Miyawaki, developer of a method of creation of urban forests to protect against natural disasters, conserve the environment and biodiversity.
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Al Jazeera English has this documentary series called "All Hail The Planet." I think they are doing a good job and deserve a climate love for it. Watch and comment here on it. So far, there are three episodes of about 26 minutes each, and the host, Ali Rae, has done a good job. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLiXmteCvUI
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In my opinion one of the best programs I've seen about the background and solution to the challenges we face - Which makes most of us "Greenwashers", so it's time for "climate crawling". We need to start understanding the problems and that a new Tesla is not the solution.
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