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SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE Number of wildfires to rise by 50% by 2100 – and governments are not prepared, experts warn By Katie Hill - Editor-in-Chief, My Green Pod A new report warns that even the Arctic, previously all but immune, faces a rising risk of wildfire, and that wildfires and climate change are ‘mutually exacerbating’. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal report reveals that climate change and land-use change are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to 14%t by 2030, 30% by the end of 2050 and 50% by the end of the century. The paper calls for a radical change in government spending on wildfires, and a shift of investment from reaction and response to prevention and preparedness. Arctic wildfires? The report, ‘Spreading like Wildfire: The Rising Threat of Extraordinary Landscape Fires’, finds an elevated risk even for the Arctic and other regions previously unaffected by wildfires. The report is released before representatives of 193 nations convene in Nairobi for the resumed 5th session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), between 28 February and 02 March 2022. The publication calls on governments to adopt a new ‘Fire Ready Formula,’ with two-thirds of spending devoted to planning, prevention, preparedness and recovery, and one-third left for response. Currently, direct responses to wildfires typically receive over half of related expenditures, while planning and prevention receive less than 1%. Preventing fires To prevent fires, authors call for a combination of data and science-based monitoring systems with indigenous knowledge and for stronger regional and international cooperation. Current government responses to wildfires are often putting money in the wrong place. Emergency service workers and firefighters on the frontlines are risking their lives to fight forest wildfires and need to be supported. ‘We have to minimise the risk of extreme wildfires by being better prepared: invest more in fire risk reduction, work with local communities, and strengthen global commitment to fight climate change.’ INGER ANDERSEN UNEP’s executive director The impacts of wildfires Wildfires disproportionately affect the world’s poorest nations. With an impact that extends for days, weeks and even years after the flames subside, they impede progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals and deepen social inequalities. People’s health is directly affected by inhaling wildfire smoke, causing respiratory and cardiovascular impacts and increased health effects for the most vulnerable. The economic costs of rebuilding after areas are struck by wildfires can be beyond the means of low-income countries. Watersheds are degraded by wildfires’ pollutants; wildfires can also lead to soil erosion causing more problems for waterways. Wastes left behind wildfires are often highly contaminated and require appropriate disposal. Wildfires and climate change Wildfires and climate change are mutually exacerbating. Wildfires are made worse by climate change through increased drought, high air temperatures, low relative humidity, lightning and strong winds resulting in hotter, drier, and longer fire seasons. At the same time, climate change is made worse by wildfires, mostly by ravaging sensitive and carbon-rich ecosystems like peatlands and rainforests. This turns landscapes into tinderboxes, making it harder to halt rising temperatures. Wildlife and its natural habitats are rarely spared from wildfires, pushing some animal and plant species closer to extinction. A recent example is the Australian 2020 bushfires, which are estimated to have wiped out billions of domesticated and wild animals. Understanding wildfires There is a critical need to better understand the behaviour of wildfires. Achieving and sustaining adaptive land and fire management requires a combination of policies, a legal framework and incentives that encourage appropriate land and fire use. The restoration of ecosystems is an important avenue to mitigate the risk of wildfires before they occur and to build back better in their aftermath. Wetlands restoration and the reintroduction of species such as beavers, peatlands restoration, building at a distance from vegetation and preserving open space buffers are some examples of the essential investments into prevention, preparedness and recovery. Protecting firefighters The report concludes with a call for stronger international standards for the safety and health of firefighters and for minimising the risks that they face before, during and after operations. This includes raising awareness of the risks of smoke inhalation, minimising the potential for life-threatening entrapments and providing firefighters with access to adequate hydration, nutrition, rest and recovery between shifts. The report was commissioned in support of UNREDD and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. UNEP will be exploring how further investments can be made to reduce fire risks in critical ecosystems around the world. Get more ethical news features at www.mygreenpod.com
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Our #MovetheMoney interviews series continues! 🎙️🗓️ May 3 - 15.00 CEST on We Don't Have Time On May 3, get the chance to hear from Julie Segal, Senior Program Manager, Climate Finance, Environmental Defence in our weekly episode on how to move finance away from #fossilfuels 💸 and invest in our planet instead. 🍃 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cck39TbnSEw Read more about the series and register now: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/movethemoney-interviews #climatefinance #finance #investments #endfossil #fossilfuels
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Looking forward to hearing Julie Segal's insights .
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Looking forward to this session.We have to #movethemoney
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📢 Join us for "Below 1.5 by 2025: The Plan" hosted by UNDP, live at the United Nations Headquarters in #NewYorkCity featuring António Guterres, Achim Steiner, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Ato Essandoh, Simon Stiell, Cassie Flynn and more #climateleaders. 💫 - Live: April 23 / 21:00 CEST/3:00 pm EDT 2023 marked the hottest year on record, with climate disasters wreaking havoc on life, health, and economies worldwide. Now, we must seize the opportunity to keep global warming below 1.5°C. 🌡️ Don't miss this event & #calltoaction. Hear about innovative approaches to the climate crisis, proven solutions and experiences across 150 countries. 🌎 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoTMUlMJvlk 📅 April 23 / 21:00 CEST/3:00 pm EDT Register now: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/below-1-5 #ClimateAction #undp #Unitednations #climateaction #actnow #climatecrisis #weatherkids #earthday
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This was massive ! A real educational platform with a brilliant line up
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Looking forward to this event, such a line up!
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I am looking forward for the plan adnd I m also hoping for an early implementation of the plan.
Stena Fastigheter is one of Sweden's largest private real estate companies with 26,000 homes and 1,250 commercial objects in the major cities in Sweden. In 2023 they tripled the energy production from rooftop solar panels on their buildings. This, together with energy saving improvements, meant that they produced 6,3 million kWh, compared to 2 last year. They now have solar panels installed on 150 buildings, ff course, looking at the total number of buildings they have under management, over 27,000. There are a lot of roofs that could be outfitted, leading to even further energy production. So here's to Stena Fastigheter, keep up the pace and install even more capacity in 2024! Source: (In swedish) https://www.energinyheter.se/20240415/31167/stena-fastigheters-trippelokning-av-solenergiproduktionen
Stena Fastigheters trippelökning av solenergiproduktionen
Stena Fastigheter har vidtagit betydande åtgärder för att minska användningen av el och värme genom att investera i solceller, energilager och AI-styrd värmereglering. Under 2023 ökade fastighetsbolaget sin solenergiproduktion med en imponerande tredubbling jämfört med året innan.
https://www.energinyheter.se/20240415/31167/stena-fastigheters-trippelokning-av-solenergiproduktionen
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Stena Fastigheter is making big strides in solar energy. Tripling their rooftop solar production in 2023 is a huge accomplishment. ☀️
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Wow pretty cool, this should be a no-brainer for real estate companies
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Amazing! This looks like a good number, and so heartening to see change happening on such a big scale within a short time.
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Join us for an insightful discussion on Sustainable Cities hosted by our partner Alfa Laval! 🌆 April 9, 15:00 CEST / 9 am EDT Did you know cities are responsible for 80% of global energy consumption and 70% of carbon emissions? It's time to take action and foster #collaboration! 🤝🎯 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAMrepkT74U Let's focus on the critical mission outlined in the #COP28 agreement: doubling #energyefficiency efforts by 2030 for global net-zero targets. Join us for an enriching session featuring industry experts across the value chain driving this change. 💪 Check out the program here and register: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/sustainablecities
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Such a great event to see there are so many solution that we can do to bring impact.
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This will be an insightful event!
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Where is the presence of North American renewable energy experts input and collaboration ?
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Climate Punk is back for one more episode!🤘 📆 Tune in on April 8 at 15:00 CEST / 9 am EDT Join Thomas Kolster as he sits down with sustainable fashion model and former Love Island contestant, Dr. Brett Staniland to discuss his fight against #fastfashion and the power of empathy in driving change. 🌍🧑🤝🧑 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMlFgn18m-U Read more, register: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/climatepunkpodcast
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That sounds like an exciting episode! Dr. Brett Staniland's perspective should offer some valuable insights.
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During COP28, significant steps were taken to emphasize the importance of phasing out fossil fuels. Despite this, we are far from where we need to be in terms of financing the transition, providing loss and damage, and taking concrete actions to reduce our dependence on coal, oil, and gas. Looking back at our conversations during COP28, we can see a clear need for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a legally binding mechanism complementary to the Paris Agreement, that will provide a clear plan to fast, effectively, and equitably transition away from fossil fuels. As 2024 continues, this is what we hope to see going into COP29. In the interim between COP28 and COP29, we can see that the phase-out of fossil fuels is on the table now, but a lot is still missing in order to put the world on track for staying below the 1.5°C target. We need to see equitable financing policies, where wealthy nations transition away from fossil fuels faster and provide poorer nations with funding and technology for a fast enough transition away from the fossil energy they need for basic services and livelihoods. During COP28, we partnered with We Don’t Have Time on a series of discussions about why we need a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to implement the needed just transition. During the climate negotiations, four new nations called for such a treaty, putting the total number of supporting countries at 12. The first of those twelve countries to join the call for a Treaty was Vanuatu, and we had the pleasure of hosting Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vanuatu, for the first of our nine discussions. Nations Call for a Treaty “Vanuatu has always been very frustrated by the whole COP process. We are not moving fast enough to deal with the source of greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, and we all know that it’s fossil fuels,” said Regenvanu, emphasizing that other initiatives aside from the UNFCCC are needed, and that a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is one such initiative. This sentiment was mirrored by the nation of Colombia, which was the first Latin American country and the largest producer of coal and gas to join the growing bloc of nations spearheading the push for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty during COP28, and where it was clear that they were asking for support from other nations and the international community to help them transition away from fossil fuels. During the 4th day of COP28, our Strategic Advisor for Global Partnerships, Harjeet Singh, emphasized that the Colombia endorsement means that the current international system doesn’t deliver and that they need more support to make the transition. “That’s a big, powerful message, and the fact is that this system is not ready. That is why we need to start negotiating a treaty, and we cannot spend 5-10 years on it, we have to do it absolutely quickly to make sure that countries like Colombia are supported,” said Harjeet Singh. Why Do We Need a Treaty? As more and more nations call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, you might wonder what makes the Treaty any different from the current UNFCCC multilateral process. For the last day of COP28, we gathered some experts on the subject to discuss what the next steps are for a fast and fair transition. On the panel, Rebecca Byrnes, Deputy Director of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, focused on what the UNFCCC process can actually accomplish. “The UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement are incredibly important in setting the foundation for climate action,” she said. “It set the north star of 1.5°C and, we hope, coming from this COP there will be a strong signal that countries must phase out fossil fuels equitably.” But, Rebecca continued, the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement aren’t able to “negotiate the plan for that”. Complementary initiatives are needed that help countries understand and set targets for phasing out fossil fuels, and for wealthy fossil fuel countries to “provide support to those countries that are incredibly dependent on fossil fuels for their lives and livelihoods to be able to transition.” A treaty that complements the Paris Agreement can be a tool to accomplish this, where the decisions are not consensus-based but rather based on a system where those who take the necessary actions are favored compared to those who do not. Joining Rebecca on the panel were Anabella Rosemberg, Senior Advisor on Just Transition, Climate Action Network International; Rajiv Joshi, Associate Dean for Climate Action, The Climate School at Columbia University; and Ayisha Siddiqa, Environmental & Human Rights Defender and Climate Advisor to the UN General Secretary. To add to Rebecca’s points, Anabella Rosemberg reiterated that we should expect minimum standards from the UN processes, but that progress needs to be made elsewhere as well, with rules and agreements being made through trade initiatives and other spaces. Rajiv Joshi and Ayisha Siddiqa mentioned the legal actions that are being taken, paving the road to regulation around climate impact and emphasizing that the voluntary approaches that have been used so far have not moved fast enough to halve emissions by 2030. By raising legal cases against climate-intensive nations and companies, the right rules and incentives can be developed to reach our goal in time. Watch the full panel discussion below. https://youtu.be/8W8USx2IZGA?t=4630 Moving into 2024, we hope to see the countries that already endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty work via their own diplomatic channels to build a core group that can open a negotiation mandate for a Treaty, either through the UN General Assembly or through a standalone process. With the support of all the people who are already backing the Treaty proposal, including 104 cities and subnational governments, 3,000 academics, and 101 Nobel laureates since the first call for a Treaty in 2015, we believe that this process can increase the pace of the transition and put the voices of vulnerable communities at the center of the conversation. To learn more about our takeaways from COP28, read our COP28 explainer, and learn how to support the movement: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/blog/cop28-explainer
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COPs are important in setting the agenda, but the process needs to be improved so it's representative of small nations, Indigenous communities, women, farmers and more. On top of improving this process we also need to create spaces of discussion and action and civil society has a role to play in this!
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Go plant based to make the biggest single impact a person can make. Don't wait for big organisations governments they are dominated by lobbyists and populists- lead by example and change your lifestyle if enough people change then demand and supply will change- economies will change.🌍 governments and organisations have to push back against lobbyists.
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I believe, as Rebecca said, that it's important that we have the UN process to set a baseline and bring everyone to the table, but we don't have time to wait for a consensus process to solve the whole problem, we need to move outside of the COPs as well. A Fossil Fuel Treaty could help that along a lot faster.
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We need bold and urgent solutions to tackle the climate crisis. 💪 But what does positive climate action actually look like around the world? 🗺️ @UNDP’s new video series #ClimateActionExplained takes a closer look at impactful and innovative climate solutions across 12 countries 💚🌍 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp67JbD82Ck Find out more 👇 https://go.undp.org/Y5GQ
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Love this new series, so many inspiring solutions from all around the globe!
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🌍📢 Join us for the 3rd episode of our new series "Action for Climate and #CleanAir – Fast-Forwarding a Better Future" in collaboration with UNEP's Climate & Clean Air Coalition. - Live on March 20 - 15.00 CET In this last episode, we will look at mobilizing creative finance to help action against non-CO2 pollutants happen with our experts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR1eKEORl4o Read more about the program: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/climateandcleanair-iii Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9St35Bov6Y Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRT8lmoYgiM Dive into discussions on fast-tracking action on non-CO2 #pollutants. 💪 🔗 Read more and register now: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/climateandcleanair #climateaction #methane #pollution #airpollution #cleanairsolutions #cleanairforall
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Events like this should be held as often as possible so as to enlighten people and also come up with ways to help solve the climate change issues.
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This is a very important event. For example nations that suffer high pollution rates of their air like India should have representation here to know what they're doing and for them to learn how to curb the pollution and increase their air cleanliness
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Such events are crucial as they give a platform to address climate matters
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It was May 2020 and I was traveling to New Delhi after a long gap. This smog-capital of India had been my home for 6 years before I relocated to Bangalore (a city in Southern India) in 2019. Then Covid struck, and I was not able to visit for a long time. Anyway, when my plane landed in New Delhi, it was about 10 in the morning. Delhi summers are quite hot and bright, so imagine my surprise when instead of the bright sun, I saw an overcast day outside adorned with fog. So much so that I could not even see the sign that says New Delhi Airport right outside the plane window. It took me a while to realize what I thought was fog, was actually nothing but deadly smog! Also, did I tell you how I could literally smell the smoggy dust in the air even before the plane doors opened? The deteriorating air quality index in New Delhi is a rising cause for alarm. Yet nobody seems to be talking about it. Covid has come and gone, but for the people of Delhi, a mask is still very much a part of their lives, an N95 no less. (N95 masks are made of electrostatic non-woven polypropylene fiber and they fit quite close to the facial shape. This makes them more effective than normal masks). Reason? The deadly smog that is always lurking in the air. It is well nigh impossible to imagine Delhi as a smog-free city anymore. But if you speak to the residents of Delhi, they seem unperturbed. It is as if they have made peace with it. They will tell you, ‘Yeah, Delhi has a lot of pollution, so what? That's just how it is.’ So much so that it is hard to convince even my mother (who lives in Delhi), to get an air purifier on the same grounds. I was discussing the horrible air pollution levels with my European friend and the seemingly careless stance of the people pertaining to it. He asked me whether this was because Indians believe in karma and go with the attitude: what has to happen, will happen. I tried my best to explain to him that this attitude mostly rears its head in terms of astrology and one’s personal destiny, not the atmosphere in general. He did not seem convinced. But honestly, who can blame him? To think of it, I wasn’t very convinced either! While a standard and healthy AQI (air quality index) would stay between 0 and 50, the AQI in New Delhi has recorded 457 recently. (Anything over 300 counts as hazardous). Such a number in a developed country would have led to a State of Emergency, but for the people of New Delhi, it’s just another normal day. Schools ordered shut owing to the rising levels in hazardous smog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ya-NNs931g The situation has become so bad that schools have to be shut for a week or two every year around this time and people are requested to keep their children indoors and away from the pollution. Such a decision was taken for the first time in 2018 when the smog situation got so crazy that it became impossible to see each other when outdoors, even in close proximity. After 2018, this trend has continued every year, exactly like a family ritual. The situation has gone from bad to worse in just a few years. A recent study called the Air Quality Life Index published by Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago in August 2023 states that New Delhi is the most polluted city in the world, and that people are losing a significant portion of their lifespan due to such hazardous living conditions. Every year after the Diwali celebrations (an important Indian festival in October that involves lighting diyas and bursting firecrackers), the score on the AQI index records dreadfully high. It stays that way for weeks on end. Also, October is the time when winter starts to set in, and all the fog in the air mixes with the dust and pollution to give the city an extremely clouded look (not in a healthy way at all), so much so that you might not even be able to see the person next to you while taking a walk together. However, Diwali is not the only reason behind the egregiously high pollution levels. Another major reason behind it is the agricultural stubble burnings by farmers in Punjab and Haryana. Reason behind the stubble burnings: Earlier, farmers used to manually harvest their crop, stalk by stalk, right from the roots. It was only during the 1990s that they got access to machines that could do the work for them, thus decreasing the time and energy involved in the harvesting process. Great solution! However, automatic crop harvesting machines had one problem. While harvesting, they would leave about two feet of the stalk from the ground, which is what we call the stubble. Farmers found it cheaper and easier to burn down the stubble before the next harvest instead of taking it out manually. Also, there was no strong enough initiative from the government to resolve this issue. Another reason behind stubble burnings was implementation of the water law in Punjab. To resolve the water issue in the state, the Punjab government prohibited the farmers to plant rice before June. This led to delayed plantation, which in turn led to a delayed harvest. There was hardly any time left between the harvesting and replanting for the next season. To overcome this short window problem, farmers found it easier to burn the agricultural residue that was left behind after the last harvest, instead of removing them by other, considerably slower and more expensive means. This, of course, resolved the water issue, bringing timely monsoons and replenishing the aquifers. When the governments realized how the stubble burnings were affecting New Delhi and the nearby areas, they tried to implement fines on the farmers in order to curb the burnings. But the farmers still found that paying a fine was much cheaper than implementing any other method to remove the stubble from their land. What ISRO’s Ocean Colour Monitor says about pollution levels in New Delhi Right after the Diwali celebrations in New Delhi in October 2023 (when the AQI is at its highest because of the rising pollution levels caused majorly from burning firecrackers), ISRO’s Ocean Colour Monitor conducted an analysis of aerosol optical depth (AOD) levels in the area. Not surprisingly, the pollution levels noted a marked spike, especially since New Delhi falls in the Indo-Gangetic plain area. How New Delhi’s geographical location makes it more prone to heavy pollution New Delhi is located on the Indo-Gangetic Plain, or the North Indian River Plain, covering 700 square kilometers of fertile plain that is landlocked by mountains on all sides. So all the dust and wind from the mountains of nearby areas including Pakistan and Afghanistan sort of falls into New Delhi, and stays locked. This is a major reason why the pollution situation in New Delhi never seems to go away. So much so that in winters vehicles collide with each other even in broad daylight due to the impossibly dense smog! Vehicles have to have their headlights on all throughout the day to avoid an accident. This makes driving in New Delhi during winters (when the smog is at its peak) all the more dangerous. New Delhi and it’s famous odd-even rule To control the increasing pollution levels, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, came up with the odd-even rule for the first time in 2016. According to this rule, people could only drive vehicles with license plates ending with odd numbers on odd dates, and vehicles wth plates ending with even numbers on even dates. The implementation of this rule has been recurring time and again. It was last implemented in November 2023. The New Delhi roads seemed to have lesser traffic, and implementing this rule brought the AQI level down quite a bit. The state government keeps implementing the rule for short periods whenever the AQI rises too high. Although this is a good attempt, it is not a permanent solution. Also, people try to find their way around this rule: either borrowing a car, or buying a new one. However, the rule comes back to life as and when needed, like a temporary resolution to the pollution levels. The strange thing to note is the fact that Delhi prides itself on its strong and well-placed public transportation system: The Delhi Metro. Despite great connectivity of this metro transport system across all of Delhi, a lot of people still prefer to use their own cars to work. Sometimes you can even see a single person driving a 7-seater SUV. People also look down upon carpooling, thus exploiting unnecessary fuel usage (most cars are either petrol, diesel or CNG-based). No wonder the traffic and pollution levels are spiking way beyond the norm. Cab services like Uber and Ola did have sharing options, but that stopped after Covid struck. What celebrities are doing to curb the issue A few celebrities have recently begun trying to raise awareness of the situation and provide solutions to the problem. One of them is Indian cricketer Virat Kohli who is reported to have partnered with Ola (an Indian cab booking app similar to Uber) for a campaign called #FarakPadtaHai (it makes a difference) to raise awareness about the rising pollution levels in New Delhi. As part of the campaign, Kohli was seen urging people to take public and shared commutes like the metro, buses, and Shared Ola (apparently, the shared cab services are being reintroduced), etc. This initiative is an attempt to bring down the pollution levels by a good amount. Another Attempt at Resolving the Pollution Issue: Last year, a new bill was passed by the government to mitigate the pollution levels: Draft Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023. Under this scheme, commercial vehicle owners are required to transition towards electric vehicles by 2030. At the same time, service quality standards for vehicle maintenance have to be met as well. While this ambitious goal looks good on paper, it will be hard to implement, as India still lacks the proper infrastructure to support electric vehicles. So, unless huge investments in such infrastructure is part of the scheme, a big change seems unlikely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItE9S2FZe44 Is change even possible? Currently, there are other cities in the world like Bogota, Warsaw, Bangkok, Seoul and Accra that are working hard to keep their pollution levels in check. Maybe it is high time for India to take a leaf out of their book to adapt to a more durable solution. While Bogota is working towards a completely electrified public transportation system, Warsaw has installed 165 air sensors in places and plans to phase out coal-based energy out of the country by 2024. At the same time, Seoul has banned diesel cars and signed a deal with UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) to understand and improve air quality. Accra (Ghana) was the first to join the BreatheLife Campaign to tackle air pollution. Lastly, Bangkok has launched the Green Bangkok 2030 project in 2019 and plans to increase its green space to 10 sq.m. per person by 2030. It is true that given the geography of Delhi, with it being landlocked from all sides, it is extremely difficult to keep the city free of pollution. Hence it becomes increasingly important for more stringent measures to be implemented in order to keep the hazardous pollution levels in check. We don’t have time to ignore this problem anymore. But big improvements for our health and climate would indeed be possible if we actually put our heart to it. To learn more about the rising need for climate action, pollution control and clean air, watch this broadcast: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/climateandcleanair
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Air pollution in delhi is a serious health crisis. Delhi needs to invest in clean energy and public transport
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This is awful! Air pollution in Delhi is a serious public health crisis. People shouldn't have to wear masks just to breathe, Delhi needs to invest in clean energy & public transport to reduce traffic & emissions.
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New Delhi is the bloody example of our future world. If we don't react fast, wherever we are living, it will be part of our daily life.
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🌟 Save the date! Join us on March 7 for a new edition of #BOLD, a global virtual event hosted by Women and Climate for International Women's Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbu1TbHAG68 Let's talk #women-centric leadership, #degrowth, #biodiversity, #equity, climate justice, #displacement, women's health and more! 💪 Get the chance to hear from experts, climate leaders, and scientists such as Jojo Mehta, Michelle Li, Sherri Goodman, Marie-Claire Graf, Frances Fuller, Asha Natalia Maharaj, Stacy A. Swann, Leslie F. and Homara Choudhary. 🌍💚 📆 March 7 / 10.30 EST Check out the program and register: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/bold2024
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Looking forward to this!
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92 million tonnes of fashion waste are produced every year while we are running on limited resources and part of the fashion industry consumes huge amounts of fossil fuels. With these facts in mind, the Finnish company Infinited Fiber decided to find a solution by transforming the way we make clothes. After decades of research, they developed Infinna™ a circular super fibre made of textile waste. Their technology breaks down waste and captures its value at the polymer level, giving it new life as Infinna™ – a unique textile fibre that looks and feels like cotton and is known scientifically as cellulose carbamate fibre. A wide range of cellulose-rich materials can be used as feedstock such as cotton-rich textile waste but even used cardboard, paper, wheat or rice straw. Infinna™ is biodegradable and very versatile. It can be utilised in different applications to create new clothes, just like normal cotton fibre, it can be used alone, but can also be blended with other materials. The company is already collaborating with several brands, such as Patagonia, GANNI or Tommy Hilfiger. The company has already attracted so much interest in its technology that it recently announced it was investing €400m (£345m; $400m) to build its first commercial-scale factory at a disused paper mill in Finnish Lapland. Infinited Fiber's goal is to produce 30,000 tonnes of fibre a year once it's operating at full capacity in 2025, which is approximately 100 million T-shirts. https://infinitedfiber.com/
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Sustainable waste management and circularity are great concepts to adapt in the world as they are beneficial to the world
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This is super brilliant.
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BREAKING: We've just crossed the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold for an entire year, as reported by the EU's climate service. Perhaps most alarming is the fact that ocean temperatures are also reaching record highs and continue to rise, causing significant concern among scientists who are still trying to comprehend the rapid pace of these changes. The media must bring this dire news to the forefront. With numerous pivotal elections this year, the leaders we choose are crucial in addressing this crisis. If people are uninformed, they won't vote accordingly. Is breaching the 1.5°C mark in 2023 a sign that the Paris Agreement's goals are now out of reach? Absolutely not. Despite rising political challenges and emissions in 2023, here are key points to bare in mind: - The 1.5°C target is considered a 30-year temperature average, not just a year or two. IPCC projections already included potential overshoots, even with deep emission cuts. El Niño may exacerbate conditions in 2023 and 2024, but the Paris Agreement's core goals remain intact. - We possess the technology and policy means to drastically cut GHG emissions across all sectors and address deforestation equitably. What's missing is political will and funding. However, these measures alone won't solve the atmospheric CO2 legacy. Delaying emission reductions can't be offset by future carbon removal efforts due to physical, social, and economic limitations. - Science shows immediate emission reductions will quickly impact atmospheric concentrations and temperatures. Achieving net zero emissions will slow temperature rises and can stabilize them if reached promptly. - To revert to safer conditions and not just stabilize at dangerous CO2 levels (currently around 420 ppm), we need both deep emission cuts and significant carbon removal efforts, starting now. Natural solutions like reforestation will be crucial, but it's uncertain if they can lower CO2 to below 400 or 350 ppm. - Delaying deep emissions cuts and carbon removal increases the likelihood of needing less sustainable technological interventions to achieve the 1.5°C goal or lower. The solutions are within our grasp; we can overcome this challenge. However, time is not on our side. Join us at Wedonthavetime.org to take collective action. Our community reaches nearly 200 million people on social media every month. Let's make our voices heard and effect real change.
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This is quite alarming and should be the best time to put the best foot forward to address global warming as it's a reality we can't evade
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If the weather events that we have seen over the past few years only represent a temporary temperature over 1.5C, it's scary to think what an average temperature over 1.5C will do to the world. This can be a wake up call for policymakers and businesses worlddwide.
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I strongly support the call to join Wedonthavetime.org and contribute to collective action. Social media campaigns, protests, and advocacy efforts are crucial to mobilize the public and pressure decision-makers.
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Canvus, an Ohio startup, transforms old wind turbine blades—usually disposed of in landfills—into innovative furniture, labeling it "functional art" for public spaces. By repurposing challenging-to-recycle fiberglass blades, the company promotes sustainability. Their creations, including benches and picnic table sets, incorporate various reclaimed materials like recycled aluminum, rubber from tires and shoes, post-consumer carpeting, and rice hulls, contributing to waste reduction. Canvus aims to extend the life of wind turbine components and make environmentally conscious design choices. https://www.ecowatch.com/wind-turbine-blades-furniture.html Below is the Canvus company's Deborah Cove covered bench, built with a wind turbine blade.
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We appreciate the support from the community, and hope everyone has the chance to check out our products in person! Canvus is helping to change the narrative on retired wind turbine blades by creating functional art that inspires people and brings communities together. We upcycle end-of-life blades and other recycled materials at scale into benches, tables, and planters for cities, parks, and schools. We also have a Request Program that allows companies with a commitment to renewable energy to make a positive impact in public spaces by donating sustainable furniture to the communities they care about. If you're interested in learning more, please visit www.gocanvus.com
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வாழ்த்துகள்!!
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This is a great example of creative sustainability and innovation in repurposing materials.
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@walter_lungayi you're right. This startup's commitment to sustainability deserves applause for transforming discarded elements into functional art, contributing positively to both design and the environment.
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When a Climate Review is trending on We Don't Have Time, we always seek to get a response from the recipient and establish a Climate Dialogue. What started as a Climate Warning ⚠️ to state-managed pension fund AP7 for its investment in Saudi Aramco Oil, has now resulted in an in-depth interview with Johan Florén, Chief ESG, at AP7. AP7 argues, with reference to this study, that it wouldn't make a difference if it sold its shares in fossil fuel companies. Why? Because AP7 is not buying these shares directly from the companies, but on a secondary market, meaning that if AP7 were to sell its shares, another investor would step in to purchase them. The better way, argues AP7, is to be an active owner and use that influence to push for change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXZS6K7p5Cc This is a short version of the interview. The full 1-hour interview will be published on wedonthavetime.org/play on February 5th. But AP7 has also blacklisted 36 coal companies for failing to make climate progress. This is confusing to us. If active ownership is the only way to influence companies, then what's the point with blacklisting? And why, then, should a fossil fuel company care if an investor put it on a blacklist? We Don't Have Time believes that scale is what matters. Action by just a few investors might not make a difference, but if money starts moving on a massive scale, change will happen. According to a IEA, clean energy investment must reach $4,5 trillion per year by 2030 to keep the heating of our planet within safe limits. But still, too much money is moving the other way. Pension funds and other institutional investors have invested $3 trillion in oil, coal and gas. $3 trillion is roughly 3 percent of all the money in the world. Does anyone truly believe that it wouldn't affect companies' stockmarket value if pension funds sold their shares in fossil fuels and invest this money in green companies to help them instead? AP7 has so far put a lot of its resources into influencing coal companies. But as you will hear in the interview, the pension fund will now start zooming in more on oil. That's encourging news, and we hope it will make a difference! What is your view on AP7:s investment strategy? Give your opinion in the comment section.
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Watch the full version of the interview (1 hour): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFSCeYf-xag
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I really enjoyed watching
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The 'its only the secondary market' argument is flawed. Higher demand for existing shares props up the value of the company, allowing it to issue more shares at a higher price and raise more money for investment.
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They're doing it because they feel untouchable. This will plummet the trust people have in them and Thier share capital
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Sweden has a total of 7 state-managed pension funds (AP1-AP7). The First fund, AP1, with CEO Kristin Magnusson Bernand, is the only one that has completely distanced itself from investing in fossil fuel companies. The First AP Fund has already in 2020 decided to divest from companies engaged in fossil fuel activities. This decision follows a period of analyzing how climate risks could impact the global environment and the Fund's investments. The Fund believes that the shift towards a less fossil fuel-dependent economy introduces significant uncertainty for companies in the coal, oil, and gas industries, posing higher financial risks. The move to divest from fossil fuels is part of reducing the Fund's climate risk exposure. The Fund also aims to achieve a carbon-neutral portfolio by 2050, setting measurable interim goals. This is great leadership from Kristin and the AP1 management team and they deserve a lot of Climate Love 💚! The other AP funds allow investments in oil, coal, and gas to varying degrees. The worst is AP7, which holds the largest share of fossil companies of them all. It is more than strange how the different AP Funds can make such different decisions. The right leadership means a lot Info about AP 7 policy in Swedish: https://www.ap1.se/nyheter/forsta-ap-fonden-avinvesterar-bolag-med-fossil-verksamhet/ Info about the other AP funds (in Swedish): https://www.svt.se/nyheter/ekonomi/ap-fonderna-ager-kol-och-oljebolag-for-16-miljarder (Article from 2021, please share a newer one in the comment section if you find one) Climate Warning about AP7 investment in Saudi Aramco Oil (from January 2024): https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/f0990048-08be-45a7-a12c-741e0f7c4e86
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Proud to hear what AP1 is doing!
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With the climate breakdown accelerating at and exponential rate. It beggars belief that people will still invest in an industry that created the problem and still drives it. The perfect representation was shown by Al Gore when he held up the scales with gold on one side and our home Mother Earth on the other. Unfortunately it is now tipping towards the Gold. The paradox is that with no Earth there is no gold.Sad Times.
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I hope this decision will inspire other investors to follow suit and shift their portfolios towards more sustainable investments .
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The climate crisis is over! 🥳 It has to be if the national radio in Sweden decides to get rid of its climate correspondent, right? Sveriges Radio, the publicly funded radio in Sweden, needs to save 250 million kronor, of which 150 million on personnel costs with 100+ people being let go. Yesterday, they announced that one of the cost-saving measures will be to remove the position of climate correspondent that Marie-Louise Kristola has held since it was created in 2020. In the times we are living in, you know, in the middle of the climate crisis, are we sure this is the right move? More than ever we need quality climate reporting, and we need to hold leaders accountable for their inaction. The media is essential for a democratic society. https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/sa-kommer-sveriges-radio-sanka-sina-kostnader
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This is indeed disheartening, especially in the midst of the ongoing climate crisis.
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This is outrageously upsetting. I understand that it's difficult for Swedish public service to deal with a smaller budget, but after all, Sveriges Radio has 2,300 (!) employees. To then cut down on the only global climate correspondent is so wrong. As if the climate were an unimportant issue. What are you thinking, Sveriges Radio?
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Absolutely mind boggling, both the budget cuts from the government and the decision to cut the position that is covering what is certainly at least a top 3 news topic and will continue to be so for the coming decades. How could a decision like this be ethical from a journalist standpoint?
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🌍💚 Live today: Join us for the third episode of Rewriting Climate Headlines! 📰 - Live at 16.00 CET 🦅🗺️Today's session follows The #Falcon's Routes & the smuggling of rare migrating falcons from #Libya to the Arabian Gulf. https://youtu.be/g_zqgKopLQY https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/rewritingclimateheadlines 🎙️ Watch a selection of our exclusive interviews with climate leaders at the #COP28 Climate Hub & join Business Sweden to look at concrete examples of #decarbonization solutions. Live from 18.00 CET. 🕡 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BpV6Vz7Zic 📺 Re-watch the other days of the COP28 Climate Hub: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/cop28
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I am regular and hope to change the climate change with collaboration. According to the COP28.
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Looking forward to it!
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Join #COP and tell us what you hope to see done. We need to make our voices heard
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The first time I met Dewayne “Lee” Johnson, he really didn’t want to talk to me. Suffering horribly from a painful and disfiguring form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma—on the skin--Lee was literally sick and tired of strangers asking him how he felt about challenging one of the planet’s most notorious chemical companies. In August 2018, Lee went to trial against Monsanto Co. claiming that the company’s weed killing chemical glyphosate (the world’s most widely used herbicide) was to blame for the cancerous lesions that covered nearly his entire body. Lee had worked as a school groundskeeper, spraying toxic herbicides as part of his daily routine, before an accident left him soaked in the chemical Ranger Pro, the commercial grade version of Roundup. Media from around the world hounded Lee for interviews, but he felt the attention was invading his family’s privacy and eating into the little time doctors told him he had left to live. As a documentary filmmaker for 3 decades, I’m used to having to parse reluctant voices. The ethics of engagement is perhaps the most important and complicated aspect of documentary making, and it only really works—on all levels, including both moral and story—when there is open and trusting collaboration. Eventually, Lee and I reached that level of trust, something I continue to be honored by and deeply grateful for. He knew that his story might help people become aware of the dangers of glyphosate and other widely-used pesticides. He also knew that he could inspire other injured people who were also seeking justice. Some of the scenes are hard to watch, but we included them because he really wanted us to show what it took just for him to get up every morning, day after day. Now, our film – Into the Weeds: Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company – is being released in over 600 theatres across the country for one day only, October 3. The film follows Lee, his court case, and his struggle against cancer. It gives voice to other plaintiffs in the same situation. But it also telescopes out to larger issues: corporate malfeasance, agency capture, the limitations of mass torts as a tool for justice and the systemic effects of pesticide use on human and planetary health. There are many explanations as to why countries around the world allow risky, cancer-causing chemicals such as glyphosate to be used routinely. These chemicals are used on farms, carrying their residues into the foods that we eat. They are sprayed over city parks and playgrounds, on residential lawns, and in national parks. They pollute the water we drink and the air we breathe. Many have been linked to cancers, reproductive problems, and other human health concerns. They have also been shown to be equally – or more - damaging to biodiversity and wildlife. We screened the film and hosted a panel at the Biodiversity COP in Montreal in December 2022. Participating countries pledged to protect 50% of biodiversity by 2030. We have yet to learn, for the most part, how they plan to do this. Banning toxic chemicals and supporting organic regenerative farming is one way forward. Another is a complete heart and mind shift about big Ag, who we are as a species, systemic human inequalities, and the fate of the earth. The proposed GSSP (‘golden spike’) for the Anthropocene Epoch is Crawford Lake, a small, deep body of water an hour from Toronto, where I happen to live. The laminations in the mud core are almost perfect, as is the record of human influence. Everyone is seeing the Oppenheimer film these days. The nuclear signal—precisely those tests recreated in the film—is widely accepted as the starting point of a geological period where humans change the earth more than all natural processes combined. We’re at an inflection point around the world right now when it comes to chemical contamination. We face the effects of climate emergency, a precipitous decline in biodiversity, the rising rates of many cancers-- including childhood cancers-- and what appears to be a willful disregard on the part of governments and corporations for the health of people and the planet. We have the European Union voting on whether to renew glyphosate as a permitted herbicide in two weeks—ironically 10 days before the integrated carcinogenicity study results from the Global Glyphosate Study are published. We have the PMRA in Canada trying to increase acceptable glyphosate residue levels in food. The US Environmental Protection Agency is doubling down on its backing of glyphosate, despite a federal court ruling last year that found the agency’s safety assessment was deeply flawed. Even worse, we have lawmakers in Washington, D.C., trying to pass laws that will make the situation worse, not better. Some are pushing for a provision to be included in the new Farm Bill that will prohibit state and local governments from adopting pesticides restrictions that are more protective than federal rules. This is a shocking attempt to muzzle ordinary communities and their democratic rights. In piecing together this story over 4+ years, I’m absolutely outraged. When viewers witness the collective suffering, the dark corporate secrets, industry’s manipulation of science and the collusion with regulators – I think and hope they’ll feel as I do. Once you learn it, you really can’t ever unlearn it. Erica Chenoweth, a political scientist at Harvard University, studied decades of all varieties of protest around the world. Her research famously determined that all it takes to effect meaningful change is the engaged and non- violent action of a mere 3.5% of the population. Let’s be the 3.5%. Jennifer Baichwal Into the Weeds: Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company is playing October 3rd in 600+ theatres across the USA. For tickets and context go to www.IntoTheWeeds.com https://www.intotheweedsimpact.com/
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let's rally towards the 3.5%.
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@tabitha_kimani true and it's possible
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This is such an important documentary to show corporate greed and how it is destroying the environment but also lives! Looking forward to the release in Europe
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🎙️📅 Join us on September 7 at 15:00 CEST for a special episode of our series Climate Action News. The author and PR expert Sangeeta Waldron, will be in conversation with Ingmar Rentzhog, the CEO and founder of We Don't Have Time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyklfeXO1Vs 📢🌍In this insightful interview, they will delve into the origins of We Don't Have Time, the importance of transparent communication in tackling climate change, and the urgency of building momentum for climate solutions. 🔗 Register for free: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/climate-action-news-ingmar-rentzhog-in-interview-with-sangeeta-waldron 🙋♀️❓Be part of the conversation and ask your questions to the guests in the comments section 👇 #climateaction #communication #climatesolutions #climate #wedonthavetime
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Gobsmacked..Inspiring is an understatement
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This will be an insightful discussion!
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📢 Climate Action News: July 11 - 15:00 CEST / 09:00 am EDT Join us for an exclusive interview with Cathy Orlando, Director of Programs, at Citizens' Climate International. With an exceptional team, she creates the framework to empower volunteers to build political will for evidence-based carbon pricing in 75 countries worldwide. 💪🌍 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y011GDkQySs https://citizensclimate.earth/ Power Our Planet Evidence-Based Messaging about global finance from Money Talks World Bank Feedback - until July 31 MBD - G20 Feedback - now closed "Sierra Club" "Fair Finance International" Data January 2023. Since 2016 renewable energy has taken only 7% of a total $2.5 trillion in bank loans and bond underwriting for energy activities. https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/bank-funding-renewables-stagnates-vs-oil-gas-report-2023-01-24/ Throwing Fuel on the Fire - Reclaim Finance https://350.org/press-release/throwing-fuel-on-the-fire-gfanz-members-provide-billions-in-finance-for-fossil-fuel-expansion/ https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/bank-funding-renewables-stagnates-vs-oil-gas-report-2023-01-24/ MIA MOTTLEY at COP 27 https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-63557041 Bridgetown Initiative https://www.foreign.gov.bb/the-2022-barbados-agenda/
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We are all looking forward to this!
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Looking forward for this too.
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This will be a great one,looking forward to be part of it.
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World Refugee Day - Already in 1990, the IPCC pointed out that ”the greatest single impact of climate change could be on human migration” with millions of people displaced by shoreline erosion, coastal flooding and agricultural disruption. The UNHCR stated that ”Displacement linked to climate change is not a future hypothetical – it’s a current reality”. No region is immune from climate change, but the risks of displacement are greatest for countries with high exposure to hazards and with large populations in areas that lack the capacity or resources to adequately prepare, since 2008, 21,5 million people have been forced to leave their country due to weather-related events yearly. There could be 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050 but still today “climate refugees” is neither recognised by international law nor endorsed by the United Nations. The organisation Climate Refugees is advocating for the recognition of the status of climate refugees with a set of national and international campaigns. Climate Refugees is also working with storytelling and sharing the important stories of climate refugees all around the world and case studies. It recently publish an article on the current famine in Somalia, partly induced by climate change and causing deaths and the displacement of millions. I recommend you to check out their work and projects and support it. We need to move further on this topic, otherwise too many will be left in this international law gap in the future. Photo: Jose Cendon / EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid https://www.climate-refugees.org/perspectives/2022/6/8/somalia https://www.climate-refugees.org/
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Yah in Somalia and horn of East Africa there is a huge drought brought up by effects of climate change.
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@patrick_kiash Somalia is really in a terrible situation right now for something they are not causing
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At #SB58, Bettina Duerr from FIMCAP shares how Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE), which addresses climate change education, public awareness, training, public participation and access to information and international cooperation, is crucial for adaptation and mitigation, especially for the youth. https://youtu.be/pq8v8To2LkA
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Successful public awareness campaigns engage communities and individuals in the common effort needed to foster climate-friendly behaviour.
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Hand in hand for climate empowerment and awareness creation
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🌍💧 Mark your calendars for June 1 as we are back with the 7th episode of our Circular Table Talk series in collaboration with Ragn-Sells Group Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of #circularity and #water, the lifeblood of our planet. Discover how circular practices can revolutionize water management, addressing critical issues of scarcity and quality. Drawing inspiration from the recent United Nations Water Conference, the lineup of expert speakers will unveil groundbreaking projects and share innovative ideas on accelerating the adoption of circular approaches. https://youtu.be/boTFdkomu5s Check out the detailed program now: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/circular-table-talks-vii
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Looking forward to this new episode!
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Eagerly waiting
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Welcome to the 2023 Mobility transformation forum, broadcasted live on We Don't Have Time on May 23. This year's event aims to take the conversation from words to actions by focusing on the need to have a joined approach across relevant sectors to deliver a zero-carbon future. The transport industry is living a unique momentum; we are in the midst of a profound transformation that will revolutionise mobility, making it more sustainable for the decades to come, with the obligation to provide answers to the twin environmental and digital challenges, while at the same time preserving the European industry competitiveness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MieI0KnzB8 Join us on We Don't Have Time for inspiring discussions on how Volvo is driving the industry forward to become the first and only world region to go fully fossil-free by 2040. Together, we will explore what the European Union and national governments should do to create the required conditions to support and accelerate this transformation. Check out the full program and register: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/mobility-transportation-forum
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Volvo is leading changes in climate change, it's an example to follow
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Following this noble conversations. Its true all sectors must work together.
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@tabitha_kimani True, this is the way to win, when we come together
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This is so saddening truly
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Saving this to read later. Thanks for bringing up this research. Its scary seeing problems common around the mediterránean spread to the arctic... The world is upside down..
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This is really a scary development