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Two weeks ago, #towardsIPOS hosted an insightful two-day Seminar in Barcelona! 🇪🇸📣 🌐Global experts from academia, policy, and environmental leadership gathered to shape the IPOS framework, sparking dynamic conversations💬 about turning scientific insights into real-world action. ☑️Key topics included how to balance global ocean mandates with local priorities, while keeping IPOS agile and credible. 🗣️Engaging workshops and discussions explored crucial challenges like bridging science and policy and fast-tracking solutions for the ocean's health🐬🌊. 💡With powerful feedback on IPOS’s governance and services, participants left energized, ready to champion this bold initiative as it moves towards #UNOC. The seminar reaffirmed IPOS’s mission to help states turn their commitments into action, ensuring a sustainable future for our ocean. Learn more about 👉#towardsIPOS https://ipos.earth/ The seminar was hosted at the #nestcitylab, Apocapoc BCN culture lab for sustainability. #UNOC3 #ocean #sustainability #policy #science   Apocapoc BCN’s Nest City Lab is a culture lab promoting regenerative habits and sustainable practices which facilitate a lifestyle that reduces our ecological footprint on a daily basis and encourages us to have a positive impact on the world.

Elevate your climate adaptation planning with the #MIP4Adapt #TechnicalAssistance programme!📢 Designed for #MissionClimateAdaptation Charter Signatories, the support can be delivered in your national language and tailored to your unique needs to ensure you achieve sustainable and impactful outcomes in your adaptation planning and delivery.🌍 👉Don’t miss out! Applications take just 15 minutes to complete: https://ow.ly/3kM650TLrKQ

Huge congratulations to the #JustFair team for securing 2nd place at the Austrian #StatePrize for #ClimateAdaptation in the Research category! 🏆🎉 This recognition highlights the vital work being done to analyse the impacts of #flooding on households and businesses, with a focus on the regions of Ennstal, Freistadt, and Perg. It’s fantastic to see such meaningful contributions toward sustainable solutions! 💧🌍 Well done to the entire team and project partners, JOANNEUM RESEARCH and Universität für Bodenkultur Wien! 🙌

🌍🌊 The @Blue Africa Summit declaration supports the project to establish a new mechanism, the International Panel for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS), which will help nations accelerate actions for the sustainable management and conservation of the Ocean (SDG 14, CBD) by providing clear and actionable policy solutions based on the latest knowledge. 📑✨ This is the outcome of a summit held on 10 October in Tangier under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, bringing together over 25 coastal nations from the African shores, including the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Indian, and Red Seas. 🤝 A big thank you to the organizing partners: Académie du Royaume du Maroc, La Saison Bleue, and the Forum Mondial de la Mer - Bizerte.🙌👏 And a special thank you to Peter Thomson for his leadership and Olivier Poivre d'Arvor for his support.🙏 https://lnkd.in/dNmPFGKV Ocean Sustainability Foundation Ramboll Management Consulting ACTeon environment Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit (RIFS) Fresh Thoughts Consulting GmbH European Marine Board IVZW REVOLVE Fondation CNRS

🌍 Do you have experience with Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning in climate adaptation (MERL)? IMAGINE adaptation is looking for your insights! 📊 They are making great progress in gathering expert opinions and are aiming to engage 150 professionals in the field—but they still need your help! 💡 The project is conducting a survey to explore the challenges faced by those working in climate adaptation and the innovative solutions being developed. By sharing your expertise, you can help shape future research and provide valuable guidance to the adaptation community. ⏳ The survey is a great opportunity to contribute your knowledge to drive meaningful change. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJ7zzJ2i 👥 Know someone who could help? Tag them below ⬇️

Register for the upcoming #MIP4Adapt training session - From Europe to Local: Building a Local Community of Practice! 💡 Learn how to successfully implement a Community of Practice through an inspiring presentation from the Centre-Val de Loire region and practical exercises. 📅 October 24th, 13:30 to 15:30 CET 🙍♂️ Designed for EU regional and local authorities 🔗https://ow.ly/Rng750TLoRX #MissionClimateAdaptation #EUMissions #HorizonEU

📣 Big win for ocean sustainability! Monaco stated its support for #towardsIPOS, and Canada expresses its interest, joining the global push to safeguard our Ocean. 🌍🌊 At the UN General Assembly, Prince Albert II of Monaco reaffirmed the Principality's commitment to preserving marine life 🐋 , while Canadian PM Justin Trudeau teamed up with French President Emmanuel Macron to take action on climate change, plastic pollution, and overfishing through IPOS 🐠 IPOS is set to bridge the gap between ocean science 🔬and policymaking📝, with major plans to debut at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. Read more here 👉 https://ipos.earth/news #TowardsIPOS #ocean #sustainability #monaco #canada Ocean Sustainability Foundation Ramboll Management Consulting ACTeon environment Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit (RIFS) Fresh Thoughts Consulting GmbH European Marine Board IVZW REVOLVE Fondation CNRS

💬 Hear from the regions! Learn how regions and local authorities across Europe are benefiting from the #MissionClimateAdaptation. Vilinus City, Lithuania, was supported by #MIP4Adapt Technical Assistance to advance its Climate Adaptation Planning and make the region more resilient to climate change. 🌍 Learn more about the #TechnicalAssistance programme here: https://lnkd.in/emrR87zU #EUMissions #HorizonEU

Are you tackling extreme heat? Perhaps you are concerned with flooding? Or are you looking for nature-based solutions to help your region become more resilient? Find examples of these topics and more in the Adaptation Stories 👉https://ow.ly/E8JX50TLop9 These stories showcase real-life examples of successful EU regional or local actions to inspire others to take action on climate adaptation.🌍 #MissionClimateAdaptation #EUMissions #HorizonEU #MIP4Adapt 📸Shading structures at rue Alsace Lorraine in Toulouse, France (Image credit: P. Nin)

📢 Don't miss this fantastic opportunity from CLIMAAX! Secure up to 300k in funding to conduct multi-risk assessments and increase your region's resilience to climate change. 👉 Get all the information you need here: https://lnkd.in/d4A2tfNa CLIMAAX is a #MissionClimateAdaptation project that provides financial, analytical, and practical support to improve regional climate and emergency risk management plans. Apply before 15 October 2024 📅