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🌊✨ Ocean Science Expedition Update ✨🌊 As they head for their final destination in Alaska, the crew of the Abel Tasman have been extremely busy over the last couple of weeks, not least battling the very challenging conditions: 📍 The crew arrived in the historic gold mining town of Nome, their penultimate stop of the expedition. Nome, known for its gold rush history and featured in the Discovery Channel's 'Bering Sea Gold,' presented a stark contrast with its 'Mad Max' style gold mining floats against the natural Arctic landscapes. ❄️ Nome marks the official end of the Northwest Passage! The crew spent five days here, making necessary repairs to the Abel Tasman with the help of local sailing expert Rolland. Sylvestre took to the skies one last time in his paramotor, capturing a stunning sunset over the harbour. Sylvestre and Ramon bid farewell to the crew and headed back home. 🎤 Keith gave a virtual talk for The Explorers Club in New York, discussing the Arctic Tipping Points and the data collection conducted onboard. He was joined by Dr. Sylvia Earle and Professor Johan Rockström to discuss the latest science on Planetary Boundaries and Tipping Points, highlighting the expedition's real-time observations. 🌬️ After departing Nome, good winds carried the crew south towards the Aleutian Islands. Data collection of eDNA and microplastics continued as they sailed through the Bering Sea into the North Pacific Ocean. The Abel Tasman arrived in the Aleutian Islands, home to diverse seabirds, mammals, and fish. 🌪️ Turning east towards Homer, the crew detected a large cyclone with wind speeds of 175 kph and waves of 15 m. They sought shelter in Chignik, exploring local waterfalls and landscapes while waiting for the storm to pass. As the expedition nears its conclusion, we're incredibly proud to support this epic and essential expedition and everything that they have achieved so far. #OceanScienceExpedition #ArcticExploration #AbelTasman #ArcticTippingPoints

🌍 At the recent FT Mining conference, Nicholas Snowdon, our Head of Mining & Metals Research, shared valuable insights during the panel discussion on "Supply, Demand, and Decarbonisation." Nicholas discussed the significant hurdles the mining industry faces in meeting the growing demand for metals essential to the energy transition. He highlighted three critical challenges: permitting, declining ore grades, and capital constraints. He also emphasized the crucial role of collaboration, stressing the importance of both dialogue with government and feedback from the industry. This collaboration is vital to ensure sufficient metal supply to support the production of the renewable energy and EVs required for the energy transition. #FTMining #Metals #EnergyTransition

By 2030, a nature-positive economy could unlock over $10 trillion in annual business value and create 395 million high-quality jobs. 🌿🐘🍄 Natural capital underpins the entire global economy, and provides a range of critical benefits to humanity. However, the true value of nature remains unaccounted for in our current economic systems. In fact, the destruction of nature is incentivised at the expense of economic growth. While GDP and produced capital per person have nearly doubled in the last two decades, natural capital per person has plummeted by almost 40%. To address this disparity, closing the biodiversity finance gap is crucial.   We are excited to share UpLink’s latest report, 'Investing in Natural Capital: Innovations Supporting Much-Needed Financing for Nature'. This insightful report has been developed as a collaboration with UpLink - World Economic Forum, the WEF's Nature Action Agenda, and 1t.org, in partnership with us, and we were privileged to have contributed one of the forwards.   The report dives into how innovative financial solutions are making it more feasible and attractive to invest in natural capital. By aligning economic growth with the health of our planet, we can create a sustainable future. One of the case studies featured in the report is from our friends at ARC Marine®, highlighting their pioneering work in Marine Restoration.   To learn more: 📽 Watch the video below  📰 Read the blog post: https://lnkd.in/ebpfGNiB   ➡️ And find the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gXiaFGhU   #sustainablefinance #naturalcapital #biodiversity #impactinvesting #innovation #futureeconomy 

The crew of the Northwest Passage Ocean Science Expedition ⛵️ is flying the Climate Stripes on their Gennaker sail, vividly depicting the progression of global warming 🌡️. This is the first time this visual has been displayed in such a way at sea and sends a powerful message about our warming world. Created by Professor Ed Hawkins at Reading University in 2018, each stripe represents the average temperature for a single year from 1850-2023 📈, relative to the average temperature over the period as a whole. Blue 🟦 indicates cooler-than-average years and red 🟥 hotter-than-average years. We’re proud to support this expedition, which is both researching and creating awareness of our rapidly changing planet . The Arctic ❄️ is crucial for regulating global climate, but is warming 3-4x faster than the rest of the world. It is now 3°C warmer than it was in 1980! The crew are witnessing firsthand the extreme and cascading effects of climate change from shrinking sea ice to rapidly melting ice sheets as they navigate through six Climate Tipping Points. Learn more about these tipping points on the expedition website: https://lnkd.in/eeuS8fwT Creating awareness of this global issue is one of the reasons for our sponsorship. The actions of humanity in the coming years will determine whether we can stabilize this crucial planetary regulator or push it past the point of no return. We need to accelerate action on climate change to preserve the world’s refrigerator. 📷 Ocean Science Expedition & Keith Tuffley, Ramon Gonçalves, MEDIA.etc #ClimateStripes #ArcticExpedition #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming

🌟 We are incredibly proud to have sponsored the 23rd Soirée Suisse, an event that celebrates the enduring friendship between Switzerland and the United States. Hosted at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., this prestigious gathering is the Swiss government’s largest annual networking event in North America. 🎉 It was a pleasure for us to attend and we were especially thrilled to see our friends at The Villars Institute receive the esteemed Gallatin Award. This award, presented by the Swiss Embassy, recognized exceptional contributions to this year's theme, “Alpine Wonders – Reimagine the Natural Beauty of Switzerland.” The Villars Institute's dedication to accelerating the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive economy and fostering international and intergenerational collaboration truly embodies the spirit of this award. 👏 Congratulations to the Villars Institute for this well-deserved recognition. Your innovative and holistic approach to promoting the sustainable health of our planet for future generations is inspiring. We are proud to support and celebrate your achievements. #SoiréeSuisse #GallatinAward #SwissAmericanFriendship

Happiness is about finding purpose and sharing gratitude...it's a indeed a happy day for The Villars Institute and we are grateful for having such amazing friends, fellows, and partners

We're pleased to announce a new JPY 130.9 billion, three-year Samurai Loan. Our sixth entry into the Japanese syndicated loan market and as the largest transaction of its kind in the commodities sector it highlights the strong and continued support we receive from the Samurai loan market. Read more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eExyEeaq

🌊 We're incredibly excited to see ARC Marine® pushing boundaries with their world first! Their carbon-neutral and plastic-free Marine Matts, now deployed at the Meygen tidal array in Scotland, highlight their commitment to sustainable and nature-inclusive solutions. 🌍 Our investment in ARC Marine was driven by their visionary approach to eco-engineering, addressing critical needs across various marine sectors. With groundbreaking products like these matts and their Reef Cubes®, they are setting new standards in marine biodiversity and sustainability. Seeing the matts in action as part of this project, reaffirms our belief in ARC Marine's potential to revolutionize subsea protection and enhance marine habitats. Kudos to the entire team and their partners for this remarkable achievement! 💚 Check out their video to learn more about this groundbreaking project and the journey towards a healthier ocean! 🌊

🌊✨ Ocean Science Expedition Update ✨🌊   We can't believe it's already been 3 months since the Abel Tasman set sail from Norway! We're incredibly proud to support this epic and essential expedition to explore the six Arctic tipping points. Here's what the Ocean Science Expedition team has been up to over the past two weeks:   ⛵ From Willis Bay, the crew enjoyed a fantastic sail down Franklin Strait to the west side of King William Island. They'd planned to navigate the east side, but sea ice forced a change in route. They followed the historic path of the Erebus and Terror from the 1845-48 Franklin expedition. After encountering dispersed sea ice along the way, they finally anchored by a large iceberg.   📽 The team took the opportunity to explore the Arctic environment from all angles. Kester took to the skies with his paramotor, soaring above the low-level fog and even catching the scent of smoke from recent wildfires in northern Canada. Cleo and Sebastian braved the icy waters, diving at 0.9°C and recording the mesmerizing sounds of the ice.   🦢 The expedition then set sail for Cambridge Bay, a two-day journey through the Queen Maud Sound, home to North America's largest variety of geese. The team was treated to the sight of over 2 million white geese nesting within this Ramsar-recognized Wetland of International Importance. In Cambridge Bay, the crew spent a few days on land, engaging in exploration and connecting with the wonderful locals.   🌇 The Abel Tasman set sail once more, navigating through Dease Strait and Dolphin & Union Strait, enjoying perfect weather and breathtaking sunsets. A large gale forced them to seek shelter in the remote yet beautiful Lady Richardson Bay on Victoria Island.   ✨ As the second week drew to a close, the team sailed under clear skies and entered Amundsen Gulf and were treated to their first sighting of the Northern Lights.   ⛵ They now have two weeks of sailing as they make their way to Alaska.❄   Stay tuned for more updates from this incredible journey! 📸 Instagram @ramoninrec @media.etc.br @sylvestrecampe @keithtuffley   #OceanScienceExpedition #ArcticExploration #AbelTasman #ArcticTippingPoints

As we continue to follow the progress of the two Arctic expeditions we are supporting, it’s the last update from Forel Heritage, which has finished its first expedition. Meanwhile, on Abel Tasman, Ocean Science Expedition continues its attempt to be one of the few vessels to traverse the Northwest Passage, a route made increasingly navigable due to climate change but still fraught with challenges. The mission to Greenland aboard the scientific vessel FOREL has successfully concluded, with scientists completing various research programs and the boat demonstrating its adaptability. As we say farewell for now, the adventure is far from over. After a stopover in the Scilly Isles, the crew arrived in Lorient to rest and celebrate their achievements. FOREL returned carrying numerous samples for distribution to international laboratories, marking the beginning of new scientific discoveries. The crew will now prepare FOREL for maintenance and a winter refit. Thanks to this expedition, the scientists have collected invaluable data which, once analyzed, will provide a better understanding of the impact of climate change in the fjords of southern Greenland. Read about the expedition at: https://lnkd.in/ePCTjSPs The Abel Tasman crew has been on an incredible journey through Disko Bay and beyond, engaging in a variety of activities and scientific research. Disko Bay, the largest open bay in western Greenland, is a hotspot for diverse wildlife, and they saw seabirds, whales, and seals as icebergs drifted down from the Ilulissat Icefjord. To understand the Greenland Ice Sheet Tipping Point, the crew has been busy collecting data and recording the environment while hiking, paramotoring, and kayaking. The crew continued from Upernavik, taking samples to study microplastics in the Arctic Ocean and highlighting the impact of plastic pollution on both wildlife and human health. The journey took them across Baffin Bay, a region rich in narwhals, belugas, and polar bears. As they sail through Canada’s Arctic Archipelago, the crew navigates challenging waters, witnessing dramatic changes in Arctic sea ice—a stark reminder of the urgent need to protect this critical region.