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Automakers need a pragmatic strategy to transition to an electric fleet or face obsolescence. Our latest blog from Ben Scott compares 2 OEMs, Toyota and BMW, their strategies in the automotive transition, and what it means for the wider industry https://lnkd.in/eEcrztRv

We've got something VERY exciting coming up and this event is not be be missed as you'll get to hear directly from youth changemakers that are making a global impact 🌏 倒數兩週！有一場不容錯過的線上分享，這場分享可以直接聽見來自台灣及全球不同地區的青年氣候領袖如何運用創意推動氣候行動！一起來關注台灣青年在全球氣候行動中的一席之地！ ✨ Greenpeace Global Youth Network Panel Event ✨ ✨ From Local to Global: young activist driving climate justice ✨  📅 Tuesday 24th September（9/24 週二）  ⏳ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CET（臺灣時間 17:00-18:30） 🎤 Hosted by the Greenpeace Global Youth Network  🗓 Add to your calendar: https://act.gp/4dSmqwS 💻 Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/gGAUWbzM Join us for an inspiring panel all about the rise of youth climate activism and how the climate movement is linking with social justice movements, hear from examples of real-life strategies being used by youth climate activists and learn how we build a multigenerational climate movement! The amazing speakers joining us are: - Jasmine Wu, COP28 Delegates & Taiwan base team Jasmine 2023 年出席 COP28，是長年與綠色和平合作推動氣候行動的政大永續社社長 😍 - Lucy Meilen, Coordinator of the Climate Pilgrimage & of the movement les Soulèvements de la Terre 氣候朝聖與地球靈魂運動協調員 - Liyang Network 原住民青年環境組織 - Siosiua Alo Veikune, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change 太平洋島嶼青年對抗氣候變遷的行動者 The panel will be led by Greenpeace’s very own Bianca Castro from Roots- Greenpeace. Due to limited availability of speakers, we’re only hosting this in one time zone. Expect energy, passion, and different perspectives on how we tackle the climate crisis together! 🗓 Don't forget to add to your calendar: https://act.gp/4dSmqwS 💻 Zoom Link: https://lnkd.in/gGAUWbzM ✨On behalf of the Greenpeace Youth Community team✨

Two big pieces of news from China this summer that I wanted to reflect on for a moment: S&P Global (1) is showing that "new energy vehicles" (NEV) demand exploded in the first-half of 2024, including battery electric (BEV) at 12% and plug-in hybrids (PHEV)s at 85%! This builds on a prior 83% growth of PHEVs and 20% growth for BEVs in 2023. S&P Global is predicting that China, the world's largest passenger vehicle market, will be 75% NEVs by 2029. It puts BC and Canada's push for zero emissions vehicles in perspective! The second piece of news is that China cut coal power-plant approvals by 80% in the first half of 2024, according to Greenpeace East Asia (2). As they wrote: "In the first half of 2024, China’s total coal capacity of 11.7 terawatts (TW), or 11,700 GW, was for the first time exceeded by wind and solar capacity, which by the end of June accounted for 11.8 TW. Combined wind and solar capacity by the end of the first half 2024 accounted for 38.41% of total generation capacity, while coal accounted for 38.08%. Of all new capacity connected to the grid during the first six months of 2024, wind and solar power accounted for 84.2% of all new-connected capacity." This builds on the findings of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) in Helsinki (3), which earlier this year suggested that China may have already peaked its total emissions in 2023, when it was reported that total emissions fell by 3% in March 2023. I worry that debates about energy and economic policy in Canada are becoming increasingly disconnected from the global reality. If we are not swift and strategic, we risk being left out of a global transformation that we can and should be leaders in. Let's try to keep our eyes on the bigger picture.

🌿🌏 Have you ever thought that the frequent use of single-use #plastic might affect our ecosystem and the health of wild animals? A recent #research by Greenpeace East Asia and universities in Hong Kong and Taipei revealed alarming levels of microplastics in wild mammal feces across Hong Kong's countryside. With 85% of samples containing microplastics, urgent action is needed to combat this pervasive issue! Greenpeace urges corporates and governments to support reduction targets at the upcoming "Global Plastics Treaty" meeting in South Korea in November this year, it's time to take a stand against plastic pollution. The findings underscore the critical need for plastic reduction at source and robust regulations to protect our environment and wildlife. Learn more 👉🏻 https://act.gp/3XBQ8Rg #PlasticPollution #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #Sustainability #Greenpeace

💪 South Korean citizens march for climate justice! 💪 Two of #SouthKorea’s major carbon emitters, Samsung Electronics and POSCO, were spotlighted during today's #ClimateJusticeMarch, with citizens and activists holding actions outside the Samsung Gangnam flagship store and nearby areas. 🔎 The Climate Justice March attracted 20,000 citizens and more than 300 civil society groups across the country, coming together to raise awareness of the seriousness of the #ClimateCrisis and urging the government and companies to act. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRDsqVWN #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #FossilFuelPhaseOut

🎉🎉 Greenpeace East Asia #Taipei office has a new address! With 13 years of history, the Greenpeace East Asia Taipei office celebrated its first day at our new location yesterday, thanks to the hard work of our HR and Office Moving Team. Our new space is designed for #inclusivity, featuring shared desks, ample meeting rooms, and facilities catering to diverse needs, including accessible toilets and breastfeeding areas. The design reflects Greenpeace’s global mission to bring #JEDIS (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Safety) values to life. We’re also excited to announce that our 12 conference rooms are named after key Greenpeace campaigns in #Taiwan. For instance, the largest room, “Yushan,” highlights our 2021-2022 study on microplastic pollution. Come work with us in our new office and beyond! 👉Climate & Energy Campaigner 氣候及能源環境專案主任>>https://lnkd.in/d9UpzZ4t 👉Campaigner 環境專案主任>>https://lnkd.in/dRsQUvgh 👉Community Outreach Campaigner 公眾動員暨發展主任>>https://lnkd.in/d2kAs3hf

This past weekend, Greenpeace East Asia Taipei office held a #volunteer #workshop in Taichung, where we discussed ocean protection actions from deep sea mining to illegal fisheris, and how we bring the message to the wider public. The #enthusiasm of our volunteers is particularly inspiring and encouraging for our Community Outreach Campaigners Cheril Chiang and Yi-Ting Tseng! Can't wait to help build a #community and make a difference? Apply now to be a Community Outreach Campaigner! #Taipei👉https://lnkd.in/dZSzCxJq #HongKong👉https://lnkd.in/gKsFMHP5 #outreach #peoplepower #jobs #greenjobs

Big news today with South Korean citizen's securing a landmark victory in #Asia's first climate lawsuit! 🌏 🎉 Background - Initial petition filed by 19 youths in March 2020. It was later combined with three others holding the Korean government accountable for #climate inaction. - The plaintiffs include over 60 children, such as the world’s youngest plaintiff, a 20-week-old embryo nicknamed ‘Woodpecker’. The Verdict Three months after the final public hearing on May 21st the verdict is out – with Article 8.1 of #SouthKorea's Carbon Neutrality Act #unanimously found #unconstitutional for violating citizen's basic rights for not setting any targets from 2031 to 2049. Following the landmark Dutch Urgenda case and the victory of 2,000 elderly Swiss women at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the decision of South Korea’s Constitutional Court's decision to recognize hashtag #humanrights violations linked to climate inaction is long overdue, especially as it is the first of its kind in Asia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJgXAiJu #ClimateLawsuit #BreakingNews #ClimateAction

📢 BREAKING - Citizen's victory in #Asia's first climate lawsuit! 🔎 Background - Initial petition filed by 19 youths in March 2020. It was later combined with three others holding the Korean government accountable for #climate inaction. - The plaintiffs include over 60 children, such as the world’s youngest plaintiff, a 20-week-old embryo nicknamed ‘Woodpecker’. ⚖ The Verdict Three months after the final public hearing on May 21st the verdict is out – with Article 8.1 of #SouthKorea's Carbon Neutrality Act #unanimously found #unconstitutional for violating citizen's basic rights for not setting any targets from 2031 to 2049. Following the landmark Dutch Urgenda case and the victory of 2,000 elderly Swiss women at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the decision of South Korea’s Constitutional Court's decision to recognize #humanrights violations linked to climate inaction is long overdue, especially as it is the first of its kind in Asia.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJgXAiJu #ClimateLawsuit #BreakingNews #ClimateAction

China has approved far less new coal power capacity so far this year. The majority of the new coal permits were issued by inland provinces — while power-hungry coastal regions did not hand out any, our project lead Grace Yuhe Gao M.P.A. told Xiaoying You and Caixin Global. Gao warned that a coal rebound is possible unless the government ensures such capacity doesn’t expand further. Without more support to connect more wind and solar power to the grid, there is also a risk that China’s carbon emissions will plateau at a high level after they peak. https://lnkd.in/e7RveT-4