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Social practices, pigs and politics - organic waste sorting in Cameroon

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Read our new article (myself with Caroline Kuzemko) - OPEN ACCESS. https://lnkd.in/em-HZMeB Our article analyses the social construction of climate change mitigation as a policy issue at the hands of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), using Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs). IPCC models and scenarios, play a key role in constructing and legitimising political visions of pathways towards Net Zero. IPCC scenarios have important and real socio-ecological consequences that are crucial for the politics of tackling climate change, profoundly shaping what are seen as viable futures and mitigation policy options. We problematise five key assumptions that are fed into modelling, showing why and how they matter politically. These contestable assumptions built into IPCC IAMs undermine their credibility and usefulness for planning mitigation strategies. We find that, ironically, although IPCC efforts stress just how urgent political action is, their models and scenarios undervalue today’s actionable mitigation policies, leaving us prisoners of our climate polluting past.

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Dear Community, Partners, and Colleagues, I am pleased to share the report for the project Building Capacity Around Climate Change Preparedness in African Nova Scotian Communities. The report details findings from workshops the ENRICH Project held in 12 African Nova Scotian communities in 2023. You can find a link to the report here: https://lnkd.in/gnY4kWtX The project detailed in this report addresses the underrepresentation of African Nova Scotians in conversations and actions on climate change, despite their disproportionate vulnerability to its impacts. The overarching goal of this project is to collaborate with grant partners, the African Nova Scotian Western Service Providers Network, Inspiring Communities, and CLIMAtlantic to build capacity in 12 African Nova Scotian communities around climate change preparedness. This involves providing them with information and practical support to identify and propose strategies to support their communities in addressing the impacts of climate change. Workshops were held in the following 12 African Nova Scotian communities in 2023: Beechville Bridgewater Cherry Brook Digby East Preston Greenville Liverpool North Preston Shelburne Weymouth Falls Whitney Pier Yarmouth

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Here is an extract from Chapter 6 of the upcoming book for #southafrican #sustainability professionals: "... The Earth's #climate is an intricate web of interconnected systems, influenced by myriad factors both human-driven and natural. Attempting to reduce this complexity to a linear cause-and-effect model, or to attribute all observed changes to a single variable like #CO2, inevitably leads to flawed conclusions and misguided interventions. Fixating on unfeasible metrics like global temperature averages or atmospheric carbon concentrations or #NetZero emissions can blind us to the bigger picture of holistic ecological health and resilience. It's entirely possible to "solve" for one isolated climate benchmark while perpetuating the deeper imbalances that lie at the root of our environmental crises. This isn't to dismiss the value of rigorous climate science or the urgent need to understand and mitigate our impacts. But we must resist the temptation to get mired in ideological battles over technical minutiae, which often serve as proxies for entrenched political and economic interests. Ultimately, the most important climate action we can take is to fundamentally transform our relationship with the natural world—from one of exploitation and domination to one of symbiosis and regeneration. This is a cultural and spiritual shift as much as a scientific or technological one, and it demands a different kind of leadership. By reframing our approach in this way, we can avoid getting sidetracked by scientific minutiae and stay focused on the bigger picture of building a thriving, resilient future for all. The path forward is not an endless debate about whether or how climate changes, but bold, compassionate action in service of life..." Read the full chapter: https://lnkd.in/dZ4gBaWk

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Brilliant idea - expand the Montreal Protocol to include N2O! From: UNDP Ozonews Volume XXIV |  15 June 2024 More to offer from the Montreal protocol: how the ozone treaty can secure further significant greenhouse gas emission reductions in the future ABSTRACT Action under the Montreal Protocol has contributed to climate change mitigation for almost 35 years. The phase-out of ozone-depleting sub-stances (ODS) has set the ozone layer on a path to recovery, protecting the world’s biosphere from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The 2016 Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol is expected to avoid 5.6–8.7 gigatonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent (GtCO2e) emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) per year by 2100, reducing the impact of HFCs on global average warming by up to 0.4°C. Despite its successes, unexpected emissions of phased out ODS – notably the chlorofluorocarbon, CFC-11 - have brought attention to shortcomings in the Protocol’s monitoring, reporting, verification and enforcement (MRV+E) which must be addressed to guarantee its controls are sustained. Meanwhile, additional significant mitigation could be achieved by accelerating the phase-down of HFCs under the Kigali Amendment, by tackling ODS and HFC emissions from leaking banks of equipment and products and by controlling feedstocks, which are not subject to Montreal Protocol phase-out controls. Recent scientific papers have linked almost 870 million tCO2 per year of greenhouse gases (GHG) and ODS to fluorochemical industrial processes and illegal fluorochemical production. Expanding the scope of the Montreal Protocol to address nitrous oxide (N2O), itself an ODS and GHG, would also contribute substantial ozone and climate benefits. This perspective essay discusses new and strengthened policy measures that governments can consider under the Montreal Protocol in order to maximize early, cost-effective reductions in emissions of non-CO2 greenhouse gases and ensure future implementation. Highlights Perspective essay examining non-CO2 emission reductions under the Montreal Protocol. + Significant ongoing emissions are linked to unregulated fluorochemical production. + Strengthened institutions and processes will avoid illegal trade and sustain compliance. + Addressing ODS and HFC banks and N2O emissions present additional opportunities. + The global HFC phase-down must be accelerated to meet the1.5°C climate goal. Authors: Clare Perry, Thomas Nickson, Christina Starr, Tim Grabiel, Sophie Geoghegan, Beth Porter, Avipsa Mahapatra & Fionnuala Walravens Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences 2024, VOL. 21, NO. 1, 2362124, 10 June 2024. https://lnkd.in/e4g_2hTV

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Important reading for anyone focused on what will come after the SDGs.

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Read our new open access publication: Making Global Climate Action work for Nature and People: Priorities for Race to Zero and Race to Resilience 👉 Just published in Environmental Science and Policy https://lnkd.in/gdRT2mbM 👉 Special thanks to Nathalie Pettorelli for indispensable co-lead role in this perspective article bridging science and policy, along with an excellent transdisciplinary team of co-authors, Alexandre Koberle, Ricardo Aguiar Borges, Adriana De Palma, Deborah Delgado Pugley, PhD, Andrew Deneault, Alexandra Deprez, Pablo Imbach, Neil Jennings, Anke Manuela Salzmann, Oscar Widerberg, and Sander Chan. #GlobalClimateAction, #RaceToZero, #RaceToResilience, #climate, #biodiversity

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A clear pointer to the need for heterodox thinking and action to counter deeply embedded structural inequalities and power relations within the global political economy, including climate finance...

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We need to be smarter about #climatepolicy. It's time to assess which pollicies are working and which are not. The research article "𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴" published in Science Magazine identified the 63 most successful climate policies by evaluating 1,500 policies implemented between 1998 and 2022 across 41 countries from six continents. It offers meaningful insights, such as that effective policies vary with economic development and that the effectiveness of policy mixes varies across sectors. 📚 An inspiring weekend read, definitely 💡

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📣 New report provides recommendations to strengthen forest-based targets in Nationally Determined Contributions and scale up financial and technical support for forest-rich countries #deforestation #NDCs #biodiversity #climateaction

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IR: How to build climate #resilience and narrow the climate #protectiongap: conclusions from the first series of #ClimateResilienceDialogue | DG Climate Action & DG #FISMA (Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union) - a new series to follow! Soteria Climate participating.

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🌍 Exciting Opportunity to Learn about Climate Adaptation in Europe with Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri and the Climate Impetus MOOC Team! 🌍 The SDG Academy has just launched a new course, "From Commitments to Action: Transformative Approaches to Climate Adaptation in Europe," now available on the edX platform. This course is a must for anyone passionate about climate action and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dagCQB9h 🎓 Learn from the Best: Under the exceptional leadership of Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and AE4RIA - Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria, this course offers invaluable insights into the innovative climate adaptation strategies being developed and implemented across Europe. 💼 Acknowledgments: A huge shoutout to Zofia Kunysz for her outstanding coordination efforts. Kudos also to the ESCI - European Science Communication Institute team for their great work in recording and editing the video lectures. 📚 Course Highlights: Understand the complexities of climate adaptation and the EU's climate policies. Explore data-driven approaches and the integration of digital technologies in climate action. Learn about the socio-economic and financial instruments crucial for a just and equitable climate transition. 💡 Why Take This Course? Flexible Learning: 5 modules, accessible at your own pace. No Prerequisites: Just an internet connection and your enthusiasm to learn! Cost: Completely FREE, with an option to upgrade for a certificate. This course is not only an important educational opportunity but also a product of amazing collaboration across the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). 🌱 🔗 Enroll Now: https://lnkd.in/dagCQB9h #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Education #SDGs #NetZero #OnlineLearning #Europe #SDSN #IMPETUSMOOC #Collaboration #AE4RIA ##IMPETUSMOOC🌍

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Our book "Community Energy and Sustainable Energy Transitions," edited by Prof. Vanesa Castan Broto, is now available. Focusing on experiences in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Mozambique, the book addresses the challenges of implementing community energy in areas with limited electricity access. It discusses how community energy can help achieve universal energy access, promote justice, and build resilience in sustainable energy transitions. Definitely worth reading! https://lnkd.in/ePR7CYtG

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Fresh off the press: Our new article "Catching up with #climate: understanding #multilateral development banks' evolving approach to #biodiversity" was just published in Global Policy (#openaccess) Abstract: A global consensus now recognises biodiversity as equal to climate change in its importance to #sustainabledevelopment. While multilateral development banks (MDBs) have developed a strong emphasis on climate change, how do they approach biodiversity as a new priority? Focusing on the 10 largest #MDBs (such as World Bank, ADB, AIIB), we find that across all five aspects, MDBs' prioritisation of biodiversity lags far behind that of climate change. How we studied this: - First, we analyze MDB documents in the form of policies, high-level announcements, and strategies, in order to compare climate change and biodiversity across five aspects: Financing, policy, strategy, client requirements, and environmental reporting. - Second, we apply automated text analysis to examine mentions of climate change and biodiversity in annual reports. What does it mean: We recommend that biodiversity be prioritised by MDBs in three ways: - By adopting an integrated strategic approach to environmental issues that goes beyond climate, - by not only addressing biodiversity through safeguards but also through labeled projects, and - by assigning targets as proportions of total financing. Great to work with such a stellar team on this research - thank you to Dr. Mathias Larsen now at Brown University, Aurélie Chane-Yook and Dr. Divya Narain now at Oxford University https://lnkd.in/g9khRAh8

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The book "Climate Governance Across the Globe" is now available as open access. 🤓 📚 I have a chapter in there, "Rhetoric and reality in New Zealand’s climate leadership: ‘My generation’s nuclear-free moment’", which analyses recent climate change policy in Aotearoa NZ, up to the first half of the Ardern Government (i.e. the pre-Covid years). With the benefit of hindsight, I think the basic observations still hold. In terms of policy, New Zealand is generally more of a follower than a leader, adopting other countries' policy instruments rather than charting its own course. The difference between the Key and Ardern governments was really a difference between slow following and fast following. He Waka Eke Noa was an opportunity for leadership in agricultural emissions pricing but, of course, it dissolved. Subsequently, the agricultural sector and the government has implicitly committed to a reactive approach, rather than an anticipatory approach, which will be shaped by extraneous pressures like Scope 3 emissions reporting. Ultimately, our political penchant for rudderlessness won the day. (This isn't a criticism of any particular government, by the way, more a set of observations about political culture and institutional tendencies that constrain what governments are capable of, even when they want to act.) Also, one of the themes of the book is #polycentric #governance, the idea that critical governance decisions can originate outside of the state in civil society, business, local councils and elsewhere. The story of the Zero Carbon Act is a good example, where youth movement Generation Zero articulated what the UK's climate legislation might look like in the NZ context. Similarly, the legal innovation of granting legal personhood to forests and rivers, pioneered through Te Urewera Act 2014, was driven by Māori communities. As I've argued before (see link in comments), that non-governmental energy is critical when governments step back and leave a policy gap that needs to be filled. Be ambitious, dear readers!!

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Now is better than new (Project Drawdown) I did refer to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC UN) meetings in Bonn recently. To fill the knowledge gap, Project Drawdown provides an excellent summary on: what those talks are all about, why they matter and how they shape the upcoming COP29 in Azerbaijan. https://lnkd.in/eH4GK8zQ As a side note: Project Drawdown hosts a repository of science-based solutions to some of the major challenges: https://lnkd.in/eKTTuFQ9 And as reported on the website, it’s about solutions that are: ·      currently available ·      growing in scale ·      financially viable ·      able to have a net positive impact ·      quantifiable under different scenarios.   Relevant to the global hospitality sector may include (and not limited to): Alternative cement Alternative refrigerants Biogas for cooking Buiding automoation systems Building retrofitting Clean cooking Composting Dynamic Glass Green and Cool Roofs High-Efficiency Heat Pumps High-Performance Glass Insulation Low-Flow Fixtures Microgrids Net Zero Buildings Recycled Metals / Paper / Plastics Reduced Foodwaste Smart Thermostats Solar Hot Water #climatesolution #climateaction #cop29 #unfccc #globalhospitality #sustainablehospitality

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This article highlights the inadequacy of the current institutional model of universities in contributing effectively to societal transitions towards just and sustainable futures. Check out the research paper here: https://lnkd.in/eXtw3FVc #sustainability #socialimpact #universities #research

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Whereas the compliance with #OpenAccess policies and mandates can pose challenges for science stakeholders and individual researchers, the removal of barriers to scholarly content contributes to social inclusion and academic accountability https://ow.ly/MbIc50Sn4tx

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