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🌎 The ongoing COP16 Colombia, highlights the critical connection between biodiversity and climate action, building momentum for continuous progress. Bioeconomy is emerging as a promising model, especially for tropical regions, where biodiversity is abundant but socio-economic challenges persist. In a new feature, SEI’s Monica Trujillo and Hugo Chavarría from Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) explore this transformation and its significance. “The bioeconomy is a powerful strategy for linking the biodiversity and climate change agendas,” says Mónica. We are hosting two bioeconomy events at #COP16, and with the G20’s recent “high-level principles on bioeconomy,” there’s potential for impactful South-South collaboration at future climate meetings, including COP29 Azerbaijan and COP30. “Tropical regions share many similarities—rich in biodiversity yet facing socioeconomic challenges. There is much to learn from one another and many ways to strengthen each other,” Mónica adds. 👉 Start reading: https://buff.ly/4hgoT6m (available also in Spanish) #COP29 #COP30 #PreCOP #G20 #Biodiversity #Bioeconomy #ClimateAction #PeaceWithNature

📢 SAMHE is going to Parliament! 🇬🇧 SAMHE has been recognized as "a standout example of how UKRI-funded research connects discovery to prosperity for a better tomorrow." Sarah West and Henry Burridge will showcase SAMHE's impact at a special UK Parliamentary reception in November. SAMHE is led by our York centre and Imperial College London and funded by EPSRC cc. UK Research and Innovation #SAMHE #UKParliament #AirQuality #ventilation #ParticulateMatter #HealthyAir #ClasroomAir Explore SAMHE 👇 https://buff.ly/3SufVbv

Do not miss out on this important #PreCOP discussion—there is still time to register for today's webinar! 👇

Science must inform policy. The 2024 #10ClimateInsights report, just launched, equips policymakers with the latest research to guide COP29 Azerbaijan negotiations and decision-making for 2025 and beyond. Our Research Director and Deputy Director, Åsa Persson, sits on the editorial board, contributing to this succinct synthesis from 80+ top scientists. This essential report delivers 10 must-know insights for policymakers on climate action. Explore it: 📊🌍: https://buff.ly/3GLzhAZ Developed by: Future Earth | ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory | World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) #10Insights #ClimateAction #COP29 #NaturePositiveforClimateAction

This weekend marks the first-ever Trade Day at COP16 Colombia 🌍. With global consumption driving biodiversity loss, it is essential for countries to take concrete steps in monitoring and reducing their environmental footprints. At the United Nations Trade Hub, SEI’s Jonathan Green underscores the importance of trade data in supporting the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF): “We must trace the environmental footprint of global consumption and integrate this data into national strategies. Without clear goals in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans, we risk missing our biodiversity targets.” Two years since its adoption, many countries are still developing their national targets. Together with JNCC, we have developed the Global Environmental Impact of Consumption (GEIC) Indicator to help track where and how trade impacts biodiversity. During this UN Biodiversity COP, we need to see strong commitments for footprint reduction in NBSAPs and policies promoting #PeaceWithNature. Discover how the GEIC Indicator can help countries measure the overseas impacts of consumption 🔗 https://buff.ly/3A1mLic #CBDCOP #GBF #TradeDay

📋 How should science on the SDGs be communicated to support policymaking? We invite policymakers to participate in this survey to inform the future of #SDG science communication. Your feedback will guide the development of communication strategies that better support policymaking. All responses are anonymous and untraceable. 👉 Start the survey: https://buff.ly/3VPD1cR This survey is part of a research project by SEI and Linköpings universitet, funded by Formas, ett forskningsråd för hållbar utveckling, the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development.

💡 Reflections from the Mekong Environmental Resilience Week 🌏 🎙️ Mrs. Kaing Khim, Deputy Director General of the Fisheries Administration, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia, highlighted the power of blending Local Knowledge with expertise to ensure grassroots voices shape broader policies and practices. 🇰🇭 In Cambodia, communities actively participate in monitoring activities, co-producing knowledge alongside researchers. Speaking at #MERW2024, Mrs. Kaing Khim emphasized, “Our research and action plans must be transparent and straightforward to encourage participation, especially as communities sometimes feel our research doesn’t directly address their immediate needs.” #CommunityEngagement #SustainableDevelopment #PolicyMaking #KnowledgeCoProduction #MekongRegion #LocalKnowledge #Cambodia

Individual, fragmented voluntary net zero commitments by corporations and financial institutions must be reoriented toward collective global energy transitions, according to a new report by SEI's Derik Broekhoff and Cleo Verkuijl. To truly drive ambitious climate action, governments must enact policies that transform these commitments into ground rules for the entire economy, including through carbon pricing, removal of fossil fuel subsidies, support for green technology development, policies to preserve and restore natural ecosystems, and more. Because corporations and financial institutions are committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a pace and scale they cannot achieve alone, further coordination is needed between governments, voluntary net zero initiatives, companies and financial institutions to jointly explore this vision. Read the analysis and recommendations in the report, "Making good on financial sector net zero commitments: Building the road to policy". ⤵️ https://buff.ly/3NBl9yV #NetZero #Decarbonize #FossilFuels #Economy #EconomicPolicy #CarbonNeutrality #RaceToZero #COP29 #PreCOP29

The Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS2024) is now underway in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment for Africa’s leadership in the bioeconomy. This summit provides a unique platform for stakeholders — policymakers, researchers and business leaders — to explore how bioeconomic innovations can drive sustainable development and foster collaboration across the region. Together with EASTECO and BioInnovate Africa, we have launched "The State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa: 2024" report, highlighting the region’s progress and opportunities in bioeconomy innovation, with a focus on addressing challenges like food security and sustainable agriculture. Learn more about the summit, the report, and how bioeconomy innovations are contributing to Africa’s sustainable growth: https://buff.ly/40ndnzY #GBS2024 #Bioeconomy #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #FoodSecurity

Our #LatinAmerican researchers are in full swing at #COP16 in Cali 🇨🇴 Take a look #BehindTheScenes of their work in action and follow us for all the details #ClimateAction.