Blockchain & Climate Institute

Earlier this month, Alastair Marke, our Director-General, was invited to deliver an "Impulse Talk" during the AI & Innovation roundtable at #Baku #ClimateAction Week. Addressing the audience virtually, he emphasized the urgent need to halve global emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050, calling for systemic innovation to drive this ambitious agenda. As United Nations, climate negotiators, government and global climate organisations' representatives are preparing for #COP29, DG highlighted the critical role #AI can play in climate action and how BCI is involved in the development of international standards for digital #technologies under #ISO and CEN initiatives: 💡(1) AI is transforming climate action by processing large datasets to predict weather events, reduce #pollution, and improve #energy efficiency. From machine learning models analyzing satellite #data to optimizing industrial processes, AI is already helping reduce #carbonemissions in key sectors like manufacturing and logistics. Furthermore, AI enables smarter #renewableenergy management, enhancing energy output predictions and supporting the development of smart grids. 💡(2) DG outlined the "ISO taxonomy on AI systems" currently under development, which focuses on classifying AI methods and capabilities. By promoting a shared understanding of these technologies, we can better manage and regulate AI applications in climate change mitigation and adaptation. This includes a two-dimensional matrix that aligns AI techniques (like machine learning) with their capabilities (such as perception and learning), ensuring clearer communication among stakeholders. 💡(3) Significant challenges, however, remain. Policy, financial, and technological barriers hinder #innovation, and issues like the #digital divide and #dataprivacy concerns need attention. DG underscored the importance of addressing bias in AI systems, which can affect climate policies. By promoting diverse data, algorithmic fairness, and #transparency, we can ensure AI-driven climate solutions are both equitable and effective. As COP29 approaches, our Director-General urged AI innovators and policymakers to align AI applications with the #SustainableDevelopment Goals and the broader climate objectives. The BCI delegation looks forward to further collaborating with #Azerbaijan, the host of COP29 Azerbaijan, and meeting climate #negotiators, government officials, and other attending parties in November to advance these critical conversations. #ClimateActions #AIforGood #EvolvingTechnologies #ArtificialIntelligence #climatechange #Blockchain #sustainability

We are #Hiring! Blockchain & Climate Institute is currently seeking #volunteers to join our institute’s Capacity Building Division.   If you’re passionate about #sustainability, intrigued by emerging technologies, and have a background in #Learning & #Development, we encourage you to apply through the links below.   Responsibilities: - Curate and create Capacity Building materials for the Institute. - Develop learning and training opportunities for volunteers. - Deliver training to meet identified needs within the Institute. - Provide administrative support for learning and development activities. - Assist in coordinating BCI training sessions. - Help design and create modules for the Internal Learning Hub. - Deliver training aligned with the skills and competencies framework.   *Learning & Development Officer: https://lnkd.in/ddX4pSTe   *Learning Designer / Learning Technologist: https://lnkd.in/dRczWT6h *Directof #CapacityBuilding: https://lnkd.in/dpEdwwBp #humanresources #recruitment #blockchain #blockchaintechnology #ngo #LearningandDevelopment #volunteering #remotework

We had a wonderful evening yesterday, bringing together our team for meaningful discussions and camaraderie. It was an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and reflect on our commitment to advancing climate action through blockchain technology.     Even though much of our work happens remotely, in-person moments like these remind us of the importance of collaboration and the unique skills each of us brings to the table. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a productive and enjoyable evening.     If you're passionate about impacting through innovation and climate initiatives, we invite you to explore opportunities with us! We're now looking for a Director of Capacity Building (and many other roles). Check the job ad here: https://lnkd.in/dpEdwwBp     #Blockchain #AI #ClimateTech #TeamBonding #CapacityBuilding #ClimateActions #ClimateChange #BlockchainTechnology #EvolvingTechnologies Alastair Marke Joris Ankersmit Brian Chang

🌍 The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) successfully hosted the Technology Information Sessions 2024 (TIS2024), an annual event designed to support climate negotiators in their preparations for COP. Since 2021, these sessions have provided independent, cutting-edge insights into emerging digital technologies such as Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), AI, IoT, and Big Data, with a focus on their application in climate policy. This year, TIS2024 welcomed live participants from over 30 countries across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and African regions plus many 60+ countries having subscribed to the recording productions. Through BCI’s exclusive COPlandia case study, we demonstrated how these emerging technologies can be applied in real-world climate initiatives, ensuring the discussions were both practical and forward-looking. Here are three key takeaways from the sessions: 1) #Blockchain platforms can verify carbon credits traded under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6. Smart contracts automate trades based on verified emission reductions. 2) IoT networks in coastal areas can monitor sea-level rise and feed data into AI systems to predict flood risks. Blockchain secures this data, enabling proactive measures by governments and communities. 3) IoT and blockchain ensure transparency and efficiency in resource allocation for agriculture and infrastructure. IoT sensors track water and energy usage, with blockchain providing accountability through secure data storage. We would like to extend our gratitude to all participants, our Director General, Alastair Marke, and the Executive Committee for their tireless efforts in making TIS2024 a success. 💡 #ClimateTech #AIForClimate #ISOStandards #SustainabilityStandards #COP29 #ClimateAction #GreenTechnology #DLTForClimate #ClimateFinance #ClimateSolutions #blockchaintechnology #evolvingtechnologies

Our volunteers got together on 15 June for the first “Spotlight & Social”, a virtual townhall, in 2024. Director Generale Alastair Marke kicked off the meeting by providing some important updates from recent organisational development and his trips to #Spain and #Germany. In this event, we also welcomed new joiners to BCI with two of them shared some fun facts about them and why they wanted to volunteer for us. Through organising regular events for our volunteers to get together, share their achievements in Blockchain & Climate Institute and their own personal developments, we hope to promote knowledge flow within the organisation and foster closer team bondings despite we all work remotely for BCI. Our volunteers come from different parts of the world. We may have various professions, backgrounds and cultures, but we share one thing in common - We are passionate about contributing to fight against #climatechange, we want to promote knowledge and usage of #climatetech #blockchain #ai #evolvingtechnology to propel #climateaction. Together, we want to make the Earth a better, cleaner, sustainable place to live in! Join us if you share our vision and passion! Check our openings here: https://lnkd.in/dmTAeTZM

🌍🌱 World Environment Day 🌱🌍 On 5 June, the world commemorated the World Environment Day, a momentous occasion established by the United Nations in 1972 and led by UNEP since 1973. To date, it has grown into the largest global platform for environmental outreach, bringing millions together to safeguard our planet. This year, under the theme 'Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience' and the powerful slogan 'Our Land. Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration', it’s suggested that we should focus our efforts on tackling some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. At Blockchain & Climate Institute, we believe that innovative #technology, including #blockchain, holds immense potential in addressing these urgent issues. How can blockchain and #climatetechnology propel climate actions related to Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience? Stay tuned for our next post and welcome your comments here to share your ideas/experience!

The Blockchain & Climate Institute is seeking a #volunteer Communications Manager for COP29 Azerbaijan. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, responsible, and creative to support communication strategy planning and on-the-ground initiatives. Successful candidates must pursue concrete knowledge/experience on UN Climate Change conferences. They need to be based in Baku with excellent (English) oral and writing skills. The selected volunteer will join BCI's delegation to participate in the COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan (Nov to Dec 2024) and is expected to serve the team from May 2024 to February 2025. Note: This role is UNPAID AND VOLUNTARY. If you are interested and ready to commit, please apply here: https://lnkd.in/dXmf4HAp

It’s great to catch up with tacos and beer! We had our social evening in central London on 25 Apr. Although we mainly work together remotely, it’s amazing that once we sat down, we were like colleagues who meet everyday in the office. Never did we need to break any ice. We welcome each other like good friends, exchanging ideas for upcoming external and internal initiatives for BCI, learning more about each other’s day job, sharing our childhood memories, travel experiences, work aspirations, etc. While we have much diversity in our background, profession, and personality, we share the same passion and purpose: we all are eager to contribute our time and efforts to help on climate change. If you share our passion and purpose, join us! Check this link for current openings: https://lnkd.in/dmTAeTZM #blockchain #ai #tech #evolvingtechnology #climatetech #climateactions #tgif #workmates #teambonding

Three days to our BCI Social. Time to catch up! Let's mingle with tacos! We look forward to meeting some of our new colleagues in person, and catching up with some familiar faces at our very own BCI Social event on Thursday. ➡ Date: 25 Apr 2024 Thurs ➡ Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm ➡ Venue: Wahaca Oxford Circus ➡ Note: BCI volunteers only #RSVP #SocialGathering #Blockchain #climate #climatechange #climatetech

As the days grow longer as we go into summer, this will be a great opportunity to meet with people from across the BCI, put faces to names, understand a little more about colleagues’ backgrounds and work with the BCI, and just generally have a nice evening. 📌Date: 25 April 2024 (Thursday) 📌 Time: 5pm (UK time) onwards 📌 Location: Central London - venue to be confirmed 📌 Dress code: Smart casual RSVP: Kindly confirm your attendance by using the Poll as shared by our company secretary, Paul Johnston ACG. See you there! Alastair Marke Chris Poulloura Mark Alexander Harris Tracy Ho Patrick Chilambwe Mulenga Godstime David Marco Zolla Shehrazade Zafar-Arif Haitham Askar Candice du Preez Joris Ankersmit Marc Le Gelebart Christiana Aristidou John Song Jane Mueni Giles Crown Jenny Hurley-Flynn Maryna Dunich #savethedate #networking #BCISocial #socialgathering #networkingevent