Climate Solutions News

🌍 How is climate tech adapting to shifting U.S. policy? U.S. policy changes are reshaping the global investment landscape for climate tech. In a new Opinion article, Daniele Viappiani, Venture Capital Investor at GC1 Ventures, examines how these shifts—combined with economic headwinds—are affecting deal flow, funding strategies, and Europe’s growing leadership in venture financing. Viappiani argues that while policy uncertainty creates challenges, climate tech remains resilient. Companies must focus on bankable technologies and adopt strategic financing approaches to navigate the evolving market. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euZ7qFbP #climatetech #climatesolutions #climatepolicy #investment

Sustainable materials are more and more important in architecture. EcoMatPro is leading the way with its innovative use of bamboo. Our Spotlight interview with Valentina Bekina-Solem delves into how this renewable resource can transform architectural features while reducing environmental impact. Click to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eDAkHJNx #architecture #sustainability #climatesolutions

🌍 Marketing is now mostly digital and produces huge emissions. A new report by exceptional™ from Base Creative and Thinking Hat Media sets out how brands and agencies can reduce the impact. Read and watch our interview with Charlie Stewart here: https://lnkd.in/eAd89hgP #marketing #digitalimpact #emissions

Europe has successfully positioned itself as a leader in climate tech funding, against a global slowdown in investment. We look at the key findings of The State of Climate Tech 2024 (#SOCT2024) report by Net Zero Insights. Read more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eWuGKBJN #climatesolutions #climatetech #investment

Thanks to everyone who contributed, supported or followed us, or simply read our content, this year. This is our first Christmas and it is great to be celebrating it at such a pivotal time for the climate - we remain optimistic! Very merry Christmas! #christmas #holidays #climatesolutions

A new body, IDAIC - The Industrial Decarbonization AI Coalition, has been launched with the aim of harnessing AI to address climate change in the industrial sector. Click to find out more, including an exclusive interview with coalition co-founder Sarah Mackintosh of Cleantech for UK. The organisation has gathered a strong roster of founding members including Innovate UK Business Connect, Make UK, Nexus Climate, Cleantech for UK, World Cement Association, Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC), IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO, Carbon Re and A³&Co.® https://lnkd.in/etamDngQ #climatesolutions #industry #decarbonization #climatechange #emissions

Navigating the path to sustainability in the shipping industry is crucial. This Opinion article by Eric van Genuchten from Sensing360 and Jaap Bastiaansen from Nexus Climate explores how empowering ship operators with the right tools and knowledge can lead to greener practices and reduced environmental impacts. By focusing on operational efficiency and sustainable technologies, we can reimagine the future of shipping. Read the full article to learn more about the steps being taken and the role of ship operators in this transition. https://lnkd.in/eprhNf7g #shipping #climatesolutions #sustainability

As Europe seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, demand for critical minerals is escalating. A new report from Energy Transitions Commission, Systemiq Ltd. and Breakthrough Energy explores the challenges posed by the supply chain and highlights how innovation might provide potential solutions. Learn more about Europe's race to secure critical minerals at lower cost and with lower environmental impact, with comments from Lord Adair Turner, Chair of the ETC, Eveline Speelman from Systemiq and Julia Reinaud from Breakthrough Energy. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebQRT9F9 #criticalminerals #mining #climatesolutions #CRMA #EURawMaterialsWeek #climatetech

🌍 A world nearly free of plastic pollution by 2050? Achieving near-zero plastic pollution is possible according to a new report by Sam Pottinger at the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment at UC Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley. This could happen through systemic change involving governments, businesses, and consumers. Key measures include reducing plastic production, improving recycling infrastructure, and promoting reuse. Discover more by reading our full article here: https://lnkd.in/eisPTKpv #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #ClimateSolutions

Cities are heating up due to the “urban heat island” effect, where concrete and asphalt trap heat. How are cities tackling this growing climate challenge? From reflective roofing to cool pavements, innovative solutions are emerging. Cities like Los Angeles and Tokyo are using cutting-edge materials and urban design to stay cool amid rising temperatures. And the challenge is finding novel solutions, such as that developed by Jay Sadiq from FortyGuard, based in Abu Dhabi. The company leverages AI and advanced data analytics to create comprehensive temperature models for urban areas. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eJEvd7_u #UrbanHeatIslands #ClimateTech #SustainableCities