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The fight against climate change may be missing a critical strategy 👇 Incorporating strategic policies that encourage people to integrate climate-friendly activities into our daily lives like: 🥗Eating a plant-based diet 🚗Lessening reliance on gas-fueled cars 💡Reducing household energy consumption Learn more👉 https://bit.ly/47VoBNZ #climatechange #environment #nature #sustainability #plantbased

Yesterday kicked off the first Clean Energy Ministerial since countries committed to tripling #renewable energy and doubling #energyefficiency at COP28🌎 Hear why the global #energytransition is at Brazil this week on our latest #podcast▶️ https://bit.ly/4gIXJop

Why are we seeing more floods? Is it fueled by climate change? ⁣🌧️ 🌍 ⁣ 👉 Swipe to get answers. Go even more in depth here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zp5Y2S ⁣ #extremeweather #floods #climatecrisis #climatechange

Transforming our global food systems requires bold ideas, diverse voices, and cross-sector collaboration. At #ClimateWeekNYC, the Systems Change Lab – convened by World Resources Institute and the Bezos Earth Fund – brought together six leaders to explore the shifts needed for a sustainable, equitable food future: Andy Jarvis (Bezos Earth Fund) on the power of celebrating wins to drive meaningful change for food system transformation. Dana Gunders (ReFED) on how cutting food waste can free up land the size of Argentina. Facundo Etchebehere (Danone) showing how private sector can lead on reshaping conversations around sustainable, low-carbon nutrition. Jon Kung (Chef & Content Creator) on leveraging influencer power to inspire sustainable choices. We need to spread climate hope and not be consumed by climate anxiety. Kate MacKenzie (NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy) on making healthy, climate-friendly meals the easy choice. They’ve reduced GHG emissions in their food procurement by over 25%! Raychel Santo (World Resources Institute) on the systemic shifts needed to transform food and agriculture. Complex systems, but outlines the simple things we need to move the needle on. This conversation highlighted the power of hope, data, and action to build a better future for people and the planet. Our systems change story is one of practical action and momentum, led by trailblazers forging the path to a sustainable future. #SystemsChange #FutureOfFood

AI has the potential to change the game in the fight for nature and climate – and at #ClimateWeekNYC, it was front and center at the World Resources Institute and the Bezos Earth Fund’s "Harnessing AI and Satellite Monitoring for a Nature-Positive Future" panel. 🛰️ From real-time biodiversity monitoring to sustainable business growth in Africa, the panelists showcased the diverse power of AI in building a more sustainable world. Here’s what they had to say: Craig Mills of WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab set the tone, highlighting the revolutionary shift AI brings to land monitoring – making data accessible, actionable, and a key enabler of achieving global conservation and climate goals. Kelly Levin from the Bezos Earth Fund unveiled how the Fund is tapping into AI's vast potential to drive change in three areas: conserving biodiversity, revolutionizing sustainable proteins, and transforming energy grids – posing the question: Can AI be the vehicle that speeds up systemic change? Evan Tachovsky, leading WRI’s Data Lab, shared this pragmatic approach: AI should only be used when it improves time, cost, or skill – and called for rigorous evaluation to ensure that AI-driven solutions aren’t just hype but deliver real-world results. Drew Purves from Google DeepMind explored how geo-AI is breaking new ground in biodiversity monitoring, with foundational modeling helping topple the last barriers to real-time global ecosystem prediction, likening it to a domino effect – one that’s reshaping how we track and understand nature. Laura McGorman of Meta’s Data for Good showcased how open data, AI, and collaborations between tech and NGOs are fueling initiatives like detailed population mapping and transparent tracking of tree growth – equipping conservation projects with actionable insights to amplify their impact. Rekia Foudel from the Barka Fund brought it back to the ground, highlighting how African entrepreneurs are using AI to drive sustainable, climate-resilient practices in landscape restoration, and turn environmental challenges into economic opportunities – showing that climate change solutions can be both profitable and impactful. AI is already empowering, evaluating, and transforming our approach to climate and nature. But the question remains – how can we harness this tech revolution to deliver the systems change our planet urgently needs?

Why are the next 3 months critical for people, nature and climate?🌱 Decision-makers from nearly every country on the planet will attend a series of high-profile international summits between now and the end of the year. Together, they offer a unique chance to address the biggest challenges facing people, nature and climate. It all begins with the UN General Assembly and Climate Week in New York City on September 22nd. In October, leaders will convene in Cali, Colombia for the COP16 summit on global biodiversity goals, the same week as the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings on international development finance. Many of these same leaders will also attend the UN climate summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan and the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in November. With these successive and connected convenings, decision-makers have an unprecedented opportunity to finally put the world on track for a livable future. More from WRI's President & CEO Ani Dasgupta ▶️ https://bit.ly/3TyVMAV #COP29 #UNGA #ClimateWeek #ClimateWeekNYC #climate #climatechange #environment #sustainability #COP16 #nature #globalwarming #biodiversity

AI has the potential to change the game in the fight for nature and climate – and at #ClimateWeekNYC, it was front and center at the World Resources Institute and the Bezos Earth Fund’s "Harnessing AI and Satellite Monitoring for a Nature-Positive Future" panel. 🛰️ From real-time biodiversity monitoring to sustainable business growth in Africa, the panelists showcased the diverse power of AI in building a more sustainable world. Here’s what they had to say: Craig Mills of WRI’s Land & Carbon Lab set the tone, highlighting the revolutionary shift AI brings to land monitoring – making data accessible, actionable, and a key enabler of achieving global conservation and climate goals. Kelly Levin from the Bezos Earth Fund unveiled how the Fund is tapping into AI's vast potential to drive change in three areas: conserving biodiversity, revolutionizing sustainable proteins, and transforming energy grids – posing the question: Can AI be the vehicle that speeds up systemic change? Evan Tachovsky, leading WRI’s Data Lab, shared this pragmatic approach: AI should only be used when it improves time, cost, or skill – and called for rigorous evaluation to ensure that AI-driven solutions aren’t just hype but deliver real-world results. Drew Purves from Google DeepMind explored how geo-AI is breaking new ground in biodiversity monitoring, with foundational modeling helping topple the last barriers to real-time global ecosystem prediction, likening it to a domino effect – one that’s reshaping how we track and understand nature. Laura McGorman of Meta’s Data for Good showcased how open data, AI, and collaborations between tech and NGOs are fueling initiatives like detailed population mapping and transparent tracking of tree growth – equipping conservation projects with actionable insights to amplify their impact. Rekia Foudel from the Barka Fund brought it back to the ground, highlighting how African entrepreneurs are using AI to drive sustainable, climate-resilient practices in landscape restoration, and turn environmental challenges into economic opportunities – showing that climate change solutions can be both profitable and impactful. AI is already empowering, evaluating, and transforming our approach to climate and nature. But the question remains – how can we harness this tech revolution to deliver the systems change our planet urgently needs?

🔗3 Countries to Watch for Coal Development▶️ https://bit.ly/46uQUCg When it comes to #coalpower, Asia is the key region to watch🏭 ▶️In 2015, more than 90% of all coal in development was concentrated there, and the pattern has continued since then. China alone has been responsible for more than half of the #coal project pipeline. #Electricity demand has been rising quickly in many Asian countries, and is expected to continue to grow, improving the quality of life for billions of people. But if this growth comes from coal rather than other sources, it will seriously damage the #climate and local #airquality. ▶️The good news is that the top coal-developing countries in #Asia all decreased their coal project pipelines from 2015 to 2023. China's pipeline of coal projects in development shrank from 738 GW to 408 GW. India's coal pipeline plummeted from 312 GW to 77 GW. Turkey and Vietnam stand out among smaller countries, as both had plans to increase their coal capacity multi-fold but ended up cancelling or suspending most of those plans. ▶️Overall, the situation today is better than in 2015, though the amount of new coal still in development in the region would be too much to achieve the goals of the #ParisClimateAgreement.

Did you know that one-third of all the food in the world goes uneaten? As we approach the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we’re spotlighting three pioneering P4G Partnerships startups that are advancing food rescue solutions in ways that uplift their local communities: 🐛 Chanzi converts organic waste into insect protein and organic fertilizer. The results – less waste going to landfills, new jobs for local communities, and fewer carbon emissions being released into the atmosphere. 📱 EatCloud connects food retailers with food banks to rescue and redistribute surplus food. The company has redistributed more than 40,000 tons of unsold food in Colombia and Mexico, equivalent to 92 million meals. 🌱 WasteX transforms agricultural waste into biochar that improves soil health and crop yields. A 4-month product trial found its solution improved corn yields by as much as 95%, significantly increasing farmers’ incomes. Read how these startups built their businesses to fit the local context and how they’re advancing a more food-secure and sustainable future! https://bit.ly/4dsNSR2 🍽️💚 #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #LocalInnovation #FLWDay

Nature is disappearing at a terrifying rate🌱📉 ⚽In 2023, the world lost 10 football (soccer) fields' worth of tropical forest per minute. Leaders should aim to drive progress in five key areas: 🌏 Deliver strong and equitable National Biodiversity Plans 💧 Mainstream nature in policies on food and water 💰Provide more finance and incentives to support nature and biodiversity goals 🗺️Recognize the land rights and the authority of Indigenous Peoples and other frontline communities 🎯Effectively measure and track progress toward global targets More on these 🔑 areas▶️ https://bit.ly/3Bs7BTy #COP16 #biodiversity #nature #sustainability #climatechange