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At the end of last year, I had the opportunity to attend COP28 in Dubai. I find those massive UN conferences to be simultaneously invigorating and discouraging, a unique brew of hope and despair. Humanity is making halting progress towards addressing climate change (though we are making progress), and while I'm not entirely convinced that gathering 100,000 people for mega-events is productive use of time and resources, there's something electrifying about being around tens of thousands of people united around a common cause. This exprience has been on my mind lately, because it's a big spring for climate action at MIT. A couple weeks ago, President Kornbluth announced The Climate Project, a whole-of-MIT effort to develop and implement climate solutions. At the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, I'm piloting a new program called "The Dirt Road: Climate and Energy Entrepreneurship," which fills an important gap in the innovation ecosystem. Rather than start with idea, students will end with an idea, and they'll get there through an often overlooked part of the journey: deeply considering unsolved problems and high-impact opportunities and figuring out where they can best apply their time and talents. Also, on February 27, I'll be co-hosting a Climate Salon with Victoria Pisini, Emma Leavitt, and Kacy Cox, following up on a successful event last fall. The focus will be the role of storytelling, art, and design in fostering climate solutions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ej7HXk7G And on March 14, the Trust Center will be hosting the 2024 Cleantech Open Northeast MIT Kickoff Party: https://lnkd.in/esp7T3DJ Later in the spring, I’ll also be resuming the Innovation for a Warming Planet series, which brings in leaders from large institutions to talk about their approach to innovation, and I'm aiming to do a climate-themed pitch event, most likely in April around Earth Day. While big events like COP28 generate lots of fanfare, the real work happens during the rest of the year, in our own communities. I'm excited to be part of that work at MIT, and that's what keeps me going from day to day. I wrote some of these reflections and more in a Trust Center blog post. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eGTuVF8x Also special thanks to IREX for sponsoring my travel to Dubai! I was there with a handful of inspiring Iraqi students participating in the Environmental Action Academy led by thomas fenton and Lori Mason. #COP28 #climateaction #entrepreneurship #innovation #climatestartups Tod Hynes

Today marks the conclusion of COP 28, a pivotal sustainability event uniting individuals worldwide to tackle the planet's critical climate challenges.   Over the course of 13 days, influential figures from governmental bodies, businesses, and civil society engaged in profound discussions. Juliana Silva, our Director of Sustainability at Indorama Ventures IOD, participated in the event and emphasizes, "Time is of the essence; decisive action is imperative. Each individual's participation and commitment are vital in this collective effort."   Explore the video to delve deeper into the insights shared at the event. #IndoramaVentures #COP28 #ClimateChange

Today marks the conclusion of COP 28, a pivotal sustainability event uniting individuals worldwide to tackle the planet's critical climate challenges.   Over the course of 13 days, influential figures from governmental bodies, businesses, and civil society engaged in profound discussions. Juliana Silva, our Director of Sustainability at Indorama Ventures IOD, participated in the event and emphasizes, "Time is of the essence; decisive action is imperative. Each individual's participation and commitment are vital in this collective effort."   Explore the video to delve deeper into the insights shared at the event. #IndoramaVentures #COP28 #ClimateChange

🌍 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄-𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝗣2８: Shaping a sustainable future together 🌿 With our dedicated colleagues from ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA UAE by their side, Austrian companies will showcase their #greentechaustria solutions at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai on a global stage. COP28 brings nations and interest groups together at a critical juncture in global efforts to combat climate change. The goal is for the world to collectively work towards creating a sustainable and climate-resilient future. As part of the thematic focus on Energy & Industry, Austrian companies and organizations will present their expertise, technology, and innovations in the fight against climate change. ➡ Seize the chance to meet top companies such as BRUNNBAUER-ARMATUREN PRODUKTIONSGES.M.B.H., Burgenland Energie AG, Experts4Recycling, HYBNRG, INNIO Group, REPS-Tirol GmbH, tde, VERBUND AG and Voltares. More info at https://bit.ly/46uQ9aF #advantageaustria #greentechaustria #cop28 #sustainablefuture

🏙️ Cities, towns, and regions are set to make waves at COP28! Witness a two-weeks showcase of their climate achievements and progress. Join us at the Multilevel Action & Urbanization Pavilion, a collaborative effort by ICLEI and UN-Habitat, co-hosted by the Scottish Government and Bloomberg Philanthropies. In this global stage in the Blue Zone, cities, towns, and regions come together, presenting climate achievements, discussing challenges, and fostering collaboration. With over fifty events, our inclusive platform provides a space for diverse stakeholders to collectively tackle the climate crisis. But that's not all – our design ensures every visitor leaves not only inspired but also informed on how subnational governments collaboratively contribute to global climate solutions. Gain insights from global leaders, expand your network, and actively shape the future of impactful local and subnational climate action. Your presence matters in this collective journey towards sustainability! Join us in person or virtually to contribute to impactful local and subnational climate action! Join us in the Blue Zone or online at: Multilevel Action & Urbanization Pavilion at COP28#MultilevelActionDelivers #COP28 #Urbanization #ClimateAction

As the world gets ready for COP28, the more involved we can all get the better for us all. Check out how you can register and be a part of the COP28 in Dubai. It takes less than 30 seconds to register and get your passes. https://lnkd.in/dwDN7AqH How to get free Day Pass for COP28 Green Zone Attend lectures, get involved in climate action, and discover the latest technologies

As the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference - COP28 approaches its final days, we would like to rewind to 2021 to COP26. ⏪   M is proud to have delivered a super sustainable platform for COP26, thanks to our cutting-edge development in XR. We've taken the traditional XR format to unprecedented heights, uniting a whopping 100,000 delegates in an immersive discussion experience. Alongside physical environments in Glasgow still in use today as discussion forums, creating yet another incredibly sustainable approach to hosting global events. 🌍✨   We’d like to put this year’s event under the spotlight, hoping for positive negotiations with actionable outcomes. 🤝   #Innovation #Sustainability #GlobalEvents #COPSuccess #cop26 #cop28 #climatechange #liveevents #creativeagency #virtualevents #sustainableevents

Scaling nascent climate technologies could make an order-of-magnitude difference in tackling climate change. These “moonshots” can course correct our progress towards net-zero. At the COP28 UAE Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum, trailblazers backing these innovations will share their experiences at the intersection of innovation, philanthropy and collaboration, and help to launch a new series of moonshots for climate and nature. #BPCF #COP28

Negotiations are still ongoing and the big challenge is to reach an agreement on the future of fossil fuels. Much was expected from this COP, which should assess progress and key gaps in meeting the commitments made in the Paris Agreement and define more assertive action plans to accelerate mitigation.  We eagerly await the final declaration, in the hope that it will genuinely be a driver for change. #COP28 #ClimateChange

🌍 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄-𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝗣2８: Shaping a sustainable future together 🌿 With our dedicated colleagues from ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA UAE by their side, Austrian companies will showcase their #greentechaustria solutions at the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai on a global stage. COP28 brings nations and interest groups together at a critical juncture in global efforts to combat climate change. The goal is for the world to collectively work towards creating a sustainable and climate-resilient future. As part of the thematic focus on Energy & Industry, Austrian companies and organizations will present their expertise, technology, and innovations in the fight against climate change. ➡ Seize the chance to meet top companies such as BRUNNBAUER-ARMATUREN PRODUKTIONSGES.M.B.H., Burgenland Energie AG, Experts4Recycling, HYBNRG, INNIO Group, REPS-Tirol GmbH, tde, VERBUND AG and Voltares.       More info at https://bit.ly/46uQ9aF __________________________ Enjoyed this Post? Want more Updates? 👉 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 🔎 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 #advantageaustria Stay informed about Austria's top companies and innovations. Your support keeps us going! 🚀 #advantageaustria #greentechaustria #cop28 #sustainablefuture