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In the heart of New York City's ambitious Green Economy Action Plan, developed by the NYCEDC and NYCTalent, lies a visionary approach to our sustainable future. Among the groundbreaking initiatives is the Clean Heat 4 All Challenge, where the Gradient window heat pump is featured as a key innovation. https://bit.ly/43rAokX This comprehensive Plan, informed by more than 100 stakeholders from all facets of the green economy, seamlessly integrates economic growth with talent development, setting a precedent for the future of urban sustainability. By defining the green economy, projecting job growth through 2040, and outlining actions for equitable expansion, the plan not only charts a path for New York City but also exemplifies how collaboration can lead to impactful environmental progress. We're humbled to see such projects like Gradient’s take center stage. Proud to be part of this drive toward a cleaner, more sustainable New York. Join us in embracing this transformative vision. 🌎 #GreenEconomyNYC #SustainableFuture #InnovationForAll

Flying into London on a crystal clear day offers a rare but wonderful treat - a beautiful view and a moment to reflect. After an incredible week in NY collaborating with clients, colleagues, and friends on the scale and scope of the climate crisis and opportunities to invest in nature I return home energized to continue in my journey to help capital meet opportunity. The week provided incredible insights from NGOs, policymakers, investors, academics, and philanthropists on the intersections between climate, nature, and social equity. I hope everyone left just as energized to bring more action and optimism. A few key takeaways: - Nature has long been undervalued and before we turn to high tech we should look to “earth tech” to help maximize carbon sequestration and ecosystems. Seagrass and mangroves are incredibly powerful in this regard. - Real assets, like affordable housing, have the ability to bring climate action and address social inequities if done properly. - Fixed income instruments are rapidly evolving to have high impact in areas such as conservation and can democratize access to impact. - There are some incredible women out there leading innovation and putting capital to work in areas ranging from water purification and large scale renewables deployment in emerging markets to sustainable fashion and soil health. - The E and the S are inextricably linked - access and affordability remain central to scaling solutions. Healthcare, education, housing, and jobs are all part of the solution. #sustainableinvesting #sustainability #NYClimateWeek #nature Catherine Turullols Philip Brown Elree Winnett Seelig Jonathan F.P. Rose Serena O. Ralph Chami Francesco Saverio Ambrogetti Matthew Arnold Dr Nina Seega Rachael Garrett

It’s an exciting time for the West Midlands! As we start a third Mayoral term, we have a unique opportunity to use devolution powers to drive transformative change across our region. Over the past decade, we've made great strides in investment, net-zero efforts, and showcasing the West Midlands globally. With approximately one third of the West Midlands Combined Authority area’s population being under 25, we've turned to our early careers cohort to help gather insights and ideas for positive change across the region. Their perspectives are crucial as the changemakers of the future. Our latest publication, 'Twelve ideas for the West Midlands', presents these insights through six key themes. These themes highlight our expertise, local knowledge, and ambition to create inclusive communities. We aim for these ideas to be bold, thought-provoking, and to spark debate, collaboration and innovation among those who live, work, and study here. Read the full report now: https://bit.ly/4cCaXB2 #WestMidlands #NetZero #UrbanDevelopment #ClimateResilience #InclusiveDesign

🌎 🌱These past weeks have nurtured me in ways that go beyond the professional. Being in NYC for Climate Week was an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and refocus on the power of community, regeneration, and the critical role the private and financial sectors must play in driving the change we so urgently need. Working towards a regenerative present and future that addresses our most pressing social and environmental challenges starts with joining forces with those who have the courage to envision a brighter world. It’s not always easy—it can feel overwhelming—but aligning our mindsets and practices with the rhythms of living systems, and doing so in community, is essential. In a world full of questions, community offers the support we need to navigate uncertainty. None of us can do it alone. We need to share generously, find joy, and uplift each other as we grow—both professionally and personally. 🌱 Regeneration is not just about the environment; it’s about reigniting vitality in our systems, ourselves, and our partnerships. This week’s conversations ranged from climate finance and impact investment to the critical roles of education, green skills, public goods, digital public infrastructure, and the philanthropic and private sectors in driving systemic change. Thank you to everyone I had the chance to meet, reconnect with, and exchange ideas with throughout the week—whether it was intentional meetings or the unexpected, serendipitous encounters ✨ including Gabriela Carrasco Alvaro Bernal (he/him) Ana Maria Camelo Vega Aura Cifuentes Sebastian Osorio Andrea Armeni Oriol Rius Juan Fernando Junca Neira Ana Maria Aristizabal LAURA ORTIZ MONTEMAYOR Sandra Valenzuela de Narvaez Daniela Konietzko María Carolina Suarez Visbal Juan David Ferreira Marcos Paya Laura García Aguirre Lucia Montalvo Castro Daniel Gajardo Alejandro Calderon Camila Valencia Camila Jaber Angie Goenaga Paola Andrea Franco Franco Stevie Smyth Mariella Belli Alberto Moreno Herrero, and others. Together, we can shape a future that thrives on balance, inclusion, and sustainability! #NYClimateWeek #Regeneration #ClimateFinance #ImpactInvestment #SustainableFuture #CommunityPower #RadicalCollaboration #LivingSystems #GreenJobs #EdTech #YouthUnemployment #ClimateSolutions #PublicGoods #PartnershipsForChange #Community #RadicalCollaboration.

🌍📚 Earth Day! 🌱🌎 How we allocate resources and plan our cities is equity at work! This Earth Day I want to lift up the interconnectedness of social justice, urban development, and environmental sustainability. As we celebrate Earth Day, it is crucial to recognize that achieving a sustainable future goes hand in hand with addressing systemic inequalities. Equity-centered development plays a pivotal role in shaping a more equitable society. Join me in exploring the pages of "RED HOT Race, Hung CITY and Exclusion in Twenty-First Century Atlanta" and gain a deeper understanding of how we can create better cities that prioritize equity, social justice, and environmental well-being. Let's make Earth Day a catalyst for change and inspire conversations around building a more inclusive and sustainable world. 🌍✨ #EarthDay #UrbanPlanning #SocialJustice #Equity #Sustainability #BookRecommendation

The ongoing events of Climate Group's Climate Week NYC are drawing attention to innovative strategies for addressing climate change within the evolving city. The release of New York City's Green Economy Action Plan represents a significant milestone in the city’s strategic approach to addressing the climate crisis. Buro Happold's David Bigio and Alice Shay are proud to have worked alongside the New York City Economic Development Corporation and NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development to develop an Action Plan that defines the city’s green economy, quantifies it, identifies its workforce opportunities, and commits to 63 actions that target: - Decarbonizing buildings and construction. - Developing a renewable energy system. - Enabling low-carbon alternatives in the transportation sector. - Catalyzing innovations in climate technologies. - Building an equitable green economy ecosystem. With global climate action beginning to drive structural shifts in the global economy, Buro Happold is proud to support NYC in being at the forefront of this transformation. Learn more about New York City's Green Economy: https://buro.im/3Qq84KC #Burohappold #ClimateWeekNYC #Advisory #GreenEconomy #NYC #ClimateChange

Local competition to aid the environment: Yes SF announces open applications for a second challenge--seeking solutions that have potential to drive innovation on sustainability and climate issues in San Francisco. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce The Swig Company IKEA Deloitte Salesforce Citi UpLink - World Economic Forum Applications accepted til Monday, November 4. **SFBTers--note the new tag #sfbtopeninvite. Going forward, we'll tag programs and competitions where there a call to collaborate, invent, create and pool SFBT resources to invent something for the planet. Solutions should serve the local community and display innovative use of technology in one of several focus areas: renewable energy and energy efficiency; sustainable transportation and mobility; resource management; sustainable construction and materials; and other solutions aimed at advancing San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan. If selected, top innovators receive access to two tracks of support: a joint program led by the World Economic Forum and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation that will provide a suite of resources to help deploy solutions in San Francisco, such as introductions to key local stakeholders and advisory services. UpLink’s global innovation network will offer visibility, connections and resources. Info: yessf.org Jonathan Kirk Joshua Marker Chien Ly Mike Blakeley #sanfrancisco #climatechange #climatesolutions #sfbluetechopeninvite

NEW: Charlotte Selected as a Bloomberg American Sustainable City Charlotte has been selected by #BloombergPhilanthropies as one of 25 U.S. cities to join #BloombergAmericanSustainableCities. Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities is a three-year initiative designed to leverage historic levels of federal funding to implement transformative local solutions to build low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities. Building on the longtime leadership of U.S. cities to confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity, the $200 million Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative will provide deep support to selected cities to pursue solutions in the buildings and transportation sectors. “Charlotte will lead as a global city by continuously improving, protecting, and preserving the environment, its community, and economy, while ensuring equity and resilience for today’s and future generations,” said Mayor Vi Lyles. “With the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies, we are empowered to continue tackling the pressing challenges of climate change and racial wealth inequity head-on, furthering the implementation of our Strategic Energy Action Plan in building a resilient, equitable future for all Charlotteans.” Read the full release here: cltgov.me/bloomberg

"By the numbers, the #GreenEconomyActionPlan puts #NYC on the path to 400,000 #greeneconomy focused jobs for 2040. That might seem too bold or too far in the future to ‘lean in’ now, but the reality of this moment in our collective history is that the choices we make to demonstrate #climateleadership while creating the #onramps to #occupations critical to #sustainablegrowth have never mattered more. NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) applauds the New York City Economic Development Corporation Andrew Kimball NYC Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development Abby Jo Sigal for demonstrating a commitment to the creation of an effective and lasting #greeneconomy #ecosystem and stands firm in its desire to #build #training #platforms #opportunities #partnerships across the City that will #maximize access to #highquality #greencollarjobs."

In the past few days, I've been busy with some little projects. Here are some of the insights on the project I work through which i believe has generated little awareness so far in the body of literature and common knowledge among ordinary men. 🌿 Understanding Degrowth and Green Growth 🌱 Degrowth: This socio-economic concept challenges the traditional idea of economic growth as the ultimate measure of progress. Instead, it prioritizes sustainability, social well-being, and environmental protection. Imagine a world where we focus on quality of life rather than constant GDP expansion. It's about reducing material consumption, energy use, and overall economic activity to create a more sustainable and equitable society. Green Growth: This approach seeks to reconcile economic growth with environmental sustainability. While economic development is important for improving living standards and reducing poverty, green growth aims to achieve this in a way that minimizes environmental harm. It involves fostering economic development while ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources and protecting ecosystems. Both concepts emerged in response to growing concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality. 🌎 Why does this matter? 🌍 - Environmental Impact: Our reliance on fossil fuels and non-renewable resources is unsustainable, leading to climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction. - Economic Sustainability: By promoting alternative energy sources, energy efficiency, and conservation, we can reduce our dependence on finite resources. - Social Well-being: Degrowth emphasizes social cohesion, meaningful work, and community resilience, contributing to a more equitable society. 🌱 How can we make a difference? 🌿 - Reduce Consumption: Embrace a minimalist lifestyle and consume only what is necessary. - Support Sustainable Practices: Choose products and companies that prioritize sustainability. - Advocate for Change: Raise awareness about degrowth and green growth in your community and advocate for policies that support these principles. Together, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future for all! #Degrowth #GreenGrowth #Sustainability #QualityOfLife #EnvironmentalProtection 🌍💚