Exciting start to the #GEFIEO4thConference in Washington, DC. Here's a recap of yesterday's plenaries and sessions: -Setting the Stage: Theme of Integration "The world is facing a triple environmental crisis of climate change, biodiversity and ecosystem loss, and pollution." Juha Uitto kicked off the opening plenary highlighting how evaluation must respond to the demands for sustainability in an interconnected planet. -Food Security Growing food is harmful to natural systems. How well does evaluation support and contribute to intervention and policy decisions to reach essential goals with environmentally sustainable agricultural solutions? -Transformational Change How can we design projects for transformational change? How do we evaluate for transformational change? -Fragile Conflict Vulnerable (FCV) How do you define feeling safe? "I don't have to sleep with all my clothes on at night." From fragility to resilience, this session explored the complexities of evaluating environmental programs in fragile, conflict, vulnerable zones. -Systems Design Quest This session explored diverse paths, challenges, and reflection exercises to transform evaluative thinking in today's environmental crises. -Transforming Evaluation Systems to Mainstream Sustainability "Evaluations shouldn't just check boxes- they should prioritize environmental sustainability." -Pollution, Chemicals, & Water Management How will organizations face the complexities of pollution, chemicals, and water management? From socio economic dimensions to community perspectives, how does evaluation shape sustainability? -Science Informing Evaluation Uncover the power of science informing evaluation. Expert panelists showcased how insights from various scientific disciplines enrich methodologies, from behavioral insights to data analytics. -Evaluation Networks and Communities of Practice Break out groups with leaders, managers, and users of evaluation networks discussed collaboration opportunities and how to maximize impact in environmental evaluation. -Sustainable Cities This session covered how cities are tackling sustainability challenges and explored diverse evaluation experiences and perspectives. -Socioeconomic Co-Benefits and Development Impacts Explored the intersectionality of socio-economic and environmental domains in evaluation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g5M2_VSG Thank you to our conference co-sponsors International Evaluation Academy (IEAc), Global Evaluation Initiative, Earth - Eval, IDEAS - International Development Evaluation Association
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#CellReportsSusntainability journal is now on LinkedIn! Give them a follow as they share innovative research in sustainability science, and read their inaugural #editorial below
Today, the world faces a variety of challenges from rising global temperatures to water and food security threats. The cause is us. As a society, we are not living sustainably. Cell Reports Sustainability from Cell Press is a new multidisciplinary, gold open access journal that publishes cutting-edge research across natural, applied, and social sciences that seeks to address the world’s grand challenges. In our first editorial we lay out our vision for the journal. https://lnkd.in/dMHStqJj
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Associate Director, Focused Initiatives Team | Helping Grow and Organize North Carolina's Regional Bioeconomy
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🔔 Discover groundbreaking insights on environmental sustainability within the European Green Deal framework! 🔎 Our latest study delves into the scientific landscape of environmental sustainability within the European Green Deal framework. Using Scopus and Science Direct data, this bibliometric analysis maps research trends, highlights key thematic focuses, and showcases the critical role of technological innovation and policy reforms. 💡 Discover how these findings support the ambitious goal of making the European Union climate-neutral by 2050. Uncover the complete study and explore the future of sustainable development. Read the Full Study 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAGC-mgu. #GreenDeal #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ResearchInnovation #EnvironmentalSustainability #CircularEconomy #ClimateNeutral #SustainableDevelopment #EuropeanGreenDeal
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This is 100% truth and powerful, "The concept of development must be expanded to include topics other than the economy, and to feature these other topics, and thus answer questions such as how a system can function if responsible states are not required to carry the burdens of degradation. Topics include investment in clean industries, trade in green goods and agricultural products, intellectual property rights, traditional knowledge, technology transfer, emerging technologies such as big data, climate disruption, energy security, food security, conservation of biodiversity, environmental restoration, development aid and trade facilitation." Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies #Globalisation #SustainableDevelopment #Economy #Sustainability #GlobalSouth #GlobalStudies
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We have come a long way. It is critical to understand the general themes we talk about whenever we meet to exchange ideas. Natural capital to me, involves a greater emphasis and respect for nature as our primary source of all economic engines. Half of the world's GDP is heavily dependent on nature. Our health and well-being are mostly dependent on nature. With so much at stake, you would have thought we would have come together to take care of it earlier. It is no longer "somebody else's" problem; the buck stops with us. Do you agree? #NaturalCapital #SoilHealth #MetaGood #GSFN #Sustainability #planetaryboundaries #donuteconomics #naturebasedsolution #circularity #ecosystems #soilandland #water #climate #biodiversity #pollution #SDGs #ScienceBasedTargets
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Natural Capital Thinking 🌎 The intersection of ecological considerations and economic planning is a critical focus in today’s corporate and policy-making landscapes. Key environmental themes such as water resources, soil and land integrity, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and pollution management are becoming integral to operational strategies. These are anchored in innovative economic frameworks like Doughnut Economics, which seek to balance human development with planetary health. Nature-Based Solutions and the principles of Planetary Boundaries are reshaping the approach to sustainability, urging for a symbiotic relationship between human activities and the natural world. These ideas are reinforced by ambitious global targets like the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, which provide a shared direction for international efforts. Precision tools such as Life Cycle Assessment, True Cost Accounting, and Footprinting offer a detailed understanding of environmental impacts, essential for informed decision-making. This data-driven approach is crucial for aligning business practices with ecological imperatives. Certification schemes and reporting standards such as ISO and Fairtrade introduce an element of accountability, ensuring that environmental stewardship is not just a promise but a measurable, verifiable practice. They play a pivotal role in maintaining the credibility of sustainability initiatives. The incorporation of these components into day-to-day business operations signifies an important shift in how industries perceive and interact with natural capital. It reflects a broader recognition that long-term economic stability is inextricably linked to the health of the planet’s ecosystems. This evolution in thinking charts a path forward that respects both the limits of natural resources and the necessity for economic activity. It’s a path marked by continuous learning, adaptation, and a commitment to balancing ecological integrity with the demands of a dynamic economy. Source: We Value Nature #sustainability #sustainable #nature #biodiversity #climatechange #climateaction #economy #business #nbs
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for all leaders, managers and project writers in international youth work: who knows also this visual can be useful in greening your practices!
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Thank you for a great summary Geeta!