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🍯 Knowledge Nuggets from NYC Climate Week #3 At today’s 'Art of Impact' event, we explored the deep connections between art, propaganda, and cultural change. One figure I had to bring up was Walter Benjamin — a key thinker on how art shapes political movements 🖼️ 🎭 In his groundbreaking 1936 work, “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction,” Benjamin explains how, when reproduced on a mass scale, art becomes intertwined with politics. ✍️ He wrote: “In the age of mechanical reproduction, the distinction between art and political propaganda becomes blurred. The masses, who have become spectators of art, are no longer passive; they can be mobilized.” This is crucial for #climateactivism. Content that is produced, reproduced, and widely shared can become a tool of mass persuasion. We need to aestheticize the climate movement—turning our messages into art that mobilizes at scale. Now, the challenges ahead: • Can we democratise creation through AI? 🤖 (Lisa Russell) • Can we outcompete the currency of attention? 👀 (Paul Goodenough) • Can we leverage the power of culture and social proof? 🌍 (Ian Stanton) A lot to think about moving forward! 💭 *** P.S. The Climate Propagandist is always on the lookout for unconventional and fresh ways to communicate the climate crisis. Follow along as we bring back the best of climate comms learnings from #NYCClimateWeek! 🔦 #ClimateCommunications

While addressing global challenges such as climate change and sustainable development, researchers play a crucial role in transforming disruptive technologies into tools that can drive behavioral change. This research paper titled” Design for Global Challenges: Communicating Emergencies for Behavioral Change Through Disruptive Technologies” explores how advanced technologies like Data Visualization and Immersive Realities can collaborate to promote proactive behaviors in contemporary society. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8Q_aRKC #IEREKPress #researchpaper #globalchallenges #disruptivetechnology #behaviouralchange #datavisualization #climateaction #climatechange #sustainabledevelopment #previouspublication #issues

🗣️ “How do we use AI to actually solve some of the big issues we have around energy?” - Last week at #ClimateWeekNYC, leaders came together to discuss how businesses can address the most pressing sustainability challenges, from decarbonisation and the energy transition to reporting and growth.   📽️ Watch as Scott Likens, our Global and US Chief AI Engineer, Antonia Gawel, Global Director, Sustainability & Partnerships at Google and Matthew Sekol, Sustainability Global Blackbelt at Microsoft discuss how AI can bring its unique capabilities to the climate agenda.    Learn more about our role as headline partner at Climate Week NYC 2024: pwc.to/ClimateWeekNYC24   #AI  #Sustainability   #Climate 

AI can revolutionize the way we approach sustainability and climate change. Companies are collecting mountains of data, and AI plays a role in driving the insights from that data to tackle some of our biggest challenges and transform business models to long-term resilience. As I mentioned at #ClimateWeekNYC, solving these challenges with technology might involve a range of various digital technologies, people, and processes. Governance plays a crucial role in capturing new business opportunities, lowering risk, and advancing towards a sustainable economy. How do you see AI and technology impacting sustainability in your industry? #AI #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateChange

September is bound to be an exciting month in New York - Starting with the UNGA Science Summit (spoiler alert - there will be a panel on human leadership for humane technology and a session on AI as Ally that you might be interested in...), followed by the UN Brain Days with a focus on One Health, and finally The Nest Climate Campus. Please join us, online or better, face-to-face 🌀 Everything is connected - from individual aspirations to artificial intelligence #IA4AI

The Climate Beacon 2024 Conference opening night ceremony got us more excited than ever to be back in Boston! 🇺🇸 Hosted by Alex Richman, the Climate Beacon Conference brings together key policy makers and industry leaders from the greater New England region who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get things done on climate action. 🌎 Later today, VCG.AI will take the stage to showcase how our platform can accelerate climate action by empowering decision-makers with the data and insights they need for implementing fast, impactful solutions. As technology continues to transform climate strategy, we are excited to contribute to the conversation on how AI can support and push things forward! 📍 If you're in Boston or attending the event and interested in climate tech, let’s have a chat! #climateaction #circulareconomy #techforgood #sustainability #circularsolutions #climatesolutions #AI #climatetech

The Defining Question of Our Time - Who Really Owns Climate Risk? As Shakespeare wrote in The Tempest, the past is prologue. That which has happened in the past can create context or serve as a catalyst for what may become our future. As our Arcadis Global President for Resilience, Heather Polinsky, PMP, F. SAME, shares in this blog, it is important to draw on past experiences and make bold decisions for the future with respect to climate change-related events. As Heather shares in her blog, there are five key considerations for businesses to achieve climate resilience: (1) business strategy, (2) workforce preparedness, (3) the role of data and AI, (4) societal impacts and (5) economic models. To learn more, please visit https://lnkd.in/gub8j_Q4 #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk #AcceleratingaPlanetPositiveFuture

🌍 Empowering Climate Action Through Deep Tech Innovation! 🌱 We wanted to share a summary of our Entangle Quantum X (EQx) One Pagers from 2023. This visual journey captures our relentless efforts in combating climate change and promoting sustainability. They are linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting insights in the deep tech x climate intersection. 🌟 Who are we? We are Entangle Climate, a passionate not-for-profit organization committed to driving innovation through quantum technologies and AI in the battle against climate change. 💡 Why do we exist? Our mission is to create a powerful network of actionable insights and collaborations at the intersection of quantum and climate. By fostering open-source business models, we aim to fund groundbreaking projects that make a real impact. 💡 What we have been upto? 🔹 Unearthing Linchpins: We have started exploring critical turning points that can revolutionize our niches. By challenging the status quo, we uncover hidden gems that others might overlook. Early adoption is key, as it's when game-changing ideas take off asymmetrically. 🔹 Embracing the Unconventional: We're asking "What sucks?" to find unique, less competitive opportunities that can lead to true innovation. 🔹 Mastering Directional Arrows: We believe in understanding where progress is heading and betting on disruption. By focusing on what remains stable and evergreen in the next decade, we can build with timeless quality. 🌐 Join the Movement! We invite you to be a part of this transformative journey. Your ideas, insights, and support are invaluable to us. Together, we can make a difference. Nicholas Lee Karan Pinto Paolo Cuomo Romi Sumaria

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If you are in San Francisco at SF Climate Week, come see CarbonBright CTO Thejas Nair present on a panel of experts on the topic of how AI can empower companies to reduce carbon emissions & meet sustainability goals. This is a must-attend for supply chain innovators. #AIForSustainability #sfclimateweek #sustainabilityinaction