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In just 3 days, young leaders worldwide will unite to create solutions for a climate-resilient future! Save the date and join this global movement, your ideas and voice matter! Global Center on Adaptation #Youth4AdaptationActionDay

𝗧𝗵𝗲 IPBES 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀! IPBES, the global platform for biodiversity and ecosystems services, launched its first Transformative Change report a few weeks ago. Over 3 years, 165 IPBES experts from all over the world analyzed the 5 interconnected crises—biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change. Their findings emphasize the urgent need for a holistic approach to policymaking. 📚 Far from kicking wide-open doors,the #TransformativeChange Assessment Summary for Policymakers report explains what transformative change is, how it happens, and how necessary it is for a fair and sustainable world. The report offers 70 solutions across 10 key action areas, providing decision-makers with the most comprehensive scientific insights to date. It's a call to action to shape a sustainable future. The question is, will we, as humans, be willing to make these changes? Did you read the report yet? What do you think about it? https://lnkd.in/ewtw3KMY #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Sustainability

🌍 A World Without Hunger is Possible – Here's How! 🍽️ While the 6 Solutions for Zero Hunger lay a strong foundation, it's clear that we need to go further. To truly transform our food systems, we must adopt a systemic approach that enhances food security and builds agricultural resilience. Achieving a world without hunger requires: Accelerating innovation 🌱 Fostering global solidarity 🤝 Developing new partnerships and financial solutions 💡💰 Moreover, sustainable industrialization is critical for tackling long-term challenges. We already have the knowledge, technologies and resources at our disposal. What we need is the political will to create a better future for the next generation. Let’s take action today so that tomorrow’s world can thrive!

Not exactly light holiday reading... ’Slow Down’ by Kohei Saito is subtitled ‘How regrowth communism can save the Earth’! And, whilst not exactly a 'page-turner', it’s a fascinating insight as to the way capitalism is the inexorable and irreversible tide that is driving climate change - and how it will continue do so despite our best efforts. With nods to Kate Raworth’s ‘Doughnut Economics’, Kohei Santo asks the existential question: ‘Why are we constantly and blindly pursuing economic growth?’ The book also cast light on how the ‘Global North’ shifts the environmental costs to the ‘Global South’ and maintains that this is the reason why the environmental crisis has become as bad as it has, with the rich, industrialised countries largely ‘ignoring’ the real costs and implications of growth and development which are elsewhere and invisible to them A recommended holiday read for climate change activists, environmentalists and would-be neo-marxists everywhere Paul Wagner Nicole Pagels Patrick Richards Rob Holmes

The global demand for cheap meat is driving environmental collapse, and it's surprising how few people understand the connection between the two. In this deep dive, Peggy Liu 🌱 looks at the effect of humanity's insatiable desire for meat. Check out the article in the comments 👇

🌍 Breaking Together: A Radical Approach to Climate and Societal Challenges 🌱 In this fascinating and deep conversation, Jem Bendell reflects on his journey from corporate sustainability to advocating for a transformative response to climate change and societal collapse. Known for his groundbreaking paper, Deep Adaptation Jem introduced a framework that challenges the sustainability movement and calls for preparation for societal breakdown. Now, through his new framework, Breaking Together, Jem emphasizes community resilience and eco-libertarianism as pathways to navigate the complexities of our future. This approach highlights the importance of collective action, localized solutions. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The traditional sustainability movement hasn't met the urgency of the climate crisis. Deep Adaptation reframes the narrative, encouraging honest conversations about collapse. Eco-libertarianism contrasts with eco-authoritarianism, promoting empowerment over control. Building community resilience is essential for navigating societal disruption. Personal experiences often shape bold, transformative worldviews. True fulfillment lies in inquiry, creativity, and connection, not just longevity. Prof. Bendell’s journey reminds us of the importance of reclaiming control over our resources and challenging dominant societal narratives to create localized and meaningful change. His work inspires a collective approach to address the realities of our time. 📘 Learn More: Jem's latest book, Breaking Together, outlines his collapse-based political framework and provides actionable insights. 🎓 Explore his course, Leading Through Collapse, here: https://lnkd.in/ed9vTBsp. Together, let’s move beyond fear and toward a future defined by resilience, creativity, and connection. ✨ #ClimateAction #DeepAdaptation #BreakingTogether #CommunityResilience #Sustainability #EcoLibertarianism #Leadership The Deep Adaptation Forum Climate Psychology Alliance Climate Action Innovation Zone Eco-Leadership Institute EU Environment and Climate Climate Psychology Alliance of North America https://lnkd.in/evbMkU9v

🌱 From Talk to Action: Sustainability in Motion 🌍 Over the past five years, we've witnessed an exciting shift in the world of sustainability—from conversation to implementation. In this video, our speakers explore how businesses, both large and small, are moving beyond buzzwords and truly embracing sustainable and circular practices. From industry leaders to event organizers, there's a growing commitment to turning ideas into action, making a tangible impact across sectors. 🌐♻️ It's not just about talking anymore—it's about doing. Watch the video to see how this movement is reshaping industries and driving real change! https://hubs.ly/Q02P-lN90 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #SustainableBusiness #GreenInitiatives

My talk at the IUCN Leaders Forum, Geneva tomorrow: ‘Driving Global Economies and Smart Political Decision-Making’  Every single field observation, data point and published science paper helps to drive global economies and influence smart political decision-making. Understanding global issues, and our response to them, is based on field work. It’s where the numbers come from! See you there. I look forward to your insights and difficult questions! 😅 IUCN Impact https://lnkd.in/e-M7a2x3

Today's Day 9 Class is the longest and most complex post so far. Here, we discuss Economic Security: Reducing Dependency on Foreign Countries/Adversaries. The more research we conducted, the more worried we became about US leadership in the world. Bold course corrections are needed for America to maintain its position as the global leader. Day 10's paper will discuss the fast growing important of Environmental Impact: The Ecological Benefits of Reshoring. An ESG Dream. James Fry Jody Daniel Newman Chris White Chris White Jim Sullivan Phillip Crone Russell P. (Rip) Parks Ken Cochran Ron Boling Arthur Field Mike Sutton 🎯Jeff Winter Bill DiNardo Richard (Trey) Love III Steve Love