The #climatecrisis is the greatest challenge of our time, the effects of which we are experiencing significantly in this historic 2023, with record temperatures and natural disasters. We have the tools to develop solutions to adapt to this reality, but we need to think bigger, and more importantly, we need to act now.
It was very inspiring to participate in #NewYorkClimateWeek2023, where I had the pleasure of taking part in various activities aimed at examining solutions to drive a global #NetZero future that protects biodiversity and people, primarily within the built environment.
The week was packed with events, dialogues, and workshops, among which I would like to highlight the following:
-TNFD: The global launch of the final recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) at the New York Stock Exchange was a significant moment. This release is timely, as nature loss is accelerating, and the business and finance sectors have yet to effectively manage it as a strategic risk. There is still work ahead, but this step is definitely positive for all.
-FiDi and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan: New York's plans to create a more climate-resilient city. It was very interesting to learn more about this project from Arcadis which aims to protect Lower Manhattan from tidal flooding and coastal storms while enhancing the public waterfront experience, adding approximately 8 acres of open space to the new shoreline.
-World Climate Foundation’s World Biodiversity Summit 2023: The summit highlighted the priority of nature recovery and the need for a shared understanding and common language on biodiversity across government, finance, and science sectors for effective collaboration and decision-making.
-Harnessing the positive potential of AI for urban climate action: AI is not a trend but an important ecosystem of intelligence that will bring new ideas to climate action in cities. Data prediction software can be useful for city preparedness plans and help with planning beforehand, instead of depending on emergency response.
-Building to Net Zero with Mass Timber: Mass timber's application is helping decarbonize the built environment sector and design regenerative cities.
It's been a stimulating week full of challenges and lessons to implement in ACCIONA’s projects, following our purpose to promote a more regenerative approach and leveling up #climateaction within the #builtenvironment.
Incredible news 👏 We are honored to be a part of this much needed momentum for climate action!