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The FUSED project continues to make excellent progress! Today, Dr. James A. Fortune participated in the quarterly meeting in Lincoln, where he presented some fascinating findings from WP1, which he co-leads. His work focuses on identifying agronomic practices and options that impact the risk and severity of Fusarium basal rot in onions. Multidisciplinary projects thrive on collaboration, and FUSED is no exception. All project partners have worked seamlessly together towards our shared goal: advancing the early detection and understanding of Fusarium basal rot. #BritishAgriculture #PlantHealth #FusariumResearch

🌱 Why Attend the Screening of Common Ground? 🌱 There is still time to RSVP and I hope to see you tomorrow. Amid pressing challenges like climate change and a rapidly aging global population, the need for agtech and agetech solutions has never been more critical. Yet, despite these pressing issues, much of today’s investment is funneled toward AI, often overlooking the urgent demands for sustainable food systems and support for our aging communities. #CommonGround sheds light on this very disconnect, reminding us why investing in these underrepresented sectors is essential—not just for innovation, but for humanity. Watching this film is an opportunity to reflect on the alignment (or misalignment) between humanity’s greatest challenges and the tech solutions on offer. It’s a call to action for everyone in corporate venture capital, agtech, and beyond to refocus and drive impact where it’s needed most. Join us, gain perspective, and see how your work can contribute to bridging this gap. Together, let's turn insights into action and steer resources toward sustainable, life-changing solutions.

Meet the Earthbound Community 💚 Last round of Earthbound TV for this year, introducing you to some of the good people in the Earthbound community. Innovation thrives when great minds come together. At our recent What on Earth event, we shared a meal, insigths, and inspiration—sparking meaningful conversations about actionable solutions to combat climate change. Surrounded by a community rich in experience and passion, we explored ways to build a brighter future for all. It’s incredible what can happen when collaboration and purpose meet. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed their energy, insight, and ideas. Together, we’re planting the seeds for lasting change. 📺 In this video we’ll meet: Dorthe Lybye – Co-founder & Entrepreneur in Residence at CO2Fix. An Earthbound portfolio case and Earthbound Grant recipient 💫 Samantha J. Phillips – Co-founder Dynelectro, a DTU spinout 🚀 Marie-Louise Boisen Lendal – Founder & CEO, Tænketanken Frej 🌱 DTU - Technical University of Denmark, PSV, DTU Skylab, DTU Science Park, DTU Entrepreneurship

Would a Conservation X Labs Wetland Tech prize make sense? …this is what Claude told me. Here are some ideas….combining Western high tech with indigenous wisdom: Smart Wetland Monitoring Challenge: Develop AI-powered sensor systems to monitor wetland health, water quality, and biodiversity. Incorporate traditional ecological knowledge from indigenous communities to enhance the interpretation of data and identify key indicators of ecosystem balance. Wetland Restoration Drone Competition: Design drones for planting native species, removing invasive plants, and assisting in wetland restoration. Integrate indigenous land management practices into the drone's decision-making algorithms for more holistic ecosystem restoration. Wetland Species Tracking App Hackathon: Create mobile apps that allow citizen scientists to track and report wetland species sightings. Include traditional naming systems and cultural significance of species provided by indigenous experts to enrich the app's educational component. Sustainable Wetland Agriculture Tech Challenge: Develop technologies for sustainable agriculture in wetland areas, drawing on both modern precision farming techniques and traditional indigenous farming methods that have been used sustainably for centuries. Virtual Reality Wetland Education Experience: Design immersive VR experiences that showcase the importance of wetlands, blending scientific data visualization with indigenous storytelling techniques to create a powerful educational tool. Wetland Water Purification Innovation: Create new water purification technologies inspired by both cutting-edge nanotechnology and traditional water management practices used by indigenous peoples in wetland areas. Wetland Carbon Sequestration Optimization: Develop technologies to enhance the carbon sequestration capabilities of wetlands, incorporating indigenous knowledge of plant species and ecosystem management to maximize long-term carbon storage. Wildlife Corridor Mapping Challenge: Use satellite imagery, machine learning, and indigenous tracking knowledge to identify and map optimal wildlife corridors connecting fragmented wetland habitats. Eco-friendly Wetland Tourism Platform: Create a digital platform that promotes sustainable wetland tourism, featuring high-tech virtual tours alongside indigenous-led experiences that showcase traditional ways of living in harmony with wetland ecosystems. Wetland Plastic Pollution Solution: Design innovative technologies to remove microplastics from wetland environments, drawing inspiration from both advanced materials science and traditional filtering methods used by indigenous knowledge Conservation X Labs XPRIZE

Remarkable to see how far the Land Based sector has advanced in the last decade. And the growing innovation and technology ecosystem developing around it is exactly what’s needed to reach that next phase of scale and profitability. #RASTECH2024

Happy New Year from ESRIG! 🌟 As we turn the page to 2025, it’s a moment to celebrate fresh beginnings and reflect on the essence of what drives us at ESRIG: fostering a community of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Each new year brings opportunities to grow, explore, and make meaningful contributions to the engineering field. It’s a time to build on the connections we’ve formed, the knowledge we’ve shared, and the values that unite us as a group. To our incredible members, partners, and supporters—your dedication and enthusiasm make ESRIG what it is today. Together, we’ve created an environment where ideas thrive and growth is limitless. As we step into 2025, let’s continue to inspire one another, break new ground, and seize opportunities to impact our community positively. We’re excited about what lies ahead and invite you to join us on this journey. Here’s to a year of possibilities, innovation, and success! #HappyNewYear #Innovation #ESRIG #FUTMINNA #GrowthAndExcellence

In a recent interview with El Viento Digital, Angelo Sartori, director, regional engagement, explained that Verra is a nonprofit organization that helps drive finance to projects that have environmental and social impacts. He particularly focused on Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program, in which a number of forestry and land use projects are registered. Angelo emphasized that Verra is committed to advancing climate action and sustainable development through its standards programs. He also highlighted the signing of the MOU with the government of Bolivia, specifically with the Plurinational Authority of Mother Earth (APMT). Under this MOU, Verra will hold trainings for local stakeholders who are developing projects in the VCS Program or are planning on doing so. Angelo thinks that REDD and Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) projects, in particular, have a lot of potential in forest-rich Bolivia. Neighboring countries with similar ecosystems, such as Brazil and Peru, include a large number of VCS projects that have benefited the rural and/or indigenous communities in the region. Watch the full interview (in Spanish) here: https://bit.ly/49SRCJy #Verra #CarbonMarkets #CarbonCredits #ClimateChange

"The playground project reminds us all of the importance of listening to community voices and prioritizing their needs, ensuring that spaces like this continue to flourish." In a recent article, KABOOM! reflects back to the opening of the playground at Sycamore & Oak, a thriving retail and community hub in Washington, D.C. Once Congress Heights neighbors identified vibrancy, innovation, and sustainability as key priorities in their playground, a solution was found in our Born Green and Made Green play products. In a matter of months, the children-designed, nature-based playground emerged as a blueprint for community-driven development. Follow the link below to read the full article, then learn more about our journey to Greener playgrounds here: https://ow.ly/Nzpf50Uvkva

A Pillsbury team led by Corporate partner Ronald Fleming, Jr. and senior associate Taylor O'Toole recently advised Stoke Space, builders of the world’s first 100-percent reusable medium-lift rocket, in securing $260 million in Series C funding. The round more than doubled Stoke’s total funding and reflects a growing demand for the company's ultra-low-cost, on-demand space transportation innovations. Read more: https://bit.ly/40ARcGj