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"Stubborn optimist" is my way of cooping with the increasing climate change and with decision makers not doing their job to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels. Christiana point at one thing that for many years has been my approach when working with scenario analysis to guide the energy transiton. We have the opportunity to shape the future. The future is not just something that happen, we can do something. It is not easy, but we have the opportunity to act and reduce the climate impact. This also makes the word 'uncertainty' tricky when approaching the future, we need to differ between what we can impact and what is given (and can come with uncertainties). Some takeaways from Christiana Figueres' article (not in her order): 💻 🔬 We also have the responsibility – and the opportunity – to shape the future differently. We must take stock of the science, triple down on our efforts and deploy the perspective of possibility. ⏰ 🥁 A sense of despair is understandable, but it robs us of our agency, makes us vulnerable to mis- and disinformation, and prevents the radical collaboration we need. Doubt holds us back from taking bold action, which is why it is strategically seized upon by incumbents, who have invested millions of dollars (probably much more) in sowing uncertainty around the climate crisis and its solutions among the general public. 🌞 🌬For example, what has been achieved in transforming the energy system to this point, pushing against a fossil fuel industry deliberately intent on delaying progress, and within a lacklustre policy environment, is extraordinary.

This is worth a read, whether you're already active or still hoping to find a way to make a difference in battling our socioecological crisis. "A sense of despair is understandable, but it robs us of our agency, makes us vulnerable to mis- and disinformation, and prevents the radical collaboration we need. Doubt holds us back from taking bold action, which is why it is strategically seized upon by incumbents, who have invested millions of dollars (probably much more) in sowing uncertainty around the climate crisis and its solutions among the general public." Christiana Figueres puts it brilliantly. This is just what I needed. I'm finding it increasingly difficult to understand why some people choose to actively drive the collapse of our planets functions (even though I'm quite well versed in the complex behavioural patterns of my fellow species thanks to being to a social psychologist). This in turn adds to an increasing feeling of despair. We seem to be fighting the sort of malevolence, backed up by seemingly endless amounts of money, that feels impossible to conquer. Even if I haven't felt desperate to the point of giving up the fight, this article gives much needed inspiration to keep looking for the tools, skills and competencies, platforms and arenas - and most importantly, other people - I need and can use to strengthen my agency. #sustainability #ClimateCrisis #agency #StubbornOptimism

Christiana Figueres « While we grapple with the current lack of #PoliticalWill, and the abhorrent #inequities of the #ClimateCrisis, we can take some comfort that so many of those who are key to designing #OurFuture have heard #ClimateScientists’ urgent warnings and are channelling their spirit by taking #PositiveAction in response: think of the #engineers reforming our #grids, the #architects, the #SocialEntrepreneurs, the #RegenerativeFarmers restoring our #soil, the #LegalAdvocates, and the #MillionsOfPeople everywhere who are advancing #NewSystems of #Care, #Repair and #Regeneration. #StateOfClimate #Governments #Business #Education #GlobalChallenges #GlobalGoals #Leadership #Leaders #ClimateAction United Nations #WMO #UNEP

As we face daunting predictions about our climate, the wonderful Christiana Figueres reminds us that despair does not have to be our destiny. Despite the challenges, there's significant progress and countless opportunities for action. Is it enough? Of course not, but we can choose optimism and collaboration to drive transformative change. #ClimateAction #GlobalOptimism #Sustainability #ActNow

The origin of temperature and CO2 records used by climate science, for synopsis and video see "The Cold Truth".

It can be difficult but we must keep hope alive, and we must keep fighting for urgent climate action now- it really is a race between enormous risks and enormous opportunities. Preventing every 0.1 degree rise in temperatures is vital, even if the 1.5 degree goal looks challenging - and climate change remains fundamentally an issue of justice between and across generations … #climatechange #climatecrisis #energytransition https://lnkd.in/ez_VvMHM

World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target Planet is headed for at least 2.5C of heating with disastrous results for humanity, poll of hundreds of scientists finds https://lnkd.in/dwiymEZU #climate #climatechange #climatescientists #globalheating #2point5degrees #TheGuardian

A short paper on dealing with Climate Deniers https://lnkd.in/gUEU-EpE #climatescience #climatedenial

Wake-up call: 2023 marked the hottest year ever recorded, highlighting the immediate need for climate action. As we kick start the new year, we're feeling more motivated than ever to accelerate our efforts and scale our carbon management solutions. Join us in driving meaningful change. https://lnkd.in/d35vDf-Q #climatechange #climateaction #carbonmanagementsolutions #carbonmanagement

If global average temperatures settle at 2 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial baseline, the planet could be committed to more than 40 feet of sea-level rise — a melt that would take centuries and reshape societies across the globe.