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📢 **New report: "Action at the Source: Waste Separation as a Strategic Solution to Methane Reduction and The Plastic Crisis" ** 🌎 Today, as global leaders gather in Busan for the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution Fifth Session (INC-5), our report highlights a key solution: waste separation to reduce methane emissions and tackle the climate and plastic crises. 🌱 Why is this important? Methane, a gas with more than 80 times the short-term warming potential of CO2, is largely produced by the decomposition of organic waste in landfills. Reducing these emissions is critical to slowing global warming and achieving the Paris Agreement targets. ♻️ What can we do? Separate waste into organic and inorganic streams. Promote composting and sustainable waste management practices. Support the essential role of waste pickers, who handle up to 60% of recycled plastic waste worldwide. 🌍 Global and Local Impact Every year, 400 million tons of plastic are produced, but only 9% is recycled. Cities like La Pintana (Chile), Cajicá (Colombia), and San Francisco (USA) are already leading with successful models that we should replicate. 📖 Learn more about tackling the climate crisis and plastic pollution through waste management. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dXZaExmu We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the organizations and individuals who have collaborated with Ambition Loop in the creation of this report. Your support has been invaluable, not only in providing us with essential data and insights but also by participating in the two webinars and events we organized on this highly relevant topic within the global environmental agenda #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC5 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PlasticCrisis Global Methane Hub 

Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar Happening Tomorrow! "To Riyadh and Beyond: Taking action now to restore 1.5 billion ha of land” 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 27th ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time / 1 PM GMT / 4 PM Arabia Standard Time Healthy land is vital to life on Earth, supporting ecosystems, livelihoods, and global food security. Yet, land degradation is accelerating at an alarming pace, with millions of hectares lost each year. By 2050, up to 90% of the planet’s land could be degraded, putting freshwater supplies, biodiversity, and livelihoods at severe risk. Ahead of the historic UNCCD COP16Riyadh, the first to take place in the MENA region during the Convention’s 30th year, we’re inviting you to join a critical conversation about the Riyadh Action Agenda. This landmark initiative, to be launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and supported by Ambition Loop, seeks to drive coordinated, inclusive action to conserve and restore 1.5 billion hectares of land by 2030. Together with key stakeholders—from Indigenous Peoples to financial institutions and NGOs —we’ll explore how non-state actors can collaborate to combat land degradation, including with benefits to address biodiversity loss and climate change, and thus deliver transformative solutions for our planet. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement! 👉 Register now to hold your spot. https://lnkd.in/dbxXJ6wg  Let’s work together to protect the land we all depend on! 🌍 #LandRestoration #RiyadhCOP16 #SustainableLandManagement #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #UNCCD #EcosystemRestoration #EnvironmentalConservation #MENARegion Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir CMG Nigel Topping, CMG Jennifer Lenhart, PhD Wael Bushah Dr Susan Chomba

🌍 Reducing Food Loss and Waste in #Indonesia 🍎 A new Food Loss and Waste (FLW) Standard Calculation Method is empowering smallholder farmers and retailers to tackle food waste effectively. Key Impacts: 📊 National FLW measurement tool tailored to Indonesia’s needs. 🏫 Training for 15 provinces and retailers to implement solutions. 🚜 Supports farmers and retailers in pinpointing and reducing food loss and waste. This initiative, supported by FOLU and the Indonesian government, paves the way for sustainable food systems and stronger regulations and is an example of the Food Systems Call to Action in motion. 🔗 Read more about the Food Loss and Waste Standard Calculation Method: https://lnkd.in/dNxjqBiT 👉Join us and endorse the Food Systems Call to Action: https://lnkd.in/g8A3ucmk Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU), Badan Pangan Nasional, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Republic of Indonesia #ActionOnFood #GoodFoodForAll #HighLevelChampions #FoodSystemsPartnership #Food4ClimateCommunity #AmbitionLoop #FoodWasteReduction #SustainableFood #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #FLW

Join us on our Road to Riyadh 🇸🇦  Download👇 our Newsletter and find out all about what's coming up at COP16 in Saudi Arabia to forge land-centered solutions for drought resilience and sustainability. #Cop16 #RoadToRiyadh #Cop16Riyadh #AmbitionLoop #UNCCDCOP16

📢 Nuevo reporte: "Acción desde la fuente: Separación de residuos como solución estratégica a la reducción del metano y la crisis plástica" 🌎 Hoy, mientras la comunidad del plástico se reúne en Busan para la Quinta sesión del Comité Intergubernamental de Negociación sobre la Contaminación por Plásticos (INC-5), nuestro reporte destaca una solución clave: la separación de residuos para reducir las emisiones de metano y combatir la crisis climática y plástica. 🌱 ¿Por qué es importante? El metano, un gas con más de 80 veces el poder de calentamiento del CO2 a corto plazo, proviene en gran parte de la descomposición de residuos orgánicos en vertederos. Reducir estas emisiones es crucial para frenar el calentamiento global y cumplir con los objetivos del Acuerdo de París. ♻️ ¿Qué podemos hacer? Separar residuos en orgánicos e inorgánicos. Fomentar el compostaje y prácticas sostenibles. Reconocer el rol clave de los recicladores de base, que procesan hasta el 60% de los residuos plásticos reciclados globalmente. 🌍 Impacto global y local Cada año, 400 millones de toneladas de plástico son producidas, pero solo el 9% se recicla. Ciudades como La Pintana (Chile), Cajicá (Colombia), y San Francisco (EE. UU.) ya lideran con modelos exitosos que debemos replicar. 📖 Conoce más sobre cómo enfrentar la crisis climática y la contaminación plástica desde la gestión de residuos. Descarga el reporte completo aquí: https://lnkd.in/dkwSDGYK Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todas las organizaciones y personas que han colaborado con Ambition Loop en la realización de este informe. Su apoyo ha sido invaluable, no solo al proporcionarnos datos y conocimientos esenciales, sino también al sumarse a los dos webinars y eventos que organizamos sobre esta temática tan relevante en la agenda ambiental global. #AcciónClimática #Sostenibilidad #EconomíaCircular #GestiónDeResiduos #CrisisPlástica Global Methane Hub

Yesterday in #Busan, we hosted the “Methane Mission: Waste Management Solutions for Climate and Plastic Pollution from a Municipal Approach” event, bringing together youth leaders, NGOs, government representatives, businesses, industry experts, and waste pickers. Together, we discussed some of the most pressing challenges related to plastics and climate change. We believe that by strengthening our networks, we can enhance our collective advocacy for climate action, especially concerning critical issues like plastic pollution and methane emissions. This gathering of key stakeholders was invaluable as we exchanged perspectives and reinforced our commitment to effective waste management systems. A heartfelt thank you to our partners, the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, and Global Methane Hub. Let’s continue to collaborate for a sustainable future! --------------------------------------------------- Ayer comenzamos nuestro trabajo en Busan organizando el evento “Misión del Metano: Soluciones de gestión de residuos para el clima y la contaminación plástica desde un enfoque municipal”, donde reunimos a líderes jóvenes, ONG, representantes gubernamentales, empresas, expertos de la industria y recicladores para discutir algunos de los desafíos más apremiantes relacionados con los plásticos y el cambio climático. Creemos que al fortalecer nuestras redes, podemos mejorar nuestra defensa colectiva por la acción climática, especialmente en temas críticos como la contaminación plástica y las emisiones de metano. Este encuentro de partes interesadas clave fue invaluable mientras intercambiamos perspectivas y reforzamos nuestro compromiso con sistemas de gestión de residuos efectivos. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros partners International Alliance of Waste Pickers y Global Methane Hub. ¡Sigamos colaborando por un futuro sostenible! #INC5 #ClimateAction #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #Collaboration #ContaminaciónPlástica #AgendaDeMetano #AcciónClimática #INC5 #PlasticTreaty #Sustainability #AmbitionLoop #PlasticPollution #MethaneAgenda #ClimateAction Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir CMG Paula Guerra Clarisa Marambio Gaspar Guevara

🌍 Desde Busan, Corea del Sur: Un paso hacia un futuro sin contaminación por plásticos 🌊 Estamos en Busan, donde a partir del lunes se llevará a cabo una de las negociaciones más cruciales para nuestro planeta: el tratado global para detener la contaminación por plásticos, incluyendo su impacto en el ambiente marítimo. 🐋🌱 Sabemos que el mundo enfrenta desafíos complejos, pero no perdemos la esperanza de que el cambio sea posible. 🙌 El plenario ya está instalado, y las conversaciones avanzan a buen ritmo. Hoy han comenzado los eventos paralelos, y el equipo de plásticos de Ambition Loop está presente, participando activamente en las negociaciones. 🤝 Este es un momento decisivo para trabajar juntos hacia soluciones reales y sostenibles. 🌟 ¡Sigamos adelante con determinación! ----------------------------------- 🌍 From Busan, South Korea: A step towards a future without plastic pollution 🌊 We are in Busan, where one of the most crucial negotiations for our planet will take place starting Monday: the global treaty to stop plastic pollution, including its impact on the maritime environment. 🐋🌱 We know that the world faces complex challenges, but we do not lose hope that change is possible. 🙌 The plenary session is already installed, and the conversations are progressing at a good pace. Today the side events have started, and the Ambition Loop plastics team is present, actively participating in the negotiations. 🤝 This is a decisive moment to work together towards real and sustainable solutions. 🌟 Let's move forward with determination! #ContaminaciónPlástica #AgendaDeMetano #AcciónClimática #INC5 #PlasticTreaty #Sustainability #AmbitionLoop Global Methane Hub #PlasticPollution #MethaneAgenda #ClimateAction Paula Guerra Clarisa Marambio Gaspar Guevara Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir CMG

🌍 Aligning Food Systems with the 1.5°C Goal: Reducing Methane Emissions in Dairy 🌱 Danone is leading the charge with the dairy industry’s first-ever absolute methane reduction target, aiming for a 30% reduction in methane emissions across its global milk supply chain by 2030. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and tackling it is essential to meeting our climate goals. Through groundbreaking partnerships with the Environmental Defense Fund, Global Methane Hub, Cornell University, and others, Danone’s comprehensive approach includes: 🎯 Being among the first companies to have its 1.5°C target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) 🌱 Regenerative agriculture practices in 20+ countries 📉 Cutting-edge tools like the Cool Farm Tool for tracking emissions Danone’s efforts have already achieved a 13.3% reduction (2023 vs. 2020 baseline) and align with the Global Methane Pledge. This case study is part of a larger set that illustrates the Food Systems Call to Action in motion. They demonstrate innovative solutions and collaborative efforts across sectors, geographies, and communities, highlighting how food systems are being transformed to support people, nature, and climate. Read more about this case study: https://lnkd.in/euRfeQdZ Join us and endorse the Food Systems Call to Action: https://lnkd.in/g8A3ucmk A huge thanks to our partnerts High-Level Climate Champions, Global Methane Hub, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Global Methane Hub, Cornell University, Farmers across 20 countries, P4G - Partners For Growth, USDA, USAID and peer organizations. #ActionOnFood #GoodFoodForAll #HighLevelChampions #FoodSystemsPartnership #Food4ClimateCommunity #AmbitionLoop #SustainableAgriculture #RegenerativeFarming #ClimateResilience #Agroecology #BiodynamicFarming #FoodSystems #FarmersSupport #SustainableFood #EcosystemRestoration #ClimateAction

🌍 Tomorrow in Busan: Advancing Action on Climate and Plastic Pollution 🌿 From 6:00–9:00 PM (GMT+9), we’ll be at Restaurant Schedule Haeundae in Busan for an intimate and interactive gathering to kick off INC-5. We’ll be joining youth leaders, NGOs, government representatives, businesses, industry experts, and waste pickers to address critical challenges in the plastic and climate crisis, such as: 🌱 Methane emissions linked to plastics ♻️ Inefficiencies in recycling mixed waste 🔀 The benefits of separating waste streams The evening will feature opening remarks by Ambition Loop and the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, followed by engaging table discussions and opportunities for collaboration. We’re excited to contribute to this unique space, connecting and working toward meaningful solutions for a global Plastic Treaty. More information on the event: https://lnkd.in/djErwNzK #MethaneMission #INC5 #PlasticCrisis #WasteManagement #ClimateAction #Sustainability Global Methane Hub Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir CMG Gaspar Guevara Clarisa Marambio Paula Guerra

As the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) convenes in Busan from November 25 to December 1, 2024, Ambition Loop is on the ground, actively participating in the final negotiations of the global treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution. This treaty seeks to address the entire lifecycle of plastics—from production and design to disposal—ensuring a comprehensive approach to tackling plastic pollution. Our presence in Busan underscores our commitment to fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including waste pickers, country delegates , businesses, financial institutions, recycling systems, action-driven NGOs, and academia. By bringing together these varied perspectives, we aim to contribute to a robust and effective treaty that not only addresses plastic pollution but also considers its links to the climate crisis. Stay tuned for updates as we work towards a sustainable future. #INC5 #PlasticTreaty #Sustainability #AmbitionLoop Global Methane Hub Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir CMG Gaspar Guevara Clarisa Marambio Paula Guerra