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🚨 Episode 1 of Watch Your Temperature is Here: 🔥 Blazing Barcelona 🔥Spain has recently felt the brunt of the climate crisis with devastating floods. Heat another side of that crisis. Barcelona’s rising temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable—they’re a public health emergency. From overwhelmed hospitals to families trapped in overheated homes, the impact of climate change is real and immediate.  In this episode, we showcase the stories of those on the frontlines and explore how green infrastructure can cool down the city and improve lives.  Read our Insights article about extreme heat in Barcelona and other European cities, and the actions we should take: https://bit.ly/3Ou40aS #BlazingBarcelona #HeatAdaptation #GreenInfrastructure #WatchYourTemperature #ClimateActionNow 

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the world? 🌍 Here we’re passionate about creating a sustainable future. With roles spanning from research and communications to partnerships and data science, we’ve got exciting opportunities waiting for you! 📌 Internships (The Hague). *Note that you must be enrolled in a Dutch institution (hogeschool / university). Jumpstart your career with hands-on experience in these fields: 👉 Multimedia Intern Apply by 12 Jan 2025: https://bit.ly/3Zd23UW 👉 Business/Accounting Intern Apply by 12 Jan 2025: https://bit.ly/4g8rXjO 👉 Digital Communications Intern Apply by 12 Jan 2025: https://bit.ly/4g7B2ZV 👉 EU Partnerships Intern Apply by 12 Jan 2025: https://bit.ly/4g9mOru 👉 Geospatial Data Science Intern – Urban Heat Apply by 12 Jan 2025: https://bit.ly/3Z8uIKU 👉 Buildings and Construction Research Intern Apply by 12 Jan 2025: https://bit.ly/3CH5Jqr 📌 Full-Time Roles (The Hague & London) Take your expertise global with these impactful positions: 👉 Writer/Editor Apply by 3 Dec 2024: https://bit.ly/3ZcVr90 👉 Global Events & Engagement Manager Apply by 6 Dec 2024: https://bit.ly/3Z7ULSC 👉 Global Energy Research Director Apply by 6 Dec 2024: https://bit.ly/4g7Bd7x 👉 Development and Delivery Director, FOLU Apply by 2 Dec 2024: https://bit.ly/4fYUh86 👉 Countries Director, FOLU Apply by 2 Dec 2024: https://bit.ly/4fP7hgQ 👉 Asia and Europe Coordinator, FOLU Apply by 2 Dec 2024: https://bit.ly/4fNozuD #WorkWithUs #JobOpening #Internships #Jobs #Careers #WeAreHiring #InternsWanted #JobsInTheHague #JobsInLondon #InternshipOpportunities #Netherlands #England #UK #JoinOurTeam #Hiring #HiringNow

🌡️ Blazing Barcelona: A Climate Crisis on the Horizon. Spain has recently suffered devastating floods. Heat is another side of the climate crisis. As temperatures rise, Barcelona is feeling the heat—literally. Low-income and vulnerable communities suffer the most from frequent and intense heat waves, highlighting the urgent need for climate adaptation. Later this week, we dive deep into the data and personal stories that showcase the human side of this crisis. 🔗 Watch the teaser for Watch Your Temperature featuring Michael Doust, Urban Efficiency and Climate Director, and read our Insights article to learn more about the situation in Barcelona and other European cities: https://bit.ly/3Ou40aS #ClimateAction #UrbanHeat #Sustainability WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

6️⃣ exciting #internship opportunities at World Resources Institute in The Hague, The Netherlands 🇳🇱 starting March 2025 📅 Apply by 12 January 🏙️ Buildings and Construction Research Intern ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eG-WP_K6 💶 Business / Accounting Intern ▶️ https://lnkd.in/edYZVhqg 🖥️ Digital Communications Intern ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e55HyBEb 🇪🇺 EU Partnerships Intern ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e3SsX-Zw 🔥 Geospatial Data Science Intern – Urban Heat ▶️ https://lnkd.in/egu47PXK 💻 Multimedia Intern ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eZEymp8S #Internship #Intern #ClimateAction #Sustainability #WRI #TheHague #DenHaag

🦃 As #Thanksgiving day approaches, it’s worth reflecting on the systems that shape our food traditions. While it can be a meaningful time of gratitude, Thanksgiving is rooted in a history of colonization and harm to Indigenous communities—a legacy that persists in the inequities of our food systems today. 🍂 Consider this: 40% of the world’s food is wasted or lost annually, while millions face hunger. This waste also fuels 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. This week, let’s think critically about how we honor the food on our plates. Use your purchases to support equitable food systems, plan portions wisely, and get creative with leftovers. Small actions matter, but even better is rethinking the systems that brought us to where we are today. Learn more about what’s needed to reduce food loss and waste at scale: https://bit.ly/496auWG #SustainableFood #FoodSystems #FoodWaste #FoodLoss

Come work with me and the amazing Angela Bekkers. We are looking for a new intern to join our team and learn how to create impactful multimedia content that drives meaningful change! 🌍🎥 As part of our small and dynamic communications team at World Resources Institute Europe, you'll gain hands-on experience in video production, social media, and storytelling that highlights innovative climate solutions across Europe. This is your chance to build a professional portfolio, develop new skills, and contribute to making a real difference for people, climate, and nature. #Hiring #Jobs #Opportunity #Career #WorkWithUs

Despite major headwinds, negotiators in Baku eked out a deal that is an important downpayment toward a safer, more equitable future. Though the agreement at least triples climate finance flowing to developing countries, the $300 billion goal is not enough. The poorest and most vulnerable nations are rightfully disappointed that wealthier countries didn’t put more money on the table when billions of people’s lives are at stake. This deal gets us off the starting block. Now the race is on to raise much more climate finance from a range of public and private sources, putting the whole financial system to work behind developing countries’ transitions. The year ahead offers numerous opportunities to raise the bar for climate finance, from development banks, the private sector, major economies and more — including through international taxes. We must seize all of them. Greater confidence that investments are coming will unlock more ambitious national climate commitments. This in turn sends a clear signal to investors to back the action we need. The hard work now begins to show a route to scaling up all sources of finance to deliver the $1.3 trillion developing countries need by 2035. See my full statement from World Resources Institute: https://lnkd.in/gAbgHwcN

Yesterday the WRI Europe team in The Hague joined the European Week for Waste Reduction with our first-ever 'whole building' Clothing Swap Event! 🎉 We came together with colleagues and other organizations in our building to tackle textile waste by giving preloved clothes a fresh start. The energy was incredible, and the impact was tangible. Proof that small, collective actions can lead to meaningful change for our planet. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success! Let’s keep the momentum going toward a more sustainable and waste-free future. 🌟 What steps are you taking to reduce waste this week? #EWWR2024 #Sustainability #TheHague #CircularEconomy

Come work with us! Check our open positions and apply today: Chief People Officer 📅 Deadline: 22 Nov 2024 📍 Location: The Hague, London 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/40UsMIn Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (PMEL) Manager 📅 Deadline: 22 Nov 2024 📍 Location: The Hague 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3CwJ7sD Compensation & Benefits Specialist 📅 Deadline: 29 Nov 2024 📍 Location: The Hague 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Zg4ck3 Development and Delivery Director, FOLU 📅 Deadline: 02 Dec 2024 📍 Location: The Hague, London 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3OiFHMQ Countries Director, FOLU 📅 Deadline: 02 Dec 2024 📍 Location: The Hague, London 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3CN7cvk Asia and Europe Coordinator, FOLU 📅 Deadline: 02 Dec 2024 📍 Location: The Hague, London 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/40Xebfd Writer/Editor 📅 Deadline: 03 Dec 2024 📍 Location: The Hague, London 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3CHtb7e Global Events & Engagement Manager 📅 Deadline: 06 Dec 2024 📍 Location: The Hague, London 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/4hVBEnh Global Energy Research Director 📅 Deadline: 06 Dec 2024 📍 Location: The Hague, London 🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3UYScAU Join our team at WRI Europe and be part of a global mission to protect the planet and improve lives. With exciting roles across diverse fields, this is your chance to make a lasting impact!

Bio-energy production is taking up a lot of land that is urgently needed for the production of food or creating space for biodiversity.     That's why just yesterday, Stientje van Veldhoven spoke at the European Parliament about forest conservation and sustainable land use, two critical issues for our planet's future. Did you know Europe’s tall forests have shrunk by 2.25M hectares in just 20 years? That’s half the size of Denmark! And nearly half of Europe’s harvested wood is burned for bioenergy. Burning wood creates more emissions than fossil fuels to produce electricity. But there’s hope! The EU’s Nature Restoration Law and better forest monitoring can reverse these trends. With tools like Global Forest Watch, we can track forest health in real time and take swift action. Check it here: https://lnkd.in/eUph5EQ The truth? Our land use is inefficient, exporting problems globally. Europe must adopt a comprehensive land-use strategy, one that balances food, energy, biodiversity, and climate goals. Together, we can protect our forests and ensure a sustainable future. 🌳 Thank you Fern NGO for pulling together this critical event. #ForestConservation #SustainableLandUse #ActNow #EU #EUDR #Forest #LandUse #EUParliament Sarah Carter