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The felt temperature in Istanbul this year reached 45 °C. The exhausts of the busy traffic of this metropole make the heat island effect worse. If current emission trends continue, demand for air conditioning will increase by 70%.   The climate crisis and related extreme temperatures are daunting and can have deeper consequences for our lives. But cities like Istanbul are looking at solutions and ensuring that nature is used as a solution to protect its citizens and future generations.    Read more in our article about how cities in Europe are coping and what national governments need to do before next summer:  https://bit.ly/3Ou40aS #UrbanHeat #CoolCities #WatchYourTemperature #ClimateSolutions #Istanbul #Turkey #Heatwave

Climate change and biodiversity loss are deeply connected. Deforestation fuels climate change, which in turn drives wildfires and further damages ecosystems. Yet, policies still treat them as separate issues. The good news? 2025 is full of opportunities to change this: 🌳 New climate pledges (NDCs) can include nature-based solutions, like forest restoration. 🌊 The biodiversity treaty’s “30x30” goal can protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. 🇧🇷 COP30 in the Amazon can put nature at the heart of climate action. The stakes are high, but progress is possible: Countries that link nature and climate plans will unlock more funding and drive systemic change. Denmark’s approach by restoring peatlands while taxing emissions proves this can work. What’s one action you’d like to see prioritized this year? Share your thoughts and check our blog about this topic: https://bit.ly/3CbYEyf

A new High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy Blue Paper makes the case for governments to co-produce ocean management policies with Indigenous communities — not just to right historical wrongs, but to ensure that marine ecosystems are managed sustainably and equitably. Learn more▶️ https://bit.ly/4ip9t05

Can we all agree that most of us want more public transport options and better service quality? If you’re nodding along, then here’s something that might surprise you: behind the scenes, transport agencies are struggling to keep the wheels turning, and they might need your attention on this article. Since COVID-19, many transport agencies around the world have faced financial turbulence, while a few have managed to not just stay afloat but thrive. How did they do it? What’s their secret to success? The answer lies in finding creative and diverse ways to fund their operations and this could be the game-changer for cities everywhere. Curious about the money struggle behind public transport? Dive in: https://bit.ly/4fXiJpY

Inspired by our colleague Wessel van Eeden, introducing the energetic #RestoreLocal - creating local, bottom-up communities and ventures to restore nature in Sub-Saharan Africa. Wishing you and the team all the best! #nature #climate #restoration #RestoreLocal

🚨Fire alerts, which use satellite data to detect fires based on the heat they generate, have increased as fires spread across Los Angeles County. Over 60 fire alerts have already been detected as of January 9th. More than 40 times the average for the first two weeks of the year from 2012-2024. Global Forest Watch platform shows just how uncommon L.A.'s current fires are and how fire trends are changing as the planet warms ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dydYf7mM

Let’s make 2025 the year for climate and nature. Few issues are more enmeshed, yet despite their inexorable connection, policymaking for climate and for nature still largely operates in separate spheres. That’s where 2025 can change things. Opportunities this year can help the world finally start addressing climate and nature as the interrelated issues they are. It will require ambition and finance. See how we can bring together the two worlds that are integral to the future of our one planet in my latest from World Resources Institute: https://lnkd.in/gwFhMJ_2

📅Don't miss #StoriesToWatch 2025 on January 30th🌍 WRI's annual presentation will present four stories that break down the key challenges to the #ClimateFinance goal—and potential solutions—to this global effort: 💰 What is the money for? 📍Where will the money come from? 🔓 What can be done to unlock more money with innovation and efficiency? Register Today!➡️ https://bit.ly/4j5YKrR

For the first time ever, we have shattered the 1.5°C limit above pre-industrial levels, according to the latest figures of Copernicus ECMWF. It is a sad moment for the planet and humanity, as scientists, activists and citizens have been trying to stop this from happening. But not all is lost. Although we reached it in 2024, it doesn't mean we need to reach this gloomy milestone in the following years. Governments across the globe have the most important mission this year: submit their national plans to transform their economies, reduce emissions, and stop the climate crisis. This plan is called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), and it tells all sectors and industries what they will do to lower GHG emissions. And you? You can message your national government and elected officials and demand a strong NDC for a better year for you, your family and your country. Read more here about Earth reaching 1.5 degrees here: https://lnkd.in/eyujnj96 

📢 Work With Us at WRI Europe! Looking to make an impact? Check out our current opportunities across Europe. We’re hiring for a variety of roles from internships to senior positions. ➡️ Senior Data Scientist, Language Technology  Application Deadline: 10/Jan/25  Location: The Hague, London  Apply: https://lnkd.in/eKGmuGpy ➡️ Business / Accounting Intern  Application Deadline: 12/Jan/25  Location: The Hague  Apply: https://lnkd.in/eTXVUqrf ➡️ Digital Communications Intern  Application Deadline: 12/Jan/25  Location: The Hague  Apply: https://lnkd.in/eQ82cgXj ➡️ EU Partnerships Intern  Application Deadline: 12/Jan/25  Location: The Hague  Apply: https://lnkd.in/e-zAYG2b ➡️ Geospatial Data Science Intern – Urban Heat  Application Deadline: 12/Jan/25  Location: The Hague  Apply: https://lnkd.in/eJaFM3nN ➡️ Multimedia Intern  Application Deadline: 12/Jan/25  Location: The Hague  Apply: https://lnkd.in/eCc9CbK7 ➡️ Buildings and Construction Research Intern  Application Deadline: 12/Jan/25  Location: The Hague  Apply: https://lnkd.in/et9W_8tt ➡️ Senior Investment Manager, Outcome and Blended Finance, Restoration  Application Deadline: 17/Jan/25  Location: The Hague, London  Apply: https://lnkd.in/gZB-xdTV ➡️ Project Manager, High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy  Application Deadline: 23/Jan/25  Location: The Hague, London  Apply: https://lnkd.in/g5e4hqzK Join us to help drive transformative change for people, nature, and climate! 🌟