This is the moment when we must come together to save this planet,” Barack Obama told a crowd of 200,000 people in Berlin in 2008, the summer before he was elected president. That moment, of course, came and went. But there were more speeches, more moments of urgency. Al Gore tried, so did Leonardo DiCaprio. Sir David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg attempted to mobilise the masses; even the King has had a go. Boris Johnson tried again in 2021 at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow, urging world leaders to “keep alive” the hope of limiting global warming to 1.5C, enshrined in the Paris Agreement of 2015. He said: “Let’s keep moving forward and make this the moment we irrefutably turn the tide against climate change.” Laurie Laybourn director of the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative, said: “It’s only really now that the penny is dropping that we didn’t prevent a global-scale climate crisis. We’re now in a global-scale climate crisis.” In January the Met Office announced that global average temperatures for 2024 had risen 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for the first time. One year’s weather records do not in themselves mean the 2015 Paris Agreement, which set out to limit global warming long-term, has failed. There is no doubt that in the UK we are not ready for climate change. Chris Stark CBE former chief executive of the climate change committee (CCC) and now a senior energy official, in 2022 described the government’s planning for global warming as “genuinely poor”, blaming a “wilful reluctance” to factor adaptation into policy. This reluctance goes back years. In a speech at Chatham House in September, the former Labour politician David Miliband admitted that preparing for global warming had been something of a taboo. “When I was environment secretary in 2006-7, it felt as though talking about adapting to climate change meant admitting defeat on mitigating climate change.” According to a new report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI), last year insurance companies paid out a record £585 million for weather-related damage to homes and possessions. Mark Shepherd head of general insurance policy at the ABI, said: “Our latest data serves as a blunt reminder of the devastating damage that adverse weather can cause to people’s homes and businesses. According to an Environment Agency report published in December, 6.3 million homes and businesses in England are now in areas at risk of flooding, up from 5.5 million in 2018. By the middle of the century, the number of properties at risk is expected to rise to eight million — one in every four homes in the country. https://lnkd.in/ehz5Ziu3
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Sustainable Africa is a news and information platform dedicated to curating and sharing news, expert views, reports, insights, and analysis on sustainability, eco-innovations, and climate change in Africa. Sustainable Africa is a vital resource for anyone interested in learning more about the sustainability landscape in Africa, including: Business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve on sustainable development trends and opportunities in Africa Policymakers seeking to develop and implement effective sustainability policies and programs Investors looking to identify and invest in sustainable businesses and technologies in Africa Academics and researchers studying sustainability and climate change in Africa Civil society organizations working to promote sustainable development in Africa Sustainable Africa's coverage is broad and comprehensive, encompassing a wide range of topics, including: Renewable energy and clean technologies Sustainable agriculture and food systems Climate change adaptation and resilience Green finance and sustainable investment Sustainable cities and communities Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management Social justice and equity in sustainability Sustainable Africa is committed to providing its audience with high-quality, accurate, and up-to-date information on sustainability in Africa. The platform's content is curated by a team of experienced journalists and editors who have a deep understanding of the sustainability landscape in Africa. Sustainable Africa also features a variety of content including: 1. Interviews with experts on sustainability and climate change in Africa 2. Analysis of the latest trends and developments in sustainability in Africa 3. Case studies of successful sustainability initiatives in Africa 4. Infographics and other visuals that make it easy to understand complex sustainability issues. Sustainable Africa is committed to helping Africa achieve a more climate aware and sustainable future.
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Women Leading Climate Action at TIME’s Leadership Forum At TIME’s Women of the Year Leadership Forum, a panel featuring Gloria Walton Sophia Bush Nomzamo Mbatha and Kara H. Hurst discussed the role of women in climate leadership.They highlighted the need for more female representation in climate conversations and decision-making spaces. The discussion emphasized the importance of funding climate solutions from the Global South. Panelists noted that many innovative solutions exist in vulnerable communities but often lack support and investment. Another key theme was the power of hope and resilience in the fight against climate change. They encouraged celebrating small wins to stay motivated despite ongoing challenges. The forum, supported by companies like Amazon and Toyota Motor Corporation reinforced that climate action requires collaboration across industries. Women are not just participants in these efforts—they are leading them CYNK🌍 FundsEarth #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency https://lnkd.in/gPF8rraG?
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South Africa 30 Years After Apartheid Ended Three decades post-apartheid, South Africa continues to face significant socio-economic challenges that intersect with environmental sustainability issues. The publicly funded health sector, serving over 80% of the population, is overburdened and under-resourced, while a privileged minority accesses better treatment through private insurance. Educational attainment disparities persist, with only a small percentage of 25-34-year-olds having completed tertiary education compared to global averages. These systemic inequalities impact the country’s capacity to address environmental challenges effectively, as marginalized communities often bear the brunt of environmental degradation and lack access to resources that could enhance their resilience to climate change. CYNK🌍 FundsEarth #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency https://lnkd.in/gNWPtxGz?
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A Pledge to Fight Climate Change Is Sending Money to Unintended Places An analysis of climate finance allocations reveals that some funds intended to combat climate change are being directed to projects with questionable relevance. For instance, Italy reported a $4.7 million investment to help Venchi, an Italian chocolate and gelato chain, expand across Asia, including Tokyo. Japan reported a $167 million loan for Egypt’s Borg El Arab airport, with only part of the budget allocated for environmentally sustainable features. These examples highlight the challenges in ensuring that climate finance is appropriately allocated to projects that directly address climate change mitigation and adaptation, emphasizing the need for clearer guidelines and accountability in climate finance reporting. CYNK🌍 FundsEarth #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency https://lnkd.in/e3YHgkC5?
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Rich Nations Are Earning Billions from a Pledge to Help Fix Climate An investigative report reveals that countries in the global south are experiencing a new wave of debt due to climate finance. Andres Mogro, Ecuador’s former national director for adaptation to climate change, highlighted that rich nations are overstating their contributions to the $100 billion climate finance pledge. A portion of these funds flows back to donor countries through loan repayments, interest, and work contracts, exacerbating the debt burden on developing nations. This situation underscores the need for more equitable and transparent climate finance mechanisms to genuinely support vulnerable countries in their climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. CYNK🌍 FundsEarth #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency https://lnkd.in/eZQuWhSz?
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More than 100,000 African Seeds Deposited in Svalbard Vault for Safekeeping Over 100,000 seeds from 177 different African species were recently deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, known for preserving crop diversity to withstand disasters. Notable species include Faidherbia albida, recognized for its nitrogen-fixing abilities, and Cordia africana, valued for its durable timber. Dr. Éliane Ubalijoro of Cifor-Icraf, who delivered the seeds, emphasized that seeds symbolize hope and resilience, especially for nations recovering from conflict, such as Rwanda. She advocated for cultivating native trees and recognizing women’s roles in agriculture to preserve biodiversity and create a sustainable future. This initiative underscores the importance of safeguarding genetic diversity to ensure food security and ecological balance in the face of climate change. CYNK🌍 FundsEarth #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency https://lnkd.in/gJq-GVce?
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South Africa’s G20 Presidency to Prioritize Climate Finance During its G20 presidency, South Africa aims to prioritize efforts to assist developing countries in financing their transition to low-carbon economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the necessity of increased funding to limit global temperature rise, aligning with the Paris Agreement goals. He emphasized that, despite Africa holding 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves, it receives only 3% of global energy investments. Ramaphosa also pointed out that South Africa, despite being a pioneer in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), still struggles to secure necessary financing. This financial support is crucial as extreme climate events are escalating, severely impacting countries that contribute minimally to global emissions, particularly in Africa. South Africa also seeks agreements on utilizing these minerals to support economic growth and decarbonization in upcoming UN climate talks. CYNK🌍 FundsEarth #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency https://lnkd.in/gczP_D3u?
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Today is #WorldWildlifeDay, and this year's theme is "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet." Africa’s wildlife is among the most diverse on Earth, yet habitat loss, poaching, and climate change threaten many species. The continent has nearly 9,000 protected areas, but over one million species remain at risk. Conservation efforts, like those led by the African Wildlife Foundation, work with communities to protect biodiversity while supporting local livelihoods. Investing in conservation can create sustainable solutions for both people and nature. How can we ensure a future where Africa’s wildlife and communities thrive together? 🎨 Photo Illustration: Tomi Abe #WildlifeConservation #AfricanWildlife #ConservationFinance #BiodiversityAfrica #PeopleAndPlanet #AfricanConservation #WildlifeProtection #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityConservation #AfricaBiodiversity #Susinsight
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The global yacht market is projected to grow from $10.3 billion in 2023 to $18.1 billion by 2033 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The luxury yacht segment alone is expected to reach $17.68 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 9.4% from 2025 to 2033. The United States luxury yacht market was valued at $3.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $6.9 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 8.07%. As new eco-friendly yachts emerge, many of them rival the top 10 most luxurious yachts in the world, offering cutting-edge technology, high-end materials, and environmentally responsible propulsion systems. Europe remains a leader in sustainable yacht adoption, accounting for 33.6% of the yacht market, valued at $3.46 billion. Builders in countries like the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany are pioneering innovative eco-friendly designs and materials. The Silent 60, a solar-electric luxury yacht, starts at €2.2 million (around $2.5 million), whereas a similarly sized diesel-powered yacht typically costs around $1.8 million. The Silent 60 relies on solar power and battery storage, drastically reducing operational expenses over time. The Candela C-8 electric hydrofoil yacht is priced at $450,000, compared to roughly $300,000 for a conventional motor yacht. However, its hydrofoiling technology reduces energy consumption by up to 80%, making it one of the most efficient electric boats on the market. CYNK🌍 FundsEarth #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth t#sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency https://lnkd.in/gcX_MKSq