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Energy Transition and Geopolitics Report by World Economic Forum... The report covers the distribution of critical materials related to #cleanenergy and the #Geopolitical risks it imposes. They assert that demand for #criticalmaterials is projected to grow rapidly with the #renewables-based #energytransition. Such a build out of clean energy technology and infrastructure will greatly increase demand for certain minerals and metals. #cleanenergy #sustainability #environment #climatechange #energy #renewableenergy #economy #circulareconomy #technology #innovation #sustainable #sustainabledevelopment

A great paper that's gone straight on my reading list, with highly transferrable learnings for embedding #NatureRecovery within broader transformative systems of environmental change '... many governments are focused on decarbonisation strategies that substitute renewables for fossil fuels without changing wider socioeconomic conditions, and that there is broad appetite on the part of publics for more transformative strategies that allow deeper participation and representation, and reshape who benefits, and how, from the reorganisation of energy systems.'

'To go fast, we must go slow.' Roberto Cantoni and I wrote a new paper in Global Environmental Changing highlighting the dangers of pushing through an #energytransition from the top-down without taking the time to include people in planning and benefits. 5 years in the making, we used interviews, focus groups, documents and a big media analysis across 11 EU countries to analyse how people are responding to decarbonisation, and especially the EU Just Transition approach. We found that people want to be included in processes of decision-making, and there's not much enthusiasm for transitions that just reproduce the same unequal patterns of wealth and power distribution. It will take longer to break from the status quo and design better processes and distribution models. However, it will take even longer to transition if people resist or disengage. University of Sussex Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), Sussex Energy Group, University of Sussex Business School https://lnkd.in/etYZ8EKK

Overall, #reducing #greenhousegas emissions is essential not only for combating climate change but also for improving #publichealth, #preserving #biodiversity, and #fostering #economic #growth. The benefits of taking action are far-reaching and critical for a #sustainablefuture. #EnvironmentalBenefits 1. #MitigationofClimateChange: Lowering emissions directly contributes to slowing the pace of climate change. This can help prevent severe weather events, rising sea levels, and disruptions to ecosystems. For instance, projections indicate that measures already in place in Europe could lead to a 43% reduction in emissions, significantly mitigating the worst impacts of climate change. 2. #ImprovedAirQuality: Reducing emissions from fossil fuel combustion leads to better air quality. This improvement can prevent respiratory diseases and other health issues, resulting in substantial economic savings related to healthcare costs. 3. #BiodiversityPreservation: By addressing climate change and reducing pollution, we can protect habitats and biodiversity. This is crucial for maintaining ecosystem services that are vital for human survival, such as clean water and pollination of crops. #HealthBenefits 1.#EnhancedPublicHealth: Improved air quality from reduced emissions can lead to fewer cases of asthma, heart disease, and other pollution-related health problems. Studies suggest that significant reductions in emissions could yield dramatic health benefits by 2030. 2. #EconomicSavings: Healthier populations can lead to reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity. The economic benefits of cleaner air and a stable climate can outweigh the costs associated with implementing emission reduction strategies. #Economic and #SocialImpacts 1. #JobCreation in #GreenIndustries: Transitioning to renewable energy and sustainable practices can create new jobs in sectors such as solar and wind energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture. This shift can stimulate economic growth while addressing climate challenges. 2. #Resilience to #ClimateImpacts: Reducing emissions enhances community resilience to climate-related impacts, such as extreme weather events. This resilience can protect infrastructure and reduce recovery costs after disasters. Audio Note: https://lnkd.in/dD5qiM-D

The 0.9% absolute emissions reduction and 4.1% intensity reduction in hard-to-abate sectors is a clear sign that we are beginning to bend the emissions curve in these challenging areas. Disruptive innovation and reimagining industrial processes are key to accelerating progress. The WEF tracker highlights that electrification alone could deliver 23% of emission reductions. At the same time, pathways like green hydrogen, biofuels, and CCUS are critical—and we at Granules are actively embracing these through pioneering green manufacturing initiatives. The solutions are here, but what we need now is bold leadership, clear carbon standards, and collaboration across the value chain to drive adoption at scale. Time is short—let’s seize this moment to transform the crisis into an opportunity for industrial transformation. #Sustainability #ActOnClimate #GreenManufacturing #IndustrialTransformation #NetZero

🌍🇨🇳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of China has released a crucial draft allocation plan for the power sector, marking a significant step in the management of carbon emissions for 2023 and 2024.   🇨🇳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: · 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀: Covering approximately 2200 coal and gas-fired power plants, the plan proposes new benchmarks for emissions allowances per unit of energy produced, significantly tightening from previous years.   📊 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: · 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: The benchmarks for coal-fired power generation are reduced by 6.5% to 18.8%, with heat generation benchmarks down by 3.8% to 6.1%, reflecting advances in efficiency and regulatory expectations. · 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Transitioning to an annual compliance cycle and revising banking and borrowing rules to enhance market liquidity and compliance integrity.   🔄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: · The plan introduces more transparent calculation methods and outputs to improve fairness and third-party verification processes. · A public consultation phase concluded on 10 July 2024, with the MEE set to finalize the allocation plan based on stakeholder feedback.   🔗 For a deeper understanding of how these changes affect the global and Chinese carbon markets, and their implications for future policy directions, visit the MEE’s release: https://lnkd.in/d9QvKn6i   Stay tuned as we continue to follow the evolution of emissions trading systems globally, with a close eye on significant regulatory shifts that shape sustainable energy practices.   #ClimateAction #EmissionsTrading #ICAP2024 #ChinaETS #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #EnergyPolicy

There are serious research developments in this field along with ground work at the seas, coastal lines and wild life. Plastic recycling is another field with significant advancement in process

The new global priority is to reduce CO₂ emissions and promote sustainability and efficiency. For industries like airports, this can be a significant challenge! #smartbuilding #co2 #cutco2 #sustanability #reducingemissions

Eight sectors account for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials at the World Economic Forum, discusses how these sectors are reducing emissions. The World Economic Forum’s Net Zero Industry Tracker 2024 offers a data-driven assessment of progress on the #energy transition in 8 heavy-emitting sectors. Read more here: https://ow.ly/OVzC50Uq0LB #EnergyTransition #HeavyIndustry #Aviation #Shipping #Trucking #Aluminium #Steel #Cement #Chemicals #NetZero How can governments worldwide provide sufficient affordable energy to power growth, while cutting emissions and increasing energy efficiency? Safeguarding the Planet is a theme of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos from 20-24 January 2025. Follow #WEF25 for the latest insights from global leaders, experts and innovators.

For those of us worried about the impacts of climate change on ourselves and others, and the impact of some important and powerful climate change deniers, check out great little video from World Economic Forum about the march of technology across those difficult to abate sectors and the strides being made. #Optimistic If you'd like even more information check out blog from a few weeks ago on what you might be able to do to help https://lnkd.in/er6ububQ. #NetZeroorNetHero #ClimateCchange #ISO14064 #ISO14068 #WEF