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Today is day 2 of the Transforming Africa: Innovating Our Way Towards Sustainability Conference and Expo. Be sure to join the live here: https://lnkd.in/dv-DyW8e The day starts off with the Chair’s showcase. Prof. Erika Kraemer-Mbula provides an overview of the achievements and contributions of the Research Chair over the past five years. This session summaries key research findings, collaborations, and their impact on academic thought as well as society. #STI4SDGs #GreenAndJustTransitions #InnovationAndDevelopment #Innovation4Sustainability #InclusiveInnovation #UJTransformingAfrica

The time has come! Let's have a chat about Sustainability in the Real Estate Industry and how we can get to Net-Zero by 2050 or before!

Your invited to attend Let's discuss: Aligning Research And Creativity to the SDGs Towards Agenda 2063: Harnessing IP for innovation and creativity. Making local Research impactful.

#ActingNow: Innovation for place-based transformations based on partnerships for fair green and digital transitions. Recently published by the Joint Research Centre and the European Committee of the Regions, the #ACTIONbook provides the way forward for #TerritoriesInAction: « Innovation alone cannot help us tackle such problems or achieve the transformations needed as set out in the European Green Deal, the EU’s own ‘socio-economic transformation strategy’. New innovation policies must satisfy two important prerequisites: 1. local and regional stakeholders, including individuals, businesses, knowledge institutions and local authorities, must be meaningfully involved; 2. policy must strive for transformative and system-level innovation to enable and accelerate the required trans-formations. Interterritorial collaboration, network governance and coordinated policy and action mixes enable efforts at local, regional and national levels that achieve long-term societal well-being and climate-resilient development »

Asian markets are more relevant than ever! Writing this from #Laos, it is visible first-hand how much #agriculture matters for #economic development, and how bringing plant nutrients and using them well can be a game changer for a subsistence farmer. Join us in Hong Kong to get a better feel for the Asian markets, and to understand what the next few months have in store for us all. #IFAontheroad #laos #vietnam #asia

Dear TRIZ Enthusiasts, TRIZFEST2024 The 19th International Conference "TRIZfest-2024" will be held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, from September 4th to 6th, 2024, with a pre-conference day of tutorials and workshops on September 3rd and post-conference attractions on September 7th. The event is organized by the International TRIZ Association (MATRIZ), the Malaysia TRIZ Innovation Association (MyTRIZ) and the Sarawak TRIZ Association (SarawakTRIZ). The theme of TRIZfest-2024 is "Innovate with TRIZ and AI for sustainable global growth." We at this moment invite everyone who is involved in TRIZ research and development, who uses TRIZ, as well as those who are interested in TRIZ and want to meet TRIZ professionals and learn more about TRIZ, TOPICS & PAPERS SUBMISSION The topics for this year's conference are as follows: 1. TRIZ for sustainable and ecological development. 2. TRIZ in mobility includes electric, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles. 3. TRIZ in pedagogy. 4. TRIZ and AI are working together for growth. 5. TRIZ in industrial inventions of the 21st century. You are invited to submit abstracts of your scientific, research and practical work, case studies and descriptions of project results. The Abstracts and Papers Submission Schedule: • Abstract Submission Deadline: April 18th, 2024 (download the template and submit abstract via the TRIZFest24 website) • Notification of Abstract Acceptance: May 18th, 2024 • Full Paper Submission: June 28th, 2024 (download the template and submit paper via the TRIZFest24 website) • Notification of paper's acceptance: July 30th, 2024 • Final version Paper Submission: August 15th, 2024 CONFERENCE VENUE & FEES TRIZfest-2024 will be located at TEGAS DIGITAL VILLAGE and THE WATERFRONT HOTEL (to be confirmed). The standard conference fee is 200€, and it includes admission to the workshops and tutorials, both days of the conference, and to the MATRIZ Congress. The fee also includes conference materials, lunches, refreshments, and the conference Social Dinner Party. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Tan Eng Hoo (enghootan@matriz.org) and Blazej Czajkowski (blazej.czajkowski@matriz.org). Please also visit the MATRIZ website (matriz.org), TRIZfest website (trizfest.org) and our social media channels for the latest information.

🌱 Today marks the start of the 9th annual multi-stakeholder forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the United Nations SDGs. We're doubling down on our commitment to harnessing science, technology, and innovation to reinforce the 2030 agenda by delivering practical solutions that promote sustainability, resilience, and innovation contributing to a circular economy. We are looking forward to seeing the outcomes of the two day event held at the United Nations HQ in New York, and following the developments across the next two days. #SDGs #RecycleItGlobal #SustainableFuture

Honoured to be invited to speak at the #GreenVenue segment of Coliseum Global Sports Venue Alliance Summit EUROPE 2024 by Coliseum Global Sports Venue Alliance, thanks to Michael Rennschmied, MA! 🎉 Green venue management plays a crucial role in preventing and reducing the environmental impact of a venue, both from an infrastructural 🏟 and operational ⚽ perspective. It encompasses various aspects such as energy and water efficiency, waste prevention, circular economy projects, and sustainable construction material selection. Effective data collection and environmental management systems like #iso14001 or #iso20121 are essential for measuring the impact and improving performance. Green venue management is a fundamental aspect of any football club's sustainability strategy. Whether the club owns and manages its stadium or not, it should be integrated into their operations to ensure cooperation with the venue owner and data sharing for sustainability reporting purposes. Join me on March 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to learn more about this important topic and how it can benefit your organization! #sustainability #greenmanagement #sportsvenues

❗ 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 2 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 ❗ Last year, I attended the European Week of Regions and Cities in Bruxelles as a participant. There was such a strong desire to act, but I also noticed a clear lack of expertise necessary to turn these ambitions into reality and "connect the dots". At that time I couldn’t help, but wondered: how can I contribute to support cities in implementing Green Deal policies? This year, I’m excited to invite you to our workshop at the 2024 #EURegionsWeek edition, organized by ICLEI Europe, Comitato europeo delle regioni, Aalborg Kommune, City of Budapest, me and Luisa Marelli as moderator. The event is titled "The future of the Green Deal is local! Moving from theory to practice" and will take place on Friday, 10th October at 09.30. In fact, it’s time for moving from ideas to action: What targets should be implemented at urban level? What are the indicators available? How does this contribute to the 2030 Agenda? If you will join the EUWRC 2024 and, like us, believe that the future of the #greentransition depends on concrete local actions and want to make a difference, this event is for you: https://lnkd.in/dpb8skUc Last seats available! Join us and be part of building a more sustainable tomorrow! 🌍💚 EU Science, Research and Innovation Alexandra Pfohl

In a recent VNCI interview, Jorn van der Meer and Marco Waas shared insights into Nobian’s Further Together program, part of our broader Grow Greener Together initiative. This program empowers our employees to support local projects that enhance sustainability, education, and social cohesion. Jorn van der Meer, responsible for Communication and Public Affairs, emphasizes the collaborative spirit of our mission: “Grow Greener Together is the core philosophy behind what we do. We want to grow as a company, but we want to do it sustainably. It’s beautiful to see this slogan resonate internally. It’s in our company’s DNA to seek partnerships.” Marco Waas, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, highlights the importance of local engagement: “The direct connection between a company and its surroundings used to be much stronger. By engaging in dialogue, we understand what people think and why they might not feel comfortable with our presence. You must first understand to be understood.” Through Further Together, our employees are actively involved in their communities, from supporting local sports clubs to participating in educational initiatives. This program is not just about financial support but fostering genuine connections and understanding. Read the full interview in Dutch here: https://lnkd.in/ebYJBiXZ #FurtherTogether #GrowGreenerTogether #Chemistry #Communities