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🌍♻️ Happy World Earth Day! The world dedicates this day to raising awareness of the environmental challenges we face and encouraging action for a sustainable future. 🌱 The Municipality of Postojna is addressing #sustainability challenges through three European projects, one of which is the Green-Tex project. This project aims to promote #sustainabledevelopment of the #textilesector in the #Danube region through innovative solutions. 💡 This year's Earth Day theme is Planet vs. Plastics. We are taking this opportunity to share some simple actions we can take as individuals to reduce the release of #microplastics from synthetic fibres into our rivers and seas. 🌍 Interreg Green-Tex Interreg Danube Region Programme #EarthDay #GreenTex #SustainableDevelopment #EUprojects #InterregDanube #PlanetVSPlastic

Oceano Azul Foundation supports the transition to a new sustainable blue #bioeconomy that contributes to decarbonisation, and to value Blue Natural Capital 🌊 The way forward is a blue economic development which is both inclusive and sustainable. Investment should be going into the ocean, towards boosting activities other than those which extract or pollute, and Portugal is poised to become a pioneer and leader in the blue biotechnology sector. Blue Bio Value is back to scale up marine bio-based projects and ideas, fostering science-based and #biotech innovations that design a better world 🌎 BlueBio Alliance maze impact

Today, April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day 🌍, a date marked on the calendars by the United Nations to raise awareness among humanity about issues such as overpopulation, pollution, and the importance of biodiversity conservation. At Masias, we work daily to promote sustainable production, utilizing all production leftovers and putting all our efforts into circularity. Our dedication to a greener future is noticeable in our innovative machinery, such as the Flexipad, with the latest innovations in circular technology. ♻️ In addition to our ISO certification, which highlights our dedication to environmental responsibility, we've recently taken further steps to minimize our ecological impact. One such initiative is the adoption of renewable energy by installing solar panels. It not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels but also helps to minimize carbon emissions, contributing to efforts to combat climate change and to become a green company. 🌱 We are proud of the work we have done so far and eager to continue working and implementing new technologies to improve production processes and our actions as a company. To learn more about our sustainability initiatives and commitments, visit our website or reach out to our team! #MasiasMaquinaria #Masias #SleepExperts #manufacturing #productdevelopment #beddingmarket #technology #innovation #EarthDay #technologies #productionprocesses

This year's theme for #EarthDay is "Planet vs. Plastics". This year marks the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, which is celebrated by an estimated one billion people across more than 190 countries. The goal of this year's theme is to call for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040, with the ultimate goal of a "plastic-free future". 👇🏽 Read through the slides below to learn more about how this year's theme is significant for Africa. The "#EnvironmentalSustainability" category on our website highlights comprehensive reviews, insightful reports, and spotlight features that particularly address this challenge. 👉🏽 Tap this link to read them: https://lnkd.in/d6Xz25P2 🎨: Illustration “Rising from the Rubble” by Tomi Abe 👉🏽 Like, repost, comment, and share your thoughts with us. #Susinsight #AdvancingSustainability #HarnessingKnowledgeForImpact #AdvancingSustainabilityinAfrica

A BIOREVOLUTION IS UNDER WAY ♻ That is the message in last week’s Euractiv article. As the world grapples with pressing environmental challenges, the European Union is poised to lead with innovative biosolutions through the vibrant emerging biosolutions sector, with possible growth to boot that signifies great economic potential for Europe. 📈 It remains the case that Europe must strategically commit to biosolutions, and the projected growth of biosolutions could almost triple in 2030 compared to 2020. These nature-based solutions are not just enhancing our sustainability, but are also fortifying the union's resilience and competitiveness globally. 💪 This is not just an industrial shift; it is a fundamental transformation in how we view and utilize natural resources for a sustainable future. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Europe, with a strategy that can not only seize global market initiatives, but also help the EU meet its green goals and fulfill the promise of the Green Deal. It can be applied to textiles, production of food, cleaning materials, almost anything – innovation and research progress has extensive potential to help solve some of the greatest challenges of our lifetime. 🌐 A biorevolution, tiny in stature, but huge in impact, is underway. We can reduce our environmental impact. We can protect our biodiversity. Remedy food scarceness. And it all starts here. It all starts with biosolutions. 🌱 Interested in more? We’ve provided the link to the article down below! 🔗 #EUBioCoalition #Biosolutions #GreenTransition #SustainableEurope #Sustainability #Resilience #Competitiveness

Happy World Environment Day🌍!! Today, 5th June 2024 is celebrated as World Environment Day, which aims to foster a sustainable future♻️ where land and communities thrive together. This year's theme highlights the interconnection of land restoration, desertification, and the drought resilience, https://lnkd.in/eMvV38b2. It emphasizes that restoring degraded lands can prevent desertification, enhance water retention and increase resilience to drought. Even simple actions like afforestation🌱, waste minimization or supporting renewable practices♻️ can drive substantial environmental impact. Biolamer Project, funded by EIC pathfinder Open, supports the action of reducing food waste and renewable bioplastic production, which in turn supports these actions for a sustainable future🍃. Biolamer Project AMBER Centre Trinity College Dublin AquaInSilico @NOVAidFCT Associação Inovação e Desenv FCT,@transfolab Bcn, University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna) HEI-Lab Human Environment Interaction Lab Universidade Lusófona - Centro Universitário Lisboa SocLine Tech #biolamerproject #eicpathfinderopen #eumissions #eufunded #foodwastechellenge #plasticpollution #zerowaste #circulareconomy #GenerationRestoration #worldenvironmentday #bioeconomy #sustainability

🌱♻️ World Environment Day 2024, June 5 🌳🌴🌷 World Environment Day is a reminder for adopting sustainable practices, spreading awareness, and encouraging others to create a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for generations to come. ♻️🍀🌾 World Environment Day highlight ways in which individuals, communities, and organizations can contribute to a sustainable future. #EnviroChar #promis2023 #fondzanauku #pmfuns #pmf_dhbhzzs --- This research was supported by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, #10810, Sustainable solutions in environmental chemistry: exploring biochar potential–EnviroChar.

🌎🗓️ This week at #COP16Colombia we're hosting events about Indigenous Peoples’ rights, corporate science-based targets for nature, and nature positive cities. See you there! 👇 A Safe & Just Energy Transition: Securing Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Protecting Nature in the Sourcing of Transition Minerals 🕒 Wednesday 30 October, 10.30am-11.30am COT 📍Nature Positive Pavilion, Blue Zone Join us for a crucial discussion on how protecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights is essential to halting biodiversity loss and addressing the unintended impacts of transition mineral extraction. This event will explore solutions for ensuring Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), sharing best practices from case studies in Chile, Indonesia, and Brazil. 🔵 Action Unlocked: Driving Corporate Change with Validated Science-Based Targets for Nature 🕒 Wednesday 30 October, 12pm-1pm COT 📍Nature Positive Pavilion, Blue Zone, Big Room At COP16’s Nature Positive Pavilion, hosted by the Nature Positive Initiative, the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) will present key corporate insights and the latest results from its year-long target validation pilot. The GCA Accountability Accelerator Accelerator, as the new host of target validation, will unveil its plans for upcoming target validation services. During this session, SBTN and its pilot companies will share critical insights and outline next steps. The #AccountabilityAccelerator will introduce its collaboration with Deloitte to launch a new Validation Platform, designed to ensure a secure, rigorous submission and validation process. The Accelerator will also discuss its commitment to best practices in governance and assurance, in line with ISEAL standards. Speakers will include representatives from SBTN corporate pilot participants, WWF and the Accelerator’s validation consultants. 🔵 From Global Goals to Local Action – Setting Science-Based Targets for Nature Positive Cities 🕒 Wednesday 30 October, 2pm-3pm COT 📍Nature Positive Pavilion, Blue Zone, Big Room 📺 Livestream: https://lnkd.in/etnyc2Vp Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) presents a developing overarching guideline for cities to set #ScienceBasedTargets for nature: providing global alignment on target setting methodologies and metrics that allow cities to assess their own impact areas and set feasible yet meaningful targets to set cities up for a nature positive future. 🔗 More info on all events: https://lnkd.in/eZzVHqHN

Decarbonization of maritime transportation is particularly important for developing countries like the Philippines, given our reliance on shipping for trade, tourism, and inter-island connectivity. Some challenges and opportunities could be as follows: 1. Infrastructure Limitations: Many ports and shipping facilities in the Philippines are not yet equipped to handle new technologies or fuels required for decarbonization, such as electric charging stations or hydrogen refueling facilities. 2. Financial Constraints: The initial investment required for retrofitting existing vessels or acquiring new, cleaner ships can be substantial. Developing countries often face budgetary constraints that can limit their ability to invest in these technologies. 3. Regulatory Framework: The maritime sector is governed by international regulations, such as those set by the IMO. Developing countries may struggle to implement and enforce these regulations effectively. 4. Technological Gaps: access to advanced technologies and expertise needed for decarbonization, such as alternative fuels (e.g., ammonia, hydrogen) and energy-efficient vessel designs. 5. Economic Dependence on Fossil Fuels: PHilippines' ships are heavily invested in traditional fossil fuel-based operations, making it difficult to transition to greener alternatives without incurring significant costs. Opportunities: 1. Renewable Energy Integration: The Philippines has significant potential for renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. These can be harnessed to power port operations and potentially supply energy to vessels. 2. Investment in Green Technologies: This could include the development of cleaner vessels and port facilities. 3. Sustainable Tourism: The Philippines is a popular tourist destination, and promoting sustainable maritime transportation can enhance its appeal. Eco-friendly ferries and cruise ships can attract environmentally conscious travelers. 4. Local Innovation: Encouraging local shipbuilders and maritime companies to innovate in the field of green technologies can create jobs and stimulate economic growth while addressing environmental concerns. 5. Regional Collaboration. Regional initiatives can enhance collective efforts toward sustainability. 6. Policy Frameworks: Developing clear policies and incentives for green shipping can encourage investment and innovation, e.g. tax breaks or funding for RD&D Indeed, decarbonization of maritime transportation in the Philippines is a complex but necessary goal that can contribute to broader climate objectives and sustainable development. By addressing the challenges and leveraging the opportunities, the country can transition to a more sustainable maritime sector that supports economic growth while minimizing environmental impact. Collaboration among government, industry, and international partners will be crucial in achieving these goals. #fromLearningsToReflectionsToActions_InThatOrder #PilipinasKongMahal

[ #SocialResponsibility ] 3A Composites Core Materials is committed to corporate social responsibility. In Ecuador, we distributed 3,000 native plant species to contribute to #ecosystem restoration and #biodiversity promotion—a project in alliance with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE). 🌍 We are dedicated to the preservation, embracing our circular economy, and utilizing our sustainable use of biological resources. Let's contribute to a sustainable future aligned with the SDGs of the Agenda 2030. 🌿 #3ACompositesCoreMaterials #SDG #Agenda2030 #TheFutureIsGreener #CoreMaterials Ministerio del Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica