Climate Pledge Fund’s Post

The Rebel Reader X Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie Quick Take Tired of the doom and gloom around climate change? Not the End of the World provides a hopeful perspective, showing the progress humanity has made and how we can build on it. Headline Insight Progress is possible. By focusing on solutions and innovation, we can create a sustainable future rather than succumbing to apocalyptic narratives. 150-Word Review Hannah flips the typical climate change narrative on its head, offering an optimistic and data-driven look at the progress humanity has made. Ritchie emphasises the power of human ingenuity and the successes we've already seen in reducing emissions and shifting to renewable energy sources. Instead of focusing on despair, she presents actionable pathways forward, showing that the future is not set in stone but shaped by the choices we make today. Ritchie's balanced approach highlights the urgency without succumbing to fear, empowering readers to take informed action. Her message is clear: it’s not the end of the world — if we continue working together and scaling solutions, we can make meaningful change. Watch: Hannah Ritchie on Solutions-Based Climate Action > https://lnkd.in/enxSKyrx Further Insights: Shifting Narratives: The media often focuses on disasters, but progress is happening behind the scenes. Technology as a Tool: Innovations in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture are key to reducing emissions. Individual Impact: Small, everyday actions accumulate, contributing to larger societal change. Action Stations: Stay informed: Focus on solutions-based news and innovations. Support climate-friendly policies: Engage with local and global initiatives aimed at sustainability. Take action: Reduce your carbon footprint through simple changes like energy-efficient choices. What’s next at RBC? Coming up in November... BLUE MACHINE From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, physicist Helen Czerski explains the vast currents, invisible ocean walls and underwater waterfalls that all have their place in the ocean's complex, interlinked system. rebelbook.club

👀👀Ouch…“Jargon Monoxide” and “Jargon Mishmash Syndrome”. These terms are so on point💪🏾💪🏾 With love and deep respect to my friends in the Sustainability, ESG and Climate space (especially those at the very top of the organization. Yes, especially you with a ‘C’ at the start of your Job title)…. You might want to listen to this episode of Hidden Brain 😘😘👀👀✌🏾 #people #innovation #progress https://lnkd.in/ePWQr3Bk

👉 https://lnkd.in/eGiQUs4K Took a quick scan at the names on the Time 100 Climate 2024 list and saw the CEO of Lego. Was ready to scoff, and swear. About time they did something about their legacy of filling the world with little pieces of plastic. My cynicism may not be entirely removed, but they have the commercial power to make a market for reduced or non-fossil fuel plastics, and appear to be using it for that purpose, albeit have a way to go. Some great examples of climate leadership in this list. When the CEO of Coca Cola appears, we may finally be getting somewhere with plastic pollution. #time100climate2024, #lego, #cocacola, #netzero, #climateleaders

Strong climate leadership is more important now than ever. And this year’s #Time100 Climate list recognizes influential leaders like The World Bank’s Ajay Bangale, Colombia’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development Susana Muhamad, Microsoft’s Melanie Nakagawa, Mastercard’s Ellen Jackowski, Fortescue’s Andrew Forrest, Arizona State University’s Michael Crow, and so many more who are working tirelessly to drive successful and equitable climate action.

In this video, we explore the revolutionary concept of "degrowth," based on Jason Hickel's book "Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World." Degrowth challenges the traditional idea that endless economic growth is necessary for progress. Instead, it promotes sustainability, well-being, and fairness as the true markers of success. Join us as we dive into why degrowth is not just necessary, but essential, for addressing climate change, inequality, and creating a more just and sustainable world. https://lnkd.in/gjxYM9R5

In our latest video, Laura Corrales discusses how her team is helping clients understand the implications of #ClimateChange and create a roadmap towards a more sustainable future. https://pwc.to/444vJ8N #EarthDay

A compelling video, sustainability is no longer an option. This is not our planet for today, it is the for the future generations. We are merely the guardians of that future. There are examples of where we have come together to make a difference; protecting the ozone layer by banning CFCs - it happened and made that difference. A singular event in the UK (the Dunblane Massacre where 15 school children were killed) changed the law in the UK in swift order regarding gun control. Imagine that if this was a war the resources that would be thrown at it, we haven't seen a world war since 1945 - that's nearly 80 years. That was won against a seemingly unstoppable odds. Imagine if we could put the world onto a "war footing" to mobilise resources and passion into a singular purpose of defeating climate change. It feels harder because the effect is incremental. After many years in the corporate world, I have made a personal pledge to only work with organisations that are driven by purposeful leadership to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/esPvjdwa

Here’s our thoughts on the recent small cap outperformance.

Are we too anxious about climate change? I think I certainly was! In a global survey by the data analytics firm Kantar in the UK, 56% of young people agreed with the term "humanity is doomed". That's a worrying lack of hope to be in the psyche of the next generation, and I don't think that's the mindset we are going to need to fix these problems - particularly when it seems not to be true! I have already raved about this book "Not The End Of The World" by Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data once before, but now reading it for the second time, its message hits even harder! Reading it makes you realise your worldview has been very skewed toward the negative and remedies this by cutting through the noise to focus on what's really important. We really are very good at solving problems, and we have made some really good progress on climate change. But most people don't realise this and I'm not surprised people feel hopeless if they think the last few decades of activism and policy change have done nothing. Average per capita emissions peaked more than ten years ago! We have made change - and now we need to pick up the pace and keep those per capita emissions falling. This short TED talk she did in 2023 summarised the book well for those who need a reader's digest! Hickman, C. et al. (2021) ‘Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: A global survey’, The Lancet Planetary Health, 5(12). doi:10.1016/s2542-5196(21)00278-3.

A brilliant article by Tanya Aldred on Madeleine Orr‘s new book, “Warming up: How Climate Change is Changing Sport”. It highlights the very real and delicate balancing act required when handling investors/funding, customers/audience, well-being of your talent/people, societal and climate impact, and a global scale of operation. On a practical note, there are three key actions suggested to solve some of these wicked problems. What challenges do you face in balancing your values with the priorities of your stakeholders, and the organizational drive for success? Credits to: The Guardian Madeleine Orr Tanya Aldred Kaumudi Goda The Human Conversation #TheGuardian #TheHumanConversation #integritymatters #peopleplanetprofits #sustainabledevelopment #ClimateActionPlan