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There’s a lot of dooms-day content doing rounds in climate. Every day I see yet another article talking about how we’re on track to cross planetary tipping points, how the Arctic is melting, global temperatures rising, heatwaves blowing across nations. And of course, all that businesses and governments are doing wrong to fix the manmade problem of climate crisis. All this leads to climate anxiety. A global survey found that 59% of youth were very or extremely worried about climate change. Trust me, we don’t need another newsletter telling us what humans are doing wrong (self awareness is great, but there’s a limit!) Instead, I wanted to do just the opposite. Build a newsletter that tells you everything we’re doing right. Because there’s a LOT of good things happening - new startups, emerging technologies, innovations, advances in materials science - that not many people are aware of. That’s why I started Climatopia - to cover everything that’s cool in climate. Every Wednesday, Climatopia will hit your inbox with the best startup stories, latest news and innovations in sustainability and climate. So if you haven’t subscribed yet, consider doing so. The 1st edition is out now 🗞️ Read it here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_nzV5BM And share your thoughts with us! . . . #climatopia #climatechange #sustainability #tech #startups

Faced with Climate change risks and declining resources, Agriculture and food production are faced with challenges to sustainability. Technological advancement have been developed over time and continue to grow to mitigate against these risks. It is in this light, that I am inspired to pursue trending technology in the sector. Kenya and Africa at large remain at risk and thus the need to have many of us rise up to fill the technological gap to bring our agriculture sector into sustainability and sufficiency! AI in climate change mitigation and Agriculture are places to explore and bring positive impact here at home.

Can technology solve the biggest challenges of our lifetime? I'm convinced it can - if backed up with human will, investment, and action. Yesterday I had the opportunity to see some of that amazing technology and the incredible people and passion behind it at Wellington's first ever Climate Tech Summit. What is climate tech? It's scalable solutions that can solve big environmental problems: reducing emissions, removing emissions, adaptation and resilience for our already changing climate, and protecting our natural capital, including air, water and soil. The Climate Tech summit included presentations from about 15 Kiwi businesses who are breaking new ground in climate tech, with the potential to deliver huge benefits for the climate, for our environment, for our generation and future generations, and for the economy: Bold and ambitious innovators determined to make a difference. Amazing ideas that they are turning into reality included: - affordable nitrogen energy - fusion energy - converting food and forestry waste to energy - new energy sharing and distribution models - more sustainable food production and distribution models - emissions tracking and reporting (to help underpin behaviour change and investment) - turning captured carbon emissions back into energy, aviation fuels, or new products like cement - And so much more. I'm a little biased but one of my favourites was Good Grub Agritech (... I've had the wonderful opportunity to mentor them on their Creative HQ Climate Response Accelerator journey over the past few months). They are using black soldier flies to convert food waste into insect protein that can be used in animal feed and aquaculture. Did you know we currently import feed for aquaculture in NZ, often made from crops that could be used to feed humans instead? Pictured is amazing founder Jessie Stanley nailing her pitch yesterday. It was awesome to see Jessie and Leonardo da Silva Gomes take out a $50,000 prize (and a golden drink bottle in lieu of a trophy!) from Motion Capital yesterday - another shot in the arm for their capital raising, which has already received a $3.5 million grant. *Just* $4 million to go! All of the companies that presented yesterday are looking for funding, connections, and/or other support to help them turn their businesses into ventures that are transforming the world we live in now and for the future. One way you can help solve help the world's biggest problems is by supporting these companies too: You can find details of the nine companies that participated in the Creative HQ Climate Tech accelerator here: https://lnkd.in/gT9daKdp Follow them on LinkedIn, if you are an investor, invest in them, if you have networks or skills that could help, offer those to them. If you have big game-changing technology of your own, Creative HQ is running their next Climate Response Accelerator early next year and it's open for applications :)

📊 Exciting insights from the latest DealRoom and FoodLabs report on #ClimateTech and #FoodTech. Here are three key points that caught my eye: 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 l𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘅 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵: In 2023, Europe constituted more than half (58%!!) of global food-x climate tech funding, surpassing the US for the first time. 🌍💪 Tells a lot about priorities 😉 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: European climate food startups attracted $2B in 2023, matching the previous year's record high. This resilience is remarkable despite the economic slowdown. 📈✨ 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Food-x climate tech was the best-performing sector in Europe, only behind energy. To me, this shows the growing importance and investment in sustainable food technologies. 🌱🔋 More details on our opportunities to create sustainable future in the report itself. #SustainableTech #FoodTech #ClimateChange #Innovation #Investment

LAST CALL for Early Bird Prices: 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 on March 27th! Are you passionate about climate action and want to be at the forefront of innovation? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬:   🌱 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Discover the latest advancements in tackling the plastic pollution calamity with sustainable alternatives and recycling advancements. 🌱 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Discover strategies to optimize energy usage, reduce waste, and lower your carbon footprint. 🌱 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡: Network with investors and startups driving the transition to a greener economy. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧: 🔸Expert speakers sharing actionable insights 🔸Startup showcase featuring cutting-edge solutions 🔸Investors looking to fuel the next big idea 🔸Engaging panel discussions on the future of sustainability Be part of the climate conversation! 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gzDmrDQq #climateaction #climatetech #sustainability #innovation #gogreen #earlybirdspecial #sandiegoevents StartOut OUTbio San Diego Aquillius Ventures MyPhuong Le, PhD Leah Villegas, PhD, MBA Sustainability

Tackling the Elephant in the Room: Can We Feed 9.5 Billion People by 2050 Without Trampling Our Planet? I'm on a quest to find a solution. Join me!" Feeding 9.5 billion people by 2050, a daunting task. Yet, what's even more challenging? Doing so without further harming our vulnerable planet. We live in a world marred by food scarcity and environmental degradation. Our present course is unsustainable, threatening both humanity's survival and our earth's wellbeing. Yet, we're forecasted to welcome another 2 billion mouths to feed by 2050. Imagine the pressure on our food production systems. The cultivation, the harvest, the distribution. The cost not just in monetary terms, but ecological. Isn't that a picture you'd rather not see? So, how do we address this looming crisis? It's high time we challenge traditional food production norms. We need to shift our focus towards agricultural practices that are sustainable, yet efficient. Harnessing technology, promoting urban farming, reducing food waste, altering dietary practices are all part of the solution. I'm currently delving deep into this topic, examining verified facts, figures, and ESG reports. My goal? To pen a comprehensive article that doesn't just highlight the problem but also presents actionable proposals. Stay tuned, as I unravel this global conundrum. In the meantime, what are your thoughts? How do you believe we can sustainably feed our growing population? Let's discuss and inspire change together. #SustainabilityJobs #GreenJobs #SustainableCareers #EcoJobs #EnvironmentalJobs #CSRJobs (Corporate Social Responsibility Jobs) #RenewableEnergyJobs #ClimateJobs #SustainableBusiness #GreenCareers #SocialImpactJobs #CircularEconomyJobs #CleanTechJobs #EthicalJobs #SustainableDevelopment #SustainabilityProfessionals #ESGJobs (Environmental, Social, and Governance Jobs) #ConservationJobs #ResponsibleBusiness #FutureOfWorkSustainability #LinkedInStartups #TechStartupLife #StartupCommunity #InnovativeTech #LinkedInEntrepreneurs #TechLeadership #LinkedInNetworking #StartupGrowth #TechInnovators #LinkedInBusiness #StartupSuccess #LinkedInConnections #TechIndustry #LinkedInEngagement #StartupMindset #LinkedInMarketing #TechNetworking #LinkedInProfessionals 🌿

What does it mean to say that climate change is an all-hands-on-deck challenge? It means that, to have a real impact, we need innovators with big ideas and bold solutions that can be scaled up. It means we need artists and activists to share stories and inspire people to do their part. We need government leaders at all levels to advance policies that cut emissions and accelerate the clean energy transition. And we need the business world to invest in opportunities that will create new jobs and game-changing technologies.

🌍#WorldFoodDay 2024 🥑 Today, we join the global call to action, emphasizing the 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝. 🍽️ Despite producing 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 733 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫! Creating a food system that meets everyone’s needs while safeguarding our planet for future generations is critical. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰! 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨? 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦. Governments, businesses, farmers, civil society, and individuals must unite to ensure that 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥. At 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄, we’re contributing to this cause by: 🌿 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆. 💻 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆, 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 🌱 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦-𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 transformation. 🔗 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2024 : https://lnkd.in/gXd-FPH2 🔗 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: https://lnkd.in/dM4UUv3Y 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝. Together, we can transform 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 for a better future! #WorldFoodDay2024 #Choice4Climate #ClimateChoice #SustainableFood #RightToFood #FoodSecurity #FoodSystemsTransformation #GreenTransition #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #Sustainablility #HorizonEurope CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency | I-SENSEGroup/ICCS ICCS - NTUA | International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) | Sustainable Development Unit - ATHENA RC | Sustainable Development Solutions Network | LIBRA AI Technologies | InoSens doo | BIOAZUL | National Observatory of Athens | Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Andalucía | inoqo | University of Pretoria | e-Fresh.gr | Environmental Reliability & Risk Analysis (ERRA) | TECNiCAFÉ | SUPRACAFÉ

We are away at AgriFutures evokeAG . Was good to hear from Minister Murray Watt - no surprises that I’m aligned to some of the focus areas; 1. Supply and value chain transparency - whether it be trust in our food, food security or value behind the farm gate. 2. Biosecurity - I’ll leave the politics around farmers paying for some of this infrastructure but just say we have a substantial opportunity in global markets because of our biosecurity and the ongoing investment and focus will ensure we can continue to be a key part of global food security. 3. Sustainability and more specific the need for credentials around sustainability for market access (as well as saving the planet). 4. Climate change - whether it be Ag, Fisheries or Forrestry these are sectors which will be part of a solution not the problem. Let’s do this. 5. Technology - let’s see what the rest of evoke Ag brings. Lots to do. Let me know if you are here :)

🌍 Excited to share that I've recently had the opportunity to join the The Sustainability Mafia :Climate Ninjas Cohort! The sessions so far have been incredibly informative and interactive, providing valuable insights into sustainability practices. Each session lead by dynamic and visionary entrepreneur has provided fresh perspective and actionable insight into the world of sustainability and climate action. In my first session, Sudhir Kumar Pasupuleti, the visionary founder of Algrow Biosciences shared how #microalgae could revolutionize our food systems with sustainable, nutritious protein sources. We delved into the science behind algae-based proteins and explored the exciting business potential of this innovative market. 🌍💡 We continued our journey with the next masterclass, featuring Swapnil Shrivastav, the CEO and co-founder of Uravu Labs who shared invaluable insights with us. The session explored cutting edge technology for extracting water from air, offering a sustainable solution to water scarcity. This innovation reduces reliance on strained resources, turning science fiction into a practical reality for water security. In our next masterclass, we had the privilege of hearing from Tannya Garg of FarMart on the rapidly evolving #ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sector. She highlighted how ESG principles are driving responsible growth, improving corporate accountability, and transforming the business landscape by enhancing transparency and stakeholder trust. A special highlight was the recent session led by Hari Prasad from Beyos | Beyond Sustainability. He broke down the complexities of calculating a business's #carbon_footprint in such a simple and relatable way that even a layman could grasp it. Truly eye-opening! A huge thank you to Anish Madeti and Aneesa Patel for organizing these mind-boggling sessions. Looking forward to learning more and applying these insights to make a positive impact! #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CarbonFootprint #LearningJourney