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Nothing Grows Forever: The lessons to learn from nature | Dying Earth: E7 | Featured Documentary Exploring the impact of Costa Rica’s pioneering efforts to prioritise environment over economic growth for its people. Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse nations on Earth. Its entire west coast is lined by the Pacific Ocean. The whole east coast borders the Atlantic. While this contributes to its stunning beauty, it also leaves Costa Rica particularly susceptible to the impact of climate change. With South America deemed to be the “second most vulnerable” part of the world, Costa Rica has been forced to confront the challenges this encompasses in a unique way. This is particularly evident in their unique approach to all that pertains to energy and its consumption as well as the preservation of its environment. The film, Nothing Grows Forever, looks at how Costa Rica has become a pioneer in the fight against climate change and how urban planning can be harnessed to benefit both humans and wildlife. In a world obsessed with economic growth, this film highlights how this small South American country is achieving high levels of wellbeing that have very little to do with money. https://lnkd.in/gHktDHYA

The Wall Street Journal "pursues exclusive stories, with the goal of breaking all important scoops". Even if it involves having to drive snowmobiles, dodging avalanches and braving the cold in the freezing Arctic…! The result: this captivating video report on our recent field research in Svalbard, conducted in collaboration with Delft University of Technology and The University Centre in Svalbard. While the decline of Arctic sea ice might not be on your mind every day, it’s an issue that affects us all. As they say at WSJ, “It’s Your Business.” 📽️ Watch the video and discover why this matters: https://lnkd.in/ek8WNpay Thanks Eve Hartley and Max Thurlow for going above and beyond to make the journey to Svalbard and report on the work of our team comprising of Aleksey Shestov, Hayo Hendrikse, Tim C. Hammer, Laura van Dijke, Fonger Ypma and Tom Meijeraan. UN Ocean Decade #ArcticResearch #ClimateChange #WSJFeature #Svalbard #TUDelft #UNIS #EnvironmentalAwareness #MustWatch

Who takes part in the Arctic Council? How does it operate, and what are the main areas of its work? You're basic questions about the #ArcticCouncil answered in this 90 second snapshot 👇

❄️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗰𝗲 When you think of the Arctic, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's never-ending icefields, majestic polar bears, crystal-clear waters, and towering icebergs. Maybe you envision endless winter nights and summer days that seem to stretch forever. While these images capture a piece of the Arctic’s allure, there's so much more to this extraordinary region. In her insightful article, Marta Asenjo Fernández delves into the rich tapestry of the Arctic, home to over 40 diverse ethnic groups who have thrived here for millennia. For these communities, the Arctic is not just a place of melting ice; it's a vibrant homeland with deep-rooted cultures, languages, and ways of life. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCwXDfQQ Mia Landauer Arctic Centre, University of Lapland REBOUND - Just Green Transition Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) Ocean Conservancy 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗿𝘆 𝗣. 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻

Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse nations on Earth. Its entire west coast is lined by the Pacific Ocean. The whole east coast borders the Atlantic. While this contributes to its stunning beauty, it also leaves Costa Rica particularly susceptible to the impact of climate change. With South America deemed to be the “second most vulnerable” part of the world, Costa Rica has been forced to confront the challenges this encompasses in a unique way. This is particularly evident in their unique approach to all that pertains to energy and its consumption as well as the preservation of its environment. The film, Nothing Grows Forever, looks at how Costa Rica has become a pioneer in the fight against climate change and how urban planning can be harnessed to benefit both humans and wildlife. In a world obsessed with economic growth, this film highlights how this small South American country is achieving high levels of wellbeing that have very little to do with money. #NatureBasedSolutions #CircularEconomy #PlanetaryHealth #RegenerativeAgriculture

Exploring the impact of Costa Rica’s pioneering efforts to prioritise environment over economic growth for its people. Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse nations on Earth. Its entire west coast is lined by the Pacific Ocean. The whole east coast borders the Atlantic. While this contributes to its stunning beauty, it also leaves Costa Rica particularly susceptible to the impact of climate change. With South America deemed to be the “second most vulnerable” part of the world, Costa Rica has been forced to confront the challenges this encompasses in a unique way. This is particularly evident in their unique approach to all that pertains to energy and its consumption as well as the preservation of its environment. The film, Nothing Grows Forever, looks at how Costa Rica has become a pioneer in the fight against climate change and how urban planning can be harnessed to benefit both humans and wildlife. In a world obsessed with economic growth, this film highlights how this small South American country is achieving high levels of wellbeing that have very little to do with money.

To experience a new era, we must stop waging war and commit ourselves to making the planet liveable for all by working towards the perspective of eco-modernism and technological humanism. Following both of these philosophies can lead us into a new period of well-being. Time to put shoulders to the wheel, to strengthen international cooperation, and share the earth's treasures more fairly. Start with https://lnkd.in/dGKuiApg

Aix-Marseille University has endorsed the Mission Charter! 🌊 Learn more about the Mission Ocean charter and how you can get involved. 🌎 https://lnkd.in/eCjqNHjP #MissionOcean #EUMissions #HorizonEU

In 2007, Johan Rockström and Will Steffen set out to answer a fundamental question: “What is the safe operating space for humanity on Planet Earth?” They suggested limits, called Planetary Boundaries — guardrails to keep us a safe distance from these catastrophic tipping points. Because as our population has grown, we’ve pulled more resources away from our life-support systems. We've diverted water, land, and minerals to agriculture, industry, and urban development. People began to wonder, “would these pressures eventually prove too much?” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMZ_D8P. And learn more from the video below 👇 If you like content like this, subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit that notification bell so you never miss another video!