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Solved CEO Santtu Hulkkonen presented Green Transition Lab platform in the launch event hosted by Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) this week in Helsinki 🌎 For the past six months, Solved has collaborated with the GGGI team to create the Green Transition Lab website and matchmaking tool—an interactive platform that connects international green technology suppliers with project developers, fostering innovation and clean technology across Southeast Asia. 👉 Are you a solution provider or expert? Join the platform to access new project opportunities and showcase your expertise. 👉 Are you a project owner? Use the platform to connect with top technology providers and developers. 🌎 Join the platform: https://lnkd.in/dUWX-WDc 🌎 Check the webpage: https://lnkd.in/dvGvF4Z3 Solved is a digital platform builder and expert marketplace for green transition, with over 30,000 experts globally and 300 organizations and communities powered by our technology platform.   Majority of the platforms are intended for connecting experts and solutions with projects related to sustainability, climate and green transition. #SolvedTogether #Platforms #GreenTransition #Sustainability #Climate

🚀 Join the Green Transition Lab and unlock project opportunities! 🌏 Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) hosted an event on September 23, 2024, in Helsinki to launch Green Transition Lab to connect technology providers in Circular Economy, Waste Management, and Sustainable Forest Management with project developers from Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Finland. For the past six months, Solved - The Cleantech Company has collaborated with the GGGI team to create the Green Transition Lab website and matchmaking tool - an interactive platform that connects international green technology suppliers with project developers, fostering innovation and clean technology across Southeast Asia. 👉 Are you a solution provider or expert? Join the platform to access new project opportunities and showcase your expertise. 👉 Are you a project owner? Use the platform to connect with top technology providers and developers. 🌏 The Green Transition Lab is part of GGGI’s Green Transition Investment Program (GTIP), designed to accelerate investments in green transitions by supporting companies, project developers and project owners. This program is funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland 🇫🇮 Links to website and platform in the comments 👇 #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #Sustainable #Forest #Management #financing #Vietnam #Indonesia #Philippines #Finland #GGGI #SolvedTogether #GreenTransitionLab

We are excited to have officially kicked-off the #Innovate2PREVENT program! ✨   🥳 Congratulations to the 10 selected circular economy innovators who were chosen to participate from over 120 applications!   🙌 Implemented by Yunus Environment Hub on behalf of the PREVENT Waste Alliance, the Innovate2PREVENT program seeks to inspire and mobilize creative minds from all around the globe to develop #innovative, inclusive, and data-driven circular business approaches.   👉 You would like to learn more about the selected innovations? Check out the post below!    #JustTransition #SocialBusiness #Innovation #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #sustainabilitymatters

🔔 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐊𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🔔 The Malaysian government's recently announced Belanjawan 2025 presents transformative initiatives for education, corporate sectors, sustainability, and national disaster resilience. These priorities open up new opportunities for collaboration and expertise across various industries. At UKM Pakarunding, we are excited to support organizations in navigating these changes through our comprehensive consultancy services. Here are some key highlights from the budget and how we can assist: 🌟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬: Targeted subsidies for boarding schools (SBP) and higher education. TVET collaboration with community projects under SEJATI MADANI, fostering local economies. Incentives for institutions developing courses in AI, robotics, and digital innovation. 🌿 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Carbon Tax on steel, iron, and energy sectors by 2026 to drive green technologies. Expanded tax incentives for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and circular economy initiatives, including food waste composting. Increased funding for ecological conservation, with community rangers safeguarding forest reserves. 🏢 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Incentives for rubber and palm oil industries to adopt sustainable practices. PROTON partnerships advancing local workforce skills in automotive technology. Strengthening Halal certification for global market expansion. 🌊𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: RM600 million allocated to NADMA for enhanced disaster response. Major flood mitigation projects worth RM3 billion across key regions, along with slope repairs to prevent landslides. At UKM Pakarunding, we are ready to collaborate with both public and private sectors to align with these national priorities, driving sustainable growth and resilience. Let’s work together to shape Malaysia’s future! #Belanjawan2025 #Sustainability #EducationReforms #GreenTechnology #DisasterPreparedness #CorporateInnovation #UKMPakarunding #Consultancy #MalaysiaDevelopment

🥳 We are thrilled to announce the #Innovate2PREVENT program participants! 🌟 🙌 Implemented by Yunus Environment Hub on behalf of the PREVENT Waste Alliance, the #Innovate2PREVENT program seeks to inspire and mobilize creative minds from all around the globe to develop innovative, inclusive, and data-driven circular business approaches. ✨ Meet the 10 innovators who are now part of the #Innovate2PREVENT program: Narisrec . - Angola Greenjoy Limited Company - Vietnam Mount Kenya University - MKU - Kenya Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation - India REVNICS ENERGY - Nigeria AppCyclers - Ghana Social Lab Environmental Solutions - India Wastezon - Rwanda DercolBags Packaging - Ghana Salin PH - Philippines ✨Each of these innovators contribute to one of three key tracks: ✔Track 1: Solutions that extend product life and optimize resource efficiency by reusing, refurbishing, or repairing electrical and electronic equipment. ✔Track 2: Upstream solutions in the plastics value chain aimed at reducing single-use plastics, fostering alternatives, enhancing recyclability, and minimizing environmental pollution. ✔Track 3: Solutions that integrate digital innovations and data models to promote a circular economy across product life cycle stages and value chains. 👉 Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on a transformative journey through peer learning and capacity building on circular social business models via innovation bootcamps, masterclasses, and one-on-one coaching sessions. #JustTransition #SocialBusiness #Innovate2PREVENT #Innovation #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #SDGs

[WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT📣] We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024! 🌿 After months of challenges and intense selection processes, we have reached an exciting conclusion. It is with great pride that we present the outstanding winner: - SunGreenH2 as the winner of Renewable Energy track ⚡️ - Hydrogen Refinery as the winner of Sustainable Agriculture track 🌱 - AC Biode as the winner of Circular Economy track ♻️ Congratulations also for the finalists who won the additional prize from our Investment Partners: - DayaTani has secured a US$50,000 additional investment from Bakti Barito Foundation - ENWISE 倍奇能源 won a US$50,000 cash prize from Sinarmas Agribusiness and Food We are incredibly proud of all the finalists who have shown remarkable ingenuity and commitment throughout this competition. These innovations are at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing climate challenges in Indonesia, and we are honored to have played a part in their development. For those who missed the event, you can rewatch the Grand Finale and find more insights about the finalists at https://lnkd.in/g5cMVCK8 🌍 The ClIC 2024 is organized by East Ventures and Temasek Foundation. #ClimatelmpactinnovationsChallenge #CIIC #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #SustainableAgriculture #CircularEconomy

It was an inspiring moment with Seyi Olarinde she took us on the Topic.... GREEN ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTIONS What is Green Economy ? It's an economic system that prioritizes reducing evironmental risks and ecological degradation & scarcities while promoting sustainable development According to (UNEP 2011) Green Economy is an eoonomy that is low carbon emission, resource eficient, socially inclusive and innovative. It is an economy that results in improving human wellbeing and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities (UNEP 2011) The Green Economy seeks to solve 3 Critical Crisis facing the world today. * Socio-Political Crisis * Economic Crisis * Ecological Crisis The transition to a Green Economy is not just about greening certain selective areas of the economy alone but setting a new system with its green market green institution. What is the difference between a green and circular economy? The green economy business model focuses on delivering economic growth while fostering a symbiotic and positive relationship between nature and humans. It strikes that balance and interconnectedness in economic activities that promote global scale sustainable development, poverty eradication, environmental protection, and eco-efficiency and low-carbon development, the circular economy is a regenerative development strategy for economic growth that focuses on restoration, use of renewables, and elimination of toxic chemicals and waste through the superior design of materials, products, systems, and business models. They are bound by the common goal to reconcile environmental, economic and social goals. UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTIONS Sustainable construction is the process of constructing structures while being environmentally conscious of the material, design, process, and sustainability of the structure and the effect it has on the environment. simple terms, it's the process of creating structures in an environmentally friendly way. Carbon Management Strategies: *Sustainable design Reuse & Retrofit *Repurposed or Recycled Materials *Compact Shape & Form *Durability & Flexibility *Regenerative Design * Efficient Construction - modular systems *Lightweight Construction * Sustainable material, * Source Country - local or imported * Longevity * Future deconstruction: Today I learnt that Thank you AIIDEV Africa for this amazing opportunities #AIIDEV Africa# #Teach4SDGs impact# #SDGs#

Day 33: IP + SDGs: Innovating for a Better Future It’s Day 33 of my LinkedIn challenge, and today, 18th of November, I’m diving into something really exciting: how Intellectual Property (IP) can play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 🌍 Why IP Matters for Sustainable Development Innovation is crucial to solving global challenges. With IP, creators and innovators have the protection and incentives needed to develop solutions that drive progress in sectors like health, energy, and agriculture—all of which are vital for sustainable development. 1. Fueling Innovation for Global Good IP encourages innovation by protecting new ideas. Patents and copyrights in fields like clean energy and health enable the development of life-changing technologies, from renewable energy to medical treatments, that support SDGs like Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) and Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3). 2. Protecting Local Knowledge & Culture In countries like Nigeria, IP can safeguard traditional products, such as Aso Oke or Yaji spice, ensuring their value in global markets. Geographical Indications (GIs) elevate local products, benefiting creators and contributing to cultural pride. 3. Driving Cross-Border Collaboration IP enables international partnerships, making technology and knowledge more accessible worldwide. Open-source licenses and patent pools facilitate global sharing, especially for solutions that address critical challenges like climate action (SDG 13) or Quality Education (SDG 4). The Role of IP in Agriculture Agriculture is a backbone for many economies. IP protection for innovations in agriculture can boost productivity and reduce food insecurity. Patented agricultural tech and improved seed varieties can empower farmers to thrive, and GIs can protect valuable agricultural products like Nigerian cocoa. Moving Forward IP can accelerate progress toward SDGs by: Ensuring affordable access to innovative solutions through fair licensing. Supporting local creators to compete globally and bring their innovations to life. Fostering public-private partnerships to solve pressing issues. Final Thought IP isn’t just about protecting ideas; it’s about using those ideas to build a better future. Whether it’s through sustainable agriculture or life-saving tech, IP drives the innovation we need to reach our global goals. Let’s use it to create solutions that benefit everyone, everywhere. That's all for Day 33 I remain Oyindamola Rex Martins and I'm looking forward to reaching the very end. #66DayChallenge #IPforSDGs #InnovationForGood #growthandlearning #SustainableDevelopment #Agriculture #TechForGood #SDGs #greatoppurtunities

🌱 Exciting News from Singapore! 🌱 🌏 Wongphai I BIOCHAR is deeply honored to be the only company from Thailand’s agricultural sector selected to participate in the prestigious UOB GreenTech Accelerator Program at Marina Bay, Singapore! We are proud to present our #TripleE Business Model: #Equity, #Economy, and #Environment, which forms the backbone of our mission. With the support of Carbon Standards International AG (CSI), our #EBC-certified biochar technology is creating a positive impact by enhancing soil health, increasing crop yields, and capturing carbon to actively combat climate change. Through artisanal biochar that meets world-class standards, we’re empowering Thai farmers and transforming lives. With the power of carbon finance, we aim to roll out new projects that will benefit millions of people across Thailand, helping to build a sustainable future for generations to come. To our partner Planboo we hope to continue working together to sell #CDRs (Carbon Dioxide Removals) from our artisanal biochar, which is helping farmers and fighting climate change on the ground. 🙏 And to all Clean or Environmental Funding organizations, we invite your support to help Wongphai increase our capacity to empower even more farmers in Thailand. Together, we can create a powerful impact in the fight against climate change. I’ve attached a short 3-minute video of my presentation (my first one on LinkedIn!). Speaking in English, which isn’t my native language, was nerve-wracking, and I did my best to hold back the tears! But I’m immensely proud to represent the voice of Thai farmers who are ready to stand up against climate change. Thank you to everyone who supports this journey! Let’s make a difference together. 🌱 #WongphAI #Biochar #Sustainability #UOBGreenTech #CarbonSequestration #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture #GreenTech #Thailand #ClimateChange #Impact #CleanTech #EnvironmentalFunding

📌 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐙𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍-𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐇 | 𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐄𝐙, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢 PEZA recently visited the Kamanga Agro-Industrial Ecozone (KAIEZ) to check on the status of operations of the ecozone developer and its locator companies. This is part of the agency’s strict monitoring and consultation process with its valued ecozone investors to ensure PEZA's prompt delivery of services and assistance to their company operations. As a leading investment promotion agency, PEZA is committed to providing the best location and business ecosystem for investors. Employing a whole-of-government approach, PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga, together with KAIDEC Vice President Anton Hechanova, met with the Mayor of Maasim Municipality for the needed regulatory coherence and cooperation as they jointly promote and facilitate investments in Maasim and KAIEZ. With an investor-friendly LGU like Maasim, PEZA is better empowered to promote the ecozone program that continuously generates investments, jobs, exports, and other economic opportunities for the host LGUs and other adjoining areas. See full post here: https://lnkd.in/gepJqzD8