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With nearly 5,000 clean-up events recorded across the Great Southern Reef since the beginning of 2021, the community's response to keeping our coast and oceans clean has been formidable. Thanks to Tangaroa Blue Foundation and partners, over 216 tonnes of debris have been removed by nearly 23,000 participants, clearing over 3.4 million items from the marine environment. These figures are a testament to the power of collective action and the pivotal role of citizen science in shaping a sustainable future for our oceans. Local clean-up groups, educational programs, and citizen science initiatives are instrumental in not only removing debris but also in preventing further pollution. By participating in local clean-ups and advocating for sustainable practices, every individual can contribute to the health and longevity of the Great Southern Reef. One easy and effective way to contribute is by utilising the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) Data Collection App. The app allows you to record and submit data from clean-up activities. Whether it’s a solo effort along a local beach or a community event, every piece of data collected is valuable. By logging the types and quantities of debris collected, you’re contributing vital information that bolsters the growing body of evidence needed to guide government policy, community action, and industry best practices. #GreatSouthernReef #AMDI

🌿 Powering Nature Restoration in Scotland!   🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with SCOTLAND: The Big Picture to drive large-scale nature restoration and #Biodiversity across Scotland.   🤝 By working together, we’ll enhance biodiversity, restore vital ecosystems, and tackle the impacts of climate change — all while delivering critical electrical transmission infrastructure for a #NetZero future. This landmark collaboration strengthens our commitment to leaving a positive legacy in the environments we operate in. ➡️ Read more to find out about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/g5tPCXwh ⬇️ Watch the video to learn more about our industry-first partnership:

Great to have you on board DISCO | DIgital Solutions for Climate adaptatiOn. Very curious how the AMACHAN-platform can contribute by providing citizens with a tool that makes it easier for them to express how their neighbourhoods can become greener and more resilient to climate change. #sustainability #participation #citizens #climateadaptation #interreg #northsearegion

With 60% of the global population soon living in cities, Europe faces significant challenges from climate change and biodiversity loss, which are directly affecting our urban environments.   Join a group of experts to explore practical solutions for integrating nature into urban planning. This is a chance to hear about real-world strategies that can help shape greener, more resilient cities for the future. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Mn4luK   #NatureBasedSolutions #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #EURegionsWeek

🌐 The ADRURAL website is now LIVE! 🚀 The ADRURAL project is dedicated to empowering rural communities by utilizing proven and innovative #SmartSolutions. It’s focused on addressing key societal and environmental challenges through community-driven innovations. 🌱💡 Explore more about how we're transforming rural areas: https://lnkd.in/dc6XkMrf #RuralEmpowerment #CommunityInnovation #SustainableDevelopment

🌊 Exciting news from #MissionArena3! 🌍 Join the workshop: Stakeholder Engagement in Innovative Marine Solutions: Marine Conservation Management, Financing, and Beyond 🗓️ 27th November 🕒 9:15 - 11:00 📍 Amsterdam 🇳🇱 ℹ️Effective stakeholder engagement is essential for sustainable marine management and policy implementation. 👉🏻This workshop co-organized by BLUE4ALL MSP4BIO and Blue Connect Project will explore innovative projects in the #NorthSea region, focusing on how #inclusive #approaches and #sustainable #business opportunities can enhance #marine #conservation efforts. 👉🏻Discussions will address #strengthening community involvement, funding needs, and best practices for successful marine management. 🔗 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/d5mfrcPt #MarineConservation #MissionOcean Mission Ocean HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission VLIZ - Flanders Marine Institute CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Science, Research and Innovation

During the past 15 years I have worked with many 🇪🇺 cities in numerous workshops, where we defined and discussed the barriers to implementation of climate action plans, SUMPS and other sustainability plans. The challenges were almost always the same, no matter the size of the city: 🗣️ lack of internal cooperation and communication 👩💻 no consistent monitoring and evaluation of action plans 💃 difficulties in involving stakeholders 💶 lack of funding The Kausal platform supports cities to address the first three challenges in a very practical way, but the last one is crucial for cities to even start working with us! 📖 Read on our blog some thoughts on securing financing for climate solutions in cities - and please reach out for a chat, if you think we could discuss this further!

9x new practical research on #nature in cities, - #climate misbelieves, - lukewarm glow investments, - Trump investment and IRA effects, - short-lived #controversies, - #ImpactFund criticism, - climate VC benefits and - thematic #DirectIndexing No.1.: "How do nature-based solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities" by Meng Li, Roy P. Remme, Peter M. van Bodegom, and Alexander P.E. van Oudenhoven as of Nov. 13th, 2024: “… We analyzed the outcomes of 185 urban NbS (Sö: Nature-based solutions) cases in 87 cities across 33 countries, based on data collected in a systematic literature review. Our results show that 78% of NbS cases contribute positively to improving biodiversity when compared to non-NbS and, in some cases, their performance was comparable to that of natural reference sites. Moreover, NbS cases consistently showed positive additional effects on non-biodiversity outcomes, leading to predominantly ‘win-win’ solutions benefiting both biodiversity and human well-being“ (abstract). 8x more see Link in the first comment ...

Green cities are cool cities 🌳 🌲 🏙 Green space can play an important role for mobility in cities, with street trees and other greenery creating shade, making it easier to walk in hot weather 🚶♂️ 🌿 Embracing green space can also make it easier for people to cycle by creating more pleasant, low-traffic streets 🚴♂️ 🛣 How is your city embracing green space?

I strongly encourage all of you to participate in our #LifeCoolCity conference. Let's meet and talk about how we can better adapt our cities to climate change together! #LCC #LIFECOOLCITY #LIFEAmplifier #LIFEprogramme #LIFEproject #GIS #climate #remotesensing #naturebasedsolutions #greeninfrastructure #cities #climatechange #greencity