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(Bee) science communication is more important than ever. On the one hand, the results of research projects have to get to the practitioner. For #betterpractices and increased #beehealth. On the other hand, misinformation doesn't stop at beekeeping. And it spreads easily with the help of social media. This is one of the reasons why #scicomm is one of the three pillars of #BeeSafe. https://lnkd.in/gkvDgmq6

Does it take a national-disgrace* to tell it like it is? 🔥 "Your house is on fire, but don't worry, the next flash flood should sort it out" *(Self-proclaimed) "national disgrace", Jo Brand, teams up with climate scientist Mark Maslin, to translate complex science into everyday (funny, even?) language. Entertainment can be a powerful way to breakthrough environmental messages, raise awareness and normalise action. For example: - The Apprentice this year featured challenges on creating electric delivery vehicles and vegan cheeses (even if curry flavour was a bit wild..) - Recent films: Don’t Look Up, or The End We Start With - Hubbub's very own community fridge, in the caf on Eastenders - To normalising #sustainable options at gigs and events, in product placement and more. With #climate messages being heavy at times, maybe we need a bit more laughter alongside translating reality. Bring on the comedians. What are your favourite examples?

This is one of the most inspiring and fun conversations I've had at GatherVerse 👾 with Christopher Lafayette. During the last Virtual World Symposium, we explored the powerful intersection between technology and planetary health. Today, our collective consciousness is more in tune with nature than ever. This shift is clear in spaces like the #COP16 on biodiversity in Cali, 🇨🇴 Colombia, where over 190 delegates from around the world are gathering this week to discuss funding for initiatives that prioritize territorial development and harness indigenous wisdom—focusing not on financial returns but on regenerative outcomes, especially in developing regions. 🌱🌎 In our latest LinkedIn article at ReFi Collective, we discuss the transition from an exponential to a systemic paradigm, where GDP alone no longer defines progress. Instead, wellness, happiness, biodiversity, access to healthy food, and social cohesion shape a new interconnected narrative of progress. 🌿✨ 🙏 I’m deeply grateful to the mentors who continue to inspire me and help me reframe challenges like climate change and the polycrisis through a lens of hope. This journey of re-connection reminds us that we, too, carry nature’s wisdom within... David Patterson | Sarah Patterson | Bruno Seixas | Malene Falch Colotla | Brian Blankinship | Dan Kittredge | Mark Frederiks | Maarten Klop | Octavio Galvis Villegas | Catalina Hoyos-Restrepo | Ted Ladd | Juan Devis | Juanita Uribe | Francisco Javier Arias Vargas, PhD - DHC | Melina Angel | Rosario B Casas | María Eugenia Rinaudo Mannucci | Brigitte Baptiste | Laura Cely Gómez | Paola Andrea Franco Franco | Dr Mohamed Al Hemairy | Prince Ghuman | Matt Johnson, PhD | Matt Lilley | Priyanka Shrivastava, PhD | Thomas Sullivan | Beau Giannini, PhD | Ivan Eduardo Triana Bohórquez | Paula Perotti | Erika M. Bejarano N. | Camilla Brossa | Andrea Silva | Margarita Samsonova to name a few ❤️ #RegenerativeFinance #SustainableDevelopment #Biodiversity #IndigenousWisdom #SystemicChange #Polycrisis #GatherVerse #ClimateAction #HopeForTheFuture #CollectiveConsciousness #ReFiCollective #Regeneration

🤔 🤷♀️ Which actions or lifestyle switches are most impactful for sustainability and the planet? With so much information out there, some of it conflicting, confusing or just impractical, it can sometimes feel difficult to navigate. Do we buy local? Switch bank account? Is it better to buy from charity shops or from responsible brands? We know the future is made of the cumulative outcomes of all our actions today, so it's important we're doing what is most meaningful. After attending a super interesting Nature Positive Universities webinar in March, I found out about an incredible resource which is clear, easy to use and backed by current science; ⭐ The Anatomy of Action, compiled by the UN Environment Programme.⭐ The Anatomy of Action highlights 5 key areas of our lives; food, products, transport, money and recreation, and the most impactful steps we can take towards achieving a sustainable world. Check it out here 👇

Hello from London, where I’m camping all week long. But…no tent or bug spray. I was invited by The Earthshot Prize  and Bloomberg Philanthropies, to represent Harvest at the first-ever Innovation Camp at London Climate Action Week. It’s a crazy week, in all the right ways. Just yesterday, I learned about solutions to help identify and address loss of biodiversity, and then a deep-dive on innovators in the waste reduction space, from plastic-eating fungus to mushroom leather producers.  We rounded it out with a networking session with Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy community.  Not a bad start! Why am I telling you all this? It’s a (slightly-more-than-) humble brag, sure, but also to let you know just how exciting it is for Harvest to have been chosen to be here. We’re all learning how to  challenge, stretch and build on our unique approaches to combatting the climate and biodiversity crises - and I can’t wait to come home to California and use everything I’ve learned here to drive even bigger impact with Harvest. Shout-out to innovators from the BEV community, including Berkeley-based Terabase Energy, Rondo Energy founder John O'Donnell, and Chris Anderson from Vantem modular housing. Let me know if you’re here, or if you have any questions. And yes, I’m angling for a selfie with Prince William.  No promises, though. TTFN.

Did you know that contributing to global reforestation can be as simple as clicking a mouse? 👈 With Sociabble Trees, we’re making it easier than ever to make a real impact—right from your digital device. 🌳 Sociabble Trees allows Sociabble user to plant virtual trees through a few easy clicks, turning everyday activities into meaningful ecological action. As you engage on your Sociabble platform, you can be rewarded with the opportunity to help reforest the planet thanks to our partner Tree-Nation. It’s not just about making our world greener; it’s about empowering you to be a part of global change without stepping outside! And you can even see where your trees are planted and download a certificate. To date, Sociabble users have contributed to over 100,000 trees planted around the world. 🌐 The process couldn’t be simpler—no green thumb required, just a few clicks! What do you think? Could your organization benefit from something similar? Share your views and let’s get the conversation growing! To learn everything about Sociabble Trees ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYt83hg5

"Many studies have highlighted the relationship between the health of nature and the health of people and societies. So, investments in nature are investments in people, because they help improve our quality of life." - World Economic Forum Happy #EarthDay from Aktivo Labs! Today, as we celebrate the beauty and importance of our planet, let's also reflect on the connection between nature and our health. Did you know that spending time outdoors can actually add years to your life? Studies show that immersing ourselves in nature not only boosts our physical well-being but also enhances mental clarity and emotional resilience. At Aktivo Labs, we're committed to promoting health and longevity, and what better way to do that than by honoring and preserving the natural world around us? Whether it's taking a walk in the park, hiking in the mountains, or simply enjoying the tranquility of a garden, let's make time to reconnect with nature today and every day. Gourab Mukherjee Jonathan Knapp Vinod Mukundan Bhavik Bhatt Janicia Koh

🚀 𝐀𝐏𝐅 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 👀 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕 TRANSFORM is an innovative methodology that leverages the power of shared food preparation to facilitate meaningful dialogue and collaboration around shaping collective futures. Developed in response to the limitations of traditional stakeholder engagement approaches, TRANSFORM creates inclusive spaces where diverse participants can explore challenges and opportunities through embodied, sensory experiences. By intertwining food-related activities with futures thinking, TRANSFORM transcends conventional foresight tools, emphasizing collective belief in and mapping of pathways toward preferred futures. This approach has enabled stakeholders, from farmers and chefs to policymakers, to engage in candid discussions, break down power dynamics, and collectively envision sustainable development trajectories for their communities. TRANSFORM has been successfully applied in various contexts, including online community gatherings, speculative experiences for corporate executives, and participatory government planning processes. In each case, the methodology has proven effective in fostering authentic dialogue, inspiring action-oriented thinking, and cultivating a shared sense of agency and ownership among participants. RSVP Here: https://buff.ly/3XhFA9R *𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳-𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵.

Collaboration is key.

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