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The Dutch saying is: ‘Grote stappen snel thuis’. Translation: Big steps will get you to your destination quickly. I am privileged to be an advisor of these two guys. Their startup Hydryx is developing a software/hardware soluton to optimize methane capture from landfills. Even in the comparatively well organized Dutch waste management ecosystem, the old landfills, long closed, are still emitting significant amounts of the very potent greenhouse gas methane. This methane is supposed to be run through a generator where it can be converted into energy and the less potent CO2. But in most cases the methane isn’t fully captured and the generator is idle for more than 50% of the time. Hydryx is looking to significantly mitigate that problem by implementing an ingenious system of sensors, actuators and big data software. There is significant interest from waste management companies in the Netherlands in what this young team of mathematicians, engineers, and analysts are up to. Taking their solution to other European countries where landfills contain more foodwaste (and hence emit even more methane) would be the next logical step. And taking it to open landfills in developing countries is the holy grail. The amount of greenhouse gas avoided per dollar invested appears to be staggering. I am particularly interested because I have long held the view that eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from waste management (about 4% of the global total) is the lowest hanging fruit. If you use it for energy generation it actually has a very positive business case, irrespective of greenhouse gas credits. The early signs are promising, this is a really talented team and they deserved to win this recognition. They are taking the big steps that will get us expediently closer to our destination of zero emissions.

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On a mission to cut 1% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2035! You might not know it, but cow burps are a big problem. They’re rich in methane gas - the second most important contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide. In fact, according to some estimates, cow burps account for nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why we at Norrsken Launcher are proud to be investing in Agteria Biotech. Co-founded by KTH alumnus Martin Blomberg and Tommi Remonen, Agteria has developed a novel patent pending molecule that cuts cows' methane emissions by 70%. After successful trials with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and letters-of-intent signed with some of Europe’s biggest dairy- and cattle producers, the company is now gearing up to scale. The goal? To cut 1% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. We are super excited to work with Agteria Biotech and revolutionize how to reduce methane emissions from livestock. And yes, the team is hiring so apply today: https://lnkd.in/dv2_qiBV

We've built Raaise to speed and scale up impact investment in brilliant climate focused businesses... ...and today we're kicking off a breakthrough partnership with Europe's leading impact event org and community: Blue Earth Summit In just over 2 weeks time, 1000s of founders, investors and partners will gather in London to turn talk into action at Blue Earth's main event. The top 100 impact businesses attending the summit are now live on Raaise where investors can review the companies' progress in detail and connect with founders. Each day we'll feature one of these climate solutions! These companies represent the future of innovation, from sustainable energy to regenerative agriculture, climate tech, nature recovery and beyond. Explore the full BE100 cohort on Raaise here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMy38Nkh Want a glimpse of who made the cut? Check out the article for a sneak peek at 12 game-changing companies. And if you want to see some of them pitch for investment live at Blue Earth Summit, grab your tickets now...and we'll see you there! https://lnkd.in/dHC7sYwd Changemakers > Guy, Rosie, Amy, Neal, Dominic, Charlie, Safia, Christopher, Oliver, Panayiotis (Pan), Toby, Milo, Emma and many more... #InnovationForGood #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #BlueEarthSummit #BE100

🌊🚢 Thrilled to share Danaos Research Centre Team journey in ESY!   🌍✨Exciting news from Danaos Research Centre Team. At Danaos Research Centre Team, we've dedicated ourselves to advancing Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) modelling to drive #sustainable and #efficient #practices in #ship #management. In ESY, we're expanding our commitment by enhancing our LCA capabilities to develop the #Ship #Lifecycle #Performance #Model. 🔧 This #innovative #tool will empower #ship #owners and #shipyards to pinpoint opportunities for #circularity, #waste #reduction, and improved #sustainability and #economic #viability.   🚀 Danaos Research Centre Team in ESY is clear: to leverage this #platform as a decision support #tool, guiding #vessel #management #strategies across their entire #lifecycle. By integrating cutting-edge #technology with our deep #industry #expertise, we aim to redefine standards in #maritime #sustainability. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our Danaos Research Centre Team partners for their invaluable support and collaboration. Together, we are navigating towards a #greener and more efficient future for the #maritime #industry! 🌍⚓️ 👉 ⚓ Join us in transforming the future of #sustainable #shipbuilding and be part of the change! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dCE-enJy ➡️Don't miss out and follow our official LINKEDIN account! Co-funded by the European Union. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 101138730. #sustainable #shipbuilding #environmentalimpact #reduceemissions #shipyards #renewableenergy #energyefficiency #electrification #ports #euprojects #research #innovation CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🌍 How can we do more with less? This is a crucial question in the #blueeconomy, and one that aligns perfectly with the #100PercentFish initiative by the Iceland Ocean Cluster 🐟💡 At the recent Nordic conference on Co-Location in Marine Industries, our partner Alexandra Leeper PhD explored how #MultiUseAtSea and #CoLocation can drive sustainability and innovation across sectors 🌊🔗 Thank you to The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council and Nordic Innovation for bringing this vital discussion to the forefront! 🌿 #BlueBioClusters #BlueBioTech  #HorizonEU #REA_research #BlueBioMatch #MissionOcean #BlueEconomyEU #SustainableInnovation #Nordics #DoingMoreWithLess #MarineSustainability

⭐ How can we do more with less? ⭐ 🐟 This question is at the heart of #100PercentFish and focuses on the very real need to not waste any of the precious seafood that we catch and farm around the world 🐟 💡 But this question goes beyond just the seafood sector 💡 Last month I got the opportunity to explore this question applied to #MultiUseAtSea and #CoLocation in the marine environment - and share some of the lessons we have learned at Iceland Ocean Cluster that are key to #DoingMoreWithLess with seafood, with space, with all our finite resources at sea. Thank you The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council Nordic Innovation Jordbruksverket for the chance to share these cross-sectoral lessons at the Nordic conference on Co-Location in Marine Industries. I wanted to present my favourite ones I have learned since joining Thor Sigfusson PhD at the Iceland Ocean Cluster here: 💡 Well placed management & policy can be a source of incentive to re-thinking resource use. 💡 Effective ideas don´t have to be brand new, complicated or large scale - starting small and aiming for easy wins are key to build momentum, trust and appetite for more ambitious ideas. 💡 When great ideas emerge - tell those success stories loudly and widely! 💡 Collaborating across sectors means a greater diversity of resources to draw from and often means good ideas can emerge faster! 💡 Some big ideas will be transformational to a movement - get behind them and spread the word! 💡 If it is clear how each partner in a collaboration might gain value from working together - it is much easier to bring them to the same table for effective dialogue. 💡 The importance of trust - which requires understanding - cannot be underestimated - and it often cannot be rushed! 💡 A clear, global need and well articulated vision, supported by quantitative data is a deeply powerful way to bring people together on some of our most urgent shared challenges. #blueeconomy #transferableknowledge #trust #collaboration #MultiUseAtSea #Nordics Thordur Reynisson Emil Gejrot Johan Penner Frej Gustafsson Sonja Andrén BlueBioClusters Project 🇪🇺 Innovatum AB Iceland Ocean Cluster Thor Sigfusson PhD Iceland Ocean Cluster Justine Vanhalst

As the election results finalize here in Washington and around the country we must stake stock in all that has been achieved over the last several years as well all we have yet to achieve, together. Together, we've maintained WA's Climate Commitment Act - the model for investing in the clean energy transition while supporting communities.   Together, we've ensured our state builds on its leadership for economic growth, job creation, access, and innovation WHILE protecting endangered species, air, and water for our children and families. Together, our country has invested billions to support a clean and regenerative economy. Thousands of jobs have been created and innovation nurtured. Now is the time to double down on innovation for maritime, oceans, and fisheries! This work MUST continue - so please join us! Come to the State of the Blue Annual Gathering on November 22 and learn about how to: ENGAGE in collaborative technology and market development ACCESS new markets and strategic growth opportunities MENTOR early-stage startups to increase impact and access to capital HOST interns for equitable access to career-connected learning SUPPORT events, organizational capacity, and impactful programs Our Mission Maintains Maritime Blue is a strategic alliance propelling the Pacific Northwest toward global leadership in ocean-based innovation. We foster collaboration among industry, government, academia, communities, and investors to create sustainable maritime and ocean industries. We empower our region to thrive in the Blue Economy by accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, centering equity, addressing climate change, restoring marine ecosystems, and building a diverse workforce. Strategic focus areas include maritime decarbonization, renewable ocean energy, sustainable fisheries and seafood, healthy ocean ecosystems, and digital solutions. https://lnkd.in/d7gTdjYD

🌍⚡️ How many incredible speakers can we fit into just two summit days? We’re at 150 and counting, but here are three you simply can’t miss: 👉 Romain Diaz from Satgana: Romain Diaz is the General Partner of Satgana, an early-stage Climate Tech VC firm investing in the next wave of planet-positive startups – 18 portfolio companies and growing! A passionate entrepreneur, investor, and pragmatic idealist, Romain is dedicated to harnessing business as a force for good. That’s the essence of Satgana, which fittingly means “good company” in Sanskrit. 👉 Leanne Cullen-Unsworth from Project Seagrass: Driven by a profound understanding of social-ecological systems, Dr. Leanne Cullen-Unsworth is one of the original founders and the current CEO of Project Seagrass. With over 20 years of experience in researching marine resource use patterns and sustainability, Leanne’s passion for seagrass emerged from realizing its direct impact on human wellbeing. An interdisciplinary scientist, she is committed to driving conservation and restoration efforts grounded in robust science. 👉 Andreas Noe from The Trash Traveler: A true climate crusader, Andreas Noe left his biomedical career in 2019 to inspire environmental action through creativity and adventure. In 2020, he walked the entire Portuguese coastline in 58 days to raise awareness about ocean plastic pollution. The following year, he rallied his community to collect a million cigarette butts, proving that small actions can create big change. In 2022, he built a bike from old parts and rode 2,370 km around Portugal, including to the top of Serra Da Estrela – carrying "trash" to promote a circular economy. Over the years, his initiatives have united a community of over 7,000 people. Join this powerful line-up of changemakers who will set the stage alight at the Beato Innovation District on October 2-3. 💡🙌 📩 Get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/e3vg9zsg #EthicalAssembly2024 #ClimateSummit #ImpactInvesting #ClimateTech #MarineResources #Seagrass #OceanPollution #ClimateActivism

Had a talk and a chat at IMPACT Forum regarding Impact, innovations and death valleys. The day was scary, speaking in public, but the peers and audience really got me inspired at FinnCERES. I believe we will have a future! We just need to join forces from all aspects of academia, business and society. Not going to be easy one, but we can handle this! https://lnkd.in/drKwmkMP https://lnkd.in/dX9z6ABU