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Jerneja Penca of the Mediterranean Institute for Environmental Studies at the Science and Research Centre Koper (ZRS Koper), explores in an opinion piece for the Slovenia Times how society is only slowly coming to terms with tangible consequences of climate change such as sea level rise. #climate #climatechange #opinion #science #slovenia #thesloveniatimes

Climate conversation - are you interested? The weekly Climate Debate at South Col is a powerful initiative, blending cultural heritage with environmental advocacy. Here are a few suggestions to enhance its impact: 1. **Diverse Expert Panels**: Invite not just climbers but also scientists, environmentalists, and policymakers from Nepal and beyond. This will provide a comprehensive view of the challenges and solutions related to climate change in the Himalayas. 2. **Interactive Sessions**: Encourage participation from the audience, including tourists, locals, and students. You could include Q&A sessions or workshops that focus on practical ways to reduce the impact of climate change. 3. **Partnerships**: Collaborate with global environmental organizations or universities to gain broader visibility and potentially access to research or funding for climate initiatives. 4. **Documentation and Dissemination**: Record these debates and share them online. This could increase awareness globally and position Varnabas Museum Hotel as a thought leader in climate advocacy. 5. **Integrating Cultural Elements**: Highlight how traditional Nepali practices have historically respected and protected nature. This can inspire modern solutions rooted in culture. 6. **Actionable Outcomes**: Ensure each debate concludes with clear, actionable steps or commitments, such as community clean-up drives, or pledges to support sustainable tourism. If you're considering participation, contributing to a panel or leading a session could be a valuable opportunity to discuss how Nepal’s cultural heritage intertwines with environmental sustainability.

🌀 Ever wonder how the oceans regulate climate? This infographic illustrates the "global ocean conveyor belt," a complex, planet-wide water circulation system that's pivotal for our climate. Here's a deeper dive: 🔵 Deep blue currents run cold and saline, plunging into the ocean's depths. These currents are not just water moving around; they're part of a vast system that transports heat, carbon, oxygen, and nutrients across the globe, supporting marine life and regulating our climate. 🔴 Red currents skim the surface, warm and salty, influenced by the sun. These surface currents, like the Gulf Stream, play a crucial role in warming regions far from the equator, contributing to the mild climate conditions in places like Western Europe. 🟡 Circles in yellow highlight the dance of sinking and surfacing waters, a vital step in this global exchange. This process, driven by differences in water density affected by temperature and salinity, demonstrates nature's complexity and balance. These currents transport warm and cold water across the globe, acting like a giant, natural temperature regulation mechanism for our planet! 📊 This infographic, complemented by our lesson on "Marine currents and climate regulation" serves as a powerful educational tool to explore the significant effects of marine currents on worldwide climate regulation with your students, and understand the essential role of the global ocean conveyor belt in sustaining life on Earth and maintaining the balance of our climate: https://lnkd.in/eirgTvSa #OceanCirculation #ThermohalineCirculation #ClimateEducation #GlobalPerspectives #OceanDecade 🌐📘💧 UN Ocean Decade IPSL-Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace Ocean & Climate Platform RespectOcean High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy Friends of Ocean Action UNESCO Ocean

This is how a nature-positive future for Europe could look like in 2120. Together with 50 students and experts at Wageningen University & Research we codesigned a climate resilient and nature-based future. Tomorrow you can vote for this future! #Europe4nature #naturebasedsolutions #EU2120 #NL2120 michaël van buuren Bertram de Rooij Flore Bijker https://lnkd.in/dbKQBUG2

🌍 €380 Million Boost for Europe’s Green Transition via LIFE Programme: Last week, the European Commission allocated over €380 million to fund 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme, advancing #environmental and #climate action goals. This funding, over half of the total €574 million needed, also draws support from national and local governments, private partnerships, businesses, and civil society. These projects are key to the European #GreenDeal’s goals—achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and reversing #biodiversity loss by 2030. Covering a wide range of areas, this funding will support: 🔄 Circular Economy: €143 million (EU: €74M) to reduce waste, pollution, and water use in projects like LIFE GRAPhiREC in Italy and LIFE POLITEX in Spain. 🌿 Nature & Biodiversity: €216 million (EU: €144.5M) to restore vital ecosystems and protect species, including the LIFE4AquaticWarbler and LIFE AWOM projects across 12 countries. 🌱 Climate Resilience: €110 million (EU: €62M) to help agriculture and industry adapt to climate impacts. 💡 Clean Energy: €105 million (EU: €99M) supporting energy efficiency and green innovations like LIFE DiVirtue, which uses AR/VR to train construction professionals in sustainable building. With €5.43 billion for 2021-2027, the LIFE Programme continues to pave the way for a sustainable future. #EUGreenDeal #ClimateAction #Sustainability #LIFEProgramme https://lnkd.in/dNMfYsyk

Climate is a very complicated science and we need to make sure that initiatives and targets are validated by organizations that have the expertise, legitimacy and global acceptance to endorse the steps being taken. This is what makes the recent validation of our GHG emission reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)  so significant, as it provides external validation from a trusted and reputable organization that we are on track to reach our established targets.  

🌿 Congratulations The Australian National University – Highly Commended in the Climate Action category of the 2024 Green Gown Awards Australasia 🌏👏 ANU’s "Carbon Smart Travel" initiative addresses one of the University’s most significant emission sources—travel, which accounted for 40% of its reported carbon footprint in 2023. Committed to halving travel emissions by 2025 (compared to 2019 levels), ANU is leading the way in redefining how academic and professional work can thrive while minimising environmental impacts. Building on lessons from post-pandemic shifts in working practices, ANU has already achieved reductions in travel-related emissions. Recognising the critical balance between career development and environmental responsibility, the initiative equips the community with innovative tools, including a travel emissions tracker app, the Carbon Smart Travel Guide, and institutional support to enable low-carbon success. This collaborative approach empowers the ANU community to make informed travel decisions, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and climate-conscious action. 🎥 Explore the story behind this impactful initiative in the case study video below or read more at https://lnkd.in/gUwrxMTz 🌏 This category was proudly sponsored by Sumday 💚 #GGAA #ACTS #ClimateAction #SustainableCampuses #CarbonSmartTravel

The 4th International Online Conference on "Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES) Climate change is an urgent issue that has a significant impact on the environment and human life. Rising global temperatures, changing weather patterns, and extreme weather events are just a few of the impacts of climate change that are felt around the world. The consequences of climate change extend beyond just the environment and have far-reaching effects on human health, social and economic systems, and the natural world. Chaired together with Baojie He, Ali Cheshmehzangi, and Shady Attia, CCES provides a platform to discuss and present scientific theories and solutions to the global problems of climate change and environmental sustainability. You are invited to submit papers to the conference at https://lnkd.in/gcQbmUyC #climatechange #sustainability #environment #conference

Climate change is the defining challenge of our era, transcending borders and affecting almost every facet of the Earth, our systems, and our lives. Discover how the world-class research at Trent University is driving global action for climate change and sustainability. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ClimateResearch https://bit.ly/48DtjPr

***Call for Papers - Ambiente & Sociedade Journal*** Thrilled to announce that for the year 2025, Ambiente & Sociedade Journal is launching a special issue called "Pathways to Resilience: Sustainable climate adaptation in coastal, rural and urban systems." This call for papers aims to advance research and foster knowledge exchange on sustainable climate change adaptation in diverse regional/local contexts and socio-ecological systems. Editors: Gabriela Di Giulio (USP), Eduardo Gonçalves Gresse (UHH), Julia S. Guivant (UFSC), Pedro Roberto Jacobi (USP). The submission deadline is 30 June 2025. Articles may be written in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. For articles submitted in Portuguese or Spanish, an English translation will be required at the final publication stage upon acceptance. Please note that the costs of translation will be the responsibility of the authors. For more information: https://bit.ly/41s2vBz Submissions via Scielo platform: scielo.br/asoc This initiative stems from a very fruitful partnership between scientists from the Environment and Society Research Group of the IEA USP - Universidade de São Paulo and the University of Hamburg, and is inspired by Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook 2024, recently published and edited by Anita Engels, Jochem Marotzke, Beate Ratter, Eduardo Gonçalves Gresse, Andrés López Rivera, Anna Pagnone, and Dr Jan Wilkens, from the Cluster of Excellence "Climate, Climatic Change, and Society" (CLICCS) and the Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN). Download the Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook 2024: https://lnkd.in/eNnW--Su.