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🌍 Today, in the #WorldUrbanismDay, we show how the LIFE NextFUMIGREEN project contributes to sustainable urban practices. This innovative European project, led by FUMI-HOGAR together with the FINNOVA FOUNDATION, B&B ASESORES, Centro Tecnológico Tecnova, Comercial Química Massó and BrioAgro España, introduces natural fumigants to protect crops in urban environments, promoting: 1️⃣ Safe and resilient agriculture: Natural biopesticides that control pests without risk to public health in urban areas. 2️⃣ Reduction of toxics in inhabited spaces: By avoiding conventional pesticides, the project decreases air pollution and protects urban ecosystems. 3️⃣ Protection of urban biodiversity: Solutions that respect the life of pollinators and other species, essential for the balance of urban green areas.   4️⃣ Promotion of the circular economy: By taking advantage of plant resources, NextFUMIGREEN contributes to reducing waste in cities. 5️⃣ Urban food security: Enables safe and sustainable agricultural production, helping cities become more self-sufficient. 💡 With a budget of €2.7 million and 60% funded by the EU, LIFE NextFUMIGREEN leads the way towards cleaner and more sustainable cities. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dmihDkqf #LIFENextFUMIGREEN #EUGreenDeal #UrbanAgriculture #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Finnova #Innovation , LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Adrián Noheda Yolanda Durán Piñero Patricia Cavanillas de Bustillo Carlos Ramos Hernández Andrés Dulanto Scott EFEVerde Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe 

💚 Let's create a future we can all fall in love with! 💚 That was the main quote from last week's closing ceremony at the Love Tomorrow Conference. If you missed this inspiring event, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here are Seven Beaufort's five favorite quotes of the day: 👌 "Our strategy is to tackle the big emission contributors first!" - Debbie Van Dijck, Project Lead Sustainability at Tomorrowland Selected by Olivier: Tomorrowland is like a temporary city that comes to life every year. With a 52-day build-up and a 19-day breakdown, it has many characteristics of a real city, making it the perfect place to test new tech and sustainable ideas. ♻️ "Let's keep closing circles!" - Glenn Van Olmen, CFO at Aquafin Selected by Linde: The concept of Riolimo, lemonade from wastewater, highlights the endless possibilities of transforming wastewater into valuable resources. ❤️🔥 “Don’t start with your passion, start with what the world needs from you, and make that your passion!” - Rutger Bregman, Bestselling Author and Thought Leader Selected by Samuel: For the first time in history, people are obsessed with their "passion" and what drives them, so much so that we forget that we live on this rock together. What you can change for the better, you should. ✨ "Explain things in emotion." - Richard Ascott, CMO at Cowboy Selected by Sylvie: Brands need to go beyond technical features and connect with their audience on an emotional level, making messages more memorable and impactful. 🌱 "The only way to be successful in sustainable business is by providing value to your customer. You cannot build a business on being sustainable alone.” - Jean-Marc Vandoorne, CEO at BioFirst Group Selected by Marie: BioFirst’s bio alternative to pesticides, which uses bumblebees, offers greater yield to horticulturists, demonstrating that sustainability must be paired with customer benefits. How fat was that! 🌍 #LoveTomorrow #Conference #Inspiration #Sustainability #Innovation #SevenBeaufort #Tomorrowland

A big thank-you to ICLEI for including me as a panelist in your #RISEAfrica 2024 Action Festival last week. Being intentional about promoting, designing, implementing and sustaining #CircularEconomy cities is critical. I wore the hat of the #Insect enthusiast of course... But firstly... I truly believe that we need to rethink that concept of what "waste" is and when something actually becomes "waste". If you can create value from that waste, is it truly waste or just an input to a new process? And if there is a potential value, how do we place this waste (I say input) in the hands of those that can realise that value? When it comes to cities and their significant challenges with organic waste management, #blacksoldierfly are an obvious solution. Diverting organic waste from landfill and into the mouth of insects as a feedstock is a winning solution - I do not believe that anyone will disagree with this? AND... It is critical that there is advocacy around #InsectsAsFeed so that supportive legislation can become commonplace on our continent. This is definitely a work in progress as the applications of insects (the nexus of waste management and sustainable protein) unfolds. These are important conversations that need to be happening. AND... I think that the value of waste can and should be more nuanced and this is where #innovators and #entrepreneurs are critical by seeing opportunity where others have not. How can these pioneers be better supported? AND... It is critical that sustainable, circular economy products are available to consumers so that the responsibility of sustainable choices can start moving into households, with individuals being faced with making easy decisions to move our agenda forward. This is what we are doing at Loop Pet Food by seeing immense opportunity in using "waste" to create high value, high nutrient pet food through the incorporation of wonky/rescued/ugly vegetables and craft brewery spent grains (a new product under development). This is in addition to our use of our beautiful insects (#BSF). I loved fellow panelist Gift Lubele's passion for the power of data to drive positive change through empowering decision makers. Something that I have inherently known but definitely underestimated and seeing (and hearing) it in action was epic and made it all seem so obvious- see Kudoti to learn more. I do not believe that there is a silver bullet to solving some of our continents climate challenges but I think that there are so many superstars walking their journeys... So here is hoping that we can have more of these events to bring more of these thinkers together.

🌍⚡️ 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

Have you ever thought about when something becomes waste? Our co-founder Laura Stanford joined the #RISEAfrica 2024 Action Festival to add bugs to the conversation on building #CircularCities. She shared her perspective on the important of rethinking waste and handing sustainable decisions over to our consumers through making circular and sustainable products more available. That is what we are here for... giving pet owners the option of proudly circular and sustainable pet food for the first time! #LOOPLove #SustainablePetFood #CircularEconomy #InsectsAsFeed

🌿 Exciting News from the International Bioregion Forum in Sigulda! 🌍 We are thrilled to share that a significant step towards sustainable development has been taken with the signing of a memorandum of goodwill at the International Bioregion Forum in Sigulda. This memorandum focuses on establishing the Gauja National Park Tourism Cluster Enter Gauja as the first bioregion in Latvia, marking a commitment to collaborative efforts across all levels to foster an environmentally-friendly, inclusive, and economically prosperous environment. With over 240 participants in attendance, the forum culminated in a solemn ceremony where 13 institutional partners pledged their support by signing the memorandum. These partners are integral to the activities outlined in the memorandum, emphasizing their dedication to the cause. Inese Suija-Markova, Deputy Chairman of the Cēsis County Council and Deputy Chairman of the Development Council of the Vidzeme Planning Region, aptly describes the significance of this milestone, stating, "The memorandum of goodwill on the creation of a bioregion in the Gauja National Park is an important stage on the way to the idea, which was started five years ago by the association 'Greenfest' created by the residents." The memorandum outlines six principles and eight priority directions of action, all geared towards promoting organic food production, nature preservation, waste reduction, local economy stimulation, renewable energy adoption, responsible resource management, and sustainable tourism development. This initiative not only underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship but also presents exciting opportunities for innovation and growth. Let's work together to create a greener, more sustainable future for all! 🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/dVnhieNy #Sustainability #Bioregion #EnvironmentalStewardship #SiguldaForum #GaujaNationalPark #Latvia Irish Co-operative Organisation Society AGACA, Asociación Galega de Cooperativas Agroalimentarias Stowarzyszenie Na Rzecz Spółdzielni Socjalnych Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre Grifo multimedia Medatlantia Consultoría Europea Almost There Confagri CCRL

🌊 Dive into the Future of the Blue Economy at OCEANOVATION Festival🌊 Are you ready to shape the future of our ocean? Join us at OCEANOVATION Festival, where industry leaders, innovators, investors, and experts gather to explore, innovate, and drive positive change in the Blue Economy. Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect: 🚢 Industry Focus Conversations: Explore strategies for reshaping practices, enhancing innovations, and unlocking investment opportunities across various sectors including shipping, ports, ocean data & AI, ocean energy, and blue tech. 🌱 Ocean Nature-Based Solutions Conversations: Delve into nature-based innovations for a resilient Blue Economy, from ocean restoration & conservation to blue biotech and regenerative ocean farming. Learn about funding strategies for impactful scalability in addressing marine pollution and carbon dioxide removal. 🐟 Special Aquaculture and Blue Foods Track co-designed with our Lead Partner, Aqua-Spark: Dive into innovations and global investment opportunities in sustainable aquaculture and blue foods. Discover how this vital industry is transforming to feed the world sustainably. 💬 Immersive Roundtables & Deep-Dive Dialogues: Engage in skill-oriented roundtables and deep-dive dialogues with experts. Exchange insights, foster connections, and gain practical knowledge to drive meaningful change. 🌟 "Pitch on the Beach" Returns: Experience cutting-edge pitches from over 80 innovators unveiling ground-breaking solutions to tackle ocean challenges. Immerse yourself in future-tech transforming the blue world. 🤝 Matchmaking Madness: Connect with peers, future partners, and potential investors. With over 450 innovators, investors, corporates, and ocean/innovation experts expected to seize the opportunity to drive collaboration and positive impact. Stay tuned for more updates and mark your calendars for a two-day celebration of ocean innovation like never before! Together, let's make waves for a brighter, more sustainable future for our Ocean. 🌊💚 Don't miss out—Get your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/dehnHKBG 🌊✨

I’m thrilled to participate as a panelist at the German Biochar Forum on November 18th & 19th in Berlin! Join me at @Hotel Berlin as we explore Corporate Sustainability Strategies and delve into discussions on "Biochar in Corporate Sustainability". This event, hosted by German Biochar e.V. (Fachverband Pflanzenkohle e.V.) and International Biochar Initiative, is the largest of its kind in the German-speaking region. This year’s agenda includes experts sharing visions, policies, and methodologies for integrating BCR (Biochar Carbon Removal) into national, communal, and corporate strategies. Register now to be part of this vital conversation shaping the future of sustainability in Berlin this November! For more details on the program, click the link: https://lnkd.in/eQa6ujd6 Secure your spot by purchasing tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ehBevVnh Looking forward to connecting with industry pioneers and fellow enthusiasts in Berlin. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with top minds in sustainability! 🌱 #GermanBiocharForum #Biochar #BCR #CDR #CarbonRemoval #SustainabilityManagement #CarbonAccounting #CircularEconomy #ClimateAdaptation #Innovation #Finance #ProductSustainability #UrbanDevelopment #CarbonCredits #BusinessModels #MRV #LCA #ClimateStrategies #GovernmentalMonitoring #Insetting #Offsetting #Industry #Science #Politics #Berlin #Pflanzenkohle #BiocharCarbonRemoval

🌍 Big News from Beverage Partners Finland! 🌍   As part of the Hans Just Group's commitment to sustainability, we are thrilled to announce that our climate reduction targets have been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative! This marks a pivotal step in our commitment to environmental stewardship and aligns with our dedication to sustainable business practices.   Our journey towards sustainability is more than a corporate goal—it's our promise to the planet and future generations. Hence, we are proud to be part of a global movement that prioritizes the health of our environment and helps us define a clear path to significantly reduce our carbon footprint while ensuring that our operations contribute to a greener, more sustainable future 🌱   We believe in transparency and accountability. As we embark on this critical journey, we will keep you updated on our progress, challenges, and breakthroughs. This is just the beginning!   We would like to thank our team, partners, and all other stakeholders for their relentless support and commitment. Together, we are setting new standards for sustainability in our industry. #sbti #sciencebasedtargets #bpf #hansjust #nigab #robertprizelius

🌱 Integrating Circular Economy Principles to Restore Nature in Aotearoa, New Zealand We are thrilled to be working alongside businesses in Aotearoa, New Zealand, leveraging circular economy principles to restore nature, build resilience, and create innovative, valuable partnerships. Through our consultancy projects and our XLabs circular economy programme, we're witnessing exemplary leadership in this space where economic and environmental gains are generated. We're continually inspired by the possibilities ahead! Swipe through to discover the circular solutions we've co-designed with businesses across the motu that work with nature, not against it.  ♻️Eliminating materials that harm the environment ♻️Circulating materials at high value to reduce virgin extraction ♻️Regenerating nature with eco-system benefits. Which ones catch your eye?  Share your favourites in the comments below!  What other examples have you seen? 🌍 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Aotearoa #NatureBasedSolutions