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Mr. Wegner shared recent work from Bundesrechnungshof which identified how #greenbudgeting results greater #transparency in #climate action and can improve #audit preconditions with better #data and more information. #UN #INTOSAISymposium #SDG13 #climateaction

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SAVE THE DATE, 5th June @ Bonn, SB 60: On June 5th, the Net Zero Tracker is co-hosting an event alongside CDP, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), Climate Chance and InfluenceMap at Bonn Climate Change Conference, examining the role of the private sector in bolstering ambitious and credible NDCs on the road to COP30. Indeed, as the countdown to ‘NDCs 3.0’ draws closer, countries are re-evaluating their climate commitments and preparing to submit new targets by early 2025. The private sector must play a pivotal role in both delivering emissions reductions and, in turn, assuring bolder climate commitments from national governments. The latest analysis from InfluenceMap and the Net Zero Tracker finds that, despite the explosion in corporate climate commitments, the private sector is still falling short in their climate commitments across all metrics of integrity, implementation and advocacy. This event will delve into the critical role of companies in contributing to NDCs, and will shed light on the importance of frameworks such as UN's Expert Group’s recommendations, and standardisation bodies such as the ISO - International Organization for Standardization Net Zero Standard. If you are attending SB 60 in Bonn, please RSVP to reserve your place at the side event.

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🔋 Green corridors have the power to kick-start green shipping and to break the chicken-egg-dilemma which climate-neutral fuel to favour. 🎤 Frank Mischler, GIZ Programm Manager, joined a panel on “Effective strategic corridors for #sustainable and reliable exchanges” at the Connecting Shores Conference, organized by Expertise France in Marseille on 15 May. 📌 The event was framed by the #GlobalGateway, the EU's contribution to narrowing the global investment gap worldwide. In the words of Carla Montesi, #DGINTPA Director for Green Deal and Digital Agenda, the global gateway seeks to ensure a win-win between Europe and its partner countries. 💡 This ambition can easily be met by Power-to-X: Investment in the local production of sustainable marine fuels (SMF) can become an important #development driver and allow partner countries to develop their own path to #defossilisation of the shipping sector. While simultaneously providing benefits to stakeholders in the #EuropeanUnion. Thanks to its intimate knowledge of countries worldwide, GIZ can play the role of facilitator between the two parties and generate the desired win-win outcome. ADA ALLOGO RAISSA JULIE Sergio Oliete Josa Cédric Virciglio Jeremie Pellet Pablo Mendoza Villafuerte Bruno Taussig

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🌱 The Oater Receives Prestigious €125,000 Green Start-up Grant for Exceptional Sustainability and Innovation 🌱 We are thrilled to announce that The Oater has been awarded the prestigious €125,000 Green Start-up Grant from DBU Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)! This non-dilutive grant highlights our dedication to impactful environmental innovation. The rigorous DBU selection process confirmed our potential for significant emission reductions: 1️⃣ Lifecycle Assessment: Conducted by Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR), this comprehensive analysis covered all relevant emissions from production to recyclability of our machines, comparing our per litre emissions to packaged oat drinks and cow milk. 2️⃣ Market Trend Analysis: By examining market trends, we estimated shifts from packaged oat drinks and cow milk to our fresh oat drink, appealing to both plant drink enthusiasts and dairy consumers for greater impact. 3️⃣ Emission and Waste Reduction Calculation: We projected a total abatement of 1 billion kg CO2 and 500 million kg of packaging avoided by 2030, validated by HSNR and analyzed by DBU. 4️⃣ Investment Efficiency: We calculated the annual CO2-equivalents abated per euro invested, demonstrating our significant impact exceeding current CO2 certificate market price. Challenges and Learnings: Consumer Behavior: Our impact is maximized by converting cow milk drinkers. We aim to shift consumer patterns with our high-quality, enjoyable plant-based alternative. Nutritional Differences: Despite differing nutritional profiles, our focus on sustainability and minimal ingredients ensures lower emissions than cow milk. Sales Dependency: Our environmental benefits depend on sales data. We mitigate risks by expanding market reach and consumer education. Key Learnings: 🔍 Transparency and rigorous analysis are crucial. ⚖️ Recognizing limits and validating claims with external experts is essential. 💡 Focusing on key impact drivers helps achieve the greatest positive change. We extend our gratitude to Fabian Vorländer and the DBU team for the opportunity to pitch during the "Woche der Umwelt" at Schloss Bellevue. Presenting our vision to an audience including Robert Habeck and Frank-Walter Steinmeier was an honor, showcasing our alignment of economic interests with impact goals. 🔗 Exciting times lie ahead as we continue revolutionizing the oat drink industry. Join us in investing alongside DBU for both environmental and economic benefits! Our crowdinvesting campaign on FunderNation is live, offering you the chance to be part of our journey. https://lnkd.in/eT-bFE2E For more details, visit our website and invest now to contribute to a start-up that significantly outperforms the CO2 emission price. Together, let’s make sustainability the default, not the alternative! #TheOater #DBUGrant #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodTech #EcoFriendly #Crowdinvesting

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🍃The Bonn Climate Change Conference, a pivotal event in the lead-up to #COP29, concluded after two weeks of rigorous discussions and negotiations with notable outcomes emerging. ➡️ Draft decision on the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance nearly finalized. ➡️ Forward-looking, scientifically sound adaptation indicators developed. ➡️ Enhancements to the international carbon market and transparency in action plans. ➡️ Progress in climate finance and adaptation, though more is needed. ➡️ Focus on marine biodiversity, coastal resilience, and ocean energy technologies during the Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue. 🖱Read more🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebnFPiBv

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🚢 Exciting Update Alert! 🚀 Catch up on the latest insights from the SmartShip project's 2nd podcast! 🎙️ Hosted by Isabel von Gemmingen-Hornberg from CERC - Circular Economy Research Center, this episode delves deep into the innovative work across multiple crucial areas within the project. In this dynamic discussion, our esteemed speakers shed light on the groundbreaking progress within work packages 2, 3, 4, and 7: 🔹 Dr. Ioannis Kontopoulos from Harokopio University of Athens, leading WP2, discussed about requirements elicitation, use case scenarios, and roadmaps for integrated vessel management. 🔹 Anna Maria Anaxagorou from ITML, leading WP4, discussed about the SmartShip Baseline framework forward with a focus on #IoT and advanced #dataanalytics. 🔹 Vlatka Katusic from École des Ponts Business School - CERC - Circular Economy Research Center, leading WP3 and WP7, talked about designing the Circular-Economy-based functional architecture and steering the project's dissemination activities. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation! Tune in to the podcast streamed via Streamyard on the SmartShip new YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/ehbqCmqs 🎥🔗 Stay connected, stay informed, and stay inspired with SmartShip! ⚓ #SmartShip #Innovation #MaritimeTechnology #Podcast #circulareconomy

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𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗪𝗣 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Thank you for the insightful GWP Annual Conference on #GlobalWaterResponsibility. The focus on robustness, simplicity, visibility, and bundling of competencies was of great interest to all. At MolAquaTech GmbH, we align closely with these themes. We strive for simple, reliable solutions that operate sustainably over time. Cooperation and strong local partnerships are essential for successful IDC projects. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝟭.) 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁:IDC projects need strong local presence and political backing. Human presence is crucial for success. 𝟮.) 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: For SMEs, collaboration over competition is key. Networking with other actors ensures the best solutions. "No sustainability without corresponding economic viability – those who are not aware of this will not make progress." 𝟯.) 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀: More flexible funding is needed for smaller companies and green start-ups. This enables innovative solutions and successful project implementation. We are committed to these principles at MolAquaTech, ensuring our technologies are efficient and reliable. --- Special thanks to the German Water Partnership and all the speakers and moderators for an excellent event. Let's continue working towards a sustainable water future.

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🌿 #CircularMinds: Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Responsible Teaching: A University’s Hand and Brain Print 🌎🖐️🧠 Laura Marie Edinger-Schons, Professor of Sustainable Business at the Universität Hamburg and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of the university, was at the #PopUpCircularHub last week to shed light on the critical role universities play in shaping sustainable practices and mindsets. 📚 Rather than literal handwriting, the concept of a university’s #handprint signifies the institution’s responsibility—not just to teach, but to impart knowledge that aligns with sustainable development goals. Laura emphasizes that universities should embrace the principles of #sustainability and should empower students with knowledge about circular business models, responsible consumption, and ethical practices. By doing this, universities leave a positive #handprint on the environment and society. 🧠 #Brainprint underscores the critical link between university research and sustainability. As universities delve into various fields, aligning their work with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) becomes paramount. Research must not stray from this path; it must consistently contribute to a sustainable future. After all, we cannot afford to explore directions that diverge from our shared goal: a more sustainable world. Let’s ink a brighter future—one where universities teach not just theories, but also values that sustain our planet! 📝🌿

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The Bonn Climate Change Conference has come to an end for another year. Next week, we will be sharing our reflections but, in the meantime, you can review the key outcomes in this new article from Carbon Brief: https://lnkd.in/ebnFPiBv

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New Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Energy Comment discusses Global Climate Diplomacy at the recent Bonn climate change conference and G7 meeting. 👉 Link to Energy Comment: https://lnkd.in/euC9fy4A Key Points: 💠 The Bonn Climate Conference, an annual event that occurs mid-way between the COPs that take place each November, was held between June 3-13. It was immediately followed by the G7 conference in Italy on June 13-15. 💠 Both provided an opportunity to gauge the state of global climate diplomacy and to identify the key issues that are going to dominate COP29 in Baku, starting on November 11. 💠 The Bonn conferences are not intended to deliver substantive results in their own right, with the discussions often being more procedural in nature and preparing the way for the more high-profile COP six months later but they give a good indication of the main agenda items and the key topics that remain contentious. 💠 This year the negotiators were looking to build on the results of the Global Stocktake (GST), which was at the heart of the COP28 conclusions, and to create a roadmap towards two imminent and important objectives: 1️⃣ The delivery of updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by all countries in early 2025 2️⃣ The establishment of a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for the provision of finance by the developed countries to encourage investment in environmental projects in developing countries as part of a just energy transition. 💠 This Energy Comment argues that the outcome of the Bonn conference underlined the key issues and challenges facing the COP29 organisers. 💠 With new NDCs set to be presented in early 2025, the COP will need to underline the need for greater commitment to efforts on mitigation to reduce emissions. 💠 At the moment the world is clearly not on target to meet the interim goals towards net zero by 2050, and the November meeting will need to encourage countries to step up their commitments significantly. 💠However, the discussions in Bonn did not provide much confidence that this will occur in practice. One of the main reasons for this is the continuing disagreement over financing. #BonnClimateConference #climatediplomacy #climatefinance #cop29  #GlobalStocktake #lossanddamagefund #ndcs #climatechange #energytransition

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#CircularMinds: Today’s Highlight at the Pop-Up Circular Hub at Jupiter, Hamburg 🌟 Today, we witnessed a remarkable event that has set a new standard for innovation and sustainability. The pop-up circular hub at Jupiter in Hamburg was abuzz with energy and inspiration, thanks to the insightful keynotes from Laura Marie Edinger-Schons from Universität Hamburg and Elena Girlich from PwC Deutschland. But the spotlight shone brightest on Karen Löhnert, Frank and Alberts, the trio behind the start-up Gloop Green. Founded in January 2024, Gloop Green had its first public appearance today, marking Demo Day 1 of what promises to be a game-changing venture. Their passion is palpable, their vision clear: to ignite a digital social innovation that promotes sustainable consumption. By harnessing mechanisms akin to those used by TikTok and other platforms, they aim to make sustainability not just a choice, but a lifestyle, engaging and accessible to all. The event was crafted with love and attention to detail, right down to the home-baked cake adorned with the sustainability symbol—a testament to their commitment to the cause. Join me in wishing Karen, Frank, and Alberts tremendous luck and success in their endeavours. May Gloop Green grow to become a beacon of sustainable innovation, transforming how we think about and engage with our planet. 🍀🌱 #Innovation #StartUp #GloopGreen #DigitalSocialInnovation #SustainableConsumption #CircularEconomy #HamburgEvents

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CFS survey on “Obstacles to growth in Germany” German financial sector sees urgent need to reduce #Bureaucracy and tackle #SkillsShortage   An overwhelming majority of respondents (98.6%) consider it very important or important to reduce bureaucracy in order to overcome Germany’s persistently weak growth. The shortage of skilled labour is seen as having a very strong or strong influence on the current situation by 91.4% of respondents. In addition, a large majority of panellists (82.7%) regard a reduction in the high #TaxBurden and duty burden as a very important or important lever for boosting the economy. More: https://lnkd.in/dmn2kfNR   Dr. Volker Brühl, Hubertus Väth, Frankfurt Main Finance

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This week, policymakers are meeting in Bonn (Germany) at the 11th meeting of the #ParisAgreement's carbon market mechanism [Article 6.4] Supervisory Body (SB 011) to discuss a packed agenda, including the adoption of policies on: The grievance process which is mandated to provide an avenue for people who are harmed to seek remedy, and A sustainable development tool that aims to ensure that activities assess, manage, and avoid possible negative environmental and social impacts or promote positive ones and provides safeguards for the mechanism. Spoiler alert: What’s on the table is inadequate & risks harming people & ecosystems! Under international human rights law, those whose rights are violated are entitled to effective remedy. This obligation applies to the climate crisis, and remedy are vital to realizing climate justice for communities. To guarantee that communities have an avenue to seek effective remedy for the harm caused by carbon markets’ projects, an Independent grievance mechanism must be in place before any activities take place. The Appeals and Grievance Procedure must: Be independent and free of charge or fee Be easily accessible by anyone who thinks will be harmed by the project Be grounded in all human rights law Have adequate resources to freely investigate and be enforced Guarantee confidentiality of complaints #CarbonJustice #VoicesWeNeed #RightToRemedy #ClimateReparatons #ClimateJustice

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This week, policymakers are meeting in Bonn (Germany) at the 11th meeting of the #ParisAgreement's carbon market mechanism [Article 6.4] Supervisory Body (SB 011) to discuss a packed agenda, including the adoption of policies on: The grievance process which is mandated to provide an avenue for people who are harmed to seek remedy, and A sustainable development tool that aims to ensure that activities assess, manage, and avoid possible negative environmental and social impacts or promote positive ones and provides safeguards for the mechanism. Spoiler alert: What’s on the table is inadequate & risks harming people & ecosystems! Under international human rights law, those whose rights are violated are entitled to effective remedy. This obligation applies to the climate crisis, and remedy are vital to realizing climate justice for communities. To guarantee that communities have an avenue to seek effective remedy for the harm caused by carbon markets’ projects, an Independent grievance mechanism must be in place before any activities take place. The Appeals and Grievance Procedure must: Be independent and free of charge or fee Be easily accessible by anyone who thinks will be harmed by the project Be grounded in all human rights law Have adequate resources to freely investigate and be enforced Guarantee confidentiality of complaints #CarbonJustice #VoicesWeNeed #RightToRemedy #ClimateReparatons #ClimateJustice https://lnkd.in/dHvhM52Q

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Recent reports reveal that the RATE of global warming is accelerating, nearly DOUBLING compared to previous decades! Our carbon budget is shrinking faster than we planned and we are getting close to tipping points of our planetary boundaries. Take 3 min to listen to Johan Rockström!

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We are pleased to inform you that a new paper titled Addressing the "Winner-Takes-All" Character of Sustainability Taxonomies: Towards a Scorecard Approach has been published in the Green and Low-Carbon Economy(ISSN: 2972-3787). The authors of the paper are Dr. Dirk Zetzsche and Dr. Marco Bodellini from University of Luxembourg. Abstract: Sustainability classification systems (or "taxonomies"), of which the EU environmental taxonomy is the most important, often result in a binary approach whereby best-in-class economic activities are qualified as sustainable, while all other activities are grouped together into a catch-all category irrespective of their contribution to, or potential for, contributing to and/or furthering the transition towards a sustainable economy. Such binary approaches are misleading and likely to result in under-investment in both activities crucial for the transition to net zero and innovation with the potential to support and facilitate such a pro-environment transition. Making taxonomies easy to apply, consistent, open to innovation and comprehensive at the same time is imperative if the world’s economies are to achieve net zero, even when this dilutes technical precision in the process. We argue in favour of expanding classification systems to include (information on) transition and potential transition activities, and present a scorecard approach to meet that very objective. To read more and cite this article, please click to visit the website: https://lnkd.in/gsHWZFDE #taxonomies #sustainability #ESG #scorecardapproach #netzero #transition

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🌐 #CircularMinds: #Kreislaufstadt – Boosting Resilience and Value Creation in Hamburg In the quest for a #CircularEconomy, Hamburg is leading the way as a pilot city in the #Kreislaufstadt project. Recently, 50+ key actors from Hamburg’s circular economy scene convened at the #PopUpCircularHub to deliberate objectives and essential measures for the city’s circular economy strategy. 🎥 Watch the video: Sandra Wagner-Endres from Deutsches Institut für Urbanistik (Difu) succinctly outlines the project’s core aspects, emphasizing the role of local and regional resilience and value creation. 🌱🔄 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Hamburg #CircularCities4ALL

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What actually happened at the climate finance talks in Bonn? Sehr Raheja of CSE's Climate Change programme gives us a detailed account from the negotiations she attended last week. ➡️ Co Chairs presented an input paper for discussion ➡️ Developed countries called for expanded contributor base and the NCQG as a "broad goal" ➡️ Developing countries put a demand of $1 trillion per year on the table ➡️ The final text was imbalanced, leaving a long list of issues to be ironed out before COP 29 https://lnkd.in/gSuNjnk3 #COP29 #NCQG #climatefinance

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