Green Transition Forum

🌍 Exciting News! 🌍 I am incredibly happy and proud to announce that I have been invited to join the Board of the Scientific Council for COP29 Azerbaijan, the 29th Conference of the Parties, which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024. This significant international event brings together nations to discuss and negotiate measures to combat #ClimateChange and its impacts. I am also thrilled to share that ADA University has been selected as the main academic partner for COP29 Azerbaijan, tasked with leading the scientific and research-related activities. It’s an honor to be part of this prestigious institution and contribute to such a crucial global mission. This invitation is also a recognition of my role as the founder of the Green Transition Forum, the largest and most influential discussion platform on the future of green transformation in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (#CEE) and the #EUGreenDeal. Our forum has been instrumental in driving the conversation on #SustainableDevelopment and the green transition in the region. Looking forward to hearing more from our first Board meeting today, featuring insights from: @Hafiz Pashayev, Rector of ADA University, @Mukhtar Babayev, COP29 President-Designate and Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and @Elnur Soltanov, CEO of COP29 and Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The agenda includes an introduction by Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev, followed by addresses from H.E. Mr. Mukhtar Babayev and Mr. Elnur Soltanov, and concluding with remarks from Dr. Fariz Ismailzade, Vice Rector of ADA University, before opening the floor for discussion. As a Board Member of the Scientific Council, I look forward to collaborating with esteemed colleagues to shape the scientific agenda and ensure the success of COP29. Our collective expertise and insights will play a vital role in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Let’s make a difference together! 🌱💪 #COP29 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Baku2024 #ADAUniversity #ScientificCouncil

At the recent Green Transition Forum 4.0, organized in #Sofia by DIR.BG and 3E-news.net, Tsanko Arabadzhiev, the CEO of the Bulgarian Development Bank, emphasized the urgency of prioritizing #investments in #climate adaptation. His keynote address highlighted the severe long-term costs of #inaction and underscored the importance of #mobilizing #capital for green projects. We are proud to thank Bulgarian Development Bank for their partnership in making this impactful event a success, helping to shape crucial discussions on sustainability that will define our future. #GreenTransition #ClimateAction #SustainableFinance #Dirbg DIR.BG

For a cost of just $6.50 per person, the Colombian city of Medellín has cut its average temperature by 2°C with the help of "Green Corridors". What are Green Corridors? "Green Corridors” are lines of trees and plants that cost a total of $16.3 million to put in place and $625,000 a year to maintain. Why are cities heating up faster than rural areas? Cities heat up faster than rural areas primarily due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect. This phenomenon occurs because urban environments, with their dense infrastructure of buildings and roads, absorb and re-emit more heat than natural landscapes. Factors contributing to this include: - Material Properties - Urban materials like asphalt and concrete retain heat better than vegetation. - Human Activity - Heat generated from vehicles, industrial processes, and air conditioning adds to urban temperatures. - Reduced Vegetation - Less greenery in cities means less evaporative cooling, leading to higher temperatures, especially at night. What are the ways to reduce temperatures in cities? - Increase urban greenery (trees, parks, green spaces) - Use reflective and light-colored materials for roofs and pavements - Implement blue infrastructure (ponds, rivers, water bodies) - Promote green roofs and walls - Optimize urban design and planning for shade and ventilation - Reduce human-generated heat (encourage fans over air conditioning, use efficient cooling systems) With temperatures rising across the globe, such initiatives are critically important. #decarbonisation #green #greencorridors #sustainablecities #sustainability Visual: 023

Zero Carbon, Maximum Growth: Europe's Economic Leap 🌍 A recent #Oxera study highlighted on energynews.pro reveals vast #economic opportunities from #transitioning to #zerocarbon. With potential for robust #GDP growth and job creation across #Europe and the #UK, the time to act is now. Key strategies include #regulation, #innovation, #carbon #pricing, and #tax #policy adjustments. #Germany's promising prospects and Europe's vast economic landscape underscore the urgent need for a shift to zero carbon. This strategic move is critical not just for #environmental sustainability but as a major driver of #economic growth. #ZeroCarbon #EconomicGrowth #GreenInnovation #SustainableEurope #ClimateAction Oxera Consulting LLP #dirbg #greentransitionforum Discover more about how these #strategies can reshape our future: Read the full article on energynews.pro: https://lnkd.in/d2FgijsT. 👉 Join us by #subscribing for more updates on #Europe's journey towards sustainable development: https://lnkd.in/dMwU3niS

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Demian Pintos Labandera, General Manager of Philip Morris Bulgaria shared company’s commitment to a smoke-free future at the Green Transition Forum 4.0, highlighting the importance of #ESG principles in achieving a healthier #society. Emphasizing #innovations for less harmful alternatives, #PhilipMorrisBulgaria, a partner of the forum, is recognized in Forbes' 2024 #NetZero Leaders as well for their substantial investments in science and technology. #Pintos discussed the decade-long journey towards sustainability, focusing on reducing the health impacts of smoking through less-harmful #alternatives for those adults smokers who would otherwise continue to #smoke. Company’s strategy involves regulatory support and public acceptance to ensure impactful progress in sustainable business practices. #GreenTransitionForum #Sustainability #PhilipMorrisBulgaria #SmokeFreeFuture #Innovation #ESG #DirBg

Kyriacos Kakouris from the European Investment Bank (EIB) stressed the urgent need for #investments in #climate adaptation at the Green Transition Forum 4.0. He emphasized that proactive investment is essential to mitigate future climate #challenges and highlighted #EIB’s role in supporting sustainable initiatives across #Europe. 👉 Read more about the initiatives and join us in driving impactful change. #GreenTransition #ClimateAction #SustainableInvesting #EIB DIR.BG #dirbg

✨Still reflecting on my inspiring time in #Sofia #Bulgaria for the Green Transition #4.0 #Forum 🌿🦋🌍 🗓️Day 3 was packed, so I’m positing in parts. #PartOne of the day started with the inspiring Monika Stanisheva who, for a third day in a row, curated an extraordinary journey for all attending. Marc LeMaitre, Director-General for Research and Innovation of European Commission followed with a great call to collaborative action, linking academia & business to the public sector. , 💭Topics of the Day: 💭Mapping future Jobs, Social Justice, Innovation, AI, Digitalization and and Cybersecurity, 💭UNLOCKING Potential & Driving Innovation in CEE, 💭 Innovation Horizons & Global Competition, 💭 Education for Innovation and Bridging the Gaps. 💭 Accelerating Innovation with Ecosystem Stakeholders 🌟 Highlights stressed: 💡The need for collaborative action and open dialogue with social justice in mind. Specifically centered on civil discourse vs competitive divisiveness. 💡The reminder that caring (and making sure to include caregivers in the workforce) is central to effective implementation of advanced technologies and social adoption. 💡The insistence that we not continue to use the phrase “no one left behind” unless we are prepared to include those without equal access to the skills and tools and those most marginalized in society. 💡 Lifelong education is key. That education reform is far past due when innovation is the focus. 💡 We must be prepared to protect our most vulnerable (e.g. children and young people) in the rush to using AI systems without proper regulations. 💡 More effort needs to be made to include all stakeholders in every sector and generation for technology and in climate repair. 🗣️Speakers and moderators of Day 3, Part One included: Svilen Rangelov, Zornitsa Roussinova, Nicolas Schmit,, Ivailo Ivanov, Skalková Jana, Borislav Bangeev, @Oliver Röpke, Plamen Dimitrov, Vasil Velev, Irina Obustarova, Iliana Ivanova, Rosen Karadimov, Svetoslava Georgieva, Jason King, Milena Stoycheva, Neli Koleva (Karadzhova), Galin Tsokov, Dr Igor Papič, Federico Menna, Evgenia Peeva, Mihail Nenov, Dilyana Haralanova, @Nikolay V., Victor Botev, Alfredo Gomez Soria, Todor Todorov, Dragomir Ivanov, Monika Dimitrova 🇪🇺, Maria Alexandrova, Boris Kostadinov 💫 Treats of the morning included spending time with new colleagues and friends as well as doing a special side interview in the DIR.BG studio with Monika Manolova, PhD on #AIEthics, #Robotics, and the need for greater #multigenerational #education across sectors. 🌍 🦋 🌿Once again, tremendous thanks for the invitation from Monika Stanisheva & Monika Manolova, PhD, the care of the amazing #DIRBG staff...and time spent with old and new colleagues. I'll post soon about the wonderful Day 3! #GreenTransitionForum #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #SmartCities #NuclearEnergy #Decarbonization #dirbg #aiethics

🌍 Introducing 'Green Transition Forum #1' – Your Weekly Digest on #Europe's #Green Shift! We are thrilled to launch our first edition of the Green Transition Forum newsletter, where we dive into the most pressing environmental stories and innovations across Europe. This week, we explore how #climate change is influencing #food prices, the challenges of insufficient #train services, and much more. 🔗 Stay ahead of the curve with our curated insights and join a community dedicated to #sustainable development. Read, engage, and contribute to shaping a greener future. #GreenDeal #GreenTransitionForum #Dirbg #GreenTransitionNewsletter