IMPACT FESTIVAL

🎉 Score FREE tickets for you and a friend for #impactfestival24 We’re giving away ten pairs of business pass tickets for IMPACT FESTIVAL, and we want you and your friend to attend. Here’s how you can enter: 1. Like this post 2. Tag your friend in the comments 3. Share this post and tag us to double your chances The clock’s ticking ⏳— entries close on 14 Oct. 2024. We’ll announce the winners on 18 Oct. 2024. The winners will be chosen at random. Legal recourse is excluded. Ps.: If you want to be safe, you can buy a ticket directly. https://lnkd.in/epEiFWSK

😥 Are you ready to miss out on the biggest sustainability event of the year? Time is ticking, and this is your last chance to secure your spot at the IMPACT Festival 2024 on October 30-31 at Messe Frankfurt at the regular price. With over 150 sessions, keynotes, and workshops, this is the premier B2B event for sustainability managers and professionals looking to drive real change. But don’t just take our word for it: "In my opinion, the IMPACT Festival was probably the best event I’ve ever been to. The location and organization were really great. Anytime again!" – Christoph Hein, Strategic Architect Data Management & Planning at Deutsche Bahn Why Attend? # Connect with industry leaders and innovators # Gain actionable insights into sustainable development # Grow your professional network 🔥 Act fast—regular ticket sales end this week, and prices will increase by 10% next week. Don't let this opportunity slip away. https://lnkd.in/epEiFWSK

🏙️ Coastal cities, the frontline in the battle against climate change, are currently grappling with the urgent issue of rising seas and severe storms. But are they sufficiently prepared? A recent study uncovers some critical realities that demand immediate attention. Coastal cities worldwide are making strides in climate adaptation—but it's not all good news. While wealthy cities are fortifying their defences, many low-income regions are left relying on individual efforts, often with minimal support. The focus is primarily on today's challenges, with little attention to what tomorrow might bring. The study underscores troubling inequality. Coastal adaptation is not just about sandbags and seawalls; it's about ensuring equitable access to necessary resources. Without a proactive, future-focused strategy, these cities risk being overwhelmed as climate impacts escalate. What can we do? Investing in transformative adaptation strategies, improving data collection in underrepresented areas, and fostering global cooperation, which is crucial in this global issue, can significantly and positively impact. Let's not wait for the next disaster to occur. 🌊The sea is rising, and so must our efforts. Source: Wannewitz, M., Ajibade, I., Mach, K.J. et al. Progress and gaps in climate change adaptation in coastal cities across the globe. Nat Cities 1, 610–619 (2024). https://lnkd.in/dSBfhEzm

👚 Have you got your IMPACT FESTIVAL outfit ready? The clock's ticking—less than 30 days left until #impactfestival24. The limited merchandise edition is here, and it's going fast. # Eco-conscious & stylish: Made in Portugal # Make a statement: Bold slogans on the back # Comfort meets durability: Co-developed with VIDAR Sport 🛍️ Don't wait! Order it by October 11th and get it delivered to your door before the festival. https://lnkd.in/ezt6qVij

🌱 🇺🇸 Ever wondered how to get people from all sides on climate action? A new psychology study might have the answer. According to research from NYU, framing climate action as a way to protect and preserve our beloved "way of life" can unite both liberals and conservatives. Rather than focusing on doomsday scenarios or radical changes, this approach emphasizes safeguarding cherished cultural traditions. Katherine Mason suggests that highlighting climate action as a patriotic duty can boost climate awareness and motivate people across the political spectrum. The study, involving 50,000 participants from 60 countries, shows that this messaging resonated with Americans and had varied effects internationally. While it worked well in the US, its impact was mixed elsewhere, highlighting the need for tailored communication strategies. What's the takeaway? Framing climate change as preserving values we all hold dear might be the key to a united front. SOURCE: Katherine A. Mason, Madalina Vlasceanu, John T. Jost. Effects of system-sanctioned framing on climate awareness and environmental action in the United States and beyond. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2024; 121 (38) DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2405973121

🔋Wie kann man als Unternehmen in Zeiten der Energiekrise einen Beitrag leisten? 🎙️Heute diskutieren Frank Brenner (toom Baumarkt) und Fabian Demuth über die Herausforderungen und die Transformation im Energie- und Gebäudemanagement. Außerdem sprechen sie über erfolgreiche Maßnahmen und Strategien, die während der Energiekrise umgesetzt wurden. 📚Verpassen Sie nicht unsere brandneue dreiteilige Sonderreihe in Zusammenarbeit mit toom. ▶︎ Die Folge anhören/ansehen: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/etXPRbEj Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eU5NaGEq YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eVUWn8YU

Do you need help to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of sustainability? In today's fast-paced sustainability landscape, keeping up with the latest trends and implementing effective strategies can be a never-ending challenge. As sustainability managers, the pressure to drive meaningful change and demonstrate impactful results is more significant than ever. Join us for 150 sessions packed with cutting-edge insights, innovative practices, and invaluable networking opportunities tailored just for you. Whether you want to enhance your sustainability initiatives, connect with industry leaders, or discover the latest innovations, the Impact Festival has something for everyone. 📅 Save the Dates: 30 - 31 October 2024 📍 Location: Messe Frankfurt With less than 30 days left until the festival, now is the perfect time to secure your spot and participate in this transformative event. 👉 Discover the full program of #impactfestival24 now https://lnkd.in/e7pge2Jp .

🚀 Der Countdown läuft! In 30 Tagen startet das IMPACT FESTIVAL. Im aktuellen Newsletter erfährst du alles über regenerative Wirtschaft, die Highlights von #impactfestival24 und weitere Events, die du nicht verpassen solltest.

❌💧 Water conflicts are surging alarmingly, reaching a record high in 2023. According to the Pacific Institute, there were nearly 350 water-related conflicts worldwide last year—a staggering 150% increase from 2022. To put it in perspective, there were only 22 in 2000. Why the surge? It's a cocktail of factors—fierce disputes over control, the ever-growing need for water, and the harsh reality of climate change. These tensions are playing out not just in one region but globally. From the Middle East to Southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, conflicts over access, control, and even weaponization of water have intensified, affecting us all. And it's not just a regional issue. Nearly 40% of these conflicts split across borders, magnifying their impact. In some of the worst cases, water itself became a weapon of war, like Russia cutting off water supplies in Ukraine or the shutdown of Gaza's last desalination plant. This sharp rise in conflict shows that current water policies aren't cutting it. We must act now, not tomorrow or next year, but today, before it's too late. Source: Pacific Institute (2024) Water Conflict Chronology. Pacific Institute, Oakland, CA. https://lnkd.in/gfzJj2f Pacific Institute | Peter Gleick | Morgan Shimabuku | Giuliana Chaves Moreira | Matthew Heberger | Nick Rabinowitz | Adham Badawy | Amanda Bielawski, PhD | Sumbul Mashhadi | Tiffany Khoury

🤔 Consider this: what if the more you hear a claim, the more likely you are to believe it—even if you know it's not true? A recent study from The Australian National University has unearthed a surprising revelation: the power of repetition can sow seeds of doubt, even in the minds of staunch climate change believers. Here's the kicker—90% of study participants supported climate science. Yet, when exposed to repeated climate-sceptic claims, even they started to find those claims more believable. Why? The power of familiarity. It's like hearing a catchy tune on the radio until you can't get it out of your head. The same principle applies to misinformation. Even when we know better, that constant drumbeat of doubt can chip away at our confidence in the facts. And when climate-sceptic claims are given equal airtime under the guise of "balanced reporting," it only fuels the fire of misinformation. So, what's the key lesson here? Be conscious of what you echo. Share the truth—and make it resonate. Let's amplify the facts, not the falsehoods. Source: Yangxueqing Jiang, Norbert Schwarz, Katherine J. Reynolds, Eryn J. Newman. Repetition increases belief in climate-skeptical claims, even for climate science endorsers. PLOS ONE, 2024; 19 (8): e0307294 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307294 Norbert Schwarz