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Can you tell that we’re excited? D-1! ⌛ Our team is more than ready for the World Living Soils Forum 2024, starting tomorrow in LUMA Arles! Here are a few things we’re looking forward to: 🌱 23 innovative impact solutions selected by our teams and presented on stage, with one receiving the Jury’s special 'Coup de Coeur' award. The winner will earn a spot at ChangeNOW 2025, dedicated support from ChangeNOW and a Moët Hennessy expert, plus inclusion in LVMH’s La Maison des Startups 2025 acceleration program. 🌱 A great variety of speakers, including farmers, researchers, NGOs, educators, chefs... so many changemakers shaping the world of tomorrow. Diversity is key to tackling the challenges of the transition! 🌱 Over 60 sessions featuring exciting discussions that explore innovative approaches and address the complexity of soil health in its entirety. Let’s stand on the side of solutions and place agriculture at the heart of the ecological and social transition! 🌱 Live sessions with California and China that will bridge the gap with these key wine regions, sharing ideas and solutions across borders. If you’re around, please come and say hi! 👋 🔗 Explore the full program: https://lnkd.in/eSrZ-dJ7 📅 October 8-9, 2024 📍 LUMA Arles, France

3 key learnings our team brought back from NY Climate Week 💡 Our amazing team is back from New York, filled with energy, inspiration, and fresh ideas—though we’ll admit, there’s a bit of jet lag too! Since sharing is caring, here are 3 key takeaways they brought back from this vibrant event. What inspiring ideas have sparked a shift in your perspective over the past few months? Let us know in the comment section 👇 🔑 Garance, Head of Global Engagement “I came back with one key idea in mind: the urgent need to embody a new kind of leadership to steer this ship of transformation. Leadership that follows our intuition as living beings. Our intuition that connects the self with others. This voice that emerges when the ones of rationality and emotion are getting quiet. The voice of wisdom. "People are not the means, they are the end". And that is what NYCW 2024 has engraved in my mind forever.” 🔑 Kevin, Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer “Radical collaboration is needed to break down traditional silos. The transition can’t rest solely on ideals or isolated experiments; it must be built on the capacity to act at scale. The need to partner with those who hold the economic power and influence is necessary to drive massive change.” 🔑 Santiago, Founder & CEO “One of the most fascinating and important things I heard came from Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She explained that it's been proven that fake news and anger spread faster than the truth, and that’s a serious issue for our society. BUT, she also presented the following experiment: people were asked to share information using emotions other than anger or hate... The result? It sparked inspiration, and the good news is: inspiration spreads just as fast as anger!” Huge thanks to Climate Group and to all the inspiring changemakers we got to meet during this crazy week! The Elders Foundation, Global Citizen, UN Women, Parley for the Oceans and more… Special shoutout to the COP29 Azerbaijan Youth Climate Champions, who will be the first-ever youth reps at a COP this December in Baku. Our participation in UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP16 in Riyadh this December will be another occasion to nurture these connections and get to work together.

Less than one week to go! 📅 We’re thrilled to be co-organizing the World Living Soils Forum 2024 with Moët Hennessy on October 8th and 9th! An exciting opportunity to connect with over 600 changemakers driving the transition to more sustainable soil management. We’re especially proud to welcome more than 23 innovative impact solutions that offer ambitious, concrete answers for sustainable and regenerative viticulture and agriculture. To give you a sneak peek, here’s a sample of the fascinating projects you’ll discover 👇 And that’s not to mention the 60 keynotes, roundtables, and case studies featuring inspiring speakers: experts, innovators, business leaders, farmers, winegrowers, investors, institutions, and NGOs. Don’t miss out! 🔗 Learn more and explore the full program: https://lnkd.in/eSrZ-dJ7 🖊️ Apply to receive an invitation: https://lnkd.in/d5RmxieJ 📅 October 8-9, 2024 📍 LUMA Arles, France #ChangeNOW #sustainableworld #worldlivingsoilsforum

A seventh planetary boundary is about to be crossed 📈 The latest report from the PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research warns that "ocean acidification is nearing a critical threshold," posing “an increasing threat to marine ecosystems”. Oceans currently absorb about 30% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) we emit. However, rising greenhouse gas emissions are permanently changing the pH of oceans and seas. This has devastating effects on marine biodiversity and reduces the ocean's ability to absorb even more CO2. It also raises the risk of crossing critical tipping points in the near future, leading to severe and irreversible consequences for the environment. The model of nine planetary boundaries was first introduced in 2009 by an international team at the Stockholm Resilience Centre. These scientists identified "nine processes that regulate the stability and resilience of Earth's systems." If these boundaries are exceeded, the conditions necessary for life on Earth will dramatically worsen. For an insightful take on planetary boundaries that includes a social perspective, we highly recommend the vibrant talk by Timothée Parrique, Researcher in Ecological Economics, at ChangeNOW 2024. You can find the link in the first comment!

🌍✨ ChangeNOW keeps growing! 🚀 We are thrilled to welcome new talents to our team. Their expertise and passion will allow us to create even more positive impact and support a greater number of innovations for the planet. 🌱💡 This expansion reflects our ambition to grow our collective impact and to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. ChangeNOW is the story of an idea born in 2017. The idea that a new generation of entrepreneurs, citizens, artists… would find ways to respond to the major environmental and social challenges of the century. Together, we will continue to inspire, connect, and accelerate solutions for a more sustainable future. A big thank you to our community, our partners, and everyone who has supported us from the beginning of this beautiful journey! 💪 #changeNow #sustainableworld

🌏 New York Climate Week is here! 🌏 New York is transforming into the hub for climate action this week, and we couldn’t be more excited to be on the ground, attending key events and engaging with leaders driving the transition to a sustainable world from September 23 to 29! Here are some of the standout moments we’re thrilled about: 👉 United Nations Summit of the Future: A pivotal opportunity to engage with global policymakers setting the climate agenda for the next decade. 👉 Bloomberg Philanthropies Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit: We’ll explore groundbreaking climate solutions. 👉 CSO Awards North America by futur/io Institute: Celebrating the Top 100 North American CSOs and leaders in sustainable innovation. 👉 Greater Than The Sum: Film Screening and Conversation on Women's 👉Economic Power by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – showcasing inspiring stories of women leveraging their economic power to create exponential impact. 👉 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI): A platform for global leaders to address pressing challenges like climate change, health, and economic development. 👉 Youth Climate Champion Reception: Empowering young changemakers, amplifying their voices in shaping the future of climate action – a cause close to our hearts at ChangeNOW. Exciting news: Today, our co-founder Kevin Tayebaly will speak at the United Nations General Assembly - 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 (𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔𝟳𝟵), discussing collaborative solutions for funding UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP16’s flagship initiative on food security and sustainable development. From the United Nations to Bloomberg Philanthropies, we’re connecting with global changemakers like Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Francisco Vera, Brune Poirson, Mayada Adil, Mary Robinson, and many others. 🌱 Don’t miss the latest updates from Santiago Lefebvre, Garance Aulagne & Kevin Tayebaly. In NYC? Let’s meet! #changeNOW #sustainableworld #climateweek2024

🌍 World Cleanup Day 2024 🌍 At ChangeNOW, we made it a priority to reduce waste right from the start. In 2023, smarter decisions—like refusing unnecessary items and opting for rentals—helped us achieve a 56% reduction in waste produced! 🎉 For 2024, we took things further: 94% of the 11 tons of waste generated found a second life through reuse, avoiding 9 tons of CO2 emissions. ♻️✨ Join us in taking action to build together a more sustainable world for all! Happy World Cleanup Day all! #changeNOW #sustainableworld #worldcleanupday

✨We're less than a month away from the second edition of the WLSF and the full program is out ! 🌍 We're excited to co-organize the World Living Soils Forum 2024, alongside Moët Hennessy, to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: soil regeneration. This event will bring together a diverse network of stakeholders – from farmers and scientists to businesses and NGOs – all committed to preserving the health of our planet's soils. 🌱 On the program: 👉 Over 60 sessions featuring 190 speakers. 👉 Discussions on finance, education, and policies to accelerate the transition. 👉 Focus on soil health, measurement, and regenerative practices. 👉 Inspirational insights into how art, culture, and society can foster a deeper connection with nature. Also, we'll be showcasing 23 innovative start-ups, with one receiving a special Jury's "Coup de Coeur" award for their impact. 🌍 Global Reach : simultaneous satellite events in California and China to ensure this mission extends far beyond France. 🔗 Learn more and explore the full program: https://lnkd.in/eSrZ-dJ7. 🖊️ Apply to receive an invitation: https://lnkd.in/d5RmxieJ 📅 October 8-9, 2024 📍 LUMA Arles, France #ChangeNOW #sustainableworld #worldlivingsoilsforum

🌍 International Day of Democracy On this special day, we want to emphasize how essential democracy is in advancing the environmental and social values we hold dear. As Santiago Lefebvre highlighted during the introduction of the European elections debate at ChangeNOW 2024: "Let us not forget that where there is a weakening of democracy, there is almost always a decline in ecological and humanist values." It is thanks to strong democratic systems that we can continue moving towards a more sustainable and equitable future. At ChangeNOW, we firmly believe in the power of democracy to create a positive long-term impact. 💪 #changeNOW #internationaldayofdemocracy

ChangeNOW 2025 is 7 months away, and we’re just getting started! The energy is building, and we’ve got some exciting opportunities from our vibrant impact ecosystem lined up for you to keep the momentum going strong! ✊ Discover our opportunities : France Digitale ’s FDDay (Sept 18, 2024 in Paris): Experience this french startup event! Meet 4,000 founders & investors, participate in mentoring sessions, business circles, and close big deals in a village-like setting in the heart of Paris. 🎟️ Get 25% off: https://lnkd.in/eVu672NE Tech For Good Awards (Apply by Sept 27, Paris): ChangeNOW is a partner of the #TechforGoodAwards! For the 6th year running, @France Digitale and @BFM Business are joining forces to reward the most promising #techforgood French startups. 💫 Check out the details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dynhrzT BoostUp! IBERIA 2024 - EIT Manufacturing (Apply by Sept 23, Porto): Focused on net zero technologies, this competition empowers startups from Portugal and Spain to scale their innovations and reduce industrial carbon emissions. 🚀 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dsMCZYV2 The Gap In Between (Oct 8 in Valencia): A global event encouraging systems thinking and collaboration to drive innovative, purpose-driven business solutions. Connect with decision-makers and harness collective power for positive impact. ✊ Register for free: https://lnkd.in/dYzrRNzA The Climate Reality Project Europe Training (Oct 7-18): Join this 6-session virtual training to explore climate impacts, ethical activism, and policy engagement. Ideal for European Climate Leaders and active citizens, this training offers certification and mentorship opportunities for your climate projects. 🌍 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e4_fsDjm IMPACT FESTIVAL (Oct 30 – 31, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main): Are you looking to level up your skills, explore new trends, and connect with like-minded professionals? Attend the IMPACT FESTIVAL in Frankfurt! Get ready to network, discover potential partnerships and form collaborations in sustainability. 🎟️ Get 20% off with code “CHANGE20”: https://lnkd.in/epEiFWSK Let’s come together and shape a more sustainable future! #sustainableworld #impactevent