The Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo (#GOGSFE24) takes place next week in Nairobi, Kenya. This event will be the largest gathering of #OffGridEnergy professionals this year, bringing together over 1,000 experts, energy sector influencers, and manufacturers from more than 70 countries to accelerate #SustainableEnergy initiatives globally 🌏💡 With around 685 million people worldwide lacking access to electricity, and many more lacking access to modern forms of energy, it is crucial to address this challenge. By providing first-time access and accelerating the shift to #RenewableEnergy, we can support people to boost their incomes, while reducing global emissions. We're proud to support GOGLA in bringing people together to tackle these pressing issues. Here are three ways you can hear IKEA Foundation’s perspective at #GOGSFE24 👇 - On October 8, Jolanda van Ginkel will join a panel, organised by our partner SNV to discuss multi-sectoral cooperation for sustainable scaling of solar irrigation. https://lnkd.in/ekSwECkc - On October 9, Richa Goyal will speak on a panel addressing broken links in agricultural cold chains and how to fix them with Efficiency for Access. https://lnkd.in/eP6ek9K9 - On October 10, Ahmed Sameh will join our partner Acumen to explore the impact of the Productive Use of Renewable Energy on income generation for low-income communities. https://lnkd.in/eKDzwvBr Find out more at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo website 🔗 We look forward to seeing many of our partners there! SNV, Efficiency for Access, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Energy Saving Trust, Acumen, SELCO Foundation, CLASP, Access to Energy Institute, Mirova SunFunder, The Carbon Trust, Energy 4 Impact, Power for All, World Resources Institute, Sustain Plus, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), IFC - International Finance Corporation #ClimateChange #IKEAFoundation Let's make a difference together! ✨
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The IKEA Foundation (Stichting IKEA Foundation) works to create a better everyday life for the many people.
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The IKEA Foundation is a strategic philanthropy that focuses its grant making efforts on tackling the two biggest threats to children’s futures: poverty and climate change. It currently grants more than €200 million per year to help improve family incomes and quality of life while protecting the planet from climate change. Since 2009, the IKEA Foundation has granted more than €2 billion to create a better future for children and their families.
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Simple solutions. Big transformations. Throughout #IKEAFoundationWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our incredible partners working in their local communities to develop solutions to the two biggest threats to humanity - poverty and climate change 🌍 These are big challenges impacting communities all around the world, but fortunately, even simple changes can create big transformations. Together, we have the power to profoundly transform how we live, by focusing on how we produce and consume energy, food and goods for the better 💡🥕 Follow our socials throughout #IFWeek24 starting October 21st to spot the links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact 🧑🤝🧑 #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
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At UNGA, our partner UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency hosted the ‘Young Refugees’ Participation, Leadership and Self Reliance’ event which showed how crucial it is to give agency to young people in forced displacement settings 🧑🤝🧑 Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, referenced the need for development and humanitarian assistance to go hand-in-hand in order to support the sustainable inclusion of refugees 💬 Learn more about how the UNHCR is scaling action to support refugees and host communities 👇 unhcr.org
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💬🌾 "It’s increasingly clear that food system transformation can be a powerful mechanism for planetary healing. However, research has shown that a tenfold increase in current annual philanthropic, public and private investments are necessary to support the transition to agroecology and regenerative approaches…” Annelies Withofs, our Programme Manager, reflects at the Global Alliance for the Future of Food at #ClimateWeekNYC, where she attended a meeting of philanthropic partners scaling #RegenerativeAgriculture and agroecological transitions 🌏 Our partner Global Alliance for the Future of Food is actively coordinating philanthropic engagement to promote collaborative, integrated and dynamic-based approaches to #FoodSystemTransformation 🤝🌿 Learn more about their efforts below ⬇️ https://futureoffood.org/ #ClimateWeekIKF2024 #ClimateSolutions #ClimateConversationsTransformation
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To achieve environmental sustainability and social equity, a #JustTransition to a low-carbon economy is simply fundamental 🎯🌳 Our team just attended ‘Stocktake on Just Transition: How is South Africa Doing?’ - a #ClimateWeekNYC event organised by our partner ClimateWorks Foundation. The session explored the need for greater community development and how it accelerates the reduction of carbon emissions in South Africa (and beyond). Want to know more about ClimateWorks Foundation and how they’re making the transition to a low-carbon future a reality? Follow the link to their website below ⬇️ www.climateworks.org #ClimateWeekIKF2024 #ClimateSolutions #JustTransition
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“This is the first-ever health checkup of the planet. This is the first time the earth has gone to the doctor and the verdict is that the earth needs critical care.” 🌍🩺 Johan Röckstrom, Director of our partner the PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, spoke at #ClimateWeekNYC about the unveiling of the inaugural Planetary Health Check. This report studied the nine planetary boundaries essential to the planet’s health - and showed that the thresholds of six of these had already been breached ⚠️ This data is crucial to driving systems change, achieving the Paris Climate Agreement Goals and ultimately protecting #PeopleAndPlanet 🧑🤝🧑 See how Planetary Guardians is accelerating global sustainability transformation 👇 https://lnkd.in/eV-XNvSD #ClimateWeekIKF2024 #JustTransition #ClimateSolutions
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Net Zero Tracker from our partner NewClimate Institute just released its 2024 #NetZeroStocktake, which identified major commitment gaps between states, cities and regions across the world 🌍 In fact, more than 40% of major non-state and subnational actors still have no emissions reduction targets… Dr Thomas Hale, professor at the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, spoke at the launch of the Net Zero Tracker about the “need to create a level playing field that helps companies do the right thing.” Collective action and commitment from governments and companies are crucial to accelerating progress towards a #JustTransition. By creating ambitious targets and transforming plans into action, they can achieve their net-zero goals 🌳 Read the full report to learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e82ektcd #ClimateWeekIKF2024 #ClimateSolutions #ClimateWeekNYC #EnergySystemTransformation
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There’s been great progress in accelerating electric transport in recent years. However, much of it has been enjoyed by wealthier countries. It’s time for a truly global electric vehicle transition 🌍 Our CEO Jessica Anderen spoke at the #ClimateWeekNYC opening ceremony about the Drive Electric campaign’s ‘Leapfrogging Partnership’, supported by the IKEA Foundation 🧑🤝🧑🚗 This initiative is helping emerging markets across Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia to quickly develop new EV markets and industries 💡 If it succeeds, we can avoid the release of billions of tons of greenhouse gases and improve the lives of millions of people. Read more about the partnership here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gJqGeFP #ClimateWeekIKF2024 #ClimateSolutions #DriveElectric
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The theme for #ClimateWeekNYC 2024 is “It’s Time” ⏰ This resonates with our mission to tackle two of the world's greatest humanitarian challenges: poverty and #ClimateChange. The transition to a low-carbon future must be fair and inclusive, leaving no one behind. 🧑🤝🧑 A #JustTransition is not only essential for achieving environmental sustainability, but also for building a fairer society. 📢📢 Follow our socials during Climate Week for insights and stories from our co-workers. #ClimateWeekIKF2024 #ClimateSolutions #ClimateConversationTransformation
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🌍 ✨ Key Takeaways from the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali Our Agricultural Livelihoods team participated in the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum. Here are five takeaways from our team: 1. Empowering local champions: We were inspired by the remarkable work of local farmers, chefs, and entrepreneurs who are driving climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices. Their experience and leadership are driving real change in shaping Africa’s food future. 2. Inclusion of small-holder farmers: There was much discussion about small-holder farmers, but their presence on panels and in discussions was limited despite they being the backbone of Africa’s agricultural sector. It's crucial to include their voices directly to ensure their needs and insights shape future policies and initiatives for sustainable food systems on the continent. 3. Embracing the circular economy and regenerative practices: The forum stressed the rising interest in the circular economy and regenerative agriculture. A strong emphasis was placed on improving soil health, reducing waste, and fostering practices that restore ecosystems. 4. Finance for food system transformation: Finance for food system transformation remains insufficient. There is a critical need for increased investment if we are to shift the focus toward regenerative and sustainable agricultural models. 5. Leveraging digital technology: Digital platforms and AI tools are emerging as valuable assets for agriculture, offering innovative ways to enhance knowledge dissemination, improve efficiency, and build climate-resilient systems. If you attended the forum too, we’d love to hear your key takeaways in the comments. #AfricaFoodSystems #Sustainability #Innovation #IKEAFoundation #AgricultureTransformation Michael Kwame Nkonu, Priya Motupalli, Julia Hug, Nico Janssen, IKEA Foundation, AGRA, AFS Forum