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This week, Systemiq Ltd., in partnership with the Imaflora Instituto de Manejo e Certificação Florestal e Agrícola and the Serviço Florestal Brasileiro announced an innovative collaboration to advance forest concessions for management and restoration in the Amazon. Our goal is to expand the area of public forests under concession from 1.3 million to 5 million hectares within two years, tripling the current area and generating significant social and economic benefits. Felipe Faria, PhD, Director of Nature at Systemiq, highlighted that incorporating the carbon market into this agenda represents a significant advancement, providing new financing opportunities and incentives for forest preservation. The coalition of the federal government, the private sector, and civil society aims to promote concessions as outlined in the Forest Management Law (2006), which are considered the most sustainable alternative for combating illegal deforestation and preserving the forest. Supported by UK PACT and other institutions, the partnership will carry out financial modeling, technical studies, and promote community-based forest management policies. Through this expansion of concessions, we anticipate a significant increase in timber production, job creation, and public revenue in Brazil, alongside the conservation of forests and their biodiversity. At Systemiq, we are committed to transforming Amazon conservation into a model of economic and environmental prosperity, demonstrating that it is possible to protect the forest while promoting sustainable development. Find out more information by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/dRwnsTbA #ForestConcessions #BrazilianForestService #AmazonConservation #SustainableEconomy #CarbonMarket 

Six strategies, rooted in circular economy principles, can unlock the potential of a circular built environment in Europe. Find out more in the 'Building Prosperity' study published recently by Ellen MacArthur Foundation and for which Systemiq was analytical and modelling partner.

**New Study: 100s of billions of Euros in circular and nature positive business opportunities and economic benefits for Europe** At Systemiq Ltd. we were delighted to collaborate with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on their new report "Building Prosperity" https://lnkd.in/d7uDw7Rf Eight years since the Foundation published "The Growth Within" (https://lnkd.in/dHVFyRxh) this new analysis has further highlighted the significance of circular economy strategies for strengthening the European economy, with a particular focus on the powerful role of circular economy strategies in regenerating nature within our urban systems. Congrats to the Systemiq Ltd. team led by Julia Okatz and Thijs (Matthew) Kramer and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team led by Tim Stonemeijer Nick Jeffries Joss (Jocelyn) Blériot 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇪🇺

Dreams coming true. Three years ago we started project SEER with the dream to provide evidence-based solutions to policymakers working on the Just Transition, and last week that dream came close to realisation. Thanks to the generosity of the EU Coal regions in Transition, I gave the keynote address on the importance of the labour market for Just Transition regions to over 150 policymakers and civil society at the fifth Annual Political Dialogue of Coal regions in transition. Key takeaways: 1️⃣ A systems approach to regional transformation is essential. This means complementing reskilling efforts with broader structural changes for a successful Just Transition. 2️⃣ The future is already here. The work in regions like Lausitz, Asturias, Moravia-Silesia, and Western Macedonia show how such approaches would look in practice, and serve as an inspiration for others. 3️⃣ Fair Transition observatories are the key to happiness. If regions are able to anticipate the changes coming their way, they will be able to unlock the full potential of a fair transition. 👉 For more details have a look at the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eZEKqs3z 📕 The first report on the labour market effects of the GDIP on 6 Just Transition regions can be read here: https://lnkd.in/eiFeaSdE 📘 The second report will be published at the end of September, including an analysis of the labour market effects of the Green Deal Industrial Plan and a Systems Change Compass for the Just Transition, so watch this space! Special thanks to Robert Pollock for moderating this great session, Eva Srnová and the team at DG Energy and Ecorys for organising, FEPS Europe for enabling the research, Miłosława (Miłka) Stępień for the pictures, and my co-authors Mikhail Sirenko, Erik Pruyt, Charlotte Brehm, Camille Wefers Bettink, and Michael Obersteiner.

Julia Binder, professor of sustainable innovation and business transformation at IMD Business School, and Manuel Braun, director of Systemiq Ltd. and lecturer at the Technical University of Munich, join co-host Andromeda Wood on the latest episode of #ESGTalk. Listen in to learn more about how businesses can integrate #circularity into existing frameworks, illustrated by successful, real-world case studies. #Sustainability

Following today’s vote in the European Parliament, the Systems Transformation Hub congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her second term as President of the European Commission. 🎊 "This reappointment provides an encouraging and hopeful sign to advance the EU’s green and social agendas as represented in the European Green Deal," said the leaders of the Hub, which include Sandrine Dixson-Declève of The Club of Rome, Kirsten Dunlop of Climate-KIC, Eva Gladek of Metabolic, Janez Potocnik of Systemiq Ltd., and Stientje van Veldhoven of World Resources Institute Europe. In a time of political instability both within and beyond Europe’s borders, von der Leyen’s confirmation provides a signal of stability and continuity for EU Member States, governments, industry, investors, and citizens. Her reappointment underscores the importance of the European Green Deal (EGD) as her flagship initiative during her previous term and the continued North Star for Europe. Current alarming climate and biodiversity data highlight the urgency for sustained environmental action and systemic change to ensure Europe’s society and economy operate within planetary boundaries. However, the leaders of the Systems Transformation Hub express concerns about potential backsliding on environmental standards and climate legislation, as some EU leaders question their importance, as discussed in late June by the EU Council during the Strategic Agenda deliberations (https://lnkd.in/dJiKRP5k). Simplification and optimisation of the EGD is necessary in order to enable the speed and scale of implementation and investment needed but this should not be confused with a reduction in ambition. A strong EGD is Europe’s greatest hope for future competitiveness and socio-economic development. "We remind EU leaders and institutions that the Green Deal, and its broad environmental and social agenda, is critical for a sustainable future. Its overarching goal is to lead the way to become climate-neutral by 2050 through a just transition that enables all citizens and communities to thrive, from families to farmers and SMEs”, said the Hub leaders. The EGD’s package of policies, adopted under President von der Leyen's previous mandate, builds resilience to future shocks and stresses across the EU’s economy and governance systems. “Implementation is not easy and requires foresight and a systemic approach to be outlined under von der Leyen’s leadership by the new Commission. We stand ready to support the new European Commission and Member States in this important task through applied systems thinking and integrated policy design," the Hub leaders stated. 👉 Read more about von der Leyen’s reelection: https://lnkd.in/gjRgdmih  👉 Find out more about our hub here: https://lnkd.in/dN8WeH5x #EU #SystemsTransformation Image credit: CC-BY-4.0: © @European Union 2019 – Source: EP

A circular transformation in Europe's towns and cities holds immense potential: - Saving 250 million tonnes of construction materials yearly - Addressing 90% of housing needs while curbing urban sprawl equivalent to half the size of Belgium - Enabling businesses and society to unlock €733 billion in annual benefits by 2035 - Reducing emissions akin to removing 12 million cars from the road and aiding in cooling cities during heatwaves. We're excited to have collaborated with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on their latest report "Building Prosperity". This study underscores the vital role of circular economy strategies in strengthening the European economy, particularly in regenerating nature within our urban systems. 👉 Download here: https://lnkd.in/dff68GzA Kudos and a heartfelt thank you to all the dedicated team members and supporters at Systemiq Ltd. and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation!

Launched this week, our latest study — Building Prosperity: Unlocking the potential of a nature-positive, circular economy for Europe — illustrates the tangible, high-impact benefits of realising a nature-positive circular economy in Europe. The study focuses on the built environment, which has huge potential to contribute to this prosperous future, using new analysis drawn from quantitative modelling and interviews with expert practitioners. Explore the six nature-positive, circular strategies that are ripe for investment and scaling now, and can deliver substantial benefits in the built environment and beyond, today: https://lnkd.in/ddnK9RRU

👏 Brilliant to see the Energy Transitions Commission's Director Ita Kettleborough championing the people and organisations closing the gap to #netzero. Ita is an inspiring leader in the #energytransition, both within her own organisation and far beyond...

We’re delighted to have contributed the analysis and modelling for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new report — Building Prosperity: Unlocking the potential of a nature-positive, circular economy for Europe. Shifting to a circular economy, which is nature-positive by design, can build prosperity while tackling climate change and other global challenges. This study shows that a targeted set of investable and scalable actions in the built environment sector represents a significant economic opportunity for Europe, increasing resilience, competitiveness, and the vibrancy of its cities. The moment is now to capitalise on recent progress made by policy and business and to leverage emerging technologies to scale the circular economy. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eZJ6G2_z #BuildingProsperity Congrats to the Systemiq study team: Ben Dixon Julia Okatz Thijs (Matthew) Kramer Elena Georgarakis Leo Barlach Julie Hirigoyen Arthur Neeteson Manuel Braun