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Imagine the world in 2050, powered by a global green economy that enables healthy lives, good jobs, and a thriving planet. For #philanthropy, the urgency to help make this world possible and work toward a safer climate for all has never been greater. That’s why ClimateWorks Foundation is introducing a new series of #impact stories that spotlight the diverse and expanding community of global changemakers driving transformative climate progress. Read these stories to learn how philanthropy can collaborate to push for even bolder #ClimateAction. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dtpRQm7a

📣Exciting New Event: ClimateWorks Foundation and partners, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN), GEIDCO(Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization), Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Climate School, and UNIDO are co-hosting an official United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) side event.    The session will cover how cooperation and smart industry policies can secure resources, knowledge, and funding for transitioning to cleaner energy. Experts will also address misunderstandings of large-scale #Renewables penetration, the speed and scale of their implementation, the limitations of intermittent variable renewables, and more.   📄 Session: Global Race to Decarbonization and Debunking Misconceptions on Key Technologies 🗓 Date: July 11th ⏰ Time: 12 PM PST 📍 Location: Lerner Hall 569, Columbia University / Online   Secure your spot! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g_vXeXxi 

📣  Exciting New Event: In collaboration with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and Tsinghua University Institute for Sustainable Development Goals, ClimateWorks Foundation is thrilled to host an official side event of the 2024 United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF).   Transitioning away from fossil fuels and scaling up renewable energy towards a net-zero future lies at the heart of combating climate change. Among all energy markets, emerging and developing countries are the most vulnerable to energy access deficits and the impacts of climate change. Centered on ambitious objectives such as the UAE Consensus to transition away from #FossilFuels and tripling renewable energy capacity, this event will bring together top climate and energy leaders to delve into discussions on low-carbon development strategies, energy transition, #RenewableEnergy deployment, and other priorities essential for mitigating #ClimateChange.    📄 Session: Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity and Accelerating Just Energy Transitions 🗓 Date: July 9th ⏰ Time: 1:15 - 2:30 PM EST 📍Location: New York United Nations Headquarters/ Online   Don’t miss out! Attend online here: https://lnkd.in/g2XqUgK6

📣 Exciting news! ClimateWorks Foundation’s Drive Electric report was featured in a recent Inside Philanthropy article, spotlighting summer must-reads for climate grantmakers and other funders. Michael Kavate highlights the focused direction of funding: "60% of the campaign’s funding went to work on freight trucks, up from just under half of all funding the year before. That is nearly four times what went to the next-largest category, cars, which received 16% in 2023, down by almost half from the year before." 📚 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfYsfFZf #ClimateAction #SummerReading

Last week was the launch of CarbonCapture Inc.'s first-of-its-kind U.S. direct air capture system designed for large-scale production. Our own Senior Director Jan Mazurek, PhD spoke about climate innovations and global climate goals at the launch. ⬇️ 📣

The people have spoken! The world's largest standalone climate survey, The #PeoplesClimateVote, provides the most comprehensive global view to date on how people are experiencing #ClimateChange, how effectively they think their country is addressing climate change, and what more action they want to see.   Have you checked out the results yet? 🌍  See how the people in your country responded. 🗣️  Spread the word. 📢  Show world leaders that the people have spoken. 👉 Visit peoplesclimate.vote #ClimateAction #ClimatePolicy UNDP Climate UNDP