Small villages in Europe are a model for sustainable, low carbon living. Crowded urban city living is not always the answer. In this episode, we discuss the low carbon lifestyle of an island village in Croatia along with the Canadian equivalent, the Gulf islands of British Columbia.  #sustainableliving https://lnkd.in/geq9AQmW

In the discourse surrounding climate change, it is important that we lend a receptive ear to voices that have historically been underrepresented. These voices often belong to individuals and organizations disproportionately susceptible to the far-reaching consequences of climate change, which extend well beyond immediate financial gains and the cyclical nature of politics. 👂 🔊 This imperative was at the forefront during the recent panel discussion, "In Conversation: Intersectionality and the Climate Crisis," held as a part of the Auckland Climate Festival which I had the pleasure of attending. Panellists delved into the significance of indigenous wisdom in sustainability, emphasizing the critical need to incorporate the voices of marginalized communities into our collective journey towards a more inclusive and sustainable world. 🌏 Having had a vantage point to witness the meticulous planning that underpinned this event, I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to the exceptional team at The Sustainable Future Collective for their efforts in organising this panel, and in particular to Tegan Martin and Veronique Simmonds for their invaluable support. 🌿 A resounding homai te pakipaki to my dear friends Tracey Wong, Faiesea Ah Chee, Katja Phutaraksa Neef, and the entire exceptional panel (Hinauri Apa-Fepulea'i, Kieran Panui and Dylan Asafo) for their mahi and unwavering dedication to their respective domains within the climate sphere. Their contributions to the discussion were nothing short of enlightening, expanding my horizons and enriching my perspectives in the process. 👏 . . . . #sustainability #environment #nature #auckland #climatefestival #future #voices #climate #climatechange #youth #rangatahi #inclusitivity #newzealand #education

We had a dialogue with experts at UAM Cuajimalpa with UNESCO Chair to talk about how we can build a resilient future. Our life deeply depends on biodiversity and ecosystem health. During these unprecedented times, humans are not doing enough to solve or mitigate the harm from the climate crisis. We need to rethink growth, prosperity and development for our communities to flourish. Cities are key if we want to build a resilient future, although nowadays more than 50% of worlds population lives in urban spots, we are not separate from nature, we’ll always be part of it and we depend on it.

What can we (humans) do to be more sustainable?   Would you be willing to fly less than once a year? - This week I was at NEMO, there was a forum where they asked this kind of questions about climate.   If not (sadly in my case), why not? Can we reduce the amount of travellling? Can we find good alternatives?   One reason for travelling is to allow our head to wonder, get inspired and recharged.   One day at the science museum gave me a similar effect but I did not know before to try.   How many of these things are we missing on? Maybe we just need to experiment a bit more with we have at home?   -> What do you think? Which activity feels more like travelling for you? Let me know in the comments below. #climateaction #science #creativity #change #sustainability

🌍 On #EarthDay2024 we would like to highlight the potential of #museums to be key actors in the #sustainable transition, the fight against #climate change and imagining our possible futures. 🌱 NEMO helps museums create awareness, exchange and build capacities as they adapt to climate friendly operations and use their platform to prevent further global temperature increase, biodiversity loss and consequent social and ecological casualties. 💚 Learn more about we do and explore our recent resources 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtnqicWy

⛈ With extreme weather events on the rise, future-proofing our cities is becoming increasingly important. A greener 🌱 and more biodiverse 🐝 city brings countless benefits, and among them is climate change mitigation. Stay tuned for our fact series to discover the many advantages of building #BiodiverseCities and find out more about our work 👉 https://lnkd.in/dec2VUED Växjö kommun Ville de Lille Bergen kommune BrestLife Aeres University of Applied Science Almere Aarhus University University of Bremen IUCN Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij Open Kaart | co-creatie van de leefomgeving Het Vogelnest #NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanResilience #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Coexistence #GreenCities #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateChangeMitigation

🌏World Environment Day🌏 💚This World Environment Day, Asian Front members have a message for all. Let’s unite together for a greener, cleaner and more sustainable future. Let’s come together to create a world where nature thrives, ecosystems are restored and future generations can enjoy the beauty and bounty of our Earth. Together we can make a difference. Celebrate by taking action Today!! 🌱Our Land. Our Future. We are #generationrestoration #worldenvironmentday #worldenvironmentday🌍 #climatechange #climateaction #june5th #generationrestoration

🌊 Celebrating World Oceans Day: Highlighting the Vital Importance of Our Oceans 🌊 Today, we celebrate World Oceans Day, a global reminder of the critical role that our oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. Covering over 70% of our planet's surface, oceans are not only a source of immense beauty and biodiversity, but they are also vital for our climate, economy, and well-being.

I am an Eco-Ally. Join me! Last week, I joined Eco-Allies, a community of people like me who want to tackle the biodiversity & climate crisis. It is time for action! Why I joined: - I was looking for people like me that are concerned about our environment.   What I like: - I met awesome people supporting each other - Lots of new opportunities for partnerships and new projects - Learning a lot about biodiversity, ecoanxiety, climate change,... through what people are sharing - I can help others and share my part too - Oliver is just amazing and so full of positive energy 😀 I only started this journey. So I can help experienced people by sharing with them what my roadblocks are and what I need help with. So they can create better solutions for us all. Join us & become part of the solution with this link: https://lnkd.in/en3SK83a We need everyone in this massive challenge. Do you join us? #ecoally

It is hard to visit Iceland without thinking about our changing climate. Our small group was privileged to see a fairly common, if extraordinary and not often seen, example during our glacier lagoon tour. This video missed the first dramatic “falling off” of half the iceberg (itself a sign of warming as the icebergs are chunks of the melting glacier) and doesn’t capture the elegance and breathtaking event. Partly that is my amateur photography and partly it’s because the guide was half videoing this amazing event himself and half moving the boat to keep us from a Titanic scene. Sometimes these glacial icebergs as they melt also emerge unexpectedly - and you can listen to us wondering how much the tipping would continue and commenting on some parts of the ice rising - although that is harder to see. None of this changed my belief that an unrealistic approach of commanding us to adhere to a specific energy economy (electric) will fail. America has always led the world through amazing innovation - not by out-regulating other countries. We also don’t have enough elected officials or high level appointed officials with the background to understand the most exciting energy innovations on the horizon. Yes, we need incentives and we need to set goals & reward outcomes. But dictating and regulating specific approaches is slow and ineffective. And will lead to more beauty like this being lost forever. Just my thoughts.