VINCI Energies’ Post

🌍 Exciting News! 🌿 Five northern European countries - Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden - have joined forces to establish international arrangements for the transport and storage of captured CO2 across borders. 🌱 This collaboration is a crucial step towards achieving European climate goals and developing a sustainable future. 🌟 Together, we are working towards a cleaner, greener planet! 🌏 #ClimateAction #CarbonCapture #Sustainability #EuropeanCollaboration 🌿🌍 https://lnkd.in/emvsD8VX #carboncapture #decarbonization #energy #netzero #engineering #CCUS #ClimateChange #SustainableDevelopment #EnergySector #MENARegion #CircularCarbonEconomy #Collaboration #Investments #PolicyFrameworks #CleanEnergy #GreenerFuture #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition

How to Revolutionize Mobility for a Net-Zero Future? 🌱✈️ Tackling climate change head-on, the EU's grand plan aims to transform how we move, propelling us towards a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050. Imagine cities buzzing with electric vehicles, supported by an ever-growing network of charging stations. 🚗⚡ Opting for public transport, cycling, or walking not only cuts down emissions but also weaves a greener, healthier urban tapestry. 🚌🚴♂️🚶♀️ Every switch to more sustainable modes of transport is a step closer to reducing our collective impact on the planet. Let's embark on this green journey together, making each choice count towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. 🌍💚 European Commission, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) #carbonfootprint #zeroemissions #greeneurope #ecoliving #EUClimateAction #climatechange

The European Commission has launched a new initiative called "Cities for a Just and Green Transition." This initiative will provide funding and technical assistance to cities that are developing innovative solutions to climate change and other environmental challenges. The initiative is part of the EU's broader efforts to achieve its ambitious climate goals. The EU has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and becoming climate-neutral by 2050. Cities play a key role in achieving these goals. They are responsible for a significant portion of global #greenhouse gas #emissions, but they are also where many of the most innovative solutions to climate change are being developed. The "Cities for a Just and Green Transition" initiative will help cities to: 🗺 Develop and implement sustainable urban development plans 💰 Invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency 🚗 Reduce transportation emissions 📈 Adapt to the impacts of climate change Club Climate Europe can also provide support for cities to develop and implement their sustainability plans. This is an important initiative that will help cities play a leading role in the fight against climate change. Learn more about the initiative here (links provided in the comment): European Commission. (2023). EU launches new initiative to support sustainable cities. European Commission. (2023). Cities for a Just and Green Transition. European Commission. (2023). What place for cities in the European Green Deal? Together, we can build a more sustainable future for our cities and our planet. #sustainability #climatechange #cities #Europe Photo by Alex Vasey, Unsplash.

Climate Resilience Demonstrator digital twin scoops the 2023 Verdantix Adaptation award with its multi-criteria approach to resilience and adaptation planning. Robust flood risk data from Fathom underpinned several layers of data to better understand consequential impacts across infrastructure systems of a flooding scenario. "If the water network floods what happens to the energy and comms network in a city?" Good question...answers below :) All details below, a great blueprint for city resilience future-proofing worldwide. https://lnkd.in/erZqZc-h #flood #climatechange #digitaltwin #verdantix

Yesterday, we organized the first workshops for the Climate Ambition Accelerator programme with a total of 145 participants from the Nordics! 🤝🌍   Theme of the workshops was greenhouse gas accounting. Participants discussed common challenges related to GHG accounting as well as best practices for engaging the value chain.   19 Finnish companies are taking part in the third round of the Climate Ambition Accelerator. During the next months, companies will be working towards setting #ScienceBasedTargets in line with the 1,5°C pathway. 🙌   Read more about the Climate Ambition Accelerator: https://lnkd.in/gkKhjAr   #Climate #ClimateAction #OurOnlyFuture Science Based Targets initiative UN Global Compact Norway UN Global Compact Network Denmark UN Global Compact Network Sweden

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we want to join the rest of the planet's inhabitants in the fight against #climatechange through the #cleanenergytransition 🌱 (#CET). How do we contribute to care for and generate a ➕ positive impact on the #environment? 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗼𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 empowers local authorities and builds their capacities to deliver, implement, and monitor ambitious short and medium-term plans for accelerating the clean energy transition and achieve the 2030 targets. Our project will establish a 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, paving the way to sustainable energy communities through: 1️⃣ Capacity building 2️⃣ Participatory decision making and 3️⃣ Collaborative actions for the design and implementation of 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀. 👉🏻 https://localgogreen.eu/ #cinea_eu #lifeproject #lifeprogramme #cleanenergytransition #sustainability #climateaction #euprojects #energytransition #collaborationforimpact #localgogreen #eugreendeal

REAL CORP 2024: CALL FOR PAPERS    📢 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓–𝟏𝟕 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦, 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲!    The 29th International Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Development in the Information Society will take place under the overall topic: 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏 𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 (𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬).    𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧  Since the beginning of industrialisation, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has been steadily increasing due to human influences. Currently, an increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere of almost 50 percent compared to the level of pre-industrialisation has been recorded. Without taking into account the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the observed warming of the climate system cannot be explained. The problem of climate change is therefore caused by humanity itself and can therefore be counteracted by humanity itself. However, this is a long-term process with a high investment of resources with very limited immediate, short-term results – so it seems little wonder that it is only getting off the ground very slowly.    It is, therefore, all the more important to take selective countermeasures wherever possible. If measures against climate change are combined with modern technologies, additional short-term effects can be achieved, such as an increase in the (urban) quality of life, mitigation of traffic problems or savings through reduced resource consumption. These and other aspects can be achieved under the umbrella of the Smart City, and Mannheim has decided to become a Smart City and is on a successful way: as the first German city, Mannheim received the #EUMissionLabel as part of the “100 climate neutral and smart cities by 2030” programme by the EU Commission.    𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞  Submission of abstract until 30 December 2023  Feedback on general acceptance until 15 January 2024  Full paper for reviewing has to be submitted until 8 February 2024  Double blind full paper review until 29 February 2024  Final version of full paper for publication until 31 March 2024 (The final full paper for non-reviewed submissions needs to be handed in by 29 February 2024.)    𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧  To register and submit your abstract, please go to https://my.corp.at and sign up for conference participation. (If your abstract is not accepted, you may withdraw your registration free of charge. If your abstract is accepted, your registration is automatically confirmed.) As usual, all further information as well as all conference papers since 1996 are available at www.corp.at.    Read more about the call and conference topics here: https://lnkd.in/eky2tCnD

A key bottleneck Belgium faces in the climate transition is lack of space- the same bottleneck pushes us to be creative with climate solutions and explains two main trends in our decarbonization strategy: 🌊 We look for climate solutions in our blue backyard. This is why Belgium excels in the blue economy and solutions such as offshore wind energy. ✅ We focus on climate solutions that are space efficient. For example, instead of large solar parks next to highways, we will focus on valorizing spaces like roofs, building facades or parking lots. Read more in this week's blog: https://lnkd.in/eb_ub3nR

“New Perspectives: Empowering Creative Thinking for a Sustainable Future” The Amaranthine Foundation article for The PlanetaryPress. @PlanetaryPress @wildlyeco (…) “We must capitalize on and empower a more creative capacity for a sustainable future.” (…) (…) “In the context of climate change and broadly understood sustainable development, there is a need to complement this virtual notion of progress with our empirical understanding of nature and communities experiencing the adverse effects of climate change. “  (…) https://lnkd.in/dxVzSdA3 Image: Sahara Desert, Algeria. The heat and lack of water render vast desert areas highly unwelcoming, making satellites the best way to observe and monitor these environments on a large scale. Credit: JAXA/ESA