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Climate education should be on school curriculums
Education
September 2, 2022

Climate education should be on school curriculums

The vast majority of countries have yet to put climate change on their formal education curriculums. Climate education can create the conditions necessary for the urgent social, environmental and economic transformation. Climate education is crucial for the future of humankind and the planet.

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Source: World Economic Forum
The potential of capture and utilization CO2 reduction strategies
Climate
August 26, 2022

The potential of capture and utilization CO2 reduction strategies

CO2 emissions originate from burning fossil fuel, industry and land-use and should be rapidly reduced (>350 Mton CO2/year). Which CO2 reduction strategies already exist? Which CO2 reduction strategy should we focus on? How can CCU-based value chains contribute in the fight against climate change?

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Source: VITO
Turning seawater into drinking water with clean energy
OceansWater
August 19, 2022

Turning seawater into drinking water with clean energy

According to the UN, there will be a 40% deficit in freshwater by 2030. Desalination can address this issue but current methods use fossil fuels and chemicals that pollute the ocean. Start-up Desolenator uses solar energy to distill seawater and even contaminated water into clean, fresh drinking water.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Indigenous peoples safeguard 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity
Climate
August 12, 2022

Indigenous peoples safeguard 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity

Indigenous peoples have the knowledge and practices needed to help the global community implement and scale-up climate action. The global community has an opportunity to re-orient the way it interacts with nature and build resilience for all by collaborating with and learning from indigenous peoples.

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Source: UN Climate Change
Pathways to turn polluting energy systems into zero-emission systems
Energy
August 5, 2022

Pathways to turn polluting energy systems into zero-emission systems

The current energy crisis, and the crucial role of powerful countries such as Russia and China in shaping the energy market, show how important independence is in the face of geopolitical pressures. Europe must now redouble its efforts to become self-sufficient in energy, with the focus on renewables.

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Source: SDG Action
Regenerative agriculture is essential for a resilient food system
ClimateFood
July 29, 2022

Regenerative agriculture is essential for a resilient food system

According to the FAO data, 31% of human-caused GHG emissions originate from the world’s agri-food systems. We have forced nature to work like machines by using chemical pesticides, resulting in damaged agricultural land. Regenerative agriculture practices will protect and improve soil health.

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Source: Rikolto