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🔊 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼! Wondering how to balance 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀? We invite you to an exclusive #webinar on balancing strategic initiatives, nature-based solutions (NBS) and tech-based solutions (TBS) for effective climate action! Join: - Alexia Kelly , Managing Director at the High Tide Foundation & fmr. Director of Net Zero + Nature at Netflix - Yaowen Ma , Climate Strategy Lead at Apollo Global Management, Inc. (largest American alternative asset manager) - Harper McConnell , Global Vice President Sustainability at Mars (leading food industry player) - Mai Bui , Director of Climate Science at Supercritical (the world’s leader in carbon removal markets) 📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Dec 2nd, 2024 ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT 🔹 Why NBS offers immediate impact, but struggles with permanence? 🔹 How TBS can provide long-term durability and scalability? 🔹 Real examples of combining approaches for maximum impact 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: If you’re ready to tackle complex carbon goals with the right mix of cost, scalability, and impact, this is the session for you. Don’t miss it. Click here to sign up!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽: 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 illuminem Voice Joel B Stronberg breaks down what Trump’s return to the White House means for US and global climate action. Climate messaging isn’t cutting through. Despite billion-dollar disasters, record-breaking heat, and collapsing ecosystems, the 2024 election showed voters still prioritise the economy over the environment. Even Gen Z, seen as climate’s strongest ally, stayed home or voted with their wallets. Joel argues the climate community needs a reset. Forget trying to build “climate voters” - it’s time to make climate a core economic issue. Without this shift, the next four years will see US climate policy dismantled while global momentum falters. Read why a complete rethink is now critical: https://lnkd.in/eDEG7kFX #illuminem #climatepolicy #sustainability #uselections

💰 Global wealth distribution by region The U.S. alone hosts 38% of the world’s millionaires, with nearly 22 million people surpassing the $1M mark. Meanwhile, China ranks second, with over 6 million millionaires. 🔻 Under $10K: Dominated by APAC, home to nearly 70% of adults in this bracket 🔸 $10K to $100K: APAC leads again with 73% 🔹 $100K to $1M: Split across APAC (45%), EMEA (30%), and the Americas (24%) 🔺 Over $1M: The Americas top the charts with 43%, followed by EMEA at 31% Stay in the sustainability loop: https://illuminem.com/ #financecop29 #Globaleconomy #Infographic #illuminem

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀? illuminem Voice Christopher Caldwell on the opening power play at COP29 Azerbaijan . With the US stepping back on climate, China sees an opening - but the UK could take it. PM Starmer’s COP29 pledges, from cutting oil licenses to an 81% emissions cut, hint that Britain might be willing to lead where others aren't. It’s a climate race with high stakes. If the UK pulls this off, it’s more than a green boost; it’s economic clout, jobs, and influence. As the world watches, the UK has a chance to reset the game. Read Caldwell’s full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eVntvRGC #illuminem #climate #COP29 #sustainability

🌍🔥 Do you think #COP29 will lead to tangible action, given the stakes in critical issues like climate finance, energy transitions, and carbon markets? #illuminem #sustainability

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: “𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲.” 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡? As COP29 Azerbaijan unfolds in Baku, a parallel narrative challenges the official agenda. Global Witness has taken control of cop29.com to expose fossil fuel negotiations lurking behind closed doors, even going undercover to reveal how “investors” pose as intermediaries for dirty deals. With backing from Joaquin Phoenix, Greta Thunberg, and Bill McKibben - who warns, “There’s no time left for backroom deals” - the protest is heating up. But it raises questions: is this bold call-out enough, or does it risk undercutting the legitimacy of the very institutions we need most to enforce real climate action? Protests matter. They make us look, question, and demand better. But can we strike the right balance between accountability and constructive engagement? Stay in the sustainability loop: https://illuminem.com/ #COP29 #GlobalWitness #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Illuminem

🌍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵 Here’s a snapshot of the major players shaping the climate conversation: 🔹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮: Largest emitter (30% of global emissions) balancing rapid renewable growth with fossil fuels. Calls on wealthier nations to lead climate finance while maintaining its developing country status. New envoy: Liu Zhenmin 🔹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Second-largest emitter, historic top polluter. Biden team (led by John Podesta) at COP29, but Trump’s return in 2025 threatens climate progress. Paris Agreement exit and green energy rollbacks expected 🔹 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻: Climate finance leader (€28.6B in 2023) advocates for broader contributions, including from China, but unclear on new finance targets 🔹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺: Labour-led government reaffirms climate leadership. New emissions targets for 2035 coming. Advocates strong finance goals amid budget constraints 🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗸𝗮 (UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil): COP28, 29, 30 hosts—fossil fuel-dependent economies coordinating climate talks 🔹 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝘀: ▪ G77 + China: Developing nations demand rich countries lead on CO2 cuts ▪ African Group: Push for finance and operational carbon markets ▪ AOSIS: Small islands seek trillions in climate funding, fossil fuel phase-out ▪ Least Developed Countries: Grant-based funding and loss/damage support ▪ High Ambition Coalition: Aggressive emissions cuts led by the Marshall Islands The stakes are high; watch these decision-makers closely 🌱 Learn more: illuminem.com #COP29 #Climateaction #Sustainability #Globalleadership

𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝘂: 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🌍 Top priorities to watch: 1️⃣ 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬: China’s renewables push is critical, but fossil-fuel-dependent nations must accelerate efforts to keep pace. 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Benchmarks are needed across transport and industry, though technological gaps may hinder uniform commitments. 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: Australia and Canada are expected to set standards, but economic interests complicate the picture. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The EU has taken steps to diversify mineral sourcing, but geopolitical tensions could derail unified progress. 3️⃣ 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: For the first time, nuclear could see climate finance support, though German-led safety concerns remain. 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: The IAEA calls for global standards, but varied regulations and public scepticism could stymie agreements. The question for COP29 is: Will countries actually deliver? #illuminem #COP29 #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #NetZero 🔗 For more on COP29’s challenges and opportunities Christopher Nial - COP29: My hopes, challenges, and the road ahead in Baku: https://lnkd.in/ecdkqGMu Venna Lepel - Bridging the gap to climate neutrality: How to finance a net-zero infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/deZhD2j7 Noe van Hulst - Natural resources trap is alive and kicking: https://lnkd.in/eQsTJHVd John Leo Algo - Can COP29 enhance ambition and enable action?: https://lnkd.in/eCR6QFVH

🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 A few countries hold the planet’s most critical resources. According to 2021 data, the top 10 nations control trillions in reserves: 🏔️ Russia: $75 trillion in natural gas, coal, and rare earths 🇺🇸 U.S.: $45 trillion in coal, timber, and gold 🌍 Saudi Arabia and Canada: Oil and timber wealth worth $67 trillion combined This imbalance raises tough questions about global supply chain risks and the power dynamics of resource control. 📊 Stay in the sustainability loop: https://illuminem.com/ #Naturalresources #Globaleconomy #Supplychains #Infographic

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 illuminem Voice Neeti Mahajan shines a light on India's unsung climate champions—ordinary people making extraordinary strides. Take Shiv Prakash from Rajasthan, who formed a village committee to tackle water scarcity, or Kalpana in Mumbai, who organised her flood-prone community into a disaster-response team. These stories matter because they show that real climate resilience is being built from the ground up, by those living the reality daily. Mahajan argues that sustainability isn't just the domain of policymakers and corporations; it's a collective effort that must involve everyone: https://lnkd.in/esDyvKbS #illuminem #sustainability #India #climateaction

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