A philanthropic organization focused on funding initiatives to combat climate change and protect nature.

Bezos Earth Fund

The Bezos Earth Fund is Jeff Bezos's $10 billion commitment to fund scientists, activists, NGOs, and other actors that will drive climate and nature solutions. By allocating funds creatively, wisely, and boldly, the Bezos Earth Fund has the potential for transformative influence in this decisive decade. Funds will be fully allocated by 2030—the date by which the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals must be achieved.

By incentivizing partnerships between AI experts, utilities, grid operators, and frontline organizations, we aim to unlock innovative solutions that can optimize grid operations, enhance resilience, and ensure a more equitable energy access for all.

I recently spoke with the Bezos Earth Fund #AIforClimateandNature Grand Challenge team about the transformative potential of #ResponsibleAI to modernize our power grid infrastructure. I encourage all prospective Grand Challenge applicants to watch the recording to learn more about the #PowerGridOptimization focus area.  Video: https://lnkd.in/gDnAnBh6

You can learn also more about the other focus areas here: https://lnkd.in/gvgYHPdk 

The July 30 deadline is quickly approaching – we’re excited to read your bold proposals! Register to submit today: https://lnkd.in/gwy4ryqZ to register and submit.

#RenewableEnergy #EnergyEquity #ClimateAction #Sustainability #BezosEarthFund

"What we really would love from this Grand Challenge is not those incremental changes that will probably happen anyway in startups or in university labs or research organizations in the next couple of years. Use this opportunity to think out of the box to try riskier stuff and more transformational ideas.” 

I had a great conversation with the Bezos Earth Fund’s #AIforClimateandNature Grand Challenge team about sustainable proteins and the opportunities for driving real impact in this focus area. 

You can watch the recording and learn more about the other focus areas here:   https://lnkd.in/ed97uqAT
And don’t forget! The July 30 deadline is quickly approaching – we’re excited to read your proposals. Register to submit today: https://lnkd.in/e8Vkiv93 to register and submit.

The power grid stands at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, but its aging infrastructure and traditional paradigms are straining to keep pace with the demands of a sustainable future. 🌍⚡
 
As we race against the clock to mitigate climate change, the integration of renewable energy sources has introduced new complexities, challenging grid operators to maintain a delicate balance between supply and demand. Moreover, the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events, have exposed the grid's vulnerabilities, leading to more frequent disruptions and leaving marginalized communities behind in the energy transition.
 
But what if we could reimagine the grid as a living, intelligent organism – adaptive, resilient, and equitable? This audacious vision is no longer a distant dream, thanks to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI).
 
At the Bezos Earth Fund, we are committed to harnessing the power of AI as a tool to assist to address some of these critical challenges. Through the AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge, we aim to catalyze innovative solutions that can optimize grid operations, enhance resilience, and ensure equitable energy access for all.
 
We invite visionaries, innovators, and changemakers to join us in this mission by submitting their bold ideas for leveraging AI in power grid optimization. Let's collaborate, foster interdisciplinary partnerships, and co-develop responsible AI solutions that unlock a sustainable, resilient, and equitable energy future.
 
The submission deadline for the AI for Grids focus area is end of this month - July 30th. Visit AIforClimateandNature.org to learn more and be part of this transformative journey. Together, we can awaken the grid's true potential and power a brighter, cleaner tomorrow. 🌍💡
 
#AIforClimateandNature #PowerGridOptimization #RenewableEnergy #EnergyEquity #ResponsibleAI

📢 Bezos Earth Fund Fuels Biodiversity Mapping Breakthrough in Two Megadiverse Regions 🐒🐘

The Bezos Earth Fund's investment has enabled a comprehensive assessment of 719 #KBAs in the Tropical Andes and Congo Basin - a major milestone for conservation.

Read more 📰  https://bit.ly/3Whozfa

BirdLife International Fundación de Conservación Jocotoco Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos - ECOAN Asociación Armonía WWF Wildlife Conservation Society Missouri Botanical Garden

World history is defined by breakthrough ideas and technological changes. A million years ago humans discovered how to control fire. Then came the wheel at 5,000 BC, followed by a whole set of discoveries and inventions, including the printing press, steel plow, personal computer, and more. Each one introduced radical change. 
 
And now we have another new technology: AI. We’re still discovering its full potential, but one thing is clear: It too will change everything. 
 
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Chautauqua Institution, where I talked about positive change and why the Bezos Earth Fund has launched a $100 million Grand Challenge on the role of AI to conserve biodiversity, enhance sustainable proteins, and modernize the power grid. 

Watch my full speech ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LiKKeI. 
And learn more about the grand challenge ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zBIvR3.

Images: The Chautauquan Daily / Sean A. Smith Photography

From food to fashion — shipping containers carry the cargo that help us live our lives. But getting those containers off ships and away from ports is still a polluting process, with diesel-powered cranes, forklifts, and yard tractors doing the heavy lifting — and accounting for 15% of port emissions. 
 
That’s why the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) — two of the busiest container ports in the country — are working to accelerate pilots and deployment of zero-emissions cargo handling equipment with the goal of transitioning all cargo handling equipment to zero emissions by 2030. 
 
In partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, RMI and Mission Possible Partnership analyzed the total cost of ownership of four types of cargo handling equipment to provide stakeholders with an understanding of the technologies available today and their operational costs: https://bit.ly/461h2EC
 
#California #Decarbonization #EmissionsReduction #PortEmissions #EnergyTransition

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