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☕ ☕ Today, at the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2024, Jeremy Oppenheim offers us two different cups of coffee: the coffee most of us are drinking, and the coffee of opportunity. For every tonne of coffee the world produces, it produces 20 tonnes of CO2 - 5 from processing, and 15 from degradation of nature. Less than 15% of the value of this global industry reaches the farmers. Can we get to a point where all 3bn cups of coffee we consume across the world are people- and nature-positive? Where we limit chemical inputs, build supplies of coffee on agroforestry principles, and ensure that communities are actively involved in not just in production but in ownership? There is a huge opportunity in investing effectively in good disruptions in the value chain, and in developing regenerative supplies of high quality coffee that are nature positive by design Northern Sumatra is one of the places where these ideas can grow. Overall in Indonesia, the country can create at least a $25bn opportunity in coffee: it can be an industry superpower on regenerative principles. The opportunity for Indonesia is to create value chains – for coffee, and cocoa, and arenga… – that create wealth for communities, and where people are the solution.  A big thank you to Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs Republic of Indonesia for convening this important conversation #naturebasedsolutions #naturalsolutions #agroforestry #regenerativeagriculture #coffee #regeneration #conservation

So looking forward to this panel on Financing Blue Carbon this Thursday. We'll be debunking common misconceptions & highlighting solutions. I'll be sharing insights from Systemiq's work on critical coastal ecosystems - from mangroves to seaweed - and on innovative financial instruments - from blended finance to blue bonds, debt for nature swaps and beyond. Register here: https://lnkd.in/emXRsnhJ

The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games are over... but as we return to our daily routines, it’s worth reflecting not only on the athletic performances but also on the environmental impact of this global event. 🌍 Key sustainability wins: 🌱 Ambitious Targets: Paris 2024 set the goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50% compared to London 2012—a bold step towards greener sporting events. 🏗 Eco-Friendly Infrastructure: 95% of venues were either already in place or temporary, significantly reducing the event's carbon footprint. ⚡Green Energy: The Games were powered by renewable and nuclear energy, the now-iconic zero-carbon cauldron, which held the Olympic flame, symbolized both aesthetics and sustainability. 🥗 More Plant-Based Options: Despite the dietary needs of athletes, there was a notable increase in vegetarian meal options, pushing the event towards more sustainable catering.    Systemiq’s Paris staff had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Olympic Village last December. We experienced firsthand some of the innovative sustainability measures, such as recycled beds: an impressive example of circular economy practices. Last Friday, we went to a Paralympic basketball game, which highlighted both the inclusivity and energy of the Games.    … But there’s still much room for improvement.  🔍 Emissions Transparency: We need an external audit to truly understand the carbon footprint of large events. The "Fossil Fuels in Transition" report highlights the need to move beyond heavy reliance on carbon offsets, which aren't enough to achieve real sustainability. True progress requires deeper systemic shifts to reduce emissions at the source. ✈️Rethinking Air Travel: Air travel emissions continue to pose a major challenge for global events like the Olympics. To address this, we need to rethink the aviation sector. The Mission Possible Partnership's report offers practical steps to achieve net-zero aviation by 2050, including sustainable fuels and energy efficiency. These insights are vital for reducing the carbon impact of future events. 🚗 Questioning Technological Solutions: Hydrogen-powered vehicles at Paris 2024 raised questions about long-term sustainability. The Energy Transitions Commission report on hydrogen emphasizes the challenges of scaling hydrogen in transport, especially compared to electric alternatives. While Paris 2024 marked a significant step forward, the road ahead is still long. With total emissions potentially exceeding those of Tokyo 2020 (~2 MtCO2), it’s clear that innovation and bold action are needed. The legacy of these Games must not only be about athletic excellence but also about pushing the boundaries of sustainability across every area.    #Sustainability #Paris2024 #OlympicGames #Paralympics #GreenEnergy #MissionPossiblePartnership #Hydrogen #CircularEconomy #CarbonNeutral

On a new episode of #TheIndisposablePodcast, guest host Sydney Harris, Upstream’s Policy Director, sits down with Christiana Dujardin (Lewis) of Systemiq Ltd. to dive into key findings from the 2023 Ellen MacArthur Foundation report, Unlocking A Reuse Revolution—Scaling Returnable Packaging 🌍♻️ Discover how we can design a returnable packaging system that can compete economically, environmentally, and experientially with single-use. 🎧 Listen now at https://lnkd.in/eKzxVkwC #reuse #reusable #plasticfree #upstream #saynotoplastic #betterwaythanthrowaway #weheartreuse #indisposable #reusewins #thefutureisreusable #choosetoreuse #returnable #refillable

At #COP28 last year, the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action put food centre stage in the fight for a habitable planet. But it was just a first step. Faced with the urgent challenge of action and implementation, the Declaration's 160 signatories needed clear examples of the ambitious shifts in policy, finance and governance required to transform their food systems in line with the #ParisAgreement. Recognizing this gap, a trailblazing cohort of countries formed the #AllianceOfChampions, committing to radically rethink the way their ministries and departments cooperate by adopting a 'whole-of-government' approach to #ActionOnFood. 9 months on – as showcased at an #AFSForum2024 event this week – they are actively delivering on that goal, and providing a beacon for other countries to follow as they integrate food systems transformation in their next round of Nationally Determined Contributions and biodiversity action plans. At the event, leading ACF representatives from Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Brazil and Norway joined food systems expert David Nabarro for a stocktake of their progress since joining the Alliance, and a compelling discussion on the steps needed to keep food systems firmly on the global climate agenda ahead of #COP30. Morgan Gillespy, Executive Director of the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU), caught up with Sierra Leone’s agricultural minister H.E. Dr Henry Musa Kpaka on the sidelines of the event to find out how the country is raising the bar for food systems transformation through its ambitious Feed Salone programme, ACF and other initiatives. “A whole of government approach is key for delivering on Feed Salone. Every ministry that has a stake in food systems needs to come to the table. There are critical tradeoffs that need to be made, and we want to understand those and be explicit about those and the choices we make. Whether it’s the Ministry of Finance, the local government, or the research society, we are all at the table when we’re discussing Feed Salone.” Read more about Sierra Leone's Feed Salone programme, which has just secured $100m in funding from the African Development Bank 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9Ecdnee #InnovateAccelerateScale

This week, the event "Paths to the Energy Transition" took place at AYA Earth Partners. Patricia Ellen da Silva participated in the panel "Energy Transition - Global Opportunities and Challenges and Their Consequences for Brazil."   The panel discussed Brazil's crucial role in the transition to a low-carbon economy, leveraging the country's diversified energy matrix. The event also featured experts and industry leaders such as Luciana Costa, Maria Emilia Peres, and Bernardo Gradin.   Patricia highlighted the business opportunities and regulatory challenges for energy production in Brazil, as well as ways to enhance clean energy production through critical minerals, SAF, and green hydrogen.   In closing, she emphasized that we have significant opportunities and challenges ahead. Brazil needs to lead with new practices, and there is still time to make that happen.   #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanEnergy #GreenEconomy ____________________________________________________________________________________ Nesta semana aconteceu o evento: "Caminhos para a Transição Energética”, na Aya Earth Partners. Patricia Ellen integrou o painel "Transição Energética - Oportunidades e Desafios Globais e Suas Consequências para o Brasil." O painel abordou o papel essencial do Brasil na transição para uma economia de baixo carbono, aproveitando a matriz energética diversificada do país. O evento também contou com especialistas e líderes do setor, como Luciana Costa, Maria Emilia Peres e Bernardo Gradin. Patricia destacou as oportunidades de negócios e os desafios regulatórios para a produção de energia no Brasil, além de explorar como potencializar a produção de energia limpa por meio de minerais críticos, SAF e hidrogênio verde. Finalizando, reforçou que temos grandes oportunidades e desafios à frente. O Brasil precisa ser o país das novas práticas. E ainda dá tempo de fazer isso. #transiçãoenergética #sustentabilidade #inovação #energiaLimpa #economiaverde

A story that’s not being told enough: we’re seeing a remarkable acceleration in the global #energytransition. Investment in clean energy tech is set to hit $2 trillion by year-end. But emerging markets and developing economies account for just 15% of this – even though so much of the opportunity is there.    A just #energytransition is central to unleashing Indonesia’s potential for green growth. Which is why it was crucial for today’s conversation at Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2024 to focus on solutions, the 2030 opportunity for a massive scale-up of clean energy, and structural changes that many EMDEs want to see.  Policy barriers need to be overcome, political will needs to be generated, and the cost of capital must come down. EMDEs need international private capital to be channelled at much greater rates; development finance institutions, bilateral donors and MDBs can all accelerate efforts to mobilize international private finance.  Many thanks for a hopeful and purposeful discussion with H.E. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Helen M., Tan See Leng, Nicke Widyawati and Selwin Hart.     #cleanenergy #greenfinance #blendedfinance #sustainability #greengrowth

⏰ Live in 1 hour: how can education systems provide young people with #greenskills, and empower and equip them for #climatemitigation and adaptation? Join the launch of The World Bank's report on #climate and #education. https://lnkd.in/ezpg6QYx

Better education can be a powerful driver of climate-change knowledge and #climateaction. How can it prepare young people for #greenjobs and support #climateadaptation and mitigation? Liesbet Steer, Senior Advisor at Systemiq, will be joining the global launch of The World Bank’s flagship report “Learning to Propel Climate Action”. She will discuss why #greenskills are critical to the green transition, and how Systemiq is working with partners in the climate community to accelerate green skilling of the workforce and usher in a sustainable and just transition to the new economy. Join her tomorrow, Wednesday September 4th, along with Rachel Glennerster, incoming President of the Center for Global Development; Gaurab Basu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Kevin Frey of Generation Unlimited, and Lupi Quinteros-Grady, President of the Latin American Youth Center. Click below to sign up https://lnkd.in/ezpg6QYx #sustainabletransition #justtransition #climateeducation

https://lnkd.in/e5mC2ZYM How can we build the skills base to retrain a nation, and ensure current and future workers are ready for green jobs? On 19th September at The Conduit in London, join Systemiq Partner Guido Schmidt-Traub, Kate O'Sullivan, Senior Director EU Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn, and Steve Coulter of the Green Alliance as they explore tangible solutions to accelerate your organization's progress. Click above to learn more and reserve your place. #greentransition #greenskills #greenjobs #sustainability #worktrends