Adela VILLANUEVA

Sage advice for the current fundraising climate. Galleti’s questions are critical ones: What is the need that you’re trying to address? How is your technology uniquely positioned to address it? Why does that need matter for people, global health, hospitals, physicians and patients? And then how are you going to execute on the delivery of that solution? Then: Why do I care? And how do I know that it’s going to work better than everything else?” Finally: “It sounds kind of obvious, but you’d be surprised how often people are not prepared for that conversation.” 👏

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Last week we saw a major milestone towards decentralising decision making, capital and power in philanthropy and impact investing. Melinda French Gates' $1BN commitment to women and girls included $240 million for twelve global leaders to manage and make grants as they see fit. Shoutout to Sabrina Habib in Kenya! Melinda’s commitment is an important step towards decentralized funding– a trend I believe could rewire how we identify and back transformative ideas. More on that in this issue of The Vital Neighborhood. https://lnkd.in/eu2gWZ8r

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🌐 Call to Action from the Research Community on #AI and #Climate #Change The research community is increasingly focused on the impact of AI on climate change. While AI’s direct environmental effects are relatively small (e.g 0.01% of total energy consumption ), its potential for indirect impacts (positively or negatively) on emissions is significant and complex. This article discusses the necessity for robust AI-driven emissions scenarios to inform future policies effectively. A must-read for everyone in the tech and environmental sectors!

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Last week I had the honour to interview Nourah AlFaisal for our Founding Members Podcast of The Octopus Movement. Join us as Nourah shares her profound love for chaos and how it fuels her creativity, the balancing act between structured environments and innovative freedom, and her journey as a designer navigating the complexities of both heritage and innovation. Nourah’s perspectives challenge us to rethink our own approaches to problem-solving and creativity, emphasizing the superhero-like qualities of designers in shaping the future. From her unique take on design thinking to the power of finding your tribe, Nourah’s words are a beacon for all nonlinear thinkers and creative minds. 🔗 Listen Now to get lost in a conversation about everything from the chaos of large events to the quiet moments that shape our creative impulses. Discover how embracing both heritage and innovation can lead to breathtaking creations. Turn on your nonlinear thinking, Tune into the human mycelium, and maybe, just maybe, drop out of your conventional laws of thought. Because, as Nourah AlFaisal beautifully reminds us, design isn't just what we do—it's how we see the world. #theOctopusMovement #NonlinearThinking #DesignThinking #CreativityUnleashed #PodcastEpisode

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🌍💡 Unlocking Climate Innovation: Drawing Inspiration from Halsey's Without Me 🎵🌱 Esteemed World Leaders, In the cadence of our global challenges, the song Without Me by Halsey serves as a profound muse, offering nuanced insights into our quest for climate innovation. Let's embark on a lyrical journey: 🌱 Resilience Amidst Turmoil: Found you when your heart was broke, croons Halsey, encapsulating the essence of resilience amidst adversity. As we confront the climate crisis, characterized by its brand of upheaval, we must harness this resilience to pioneer transformative solutions. Just as personal growth emerges from heartbreak, so too can innovation flourish from the crucible of environmental challenges. 🌊 Navigating the Tides of Change: Tell me, how's it feel sittin' up there? Feeling so high but too far away to hold me, Halsey's words resonate with the dichotomy of progress and accessibility. Our climate endeavors may ascend to great heights, yet their true measure lies in their ability to uplift the most vulnerable. Let us cultivate technologies and policies that bridge this divide, ensuring that the benefits of climate action are felt by all, regardless of geography or circumstance. 🤝 Harmony in Collaboration: Thinking you could live without me, echoes the sentiment of interdependence and collaboration. As leaders, we recognize that the pursuit of climate resilience necessitates a symphony of efforts, harmonized across borders and sectors. Let us cultivate partnerships that transcend political divides, uniting us in a shared vision for a sustainable future. 🌟 Empowering Future Narratives: Tell me, how's it feel sittin' up there? Feeling so high but too far away to hold me, Halsey's poignant query underscores the imperative of connection and accountability. Our actions today reverberate through the corridors of time, shaping the narratives of future generations. Let us craft a legacy of stewardship and foresight, ensuring that our climate initiatives empower rather than encumber the voices of tomorrow. As we decipher the lyrical tapestry of Without Me, let us glean inspiration from its themes of resilience, collaboration, and empowerment. Together, let us compose a symphony of climate innovation that resonates for generations to come. Are you prepared to join the chorus? Let us seize this momentous opportunity, for the melody of our actions today shall echo throughout eternity. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/dTYXKn6D #ClimateInnovation #Leadership #Sustainability #GlobalImpact #FutureForward 🌍💡

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Call for #Planet43 #Mentors in #Climate, #Healthcare, and #Water! Are you passionate about making a difference in climate, healthcare, or water innovation? Do you have expertise in these sectors and a desire to guide the next generation of changemakers? Planet43 seeks experienced professionals to join our mentorship program, donate an office hour, and create a lasting impact on the journey of our impact entrepreneurs. 3 Great reasons to become a Planet43 Mentor? 1. Inspire Future Leaders: Share your knowledge and experience to empower aspiring professionals in climate, healthcare, and water industries. 2. Expand Your Network: Connect with like-minded experts and emerging talents across these critical fields. 3. Make a Difference: Contribute to innovative projects that aim to revolutionize sustainability practices and improve global health and water management. Who We're Looking For: - Professionals with extensive experience in climate science, renewable energy, environmental science, healthcare, medical research, water management, or related fields. - Individuals passionate about mentoring and willing to commit time to guide and support mentees. - Experts who can provide insights into industry trends, career development, and technical challenges. How to Apply: Interested in making a difference? Apply now by filling out the form here: https://lnkd.in/eNZSiXFB Join us in shaping the future of climate, healthcare, and water innovation! Your guidance can lead to groundbreaking advancements and a more sustainable world. Together, we rise! Together, let's accelerate #impact! #Mentorship #ClimateInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #WaterInnovation #Planet43 #MentorOpportunity

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Interesting piece on shifting to a HUMAN RIGHTS ECONOMY and re-thinking how we measure growth, prosperity, and success in the midst of planetary crisis.

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9 Planetary Boundaries 1. Climate Change: Refers to the changes in global climate patterns due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases. 2. Biosphere Integrity: Concerns the loss of biodiversity and ecosystems, impacting Earth’s resilience and ability to support human life. 3. Land-System Change: Involves the alteration of terrestrial ecosystems through deforestation, urbanization, and agriculture, affecting biodiversity and climate regulation. 4. Biogeochemical Flows: Refers to the disruption of nitrogen and phosphorus cycles due to fertilizers, impacting water quality and ecosystem health. 5. Freshwater Use: Concerns the overuse and mismanagement of freshwater resources, leading to scarcity and affecting ecosystems and human societies. 6. Ocean Acidification: The increase in ocean acidity due to CO2 absorption, harming marine life and ecosystems. 7. Atmospheric Aerosol Loading: Involves the presence of microscopic particles in the atmosphere from pollution, affecting climate and human health. 8. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion: Refers to the thinning of the ozone layer caused by chemicals like CFCs, increasing harmful UV radiation on Earth. 9. Novel Entities: Encompasses the introduction of new substances like plastics, chemicals, and radioactive materials into the environment, with unknown long-term effects. https://lnkd.in/gs9Zvy5A

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Great news! 🌟 Excited to announce an upcoming webinar in the Local2030 Islands Network Community of Practice on Sustainable and Resilient Tourism. The session will feature a collaboration with the Center for Music Ecosystems. 🎵 To accommodate different time zones, there will be two sessions available for individuals to join. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with experts in the field and learn more about sustainable tourism practices. Save the date! 🌍 #Local2030 #SustainableTourism #ResilientTourism #Webinar

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🚀 Revolutionizing Impact with Category Design: A New Paradigm for Societal Innovation 🌍 Hello LinkedIn Community, I recently had the privilege of participating in the "Entrepreneur’s Playbook for Creating a Billion-Dollar Category" masterclass, thoughtfully provided by the EIT Climate-KIC community. Led by the insightful Peter Goldie and Deborah Kattler Kupetz, this session delved into the potent concept of Category Design, traditionally used by startups and tech innovators to carve out new market niches. Category Design teaches us the power of differentiation over simply being better. This approach is especially intriguing when considering how we can tackle pressing global issues like climate change and affordable housing shortage. Inspired by the insights from Peter and Debora, I advocate for a bold new objective: creating a "Million-Ton CO2 Reduction Category." This goal extends beyond achieving financial success to establishing a significant, lasting environmental impact. Think of shifting from chasing '#unicorn' status to becoming a "#Whale in the Ocean of #CircularEconomy" — embodying profound impact and leadership in sustainability. I’m eager to hear your perspectives: - How might Category Design reshape innovation in your sector? - Can reimagining our strategic goals lead to more impactful, sustainable outcomes? Please share your thoughts and join the discussion on leveraging groundbreaking strategies to truly make a difference. Thanks again to EIT Climate-KIC and our wonderful instructors for such an enlightening experience. Looking forward to your insights! Habitat for Humanity Nederland InnovationQuarter KOMPAS VC NL Space Campus Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk #Sustainability #Innovation #AffordableHousing #InvestmentOpportunity #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #energietransitie #klimaat #klimaatburgemeester #NKW

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Blind consumerism harms the environment, widens the wealth gap, and perpetuates unsustainable production and consumption cycles. It damages ecosystems, depletes natural resources, and exacerbates social problems by exploiting underprivileged groups and sustaining economic inequalities. To address these issues, society must advocate for sustainable practices and embrace mindful consumption habits. #Sustainability #Environment #SocialResponsibility

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💡 What role publics could play in advacing carbon removal? 📃 New research article explores public concerns, attitudes and perceptions of #carbonremoval projects, including #daccs and #beccs. There are lots of interesting insights in the article, but it's worth highlighting three roles that general public and local communities could play, which were identified in discussions with focus groups in 22 countries: 1️⃣ Proactive self- or community engagements: in learning and knowledge dissemination; participating directly in hybrid, distributed and decentralized initiatives for ecosystems restorations, taking up #soilcarbon approaches in farming communities; consumer choice; and funding initiatives through donations. 2️⃣ Relying on government and industry to initiate information campaigns or educational programs through the national media and state/education institutions. 3️⃣ Consulting with governments and industries with local stakeholders on design and siting issues. This resonates with the findings of the research by Emma ter Mors It Matters to Be Heard 📣, underscoring the need for meaningful engagements with affected communities. (https://lnkd.in/ewEZfZqn) Read more in the link below 👇 Thanks Reja Sabet for flagging the article. #dac #ccs #aforestation #enhancedweathering #publicperceptions #publicengagement https://lnkd.in/e8C7sn2W

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UNDP SELECTS UNSCRUPULOUS Private SDG Investors #UNDP #SDG #cambodia #deforestation #marketing #environment There is not doubt the United Nations has formed a preferred group of contractors to make Plumpy-Nut, RUTF, the $90/month/baby peanut butter. We know UN workers leave bastard children behind in destitute countries. Now reports of environmental and human abuses by bad-intentioned, unsupervised UN- selected investors are coming down like coal from the sky via investigations begun in 2022. This is how destruction of land and theft from indigenous people with George Washington Land Grants took place in America. Secret people, like DuPont, the Barnett Bankers (Bank of America + Sons of Italy, CA), and Lincoln Trust (Wells Fargo) for instance, hired shell contractors to mine large rich Chief's Reserve Lands in Indiana to the bone. Native women were not allowed to handle their large inheritances as Chief's daughters, only U.S. Senators financially established in Fort Wayne, and their Judges, were allowed to direct Native Women's estates, to the point of changing the order of actual death of daughters to get their hands faster on the property they wanted most. The granddaughter of America's wealthiest chief was discovered living alone in abject poverty, in a shack, in 1905, Kilsoquah, granddaughter of Little Turtle. This was all illegal and instigated by Senator Stephen Fleming in 1902. The same group of people ended up forming a United Nations for post-war reconstruction contracting activities, to continue to have an insider's look at countries which are exploitable- places where no one sees. This ensures the original "North American Exploitation Company, Inc." of 1902 always gets first dibs on natural resources, wherever they be. We should not assume that good works are being done by dedicated people everywhere. We have placed the well-being of the entire planet in a flawed and corruptible bureaucracy which demands daily praise and affirmation from the public. It is time to consider whether the UN has taken too much responsibility upon itself, unilaterally, and what entitles them to continue branching into areas which they do not know how to manage while trained, dedicated experts are not selected. Maybe they do not want a qualified person in their employ. Maybe they only want players who will roll with the cash flow and move on to the next initiative.

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Not just global decarbonization but climate adaptation efforts need to ramp up rapidly, as this study predicts that ALREADY largely inevitable climate change impacts from temperature increases will cut 2050 global GDP by 20%, and when all impacts are considered by 50%! Wish the findings had been available when I gave this talk: https://lnkd.in/eUBZuawu

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Think it's time to stop shooting the messenger, and maybe start listening to the message? And to actively support the messenger in their critical yet often undervalued and overwhelming work? My heart aches for Leo Joubert and every other climate communicator, journalist, consultant, scientist and activist who suffers in similar ways, mainly because they care enough to speak out about a situation that impacts each and every living being on this planet. Stop what you're doing, for a second, and think. Are you listening? Are you paying attention? Are you awake? You're on this global team, whether you acknowledge it or not. We're in it together. Will you join us, step up and add your voice, your will, to all the others?

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#circulareconomy #leavenoonebehind My key insight from yesterday's parallel session at #WCEF2024 on circular business models for critical raw materials is the pivotal role of civil society. Moderated by Pep Rosenfeld, the session highlighted that a #justtransition to a Circular Economy demands an inclusive approach involving a 'whole society approach'. Take the global textiles industry, for instance, which predominantly depends on non-renewable resources – a staggering 98 million tonnes annually – including oil for synthetic fibres, fertilisers for cotton cultivation, and chemicals for fibre and textile production, dyeing, and finishing. The industry's continued linear, inefficient use and poor recycling rates are the primary contributors to significant, growing resource strain. Its impact goes well beyond raw material consumption. According to A NEW TEXTILES ECONOMY: REDESIGNING FASHION’S FUTURE by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, clothing production has nearly doubled in the last 15 years. This surge is fueled by the expanding middle-class worldwide and higher per capita sales in developed economies. The latter increase is largely attributed to the 'fast fashion' trend, characterized by rapid changes in styles, more frequent collection releases each year, and often, reduced prices. Embracing innovative business models and eliminating waste from the start, the fashion industry today stands on the brink of tapping into economic opportunities worth billions worldwide. Be part of tomorrow's conversation on how each of us can play a role in fostering a circular economy within the fashion and textiles sector.

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Looking forward to participating in this discussion tomorrow with colleagues from WAIPA, UNIDO, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), World Economic Forum and UN Tourism and national investment promotion officials as we address the urgent issue of resilience for least developed countries, land-locked developing countries and small island developing states #LDCs #LLDCs #SIDs #resilience #FDI #AIMCongress2024

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🌍 Bezos Earth Fund is running a $100M #AI challenge for climate and nature, and 1 of 3 key focuses is alt proteins. So: The Good Food Institute is hosting a convening for AI researchers to discuss ideas & collaboration: July 2, Noon-2 ET. Deets/Register: https://lnkd.in/eAYt5ttp Please spread the word! 🌱 #AI #ClimateAction

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