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🌍 We are excited to share insights from the brand new "Transition Indicators" report by Climate Strategies! As decision-makers gather at the Bonn #Climate_Change_Conference, new research highlights the importance of #Transition_Indicators. These indicators articulate positive outcomes, facilitate dialogue, guide policy implementation, and enhance investment frameworks. 🌱 Dive into UCL's Bipashyee Ghosh's case study on page 51, focusing on water security in India. This study highlights the importance of innovative transition indicators in addressing water scarcity and promoting climate resilience. 💧 Explore the full report below: 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Kt3Tu3 #ClimateAction #TransitionIndicators #WaterSecurity #Sustainability

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We look forward to the expert dialogue on the disproportionate impact of climate change on young children taking place at the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB60) on June 4. ECDAN partners submitted a statement to inform the discussion urging action to address the needs of young children in climate plans and actions. The evidence is startling: ● More than 1.7 million premature deaths among children under five are caused by pollution and toxic substances annually (WHO, 2017).  ● Children born in 2020 will experience, on average, twice as many wildfires, 2.8 times as much exposure to crop failure, 2.6 times as many drought events, 2.8 times as many river floods, and 6.8 times more heatwaves across their lifetimes, compared to a person born in 1960 (Save the Children, 2021).  ● More than 43 million children have been displaced due to weather-related disasters over the last six years, causing more humanitarian crises around the world (UNICEF, 2023) and more. ECDAN partners urge the UN Climate Change Secretariat to leverage this expert dialogue to ensure the unique and specific impacts of climate change on the world’s youngest children are better understood and recognized and early childhood policies and services are integrated into adaptation, mitigation, loss, and climate financing strategies. More on the statement: https://lnkd.in/ecVU9nyD #SB60 #climateaction #climatechange

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The 60th Sessions of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Bodies—SB60 (also called the 2024 Bonn Climate Change Conference) 3 to 13 June 2024 The High-Level Champions for Climate Action have recently set out an ambitious agenda for COP29 during the Bonn Climate Change Conference. Held in Bonn, Germany, this event focused on scaling up global efforts to address climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for greater action beyond current policies. Key issues on the agenda include climate finance, advancing progress on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), timely submission of countries’ first Biennial Transparency Reports, work on National Adaptation Plans, and accelerating climate action through a just transition. One of the primary goals is to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, a theme that has been underscored since COP28. This involves not only setting more ambitious emission reduction targets but also ensuring the effective and equitable implementation of the newly established loss and damage fund, which is designed to help vulnerable countries cope with the impacts of climate change​. The agenda also highlights the importance of inclusive engagement. Greater involvement of youth, Indigenous peoples, people living with disabilities, and frontline communities in the climate dialogue is crucial. These groups often bear the brunt of climate impacts, and their participation is essential for equitable and comprehensive climate action. Additionally, the agenda emphasizes the Global Stocktake process, a mechanism under the Paris Agreement for assessing collective progress towards climate goals. The Bonn conference serves as a key milestone in this process, offering an opportunity to review progress and prepare for the final political phase at COP29. This involves assessing gaps in current climate actions and enhancing support and finance for mitigation and adaptation efforts. Therefore, we all need to push for a zero-carbon, resilient world by fostering unprecedented collaboration among various stakeholders, including cities, businesses, regions, and investors. The call for urgent, collective action moves beyond mere pledges, advocating for concrete, actionable plans to address climate change's immediate and long-term threats. As the world prepares for COP29, the agenda set in Bonn serves as a crucial roadmap for each country for accelerating global efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate impacts, ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for all​. George Tsitati Robert Monné Debra Roberts Andrew Pitman, AO, FAA United Nations Limomane Peshoane UNDP IPCC

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The African Circular Economy Network (ACEN)  was represented by Katharina Gihring and  Sally-Anne Käsner at the close out meeting for the JUST2CE  project as well as participated in the 10th International Degrowth Conference and 15th Conference of the European Society for Ecological Economics in Pontevedra (Galicia, Spain). The JUST2CE project started in 2021 and after 3 years will be coming to a close in August 2024. JUST2CE aims at understanding, in a critical and thoughtful way, under which conditions a responsible, inclusive and socially just transition to a #circulareconomy is possible and desirable, what #technical, #geopolitical and #social factors can enable or hamper such transformation and how these aspects can contribute to the development of transitional policy measures. There are 15 organisations represented in the JUST2CE project and the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is 1 of 4 African organisations within the consortium. It has been an honour to work alongside colleagues from the global north and within Africa. Lessons learnt along the way are many and we have a long way to go as we hope to ensure the sustainability of the project outcomes including the dissemination and accessibility of all the resources developed through the project like: 📑 The eBook: https://just2ce.eu/e-book/ 🌍 The Global Atlas – the initial visual representation of case studies: https://just2ce.eu/atlas/ 🔎 The Supply Chain Explorer - a learning tool which aims to support users to explore supply chains and better understand their complexity on the global scale: https://lnkd.in/dEm58PdU Visit the Just2CE website for more: https://just2ce.eu/ The degrowth conference sessions and social events were held over numerous venues across the University of Vigo and the beautiful town of Pontevedra. The JUST2CE team presented in a parallel session on Day 1, with a reflection on the project presented by Andrea Jimenez, Emanuela Girei, Tess Doezema, Ben Purvis, Joanna Sousa. The main thread from this is that we have a long way to go. Circular Economy is very much still driven in research by the global north. This is not to say that the global north is doing more, but rather that the publishing of articles in academic research is perhaps more funded and accessible. Access and freedom of movement between the team was also raised as there were team members that were refused visas to travel to Europe, while our European counterparts often do not experience this type of travel restriction. Furthermore, while the project has contributed greatly to the body of knowledge, we need to make information and knowledge more accessible. While the journey of the JUST2CE project may be coming to a close, we cannot stop the transition to a just and inclusive circular economy.  The consortium is looking into a follow-up project and more deliverables will still be published.

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I find myself in Spain this week attending the final meetings for the JUST2CE project and presenting a working paper as a contribution from the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) with my colleague Katharina Gihring at the 10th International Degrowth Conference and the 15th Conference of the European Society for Ecological Economics (ESEE) in beautiful Pontevedra (Galicia, Spain). The term "degrowth" always had a negative connotation with me as an English-speaking person as it did not seem to convey a connection to the way natural systems operate, until I read where the term came from and the meaning behind it. The term originates from Latin languages, where “la décroissance” in French or “la decrescita” in Italian refers to a river returning to its normal flow after a disastrous flood. The English word “degrowth” became prominent after the first international degrowth conference in Paris in 2008. The following are considered essential for degrowth: - Striving for a self-determined life with dignity for all. - An economy and a society that sustains the natural basis of life. - A reduction of production and consumption in the global North and liberation from the one-sided Western paradigm of development. This could allow for a self-determined path of social organization in the global South. - An extension of democratic decision-making to allow for real political participation. - Social changes and an orientation towards #sufficiency instead of purely technological changes and improvements in efficiency in order to solve ecological problems. - The creation of open, connected and localized economies. I come here with an open mind and eager to learn more. Language is important as we need to be clear in our communication, so watch this space for insights from the next few days. CircularVision #circulareconomy #degrowth #circulartransitions https://lnkd.in/dttg37c5

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#DaringCities 2024 Bonn Dialogues: The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) presents a more ambitious and durable way to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. The pledge asks nations to commit to consulting their local and regional governments to build their national climate goals, and to resource them to implement ambitious climate projects. Hundreds of cities across New Zealand and Australia have declared a climate emergency signaling a clarion call to ramp up climate action through ambitious decarbonization and strengthened resilience efforts at a local scale. The Pacific Islands deal with sea level rise three times the global mean, leaving coastal cities and territories to face both short and long term threats. Multi-level governance and international cooperation will be critical to facilitate technical and institutional capacity building, while local measures are essential to strengthen resilience actions. That's why we need more local governments in Oceania to step forward and lead the charge to encourage their nations to join the #CHAMP pledge. The #COP28 and #COP29 High Level Champions have outlined three ways in which countries can deliver on their CHAMP commitments, find out more: https://lnkd.in/eVx4qP5C  ICLEI Bundesstadt Bonn High-Level Climate Champions Razan Al Mubarak Nigar Arpadarai

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【I'm at the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies 60th Session 🇺🇳】 Coming to Week 2, the session started with little progress on key agenda items such as New Collective Quantitative Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) and Mitigation Work Programme (MWP). A increase of far-right vote share in the European Parliament election result also casted shadow over how willing the EU will be in providing climate finance and leading the climate ambition. The mistrust between the North and the South is still very much present, despite the announcement made by the OECD about the fulfilment of 100 billion dollars of climate finance by the 24 developed countries. The suspicion is granted when it's been reported that some of those finance went to fossil fuels, gelato company, and mostly loans to make money for their own sake. However, the climate crisis doesn't wait for the mess to be sorted. Just last week, the heat wave killed more than 150 people in India. The threat is there and impacting us right now. While developed countries have to provide genuine finance and cancel the debt, some of emerging economies cannot hide behind to keep extracting oil. As the next year is the NDC year, countries will submit NDCs by Feb 2025. They need to be ambitious; including sectors such as energy and transport as well as finance target. I hope this week paves the way for the COP to agree on ambitious climate finance target in NCQG and also raise further ambition in the upcoming NDCs. https://unfccc.int/sb58

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🌍 We are excited to share insights from the brand new "Transition Indicators" report by Climate Strategies! As decision-makers gather at the Bonn #Climate_Change_Conference, new research highlights the importance of #Transition_Indicators. These indicators articulate positive outcomes, facilitate dialogue, guide policy implementation, and enhance investment frameworks. 🌱 Dive into UCL's Bipashyee Ghosh's case study on page 51, focusing on water security in India. This study highlights the importance of innovative transition indicators in addressing water scarcity and promoting climate resilience. 💧 Explore the full report below: 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Kt3Tu3 #ClimateAction #TransitionIndicators #WaterSecurity #Sustainability

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SAVE THE DATE, 5th June @ Bonn, SB 60: On June 5th, the Net Zero Tracker is co-hosting an event alongside CDP, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), Climate Chance and InfluenceMap at Bonn Climate Change Conference, examining the role of the private sector in bolstering ambitious and credible NDCs on the road to COP30. Indeed, as the countdown to ‘NDCs 3.0’ draws closer, countries are re-evaluating their climate commitments and preparing to submit new targets by early 2025. The private sector must play a pivotal role in both delivering emissions reductions and, in turn, assuring bolder climate commitments from national governments. The latest analysis from InfluenceMap and the Net Zero Tracker finds that, despite the explosion in corporate climate commitments, the private sector is still falling short in their climate commitments across all metrics of integrity, implementation and advocacy. This event will delve into the critical role of companies in contributing to NDCs, and will shed light on the importance of frameworks such as UN's Expert Group’s recommendations, and standardisation bodies such as the ISO - International Organization for Standardization Net Zero Standard. If you are attending SB 60 in Bonn, please RSVP to reserve your place at the side event.

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#DaringCities 2024 Bonn Dialogues: The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) presents a more ambitious and durable way to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. The pledge asks nations to commit to consulting their local and regional governments to build their national climate goals, and to resource them to implement ambitious climate projects. 🌍🏙️No less than 70% of African cities are vulnerable to climate shocks which is why we need more #African cities to step forward and lead the charge to encourage their nations to join the #CHAMP pledge. 🔗The COP28 and COP29 High-Level Champions have outlined three ways in which countries can deliver on their CHAMP commitments, find out more: https://lnkd.in/eVx4qP5C 📣Read more about #DaringCities here: https://lnkd.in/ee337NRi ICLEI Bundesstadt Bonn High-Level Climate Champions Razan Al Mubarak Nigar Arpadarai

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Beyond the Glimmer of COP: Why the Subsidiary Body Meetings Matter in #ClimateAdaptation The Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Change captures significant public attention. However, a substantial amount of technical groundwork occurs during the less-publicized #SubsidiaryBody Meetings aka SBs or intersessionals. Understanding these technicalities is critical for policymakers, practitioners and particularly, #young #climateadvocates who will inherit the consequences of today's decisions. 💫 The recent #SB60 session underscored the urgency of concrete #adaptationactions, especially for developing countries within the #GlobalSouth. While discussions were productive on establishing metrics for monitoring progress (Global Goal on Adaptation indicators), a persistent roadblock emerged – the lack of consensus on financing critical adaptation efforts. The complexity of measuring adaptation outcomes has posed major challenges in receiving the same global attention as mitigation. Similarly, the assessment of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) – vital for effective #localadaptation strategies – highlighted the ongoing challenge of securing financial resources & means for implementation. These discussions illuminate the stark reality: progress on adaptation remains hampered by the political deadlock over #climatefinance. The current focus on protracted negotiations must shift towards implementing practical, locally-led adaptation strategies that deliver tangible results on the ground and agreed global targets. This necessitates a significant increase in adaptation funding for developing countries. 💫 Why Should Youth Care About SBs? The decisions made at SBs directly influence the future that young people will inherit. By engaging with the SB process, young advocates can: ✨ Deepen their understanding: Gain crucial insights into the intricacies of climate negotiations, enhance local grassroot understanding and policy development. ✨ Champion Accountability: Advocate for ambitious climate action and hold stakeholders accountable for delivering on #adaptationfinance commitments. ✨ Shape Solutions: Contribute their fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to develop effective, locally driven adaptation strategies. Moving beyond SB60, COP29 Azerbaijan presents a crucial opportunity to bridge the gap between rhetoric and action. As a finance-focused year of global climate negotiations, we must see a resolute commitment from developed nations to safeguard vulnerable communities from the escalating impacts of the climate crisis. By staying informed, engaging in constructive dialogue, and advocating for impactful solutions, #youngpeople have the power to be a driving force in shaping a more resilient future. 💫 Stay tuned on how we can drive the necessary grassroot changes, adapt better & ensure every moment counts! More details on SB60 outcomes: https://lnkd.in/dwFSEXeC

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We are nearing the end of Week 1 of the #Bonn Climate Change Conference. Our team has been busy running events, meeting with policymakers and researchers, and following negotiations. Here are (in brief) our top takeaways so far: 👩‍💼 👷‍♀️ The Just Transitions Work Programme Our team on the ground explained that the expectation for the 1st dialogue was for detailed exchanges of experiences, policies and approaches, but initial conversations fell short and remained superficial by sharing mostly what has been done rather than how, hindering its usefulness for countries with different national contexts that would have liked to adapt, replicate, or use the examples provided. During negotiations, the reaction to the first draft decision was that it was a constructive conversation but lacked substance, particularly regarding actionability and applicability. There were also critiques that the draft was “completely unbalanced” and unsuitable for engagement. Hear from Adriana Chavarría Flores at an event focused on guidelines and policy frameworks to promote #JustTransition within and across sectors: https://lnkd.in/eQqTtcT5 And attend our in-person event, taking place tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/eRYaax-E 💶 The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on #climate finance The initial 63-page draft was met with calls for more transparency and accountability, and for the goal to be made fit for purpose and implementable. On behalf of the LDCs and AOSIS, Evans Njewa (LDC Chair) explained that the NCQG concerns the very survival of climate-vulnerable parties and called for finance that is predictable, adequate and accessible. In addition, he called for sub goals to mobilise finance for adaptation, mitigation and loss and damage (L&D). Negotiations about the inclusion/exclusion of L&D as a sub-goal are the current sticking point in negotiations. 📈 The Global Stocktake (GST) Discussions are ongoing regarding the procedural and logistical aspects of the GST, with consensus across Parties about the importance of including the best science, adjusting timelines to allow more time for negotiations to consider the outputs, and increasing the balance in regional representation of the High-Level Committee. Regarding the Dialogue on implementing the GST outcomes, there are conflicting views about whether the dialogue should focus on means of implementation and finance, or consider all aspects. 🌍 The Global Goal on Adaptation Negotiations are advancing well with parties focusing on areas of alignment. Topics currently being discussed include: 1) Undertaking a mapping exercise of existing indicators mapping progress on adaptation targets 2) How to involve experts in the process 3) The format for dialogues 4) The nature of the indicators Stay tuned to hear more about Climate Strategies at Bonn 2024!

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#ClimateNews💡 Climate Home News ▶️ "Countries failed to make progress on a post-2025 climate finance goal in Bonn", that would replace the existing commitment by developed countries to mobilise USD 100 billion per year for developing countries. ▶️ "Representatives of countries on both sides expressed disappointment with the process intended to result in an agreement on a new collective quantified goal (NCQG) at COP29 in Baku in November". ▶️ "For most developing countries, the sticking point is the lack of negotiations on the size of the new goal – known as the 'quantum' in technical language". 👉 Read the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/edC8-U5M #NewCollectiveQuantifiedGoal #NCQG #COP29 #Climate #FinanceGoals

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📢 New article from GEP! 🌱 💬 The details: "The Politics of Youth Representation at Climate Change Conferences" by Jens Marquardt, Eva Lövbrand and Frida Buhre, published in Global Environmental Politics (2024) 24(2): 19–45. 🔍 The argument: This article delves into how young climate activists leverage the United Nations (UN) constituency system to advocate for meaningful change. Despite frustrations with traditional avenues of climate governance, youth organizations continue to engage with UN Climate Change Conferences as vital spaces for advocacy and networking. 🌟 Key insights: 🌱 Youth Empowerment: From symbolic protests to official representation, young activists are reshaping the discourse on climate action. 🏛️ Institutional dynamics: The UN constituency system offers a platform for youth voices but also poses challenges related to access and power dynamics. 🗣️ Youth representation: Youth representation is not just about speaking for youth but also about how youth identities are constructed within institutional frameworks. 💰 Resource dynamics: While youth non-governmental organisations (YOUNGOs) face resource constraints, this fosters creativity and flexibility, allowing for novel perspectives and quick adaptation. ⚖️ Power dynamics: Understanding who speaks and who is heard sheds light on power asymmetries and structural inequalities within global governance. 🌍 Potential for change: Collaboration with movements like Fridays for Future offers opportunities to amplify critical voices and repoliticize the climate agenda, albeit with the risk of losing formal constituency status. #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateAction #UNFCCC #YouthRepresentation #InstitutionalDynamics #GlobalGovernance #EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability #SocialChange #ClimateActivism #PowerDynamics #ResourceConstraints #FridaysForFuture #ClimateAgenda #ParticipatoryMultilateralism

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A new study explored Africa’s child survival gains and prospects of meeting the SDG target 3.2 (reducing under-5 mortality to at least 25 deaths per 1000 live births by 2030). Despite significant global declines in under-5 mortality over the past two decades only eight countries mostly in North Africa (Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria) but also Seychelles and Mauritius in South Eastern Africa and Cabo Verde in Western Africa, out of 54 African countries had achieved the SDG 3.2 target. None of the countries with the highest infant mortality rates, such as Sierra Leone, Central Republic Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad and Nigeria, had achieved any significant decline. Continuing low child survival in Africa with little progress towards the SDG target 3.2 demonstrate the need to accelerate solutions tailored to each country’s context and child survival priorities, the study says. It urgently recommends addressing poor access to quality health care, poverty, female illiteracy, limited access to safe water, and poor access to quality family planning services. #africa #sustainability #sdgs #africarising #children https://lnkd.in/dFWzJpA4

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📆 SAVE THE DATE, 5 June @ Bonn, SB 60: 📣 We're co-hosting an event alongside CDP, Climate Chance, InfluenceMap and the Net Zero Tracker at Bonn Climate Change Conference, examining the role of the private sector in bolstering ambitious and credible NDCs on the road to #COP30. Full details: https://ow.ly/IRpI50S6JWa ⌛ As the countdown to ‘NDCs 3.0’ draws closer, countries are re-evaluating their climate commitments and preparing to submit new targets by early 2025. The private sector must play a pivotal role in both delivering emissions reductions and, in turn, assuring bolder climate commitments from national governments. The latest analysis from InfluenceMap and the Net Zero Tracker finds that, despite the explosion in corporate climate commitments, the private sector is still falling short in their climate commitments across all metrics of integrity, implementation and advocacy. 🌍 This event will delve into the critical role of companies in contributing to NDCs, and will shed light on the importance of frameworks such as the UN's Expert Group’s recommendations, and standardisation bodies such as the ISO - International Organization for Standardization Net Zero Standard. CISL’s Katherine Quinn will be speaking on the role of businesses in supporting the tripling renewables goal, and how these targets must be included in NDCs, drawing on examples from Latin America on the road to COP30. 🚀 If you are attending SB 60 in Bonn, please get in touch to reserve your place at this event: https://ow.ly/IRpI50S6JWa

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🌏Leveraging Technology Action Plans for ambitious climate action - The Role of #technology and how to increase #NDC ambitions. At the Bonn #ClimateChange Conference, key speakers underscored the importance of Technology Needs Assessments (#TNA) and Technology Action Plans in boosting climate ambitions and attracting essential investments. At the #JuneClimateMeeting event, speakers from countries, the United Nations, and international climate organizations emphasized the need for tailored support, capacity building, and the integration of TNAs into national policies to achieve meaningful #climateaction. Through the TNA project, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre has supported over 100 countries in their #ClimateTech journey, helping them determine their technology pri­orities for mitigating and adapting to #climatechange. Learn more about our work and how we are enabling countries to enhance their climate ambitions: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d3WddZn8 Sara Lærke Meltofte Trærup, Aysel Rzayeva, Saravanee Singtong, Pedro Ivo Ferraz da Silva, Hansol Park, Filippo Berardi, Alla Metelitsa, Thibyan Ibrahim, Fred Onduri, Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, UN Environment Programme, UNIDO, UN Climate Change

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To urgently address the adverse effects of climate change on children in vulnerable populations, a multi-faceted approach focused on increasing financing and fostering innovation is critical and imperative at this year’s Bonn Climate Conference. By integrating these financial strategies, we can create resilient systems that protect children from adverse effects of climate change and ensure a safer and healthier future. #JuneClimateMeetings #AdaptationInFocus

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Climate and nature are part of the same crisis and we need dedicated and consistent actions to transition away from financing harmful activities towards #NetZero and #NaturePositive initiatives.

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