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🌟 What an enriching experience at the #CEWUKTechSummit last week. Here’s a rundown of the insightful sessions and some standout thoughts from the day: Sessions Overview: 1: Opening Remarks by Sallie Berkerey, MD of CEW UK 2: Leveraging Your Community to Differentiate, Innovate, and Scale Your Brand - Facilitated by Tash Courtenay-Smith from DTC Live, with... Colette Laxton co-founder of The Inky List: "Community isn't something you can force; it's about nurturing genuine connections." Reena Hammer of INDU: "Our approach isn’t about talking at tweens but engaging with them to co-create experiences that resonate authentically." 3: Creator Trends and How to Win With Your Content Strategy - Hosted by Conor Begley with... Katja M. from YouTube: "We empower creators to guide our brand's story, making each campaign feel organic and personal to their unique audience." Shaun Murphy from TikTok: "On TikTok, authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's the foundation of our community engagement." 4: Preparing for a Cookie-less Future, led by Tash Courtenay-Smith with Sarina Sethi from Google and Nima Salehi from The Inkey List. 5: Innovating with Generative AI presented by Arefeh Ghahvechi and Christelle Xu from Amazon. 6: The Changing D2C Landscape and How to Build a Data Capture Framework by Thomas M. with Brogan Anderson from Coty 7: Putting Google AI to Work for You: presentation given by Alice Lovell from Google 8: Creating a Data-Driven Customer Experience Using Generative AI; Tom Mucklow Ryan Forster Valeria Granda Rebecca Harper-Jobbins 9: When Tech Meets Touch: Louisa Archibald from Oriflame and Miikka Mäkiö from Revive Blend Tradition with Digital Innovation, watch out for the video in the video from Oriflame Cosmetics 10: Reinventing Outsourcing, Claire Wilson from Orveon Global, and George Loraine from One Pilot. 11: Who Makes the Future - The Digital Ethics of How and Who We Deliver Innovation in Beauty hosted by Daisy Haywood 🌐 and Imogen Rossi with Dmytro Kornilov Victoria Monari and Jennifer Hayashi My overall takeaways: While the discussions were on Tech the takeaway for me was the need for humanity and human input and for these exciting technologies to be used thoughtfully and intentionally while always keeping community at the heart, and how co-creating with community is a winning formula. This is an exciting world that is moving so fast, keeping on top of developments is not a simple task so thank you to CEW UK for creating this incredible day. I met some amazing people Rose Abbott, Rosie Speight, Victoria Monari, Valeria Granda Tash Courtenay-Smith, Dmytro Kornilov Iryna Kremin 🇺🇦 Siobhan McCarthy Joan Scott and some other lovely people who I missed noting names of. #BeautyTech #DigitalInnovation #CommunityBuilding #InfluencerMarketing #AIinBeauty

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A chat with Ruchira Shukla and Karthik Chandrasekar on why their new VC Synpases is particularly looking to target climate and healthtech sectors at a time when too many climate funds have suddenly entered the market in the last two years to invest in the space, while healthtech in many ways is still in its nascent stages. Why is that? what are the key differentiators? Full interview in the link below: DealStreetAsia Thank you Venture Intelligence for the data.

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Want to drive meaningful change in your community? I am proud to be on the Advisory Board of Peopled - an early-stage tech startup developing social impact collaboration software that accelerates community initiatives through enhanced partnerships and traceability of outcomes. And we are looking for partners to help us pilot our new beta app. Please consider applying to our EOI or sharing the information below into your networks.... 🌟 Transform Community Disaster Resilience 🌟 Are you involved in a community disaster resilience program? Our new app aims to streamline coordination among multiple organisations, communities, and individuals, including vulnerable groups. We're offering the opportunity for three selected pilot programs to gain free access to our beta app and MVP under development and additional support to uplift their program impact. Here's what's in it for you: 💡 Co-Create: Play an active role in shaping social innovation for global community resilience. 🤝 Collaboration: Connect with like-minded individuals and organisations dedicated to building stronger communities. Leverage shared knowledge, data, and insights across our supported programs to boost your success 🎓 Mentorship: Receive strategic and program management mentoring to enhance your impact 📈 Showcasing: Be featured in our marketing efforts and showcasing of successful pilot cases to government, charities, and humanitarian agencies. And more ... Details at https://lnkd.in/g4hEYaAs 🔍 How to Apply: Excited to join forces with us? Visit https://lnkd.in/g4hEYaAs for full details and to submit your Expression of Interest by April 28th (late applications may be exceptionally accepted). #Collaboration #ClimateChange #SocialInnovation #DisasterPreparedness #CommunityResilience

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🎥 This is an important change in the advertising production process (and one our industry is a bit late on, if we're being honest). Unlike the film and television industries, where hard drive reuse is common practice, the global commercial production industry primarily uses hard drives as single use items, often purchasing as many as two or three per shoot day. Additionally, many more drives are frequently used throughout postproduction and archiving on every project, resulting in a whole lot of unnecessary carbon emissions. Check out the new guidance, the impact, and the FAQs: https://lnkd.in/eTgPN4cT Ad Net Zero, We Are AdGreen, Green The Bid, 4A's, Advertising Association, Association of National Advertisers, AICP (Association of Independent Commercial Producers) Association of Photographers, Advertising Producers Association (APA), IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising), ISBA. And a special thanks to Emily P. Fleischer, Julian Katz, Gabi Kay, Jessie Nagel, Jo Fenn, John Osborn, Rachel Schnorr Victoria Harvey for your drive (pun intended) and collaboration. #sustainableproduction #sustainableadvertising

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I have had the privilege of knowing some of the world's most prominent philanthropists and foundations, learning firsthand the critical role we can play in driving systemic change. Our approach to grant-making and philanthropic strategies goes beyond mere charity; it harnesses the power to create substantial impact. With our Fashion Climate Fund, we are mobilizing essential resources to steer the market toward a future where all products and business models positively impact people and the planet. When we first set out to scale solutions at Aii, we recognized the necessity of catalytic funding to prepare proven solutions for broader implementation. We also acknowledged the importance of identifying and evaluating potential solutions using a data-driven, science-based approach. Moving from pilot projects to large-scale implementation requires significant resources. This is the mission of the Fashion Climate Fund. Our goal is to deploy $250 million by 2030 in catalytic capital, which we aim to leverage to drive a total of $2 billion toward supporting producers (i.e., suppliers) in their decarbonization efforts. This strategy not only future-proofs their businesses but also contributes to global climate action targets. DM me to learn more about becoming a LEAD PARTNER! Join the leadership. Apparel Impact Institute. The Schmidt Family Foundation The 11th Hour Project The DOEN Foundation The Rockefeller Foundation PVH FOUNDATION INC TARGET FOUNDATION HSBC lululemon H&M Group Laudes Foundation Roy A. Hunt Foundation

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#EarthDay 2024: UK Public Opinion on Climate Change - A Mixed Bag 🌍🌡️ While concerns about climate change persist in the UK, new Ipsos report reveals a complex picture with both encouraging and concerning trends. While many Brits still believe in shared responsibility and green benefits, apathy and cost worries are rising. Good News 👍 * Most Brits think everyone needs to act on climate change. * People see the upside of renewables for nature. Challenges 👎 * Younger generations are feeling less urgency. * Confusion about high impact actions (recycling isn't enough!). * Cost of living worries could slow the switch to clean energy. * Less support for developed nations paying more. What Next? 1. Addressing climate change requires acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of public opinion. 2. We need to combat apathy and climate fatigue and continue to educate people on the high-impact actions they can take. 3. As the UK navigates the transition to renewable energy, it's essential to consider potential cost burdens on individuals and ensure a just transition. While opinions differ on the distribution of responsibility, there's a clear consensus on the need for international cooperation to effectively address this global challenge. Stay informed with the latest insights on climate change by downloading the full report here. Register to download for free: https://lnkd.in/eBEyU9RS #EarthDay2024 #ClimateChange #Environment #Sustainability #ESG

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A really insightful look at the impact of climate change communication, both for consumers and producers of content. Adequate understanding (as a minimum standard) of the causes and consequences of climate change supports the public in informed decision making, and there is a duty of care for all brands, corporations and organisations to ensure accuracy and transparency when communicating about climate change. But more than that, the consequences of climate change do not impact all people equally. We must also ensure that there is an understanding of the intersectionality of climate change, not only broadly around the world, but also in marginalised communities in the countries in which we live. Inequalities in housing, health, and infrastructure (amongst others) have a huge influence on how climate change impacts each of us.

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Climate Crisis from a Different Perspective 🌍 I'm deep into ancient Chinese philosophies and practices for many years now. While these philosophies may not directly address the climate crisis and sustainability as we understand them today, they do touch fundamental human behaviors that have heavily contributed to our current situation. I‘m afraid that relying on new technologies, regulations, and agreements each year may not be enough. Achieving a different future will demand the toughest action of all: changing ourselves. “That path begins when we ask ourselves what is it that we really need? The Buddha taught that the cause of the problem is greed and its solution is contentment. We like to think that we can save the Earth, but the Earth doesn’t need saving, it can take care of itself. We need to realise that the Earth is more than a resource for satisfying our desires. The scientists, engineers and technologists have done their job and we know what we need to do. We’re just not doing it.“

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10 Insights from 2 days at Innovation Zero, the 'UK's largest sustainability conference'... 1) Gratitude: For living in London, being able to access global-level, free events like this, with some serious brains & speakers from scientists to engineers to policy advisors & activists (kudos Clover Hogan for challenging the sponsorship by BP on the main stage) 2) Overwhelmingly Corporate £s (BP sponsor at entry 1st impression!), but improved. Last year, its inaugural, a green-wash out: Government-sponsored, suited snakeoil salesmen in a hall of variously-named money-for-old-rope offsets, pretending otherwise. This year, still suits, plus a few hoodies... tho still the only one in Veja trainers (even the average London tube carriage fares better). 3) "Investment goes where returns are, not where it's needed" - a mindset shift is required, here from a talk on AI & governance for sustainability, but pretty representative of all. 4) R&D: needs more investment. It's costly investigating eg. the bottom of the ocean, returns aren't forthcoming, nor grants. Same for so much sustainability. 5) Tourism: Completely missing from the programme, despite being 10% global GDP & jobs, 8%/+ emissions. Only aviation - 40% tourism emissions - included, not the other 60%. And yet sustainable tourism offered as a positive solution (to investment, grant, livelihoods, support) in nearly all the sessions I attended (Blue economy, biodiversity, energy, finance, conservation, NBS, capacity building) & of course plays significant role in infrastructure, water, agriculture, built environment... ie. all the topics of the event. Tourism needs to be there. Happy to help advise! 6) Tourism: suggested multiple times as a holistic solution, touching people & places, communities & conservation & commerce: Did I mention it wasn't even on the programme? 7) Aviation: good update on SAF vs electric/hydrogen. The future is optimistic but too long: we're not doing anywhere near enough. Issue is supply: investment, feedstock & scaling. SAF as a short term is only 1% of planes' fuel. 8) Investment too concerned with short-term ROI: Risk-averse of cost vs returns when the real risk is to the planet of doing nothing. Need fast short term solutions delivering positive impacts, and holistic solutions to uplift ecosystems, even if not financial returns (yet)... too much investing in the past, in what are already stranded assets. 9) Conservation: the best investment. In carbon, soil, land, species, blue...but takes time - & a need to shift the whole system - economy, legals, mindsets... 10) Cost: too much focus; not on benefits or true costs. Said pretty much everyone on a stage, surrounded by corporates and investors in short-term ROI. Fair play to Innovation Zero for bringing together the brains, corporates, money & politicians to start conversations & collaborations... Let's see it even better next year, with regenerative tourism included as a solution for sustainable development :)

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🌟 Launching a product and witnessing it in action is exhilarating, especially when reaching the milestone of acquiring the first 100 users in just over a week and a half. But beyond the excitement of growth, what truly fulfills me as a Founder is the opportunity to make a difference in people's and pet’s lives, during off-hours. At dinner party on Saturday past midnight, I received a notification of an appointment for the next day. Our AI Wuufy Guru's pre-diagnosis indicated a potential issue that required immediate attention. Just to make sure, I texted the pet parent asking him more questions as per the instructions of our vet on call and then agreed it was ok to wait till the next day. I got the best reponse from the client “your app is amazing!”. It truly warmed my heart. Love it when I am able to get the care I would expect as a pet parent! Before Wuufy, seeking help for our furry companions outside regular hours was a challenge. This incident shows the importance of our platform in bridging the gap between pet owners and timely care, ensuring that no pet is left without the attention they deserve. Empowering pet parents with access to virtual consultations not only ensures prompt attention but also enhances the overall well-being of their beloved companions. It's moments like these that reaffirm our commitment to revolutionizing pet care and making a tangible impact on their long-term health. Together we are shaping a future where quality veterinary care is just a click away. 🐾💙 #Wuufy #PetCareRevolution

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The The Hechinger Report and MindShift KQED do absolutely terrific reporting that delves deeply behind the headlines to provide in-depth perspectives on issues that educators and concerned parents may not be following. In this piece, Anya Kamenetz does terrific work probing across school and informal learning settings to look at ways in which educators and educational media groups like Encantos and Tinkercast are providing #climatesolutions to help youth activate on their own and place needed pressure on their elders to march on! We need more of this type of journalism and creative responses! #climateaction #media #youthvoice

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While my hometown and state suffer from immense flooding, exacerbated by the climate crisis, I can't stop thinking about the huge opportunities that we missed in preventing a great part of this tragedy. We are paying the price for our unpreparedness, even though we knew all the risks we were facing. Less than two years ago, I wrote my master's dissertation on the lack of green infrastructure/nature-based solutions (NbS) features for urban resilience along the Porto Alegre waterfront. Now, I look at this entire area of the city completely submerged. The guide "A Sphere Unpacked Guide: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Humanitarian Contexts," developed in collaboration by Sphere, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, IUCN, FEBA, and SOMN, offers insights and crucial practices that we need - must - to start applying now. NbS is key not just during disasters but also before and after them. It's crucial to highlight innovative approaches for resilience in humanitarian contexts. It can be implemented across various stages of the disaster management cycle, from prevention and mitigation to sustainable reconstruction. And we will need all of this here in Rio Grande do Sul. The guide is relevant for national and local government agencies, disaster management authorities, and civil protection actors. It emphasises the importance of integrating ecosystems into environmental emergency preparedness plans, developing risk maps that consider ecosystems, and incorporating environmental considerations into development plans. It also stresses protecting and restoring green and blue areas crucial for disaster risk reduction. #RioGrandedoSul #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange

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Breaking barriers for women in finance! 🚀 Women and diverse fund management teams outperform peers by up to 20%, yet only 3% of PE/VC capital goes to women-led fund managers. It's time to bridge this gap and invest in women for greater returns and impact. In this technical brief, SAGANA and Chemonics International explore bold strategies to shatter systemic challenges faced by women fund managers. - 💰 Fund of funds to directly deploy capital and anchor women-led funds, many of whom are emerging or first-time fund managers - ☂ Warehousing facilities and umbrella funds to assist fund managers in sharpening their investment strategies while building a track record - ℹ Adapt screening and selection criteria for LPs, putting more emphasis on transferable market/sector expertise and industry-level references and reputation - 💨 Working capital facilities to lengthen the operational runways of emerging fund managers - ✅ Shared services platforms to help emerging fund managers cover fund management and administrative costs while moderating investor concerns over direct experience in the sector More here: https://lnkd.in/dKfgT5Qa Dany Khy | Kerry Dittmeier | Ayla Bitmouni | B. James Soukamneuth | Peter Barsamian | Raya Papp | Kelly Roberts-Robbins | Malvika Dwivedi | Aditi Annapurna

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You're all invited: 'How bad are focus groups: Carbon Literacy for Researchers' On Thurs 20 June, 11am Run by ICG member Jenny Kedros https://lnkd.in/eNZUpQ56 - register today #webinar #carbonliteracy #environment #sustainability

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Right to life. "India’s Supreme Court has expanded the scope of “right to life” to include “protection against adverse effects of climate change” in a significant ruling. The ruling recognises that climate change threatens “constitutional guarantees of equality and health”, impacting factors such as air pollution, disease, and food security. The court has expanded the scope of the “right to life” which is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21 of the constitution of India." * https://lnkd.in/gBKNYEK8 Learn more https://lnkd.in/gGDsicW8 #humanrights #sustainability #climatechange #climateaction #future #india

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Curating non-profit partnerships that move beyond surface-level support isn’t easy. To optimise engagement and shared value, a few questions anyone considering partnering with a non-profit as part of their impact / CSR objectives include: 1️⃣ "What are our partnership objectives?" 2️⃣ "Which non-profit partners can deliver on that?" 3️⃣ "What are the non-profit's objectives, and can we add value to them too?" We believe impact partnerships can and should deliver shared value for everyone. After all, that's the key to any sustainable successful partnership or relationship, right? Be it a friendship, romantic or otherwise!! To learn more about our partnership with Airtree, see my interview with their Head of Impact (and outstanding human!), Harriet Dwyer below. #partnerships #impact #value #empathy #generosity #purpose

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This is Chapter I of our story at PYN The Purpose. Please follow our page to see the next chapters and become part of our journey! Yop Rwang Pam Pavel Richter

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In the latest episode of catalyzing radical systemic change, join Adam Apollo and I as we journey from UNIFY.org to the frontier of CoreNexus™, exploring the evolution of social impact in a connected world. We dive deep into decentralised collaboration and regenerative systems, where influence isn't measured by followers, but by the depth of meaningful connections forged. Discover how we're rewriting the narrative of success, emphasising the power of collective action and the ripple effect of purpose-driven communities. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gQKfa4hC #DecentralizedCollaboration #RegenerativeSystems #ConnectedCommunities #CollectiveImpact #PurposeDriven #SocialInnovation

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