AECOM - Environmental Services’ Post

Over the coming years, the effects of climate change are expected to intensify around the world. Cities are on the front line of climate change. Housing over half the world's population, they are already responsible for more than two- thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions and experience some of the worst environmental impacts. In 2023, cities like New York and Accra experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, highlighting the urgent need for resilient infrastructure. With aggressive action, city emissions could be brought to net-zero by 2050 — but failing to act could see those emissions double in the same timeframe. Cities need to adapt and plan for a changed future and to develop in ways that are agile and resilient to climate pressures. Effective digital governance, data, and engagement are key to driving this change. Nina Schuler and Lucy Latham share valuable insights into how data-governed solutions could help address these unprecedented sustainability challenges. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eiBz-bgF #Sustainability #ClimateChange #DigitalGovernance #SmartCities #NetZero #GreenFuture 

AECOM is a proud silver sponsor of the Air & Waste Management Association’s 117th Annual Conference & Exhibition. This event brings together industry, academia, and policymakers to learn, collaborate, and most importantly, improve environmental knowledge and decision-making on some of the most pressing environmental challenges.   Learn from AECOM’s thought leaders on the latest advancements in air and waste management regulations and technology.     Check out our presenter and panelist line-up: https://aecom.com/awma/

Happy World Environment Day! Today, we celebrate the beauty and wonder of our planet, but also remind ourselves of the urgent need to protect and preserve it. The environment is not just a backdrop to our lives, it’s the very foundation of our existence, health, and prosperity. We all have a role to play in safeguarding our environment. Every action, no matter how small, can make a difference. The Natural Capital Laboratory (NCL) Project is an innovative initiative that’s making strides in environmental conservation. Working with the Lifescape Project, University of Cumbria, and Roger Leese & Emilia Leese Ⓥ🌱, the NCL is a living laboratory set in the Scottish Highlands, is a live environment for identifying, quantifying and valuing the impacts of rewilding 100 acres in the Highlands. At the visit to the NCL last week, the team presented to the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) about techniques for biodiversity monitoring, carbon modelling, species reintroduction and other exciting work that's been going on in the Lab over the past few years.   The insights gained from the NCL Project are helping to shape sustainable practices and policies, ensuring that we can continue to enjoy the benefits of our natural world while minimizing our impact on it. Find out more about the NCL Project here: https://lnkd.in/e8jyjfDF This World Environment Day, let’s pledge to take action for our environment. Because the best time to act for the environment was yesterday, the next best time is now.  #WorldEnvironmentDay #NaturePositive #PeatlandRestoration #SustainableLegacies #Rewilding