Martina Fondi

The #EU #Mission on #Adaptation to Climate Change has created a tools' database to simplify and streamline decision-making around regional climate adaptation. The new database gives local and regional authorities access to up-to-date, helpful, and reliable decision-making #tools for adaptation.  Take a look! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dR4wTfaT SOCLIMPACT

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‘Paese che vai…stesse usanze’ 🌎 The Italian say “country you go..different habits” is in reality “same habits” While on Baleari islands, I went to local collection point to get rid of some metal scrap after DIY and obviously in the container I could spot an oven 😂 20+ years after the WEEE Directive we are still not able to get rid of WEEE into scrap metal. I wonder if one of our recommendations during the study for the first WEEE recast (exclude LHHA from the scope) should be considered again during the upcoming revision 🤔 You can still find the rationale in our report from 2005!

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Karim Megherbi I couldn't agree more.... some folks seem to believe that energy efficiency is unnecessary if you simply electrify everything but that is completely wrong 1) efficiency makes the capital investment, disruption and speed of electrification much better 2) efficiency such as insulation diminishes the "rebound effect" as the energy service quality is improved 3) efficiency leads to lower material demands for the transition and thus lower environmental impacts You say: "In our report, I believe we could potentially extend the definition of energy efficiency to "all strategies to decrease or control our energy demand while providing the same service" - which is the absolutely correct way of thinking about efficiency. Demand reduction and efficiency are the same thing. So to reduce ICE car emissions we would first look at alternatives to travel such as work-from-home, telecommuting etc; then we would look at things like design of cities to put people and jobs within walking/cycling distances; then we would consider public transport for the longer journeys or car-sharing; FINALLY we would think about switching to a BEV. Too many people go straight for this last option.

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Over 87% of resource consumption in the #EU still relies on virgin #RawMaterials, creating a strong dependence on third countries. During the "Forum on Extended Producer Responsibility" event, I had the pleasure of presenting a #NewReport commissioned by Erion to dss+. The study explores how Extended Producer Responsibility (#EPR) systems can offer an alternative solution to reduce supply risks and dependence on imports. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eGs9m5hq #ExtendedProducerResponsibility

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well done 🤝 World Meteorological Organization Secretary-General Celeste Saulo and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu to extend and strengthen an existing productive partnership for another ten years. FAO is a partner on the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP) and has collaborated with #WMO on various support activities for #drought across Africa, Eastern Europe, and South America. The programme supports stakeholders at all levels in implementing Integrated Drought Management by providing scientific, policy, technical, and management guidance. 🌾 Agriculture is one of the most weather and climate-dependent sectors and is vulnerable to meteorological hazards, climate variability, and climate change. The sector also contributes to #greenhousegasemissions and has significant potential for emission reductions.

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+130 businesses and financial institutions call for renewed policy ambition to implement the #Biodiversity Plan and halt and reverse #Nature loss this decade "We understand that a healthy planet is the foundation of a resilient business". With 100 days until the UN Biodiversity #COP16, companies united in Business for Nature launched this strong statement: "We need governments’ immediate leadership to strengthen – not weaken - the policies, incentives and legislation that will drive the necessary business action to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. An enabling environment coupled with regulatory certainty will foster innovation, transform business models, mobilize investment and ensure companies are held accountable for their actions & performance". Below the full statement from companies like: ACCIONA | Amundi | Anglo American | ARAUCO | Arcadis | Arup | Axfood | CMPC | Colbun S.A| CTCI | Danone | Decathlon | dentsu | EDF | Enel Group | ENGIE | H&M | Holcim | Iberdrola | Inditex | IKEA | Kering | L’OCCITANE Group | Mahindra Group | Natura | Nestlé | Novonesis | Ørsted | Safaricom PLC | Sainsbury's | Salesforce | Stora Enso | Unilever | Veolia | Volvo Group | COSENTINO | Grupo Presidente | Triodos Bank https://lnkd.in/dH9NMJUG

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Thanks to Qonto and especially my manger Giulia Widmann and Learning & develpoment team, for offering me the possibility to enhance my skill set in this very important subject: Carbon reduction and net zero strategy. 💚 View my verified achievement from Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE). #esg #climatechange #environmental #sustainability

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Excited to be attending the #ISC2024 next week in #SaoPaulo and representing #ClimateImpactX and our 'Clearing Platform that facilitates the settlement of IREC's.' If you are attending and wish to meet up with myself, feel free to DM me or drop us a line at community@climateimpactx.com. I'd be happy to meet with you ☕ and discuss and share Climate Impact X insights and offerings. #renewables #irec #eac #brazil #conference #powergenerators #eacmarkets #irecmarket #conference2024

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Are you concerned about the damaging impacts that wildfires have on communities, economies, and ecosystems in Europe? 🔥🌍 Join us at the upcoming #MIP4Adapt webinar that aims to increase awareness about evolving wildfire risks and hotspots while sharing knowledge and experiences on effective actions that regional and local authorities can take. It will showcase solutions to inspire wildfire #resilience and readiness actions for regions and local authorities. 🗓️ Wednesday 3 July, 14.00 CET 👉Register: https://ow.ly/EIMl50SoUiC #MissionClimateAdaptation #EUMissions #HorizonEU

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🚀 New report! "Integrating Biodiversity Concerns in Climate Change and Energy Policies: EU Initiatives and Synergies" highlights the links between biodiversity, climate change, and energy policies. Discover a game changer for environmental policy and the sustainability debate: https://ow.ly/C6Gi50RE2Gw 📚 #ClimateEnergyPolicies #EnvironmentalPolicy #ClimateAction #BiodiversityIntegration

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Carbon Credits: EU Takes Action Against 20 Airlines for Greenwashing Claims Eco-Friendly Flight or Marketing Gimmick 🤔? The Consumer Protection Cooperation together with European Commission are ramping up anti-greenwashing action against #airlines with "misleading sustainability claims" across #europe. The identified misleading practices include: 1️⃣Creating the incorrect impression that additional fees can fully counterbalance CO2 emissions. 2️⃣Using the term “sustainable aviation fuel” without adequately justifying its environmental impact. Using terms like “green,” “sustainable,” or “responsible” without clear justification. 3️⃣Claiming to move towards environmental performance like net zero emissions without verifiable commitments, targets, and monitoring systems. 4️⃣Presenting flight emissions calculators without scientific proof of reliability. 5️⃣Comparing flight emissions without providing sufficient information on the methodology. Would this sweeping anti-greenwashing put to an end unsubstantiated sustainability claims by airlines? #airlines #greenwashing #sustainability #europe #europeancommission

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The EU’s Proposal of the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (#ESPR), published in March 2022, puts forth the mandatory introduction of #DigitalProductPassports (DPP) as a key #regulatory component in the upcoming years. As a result of the regulation, companies placing products on the #EUMarket must ensure #DPP is available for their products. This article explores how dss+ can help you understand DPP's impact and prepare your business for regulatory changes. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/d66Z9EHj Radha Daniel Amba C. #EcoDesign #SustianableProductsRegulation

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Very cool new research from my talented brother Tim Williams! 🥝 Interesting to see the stark contrast between the types of agricultural systems across different European regions. With different systems come different leverage points for change. To me, this showcases the importance of context-specific policy and measures. Also, on a personal level this feels like a direct reflection of how a food system can feel as an individual - when travelling further south in Europe, to me, the food system feels more grounded. Maybe because of the higher concentration of multi-functional value chains and civic food networks, and less agro-industrial control?

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Great #climate #policy brief about #EU #emissions. Top sources are #food, #housing and #mobility:

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📢 Today the Members of the European Parliament gather for the plenary session to vote on the "Plastic Pellets Proposal". 🌍 This vote is pivotal for the EU's commitment to efficiently tackle the menace of plastic pellet pollution, one of the major sources of microplastic contamination affecting our ecosystems and undermining human health and economic activities reliant on natural resources. 🔍 The "Proposal for a Regulation on Preventing Pellet Losses to Reduce Microplastic Pollution" should seek to set stringent measures to minimize the loss of these harmful plastic granules into the environment. The European Parliament should vote today to ensure that these building blocks of the plastic manufacturing industry are managed with the utmost care throughout production, handling, and transport. 📈 With plastic pellets ranked as the third largest source of microplastic pollution within the EU, today’s vote could mark a significant step towards the EU's goal of reducing microplastic releases by 30% by 2030. However, it is clear that achieving this target will require continued effort and rigorous enforcement of new regulations. 🔗 In urging EU decision-makers to adopt this proposal, we emphasize the importance of expanding definitions for clarity, mandating risk assessments, enforcing third-party certifications for EU and non-EU carriers, leveraging existing schemes like EMAS for consistent standards, and strengthening non-compliance measures and penalties. 🤝 This proposal not only addresses immediate environmental concerns but also sets a precedent for global environmental governance, reinforcing the EU’s leadership in global efforts against plastic pollution. 👀 Stay tuned as we follow this vote and continue to advocate for policies that prevent ocean plastic pollution. #BeatPelletPollution #EnvironmentalPolicy #SustainableEurope #MicroplasticPollution #PlasticPelletPollution #EUParliament The Pew Charitable Trusts Noia Limpa Seas At Risk Surfrider Foundation Europe Fauna & Flora Sciaena

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ADOPTED today! ''Proposal for a Regulation on preventing #plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution'' 1st Reading in Parliament. ✅ Broad endorsement from European Parliament showcasing widespread support for comprehensive measures against plastic pellet pollution. ✅ Penalties could now be based on the economic operator’s annual turnover, ensuring that fines are not only significant enough to deter misconduct but also fairly scaled. ✅ Funds collected from fines will be allocated to combat the impact of plastic pollution, financing vital environmental cleanup, prevention projects, and research & development. This aligns with the polluter-pays principle, ensuring those responsible contribute to remediation efforts. However, the European Parliament still fell short of adopting AM 96; this rejection implies the proposal still misses to: ❌ take remedial measures to mitigate the negative impacts of the health or environmental consequences; ❌ to restore and rehabilitate or replace damaged natural resources and to prevent further incidents or accidents 🔛 Next: Council negotiations. EU Member States have an overall objective of reducing 30% of microplastic pollution by 2030. #BeatPelletPollution

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🥁 Call for Proposals: Nature & Biodiversity Projects 📍 Calling all environmental champions! The European Commission's LIFE Program is seeking applications for projects focusing on Nature and Biodiversity. 🔍 Objective: Enhance the condition of species and habitats through conservation and restoration efforts. 🌱 Areas of Intervention: ◾ Space for Nature: Restore habitats, create protected areas, and develop green infrastructure. ◾ Safeguarding the Species: Protect species through various activities beyond habitat conservation. 💰 Funding: EUR 155,000,000. 🎯 Expected Impact: Applicants should outline conservation benefits and demonstrate project impact using defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 📝 Eligibility: Open to public or private entities in EU Member States, including overseas territories, and selected non-EU countries. 📅 Deadline: 19-Sep-2024. 👉 For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/dGQndt5Q 📍 I'm a co-founder of DreamSpace Academy - a non-profit social enterprise tackling local socio-economic and environmental challenges through challenge-based learning, grassroots innovation, and impact venture building. ☝ Follow me for updates on empowerment initiatives around the world !!! #education #innovation #entrepreneurship #sustainability #opportunity #srilanka

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Did you miss it?     Watch this inspiring webinar session with guest Marco Patacca. He talked about fire disturbances in Europe and how #climatechange impacts #wildfire regimes in #Europeanforests. He dived into the past, explaining how fire regimes historically developed and elaborated on future projections, and what this means for forest restoration.    https://lnkd.in/edUrQtQ2 Wageningen University & Research FORWARDS ProjectEuropean Forest Institute

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