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Climate Change & Agriculture Climate Change causes extreme weather events and a greater risk to harvests... ... while unsustainable food systems drive a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. [Graphic showing:] Unpredictable rainfall, drought or water scarcity, flooding, extreme weather events such as storms & fires = Impacts food systems CLIMATE CHANGE HAS A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE Pollution (fertilizers, pesticides), deforestation & biodiversity decline, soil erosion, nitrogen run-off & resource depletion = Impacts Climate Change UNSUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE Adapted from: The Guardian » https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/29/sustainable-food-production-economic-benefits-study

🐄🌾 Unsustainable agriculture is a major driver of #ClimateChange, uses around 70% of global freshwater withdrawals, & accounts for roughly 30% of global emissions.

Creating a vicious cycle, as rising temperatures & #ExtremeWeather increasingly threaten crop yields & food security.

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What is a Flexitarian diet? EATING A PLANT-BASED DIET HELPS TO REDUCE GLOBAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 1. 500g* per day of fruits and vegetables of different colors and groups *At least! 2. 100g per day of plant-based protein, such as legumes, nuts, and soybeans 3. Modest amounts of animal-based proteins, such as poultry, fish, milk and eggs 4. No more than one portion/week of red meat Limited refined sugar, saturated fat, and starchy foods with a high glycaemic index Source: World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/11/want-to-save-the-world-become-a-flexitarian

🥬 #Flexitarian diets lower GHG emissions by cutting down resource-intensive meat production.
Shifting toward plant-based meals also reduces water & land use.
Plus, reduced demand for livestock limits land clearing, helping protect #biodiversity & wildlife habitats.

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What Makes a Sustainable Diet? HEALTHY FOR YOU AND SUSTAINABLE FOR THE PLANET Venn disgram showing 4 segments: 1. Nutritionally adequate, healthy and safe 2. Respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems 3. Economically affordable, accessible and fair 4. Reduced water use, processing and waste and at the intersection of the four segments: PLANT-BASED (flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan) Adapted from: MDPI » https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/22/4723

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This shift encourages regenerative farming, reduces pollution, and transport emissions. Because the changes can be gradual and flexible, a sustainable diet is an accessible way to improve health while creating meaningful environmental benefits.

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What Makes a Sustainable Diet? HEALTHY FOR YOU AND SUSTAINABLE FOR THE PLANET Venn disgram showing 4 segments: 1. Nutritionally adequate, healthy and safe 2. Respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems 3. Economically affordable, accessible and fair 4. Reduced water use, processing and waste and at the intersection of the four segments: PLANT-BASED (flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan) Adapted from: MDPI » https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/22/4723

🥗 A #SustainableDiet benefits both people and the planet by promoting healthier eating and supporting locally produced, sustainably grown food. 1/2

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‘It’s better than plastic and cheaper’: 20 sustainable swaps that worked (and saved you money) From a metal dustpan and solid shampoo to refillable deodorant and organic veg boxes, these are the eco-friendly changes readers stuck with

Some nice ideas here 🙂
www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...

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‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating Advisory board member says adapting is ‘not rocket science’ but Europe already paying price for lack of preparation

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UN modelling predicts that one third of the global population will be exposed to extreme heat at +3º.

Learn more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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See what three degrees of global warming looks like If global temperatures rise three degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the results would be catastrophic. It’s an entirely plausible scenario, and this film shows you what it would look…

Maarten van Aalst, a member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on #ClimateChange describes +3 ºC as ‘daunting but doable’. But is it really ‘doable’?!

We recommend this excellent 16 min video from The Economist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uynh...
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The EU’s climate advisory board has urged countries to prepare for +3 ºC of global warming. How will our world change as it gets hotter? [Photos dipicting flooding, extreme heat and drought] Sources include the IPCC, WWF and UN research. Editors’ note: Predicting the future is not an exact science, and there is naturally some disparity in climate modeling. I have used conservative estimates, and erred on the side of optimism.

+2–3 ºC Note: Every half degree of warming leads to lower crop yields and lower nutritional content • 170% increase in flood risk • Major increase in extreme weather events and the spread of infectious diseases • A third of the global population are exposed to extreme heat waves at least once every 20 years, leading to a major increase in heat-related morbidity and mortality • Significant impacts on vulnerable ecosystems such as polar regions, wetlands, cloud forests and mangroves. • 18% of insects, 16% of plants and 8% of vertebrates are at risk • Virtually all coral reefs are lost by 2100 • Significant impact on low altitude fisheries • 410 million urban residents exposed to severe drought by 2100 • 49 million people impacted by sea level rise — the Maldives, the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and other small island nations have been abandoned

+3–4 ºC Note: Every half degree of warming leads to lower crop yields and lower nutritional content • Major impacts on all ecosystems and a significant increase in species extinctions • Some cities are below sea level, including Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Miami and The Hague • Food and water security have become major political and humanitarian issues, leading to widespread conflict • Major decrease in agricultural and fishery production, and available freshwater resources • The majority of mountain glaciers are lost, and the Arctic is completely free of sea ice in summer — Arctic temperatures increase by 8 ºC • Ocean and terrestrial carbon sinks reduce, accelerating climate change • Food and water insecurity have led to forced mass migrations [Photo showing mass migration during WW2]

+4–5 ºC Note: Every half degree of warming leads to lower crop yields and lower nutritional content • Catastrophic loss of ecosystems and species worldwide • The melting of ice sheets in the Antarctic and Greenland causes significant sea level rises • 20% of the worlds population are affected by flooding, and coastal cities have been abandoned • In many countries, Summer temperatures are consistently above 40 ºC, and heat waves as high as 50 ºC have become common • Over 3.5 billion people are now water stressed • Wildfires have created major air pollution and a human health crisis • Global food production plummets leading to widespread malnutrition and starvation • Environmental forced mass migrations increase, along with increased conflict over resources

Climate scientists speak of feeling overwhelmed and depressed. In a survey of IPCC scientists, 77% said they believe we are heading towards a rise of 2.5 ºC.

Now the EU is warning us to prepare for +3 ºC.
But what will this look like?

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The Fossil-Fuel Industry Has a Plan to Drown Earth in Plastic To keep profits rolling in, oil and gas companies want to turn fossil fuels into a mounting pile of packaging and other plastic products

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#Plastics are fast becoming a #ClimateChange problem as well as a waste problem, and a health problem.

Learn more: www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
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The Big Oil is Evolving... it’s Becoming Big Plastic • Credible projections expect 70–90% of global electricity to be renewable by 2050. • Many countries plan to end new gasoline and diesel car sales in the 2030s–2040s. SO WHAT’S NEXT FOR FOSSIL FUEL PRODUCERS? Across the industry, they are betting that petrochemicals (and plastics-related production) can help offset declining fuel demand. Independent industry data has found that hundreds of billions of dollars have been invested globally in plastics and chemical projects since the 2010s, driven largely by fossil fuel and petrochemical companies collectively — though precise breakdowns per company and project often aren’t publicly disclosed. Sources: YALE ENVIRONMENT 360 » https://e360.yale.edu/features/the-plastics-pipeline-a-surge-of-new-production-is-on-the-way?.com, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN » https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-fossil-fuel-companies-are-driving-plastic-production-and-pollution/

“The #FossilFuel Industry Has a Plan to Drown Earth in #Plastic” wrote Scientific American last year.

While many of us dutifully carry our water bottle and bag-for-life, Big Oil is investing hundreds of billions of dollars into plastics.

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Sustainable Business Strategy A successful sustainable business strategy creates long-term value for the business, its stakeholders, and society as a whole. KEY STEPS FOR BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL STRATEGY: 1. Engage and prioritize Discuss with, and engage stakeholders before submitting your proposal to ensure support. 2. Assess and collaborate Prioritize your focus based on your market and value chain. Build the right partnerships with key stakeholders. 3. Measure and report Find the right metrics to evaluate the success of your strategy. Be transparent with your customers about your progress.

🏢 A sustainable #BusinessStrategy incorporates economic, environmental, and social factors into an organization’s policies, practices, and processes to create long-term benefits for the organization while being mindful of conserving and protecting resources.

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Sustainability in Marketing AKA, GIVING CONSUMERS WHAT THEY WANT! • 64% of respondents think corporations have the most responsibility to act sustainably • 49% of respondents say that they feel better about buying things if they are sustainable • 59% of respondents say brands should do more to make their products sustainable • 28% say that they’re willing to pay more for sustainable products and services

🏢 If corporations hope to earn customer loyalty, their #sustainability claims must be authentic. 58% of those surveyed by GWI say they like to see sustainability talked about in ads, but 55% said they were concerned about #greenwashing.

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What is Sustainability? GWI asked US consumers, when you hear the term “sustainability” which of the following things do you think of? [Chart] % OF RESPONDENTS WHO DEFINE SUSTAINABILITY AS... Recycling 63% Preserving natural resources and wildlife 62% Using less harmful materials/substances/products 59% Reducing the impact of pollution 59% Reducing the impact of pollution 57% Reducing the impact of Climate Change 53% Data Source: GWI » https://www.gwi.com/blog/sustainable-brands

🏭 Manufacturers should note that while most respondents defined #sustainability as #recycling, 59% define it as "using less harmful materials/substances/products."

Plus, 59% say brands "should do more to make their products sustainable."

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The Human Cost of Water Scarcity BY 2030, WATER DEMAND MAY EXCEED SUPPLY BY 40%, WHILE CLIMATE CHANGE IS EXACERBATING THE SITUATION HEALTH IMPACTS The consumption of dirty water causes cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea. Over 53,000 deaths annually are linked to water-borne diseases. ECONOMIC IMPACTS In developing countries, women and children walk hours daily to fetch water. This time could be used for education, income-generating work, or care-giving. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Rivers and lakes are drying up, and wetland ecosystems are being lost, reducing biodiversity. SOCIAL IMPACTS Water scarcity causes the large movement of people from countryside to cities. Potentially, it could cause, or increase, conflict between communities or nations.

💦 International cooperation is critical, as over 60% of the world’s #freshwater comes from rivers shared by multiple countries. If nations act unilaterally, water extraction could intensify and lead to greater instability worldwide.
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The Human Cost of Water Scarcity BY 2030, WATER DEMAND MAY EXCEED SUPPLY BY 40%, WHILE CLIMATE CHANGE IS EXACERBATING THE SITUATION HEALTH IMPACTS The consumption of dirty water causes cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea. Over 53,000 deaths annually are linked to water-borne diseases. ECONOMIC IMPACTS In developing countries, women and children walk hours daily to fetch water. This time could be used for education, income-generating work, or care-giving. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Rivers and lakes are drying up, and wetland ecosystems are being lost, reducing biodiversity. SOCIAL IMPACTS Water scarcity causes the large movement of people from countryside to cities. Potentially, it could cause, or increase, conflict between communities or nations.

💦 Globally, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia face the highest #water stress. These regions are already very dry, and rapid population growth is putting even more pressure on limited supplies.
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Causes of the Global Water Crisis WATER SCARCITY IS DRIVEN BY A MIX OF ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL FACTORS. THE KEY CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE: 1. Climate Change Global warming is changing weather patterns, bringing longer droughts and more severe floods. Melting glaciers and shrinking rivers are reducing freshwater supplies. For example, Lake Chad has shrunk by about 90% due to drought — destabilizing crops and livelihoods across multiple countries — and Himalayan glaciers are retreating rapidly, threatening water for nearly two billion people downstream. 2. Poor Water Infrastructure Many low-income and rural communities lack basic water infrastructure for storage and treatment. In Pakistan, some villages still depend on open ponds shared with animals. Each year, about four trillion cubic meters of freshwater are wasted due to evaporation, leaks, and inefficient irrigation.

3. Overuse of Groundwater Using too much groundwater for farming and industry is causing underground water sources to dry up. When water is pumped out faster than nature can replace it, water levels drop permanently, making groundwater harder or impossible to access in the future. 4. Pollution of Water Resources Contamination of rivers, lakes, and aquifers with industrial waste, pesticides, and sewage has made once-reliable water sources unsafe for consumption. 5. Population Growth The global population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, increasing demand for water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. Rapid urbanization compounds the issue by replacing permeable land with concrete, reducing groundwater recharge by as much as 80% and increasing flash floods instead of sustainable storage.

💦 We're not truly running out of #water, but we're mismanaging the limited supply we can access. Plus, #ClimateChange disrupts natural cycles faster than governments can respond.

Urgent investment is needed to prevent #DayZero scenarios for billions of people.

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Data centres are critical infrastructure powering the modern digital economy. With the right policy settings and renewable generation, Australia can position itself as a leader in clean digital infrastructure - creating jobs, improving grid resilience, and driving innovation across the energy system. Julia Hinwood Head of Infrastructure, CEFC

Just so its clear: data centres are not "critical infrastructure".

They are Mystery Factories that can perform inscrutable computation for any digital output, from crypto scams to child abuse material to hospital databases. The broad label just becomes a wide door for harm to run through.

@irishrainforest.bsky.social has shown that trees are much better at planting trees than humans ever will be - the only exception when humans are needed to plant trees is in situations where the indigenous trees are no longer present to plant themselves

Imagine humans asking trees to deliver babies

Very worth reading. I have to say that I didn't have enough space in my post to mention that I reject the carbon credit thing ~97% (global north using global south land=meh). For me, planting trees definitely also means natural succession, although we need to be ready to trial and error much more.

Global Water Distribution AVAILABLE FRESHWATER IS LIMITED AND UNEQUALLY DISTRIBUTED [Charts showing] EARTH’S WATER Saline (Oceans) 97% Freshwater 3% FRESHWATER Icecaps and Glaciers 68.7% Groundwater 30,1% Surface water 0,3% Other 0,9% FRESH, LIQUID SURFACE WATER Lakes 87% Swamps 11% Rivers 2%

💦 Only a small portion of the world’s #water is usable for drinking. To meet our basic needs for drinking, cooking, & hygiene, each of us needs at least 20L of safe freshwater per day.

Currently, 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water.

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Why Join EDuC? JOIN EDuC offers The EDuC Label: bringing visibility and credibility to program-level sustainability commitments while empowering students in their choice of studies. Responsiveness • More responsive to student demands • More responsive to the demands of employers regarding green skills Attractiveness • More attractive to students concerned about their future • More attractive to rankings and accreditation agencies Empowerment • Greater transparency Allows students to be better informed when choosing their studies • Visibility and value recognition for faculty and program directors actively promoting sustainability

🌱 Join EDuC is working to ensure that future employees, entrepreneurs and business leaders are prepared to reconcile business activities with present and future environmental and social challenges.
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Global Water Scarcity A GRAVE THREAT TO HUMAN SURVIVAL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY Over two billion people worldwide cannot access clean water. Almost two thirds of the global population (4 B people) find water scarce for at least one month per year. 4.5 billion people have inadequate water sanitation, exposing them to diseases, such as cholera and typhoid fever, and other water-borne illnesses. Agriculture uses 70% of the world’s accessible freshwater, but some 60% of this is wasted due to leaky irrigation systems, inefficient application methods as well as the cultivation of unsuitable crops. About 50% of the world’s wetlands have been destroyed since 1900. Wetlands support the cultivation of rice, a staple in the diet of half the world’s population; as well as providing water filtration, flood control, and storm protection.

🚰 According to the UN, one in three people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking #water, and by 2030, demand for water could exceed supply by 40%.

This must be part of the conversation around #AI.

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Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points

"...steady economic growth will be slowed only by gradually rising average temperatures. This is because the models assume the future will behave like the past, despite the burning of #FossilFuels pushing the climate system into uncharted territory."

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www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points

"Flawed economic models mean the accelerating impact of the #ClimateCrisis could lead to a global financial crash, experts warn.

Recovery would be far harder than after the 08 financial crash, they said, as “we can’t bail out the Earth like we did the banks”.

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We Have Entered “an Era of Global Water Bankruptcy” UNITED NATIONS REPORT WARNS OF IRREVERSIBLE CONSEQUENCES What is “Water Bankruptcy”? Nature provides water income in the form of rain and snow, but the world is spending more than it receives — extracting from its rivers, lakes, wetlands and underground aquifers at a much faster rate than they are replenished, putting us in debt. Climate change-fueled heat and drought are compounding the problem. • 50% of the planet’s large lakes have lost water since 1990 • 70% of major aquifers are in long-term decline • An area of wetlands almost the size of the EU has been erased over the past 50 years • Glaciers have shrunk 30% since 1970 • Even in places where water systems are less strained, pollution is reducing the amount of clean drinking water

🚰 Will Kabul or Cape Town be the first modern city to run out of #water?

Almost 75% of the global population lives in #WaterInsecure or critically water-insecure countries. When will we take action to protect our water?

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The Polluters Get Paid Plan: AKA Regulatory Relief / Regulatory Takings - Greenpeace Aotearoa How the Government is pushing an extreme idea that would block environmental protection and reshape our democracy.

This is a travesty.

The Polluters Get Paid Plan: AKA Regulatory Relief / Regulatory Takings www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/sto... #nzpol

ugh. if Musk hadn't gone full Nazi climate people might have felt compelled to downplay the shitness of the model for the greater good. thank god there are better options now

Amap of the countries most vulnerable to climate change The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative index gauges countries' vulnerability based on their exposure, sensitivity and ability to adapt to the negative impacts of climate change Source: https://theconversation.com/loss-and-damage-who-is-responsible-when-climate-change-harms-the-worlds-poorest-countries-192070

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My article explores how these patterns repeat across the globe, from overheated apartments to flooded rice fields.

Political and infrastructural neglect creates predictable vulnerability, turning slow violence into deaths of neglect.

MEPs demand action from Brussels on Grindadráp The Environment Committee has demanded revisions of trade agreements, mandatory country-of-origin labelling, and an end to the practice

2/2 Over 1000 #cetaceans were reported killed in 2025 alone, and 2021 saw the slaughter of 1428 white-sided #dolphins – which remains the largest single hunt on record.

Read more: oceanographicmagazine.com/news/meps-de...
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Stop the Grindadráp Slaughter CALL TO ACTION: NOW IS THE MOMENT TO CONTACT YOUR MEP! MEPs are currently intensifying pressure on the EU Commission to take action against the annual Faroese whale slaughter, due to record-breaking kill numbers. The Faroe Islands enjoy preferen- tial trade arrangements with the EU, as well as access to EU pro- grammes, and security guarantees. However, they are not subject to EU law. MEPs have called for: • Country-of-origin labeling to enable consumer boycotts of Faroese fish products; • Revisions to fisheries agreements to include suspension clauses if the killing continues; • Increased pressure on Denmark, and an investigation into reports that Danish police and military have supported hunt activities and restricted NGO monitoring.

🐋 Please contact your #MEP to support ending the #Grindadráp annual slaughter.

Ongoing hunts completely undermine the EU’s international credibility on #MarineConservation.

At the least, give us the means to boycott Faroese products.

Make your voice heard!

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