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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 1h

🆕 The world needs storytellers. Because stories remind us of what is at stake: the #GlobalCommons are not just abstract, complex ideas. They're the places, communities and people we love.

Read more in our latest newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/world-...

@mongabay.com @juliesbicycle.bsky.social

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350.org @350.org · 8h

Yesterday, indigenous activists protested in front of the venue where the pre-COP is being held in Brasília, demanding more ambitious climate action targets.⁠
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The action is part of the campaign "The Answer Is Us", calling for frontline leadership to have a say on decision-making at COP30.⁠

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 7h

📢📅 Save the date: October 28

You're invited to join the online launch of the State of Climate Action 2025 report, the world’s most comprehensive roadmap for closing the gap in climate action to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

👉 Register now: systemschangelab.org/events/state...

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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 1d

🌡️ The #C3S Climate Pulse app makes temperature data easy for everyone – compare decades, explore trends, zoom into regions and download or share your findings with a click. Tracking global surface air and sea temperatures has never been easier.

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 2d

📢 A new report reveals that our rapidly warming world is approaching critical ecological thresholds. But there are also opportunities for positive #TippingPoints.

➡️ Read the full report: global-tipping-points.org

@pik-potsdam.bsky.social @bezosearthfund.org @wwf.org.uk @exeter.ac.uk #GTPR2025

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 2d

On Day 1⃣ of the UN Forum on #HumanRights, Democracy & Rule of Law, the first panel will conduct a foresight exercise on #climatechange in a rule of law(less) context & presentations of anticipated possible futures.

▶️ www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/events/fifth...
📹 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q...

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 8d

This map is shocking. It shows press freedom has rapidly declined in the last decade around the world. But this isn't the only barrier to a fairer future for all of us.

See which governance shifts we urgently need on #SystemsChangeLab.

➡️ Explore the data: systemschangelab.org/governance

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 8d

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

- Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report by @ember-energy.org finds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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We Don't Have Time @wedonthavetime.bsky.social · 8d

Each one of us matters. Each one of us has a role to play. 🌍
We remember Dr. Jane Goodall, a visionary scientist and tireless advocate for our planet, whose luminous voice inspired generations to protect life on Earth. 🫂

Rest in power, Dr. Goodall. 💚

#JaneGoodall

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Project Drawdown @projectdrawdown.bsky.social · 12d

“People associate what they eat with identity and strict diets can scare people off, but even small changes help." - @enviroem.bsky.social

Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below! Read the full article in @apnews.com

apnews.com/article/plan...

A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.

apnews.com

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 13d

📢 While new #SystemsChangeLab data reveals governance is not yet adequate for systemic change, the past week has shown the drive for solutions remains strong.

Our latest newsletter features #ClimateWeekNYC, corporate nature milestones & China's climate leadership:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/confro...

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WRI Climate @wriclimate.bsky.social · 14d

✍️🎙️Freedoms of expression, association & assembly are vital for civil society. Yet only 59% of countries protect them—down from 70% in 2018. New #SystemsChangeLab research shows what must shift.

Explore the new #Governance system: bit.ly/3Kuus5g

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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 21d

Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification joins the danger zone," says PIK director Johan Rockström presenting the key findings of the Planetary Health Check 2025 today. #PlanetaryBoundaries
➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...

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Stockholm Resilience Centre @sthlmresilience.bsky.social · 21d

MAJOR UPDATE: Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification also in the danger zone.

Read the new Planetary Healthcheck 2025 report here: www.planetaryhealthcheck.org

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 22d

📢 The second Global Nature Positive Summit will take place in Kumamoto City, Japan in July 2026. 👇

👉 Read more: www.naturepositive.org/news/latest-...

#NaturePositive

Coalition of international and Japanese organizations announce second Global Nature Positive Summit, to take place in Kumamoto City, Japan

A group of leading international and Japanese organizations have announced today that the second Global Nature Positive Summit is to be hosted in the city of Kumamoto, Japan, on 14-15 July 2026 under ...

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We Don't Have Time @wedonthavetime.bsky.social · 22d

The Climate Hub goes live today from @nestclimatecampus.bsky.social at #ClimateWeekNYC! 💥💚

Join us and our fantastic lineup of speakers from 10 am EDT on @wedonthavetime.bsky.social

Full program:
www.wedonthavetime.org/events/clima...

#climatechange #cwnyc #newyorkcity

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 23d

📢🗽Today the Global Commons Alliance partners and members join business, political, local and civil society leaders from all over the world in New York for #ClimateWeekNYC.

Here are some of the highlights and events to look out for: globalcommonsalliance.org/news/global-...

Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 29d

📢 New #NatureOnTheBalanceSheet initiative provides clear steps to integrate nature as a genuine financial asset.

Mark Gough and Naoko Ishii write about this fundamental shift for nature 👉 www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

#NaturePositive #NatureCapital @markgough.bsky.social @systemiq.bsky.social

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 29d

The Earth Commission will be at #ClimateWeekNYC this year.

We'll be engaging with partners, sharing insights, and working to advance science-based solutions for a safe and just future.

If you’re there, reach out and connect. 🤝 [email protected]

Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢🗽The Global Commons Alliance, partners and members are joining business, political and civil society leaders from all over the world in NYC for #ClimateWeekNYC, which takes place 21-28 September.

Here are some of the highlights and events to look out for: globalcommonsalliance.org/news/global-...

GLOBAL COMMONS ALLIANCE AT CLIMATE WEEK NYC - Global Commons Alliance

The Global Commons Alliance, partners and members will be at Climate Week NYC, which takes place 21-28 September 2025.

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Sep 10

📺💧 Join the @sbtnetwork.bsky.social (#SBTN) tomorrow, September 11, to find out what businesses can do about the #WaterCrisis.

📅 Sept 11, 2025 | 10AM EST / 4PM CEST

Register: lnkd.in/eFWAGS8D

Learn more about the public consultation: lnkd.in/gQH7umKM

#ScienceBasedTargets | #NaturePositive

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Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo.bsky.social · Sep 8

As #AfricaClimateWeek unfolded in Addis Ababa, this dialogue explored how Africa can:

⚡Secure resources for renewable energy investments
💰 Address debt challenges
🌍 Replace & diversify fossil fuel revenues
🤝 Harness just transition finance mechanisms, through the proposed Fossil Fuel Treaty

Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · Sep 8

As Africa Climate Week unfolded in Addis Ababa, leaders, governments, and experts gathered for a Technical Dialogue on Fair Finance and International Cooperation for a Just Transition in Africa.

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Greenpeace East Asia @greenpeaceeastasia.bsky.social · Sep 10

New research from our Beijing office shows China can peak power sector emissions this year.

Gao Yuhe, Greenpeace East Asia’s climate and energy project manager, told @climatechangenews.com that Beijing is in a “critical window” to reshape its power system.

www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/09/c...

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have you been following #AfricaClimateWeek?

Get up to speed in our summary of events so far, over on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#CW2 #ACS2 #ClimateWeek #Ethiopia

Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 Our latest newsletter is out! Get updates on #ClimateWeekNYC, #AfricaClimateWeek and more.

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢🗽The Global Commons Alliance, partners and members are joining business, political and civil society leaders from all over the world in NYC for #ClimateWeekNYC, which takes place 21-28 September.

Here are some of the highlights and events to look out for: globalcommonsalliance.org/news/global-...

GLOBAL COMMONS ALLIANCE AT CLIMATE WEEK NYC - Global Commons Alliance

The Global Commons Alliance, partners and members will be at Climate Week NYC, which takes place 21-28 September 2025.

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