Seeking Suggestions!

Sustainability has led to the emergence of many new professions across industries. Can you suggest some name of professions (list) that have evolved due to sustainability challenges and initiatives?

Dear Green Forum members,

UNEP has just released its 2024 Annual Report, emphasising the urgent need for greater ambition and action to tackle the world’s environmental challenges. Over the past year, UNEP has worked to provide science-based solutions, support key environmental negotiations, and align financing with sustainability goals.

While progress was made, many challenges remain unresolved, requiring stronger collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and collective action. As members of The Green Forum, your insights and expertise are vital in driving solutions forward. Let’s keep the conversation going and explore ways to turn commitments into action!

? Read the full report here: https://www.unep.org/annualreport/2024
? Share your thoughts in the discussion thread!

Catch my latest episode of Climate Connections! ??

This time, I feature amazing STEM educators around the world who are doing their part for the environment through their efforts in bringing science learning out of the classroom. Rainforest and wetlands right in the heart of an urban school in Singapore (no, I’m not kidding you!) and also, a customised outdoor syllabus with a heart for the underprivileged communities in Europe!

Why would it benefit Mother Earth - you may ask!

Well, because by igniting that interest or even love for science will directly impact whether we see enough next-generation scientists who will trudge the way forward as we play catch-up with climate change.

Listen here to find out more about these projects and how passionate these folks are!

https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-morning-show/climate-connections-why-stem…

Thanks Jacob Tan and Lucy Avraamidou for sharing the amazing green journeys with our listeners!! ??

Stories have the power to unite, inspire, and drive action. Sharing this FREE toolkit from UNEP's SUPERB project that aims to help communities, practitioners, and policymakers harness storytelling for forest restoration and ecological change. ?? Ready to make an impact? Check it out!

The IPBES Nexus Assessment reveals that biodiversity loss, water security, food systems, human health, and climate change are interconnected crises that must be tackled together. One crucial approach? Valuing natural capital to unlock solutions with maximum co-benefits across these cascading challenges.

The report assesses >70 response options that enhance ecosystem services while promoting resilient economies and sustainable livelihoods. It highlights that failing to account for the value of nature’s contributions results in unaccounted costs of US$10-25 trillion per year—a cost the world can no longer afford.

What role do you think natural capital can play in creating solutions that benefit both people and the planet? Feel free to share your insights!