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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 29

Global #CO2 emissions hit a new high in 2023 despite reduction promises, because translating national targets into practical steps isn’t easy.

Fortunately, the LOCALISED project is developing smart tools to help.

Find out more in our latest interview 👉 https://youtu.be/a5Otkszyl8k

#ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 29

How do you help a country, city or community prepare for #ExtremeWeatherEvents?

The @impetus4change.bsky.social project is doing it through high-res climate forecasts accessible to all. 💪

Watch the interview 👉 https://youtu.be/G4yPX22XJaw

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#ClimateAdaptation #ECCA2025

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 28

Can coastal cities protect people, boost biodiversity and strengthen the economy?

#Rimini is proving they can—with some bold initiatives. 🌊

Watch the interview with Councillor Anna Montini to learn more 👉https://shorturl.at/geVq7

#ClimateAdaptation
#MAIAProject #Rimini #ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 28

75% of emissions come from cities, which is why solving #ClimateChange starts there.

Pr Juergen Kropp says we have the knowledge, but we need to rethink materials and regreen our cities, among other things.

More in the interview 👉https://shorturl.at/ksAXV

#ClimateAdaptation #ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 27

Floods, heatwaves, storms—when they hit together, cities face unpredictable chain reactions.

The ICARIA project is pioneering asset-level models so local leaders can analyse, cost and adapt to compound #Climate disasters.

Watch the interview for more 👉https://shorturl.at/yDFiu

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 27

Can climate-smart farming reshape Europe’s food future—and help save our planet?

That’s the question we asked the BEATLES project in our latest interview.

Read the interview to get the answers 👉https://shorturl.at/jKD57

#ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture #SustainableFood

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 26

How do you help a country, city or community prepare for #ExtremeWeatherEvents?

The @impetus4change.bsky.social project is doing just that with high-res climate forecasts that are accessible to all. 💪

Watch the interview to learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/YZUav

#ClimateAdaptation #ECCA2025

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 26

How can cities build resilience to #Climate shocks—and avoid making the problem worse?

To find out, we spoke to the MULTICLIMACT project, who told us how climate-smart construction and digital tools can help future-proof our infrastructure.

Read the interview for more 👉https://shorturl.at/MxQTX

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 25

#ClimateAdaptation isn’t about big plans—it takes real, local action.

That’s why the the EU Commission's Mission on Adaptation to #ClimateChange devotes 70% of funding to regionally tailored projects.

Watch the interview to learn more 👉https://shorturl.at/qzg9m

#ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 25

In 2024, we got a wake-up call on #ClimateChange when Earth passed 1.5°C warming.

How do we know? Because @esa.int is our eyes in the sky, providing vital climate data to track, adapt and act.

Watch the interview to get the full story 👉https://shorturl.at/4VRUD

#ClimateAdaptation #ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 22

Sea level rise, erosion, increased salinity… coastal communities face multiplying threats. 🌊

That’s why UN DCC-CR is working to bridge science & action with digital tools, training & community engagement.

Watch the interview to learn more 👉https://shorturl.at/kOHRp

#ClimateAdaptation #ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 22

Could ethical, climate-friendly #AI be the future?

The GECKO project thinks so. They’re investigating how to design digital tools for sustainability—with people at the centre.

More in the interview 👉https://shorturl.at/NC9Na

#ClimateChange

#AI #ClimateMitigation #MAIAProject #ClimateChange

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 21

With sea levels rising and storms getting worse, Europe’s coastlines aren’t weathering the #ClimateCrisis🌊

So the SCORE project is testing nature-based solutions, digital twins and smart financial tools to help cities adapt.

➕info in the interview👉 https://shorturl.at/qF3ro

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 21

Tick tock, tick tock... just 24 hours left to register for our online Adapting to Change event with La Uni Climática! ⏳

Register free for #ClimateAdaptation solutions from the experts 👉https://shorturl.at/1kHc1

➕info 👉https://shorturl.at/QcaYb

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 21

¡Aún estás a tiempo de inscribirte al evento online de @maiaresilience.bsky.social ‘Adapting to Change’ con La Uni Climática!

Aprenda a responder al #CambioClimático.

¡Inscríbete! 👉https://shorturl.at/1kHc1

➕información 👉https://shorturl.at/QcaYb

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 21

What does enabling a 1.5 °C lifestyle involve? And can it really save our planet from #ClimateChange?

To get the answers, we spoke to the 1.5 °C Lifestyles project, who shared its work on how we can achieve social shifts to reach climate goals.

Read the interview 👉https://shorturl.at/mcGbv

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 20

Can #OrganicFarming fight #ClimateChange? Discover how OrganicClimateNet unites organic farms to boost resilience, protect soils and build #FoodSecurity. 🚜

Read the interview 👉https://shorturl.at/0J9Pm

#SustainableAgriculture #ClimateFarming #ClimateMitigation #MAIAProject

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 20

Who powers the #EnergyTransition? We do!

In our latest interview, discover how the the DIALOGUES project is giving local communities a voice in how we produce and consume #RenewableEnergy.

Read the interview to learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/BLof3

#ClimateChange #CleanEnergy

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 19

Can changing diets and land use management help cool the #Mediterranean? 🌱

To find out, watch our exclusive interview with #ClimateChange expert Pr Simona Castaldi 👉 https://shorturl.at/Wszpf

#ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #ClimateMitigation
#MAIAProject #SustainableFood #ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 19

Can an app help change habits and save the planet?

Discover the Climate Campaigners' approach to driving citizen engagement and action through digital tools.

Read the interview to learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/sF52N

#ClimateChange #SustainableLifestyles

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 18

How can London keep moving as #ClimateChange accelerates?

@tflbot.bsky.social’s Sam Longman shares how they’re tackling rising heat and flooding with #Carbon literacy training, #ElectricVehicles & cross-sector teamwork.

Watch the interview to learn more 👉https://youtu.be/73qHgpAEQcg

#ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 18

Reserva la fecha: @maiaresilience.bsky.social evento ‘Adapting to Change’ con La Uni Climática 🌍

Únase online para explorar #AdaptaciónClimática.

Inscribete para reservar tu plaza GRATIS 👉 https://shorturl.at/OS2Fh

➕info 👉https://shorturl.at/QcaYb

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 18

Save the Date for @maiaresilience.bsky.social's Adapting to Climate Change event with La Uni Climática 🌍

Join us online on August 22 to explore #ClimateAdaptation 👇

Register FREE 👉 https://shorturl.at/OS2Fh

➕info 👉https://shorturl.at/QcaYb

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Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 15

Can global teamwork turn the tide on #ClimateChange? 🌍

JPI Climate’s Petra Manderscheid shares how they’re turning #ClimateScience into action through cross-border collaboration.

Watch the interview to get the full story 👉https://youtu.be/wbEwnTjfUsU

#ClimateAdaptation #MAIAProject #ECCA2025

Alter! Climate Change @alterclimatechange.bsky.social · Aug 14

How do we get climate knowledge from silos to society?

@maiaresilience.bsky.social uses AI, networking and communication to get crucial info to policymakers, civil society & business.

Watch the interview with Iñigo Rodilla for more 👉https://youtu.be/ht8g7BE5zFM

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