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

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 6d

“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

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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.

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

📢 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 · 7d

✍️🎙️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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 16d

📢 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 ...

www.naturepositive.org

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We Don't Have Time @wedonthavetime.bsky.social · 16d

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 · 17d

📢🗽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 · 23d

📢 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 · 23d

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 · 28d

📺💧 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 · 29d

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.

🔗 Read it here: globalcommonsalliance.org/news/how-muc...
🔗 Or on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-mu...

And don't forget to subscribe!

How much more evidence do you need? - Global Commons Alliance

Read the latest newsletter from Global Commons Alliance.

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

💧What can business do about the water crisis?

Find out about setting #ScienceBasedTargets for Freshwater, in a @sbtnetwork.bsky.social webinar on September 11. 👇

📝 Register now: lnkd.in/eFWAGS8D

Learn about the #Freshwater target public consultation which is open until Oct 9: lnkd.in/gQH7umKM

Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Aug 27

📣 Calling all young creators and climate communicators!

Don't miss the Content Creators Workshop on #ClimateCommunications during #ClimateWeekNYC in New York next month.

📩 Registrations are now open! Apply by September 9: lnkd.in/eaDPceKm

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WRI Climate @wriclimate.bsky.social · Aug 27

🌍 How are emissions defined and categorized under the GHG Protocol?

Hande Baybar, Corporate Standard Manager at GHG Protocol, breaks it down. Explore more answers to common Corporate Standard questions ➡️ bit.ly/3F7IPKf

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢💧 Next week on August 28 join the @sbtnetwork.bsky.social Freshwater Hub at #WorldWaterWeek in Stockholm, to learn about freshwater #ScienceBasedTargets for business resilience.

📝 Learn more & register to attend or join online: sciencebasedtargetsnetwork.org/events/world...

#SBTN #WWWeek

World Water Week: Taking action with freshwater science-based targets for business resilience – Science Based Targets Network

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) Freshwater Hub will be in Stockholm for World Water Week, and are hosting a session on August 28, titled Taking action with freshwater science-based targets fo...

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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · Aug 20

"That’s what humans do. We carry on in the face of challenges. Despite this global setback, local communities around the world will continue to chip away at the tidal wave of plastic use through committed, on the ground action."

Read our latest newsletter: globalcommonsalliance.org/news/waves-o...

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Earthjustice @earthjustice.org · Aug 20

When the Trump administration canceled USDA grants, farmers and community groups faced serious economic hardship. We went to court and our clients were awarded more than $34 million in grant funding.

Victory: Court Restores Grants That Trump's Agriculture Department Yanked From Farmers and Community Groups

Earthjustice's clients will use these grants to work toward a healthier nation and a fairer food system

earthjustice.org

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