Commodity supply chains identified as second high-impact intervention
2 Sep 10 · 13d ago · 2 posts · 1 source · development 2 of 3
The report names transforming global commodity supply chains—controlling beef, soy, palm oil, timber, cocoa and coffee trade—as another high-impact area. Aligning policies of major markets (EU, China, UK, US) could make deforestation-free products the global norm.
“We know how to do this, if only we had the sense to do this”
PaulWermer@sfba.social, Mastodon user · mastodon ↗Steve Smith Report author, University of ExeterProf Tim Lenton Founding director, University of Exeter Global Systems InstituteUniversity of Exeter Research institutionEarthshot Prize Partner organization
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However, we need to figure out # Batteries that don't involve # Lithium (or reuse lithium), and also # GreenTechnology that is TRULY green -- ideally from recycled or common place materials, that can be repaired, and that can be recycled/reused once its useful life is over... # ClimateSolutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’…
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from the article: “For every £1 invested in protecting nature, you’ve got £30 spent trying to degrade it,” Smith said. “So that’s a political choice and it’s not a lack of finance. It’s where it’s used.” ‘nuff said…
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2 of this morning's headlines on th#ClimateCrisis - The first is encouraging - We know how to do this, if only we had the sense to do this: Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20…
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