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Case for change/ wake up call-"countries are sinking" 'We are sinking': Tuvalu minister gives Cop26 speech standing in water to highlight sea level rise [Mona] 

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Case for change/ wake up call-"countries are sinking" 'We are sinking': Tuvalu minister gives Cop26 speech standing in water to highlight sea level rise [Mona] 

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Climate change challenge to Tuvalu and other island countries (highly vulnerable groups):

1. rising sea levels-threatens to inundate coastal areas, leading to loss of land, displacement of populations, and loss of freshwater sources through salinisation

2. Extreme weather events

3. coastal erosion

4. freshwater availability

5. food security

6. biodiversity loss

7. economic vulnerability

8. health risks

9. cultural challenges- climate change poses existential threats to their cultural identities, heritage and ways of life, especially as communities may be forced to migrate

10. *migration and displacement- this raises concerns about loss of cultural identity, resources for resettlement, and potential conflicts

related news:

https://globalnews.ca/news/10084172/australia-tuvalu-climate-change/

Case for change:

1. social perspective

2. economic perspective

3. ecological perspective

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'We are sinking': Tuvalu minister gives Cop26 speech standing in water to highlight sea level rise

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From the UN Climate Action: How is climate change impacting the world’s ocean.

"The ocean has long taken the brunt of the impacts of human-made global warming, says UN Climate Change."

"Today, the ocean has absorbed about 90 percent of the heat generated by rising emissions."

"These changes ultimately cause a lasting impact on marine biodiversity, and the lives and livelihoods of coastal communities and beyond - including around 680 million people living in low-lying coastal areas, almost 2 billion who live in half of the world’s megacities that are coastal, nearly half of the world’s population (3.3 billion) that depends on fish for protein, and almost 60 million people who work in fisheries and the aquaculture sector worldwide."

SEA-LEVEL RISE: "Latest data from the World Meteorological Organization shows that global mean sea-level reached a new record high in 2021, rising an average of 4.5 millimeter per year over the period 2013 to 2021."

LOSS OF MARINE BIODIVERSITY: "Rising temperatures increase the risk of irreversible loss of marine and coastal ecosystems. Today, widespread changes have been observed, including damage to coral reefs and mangroves that support ocean life, and migration of species to higher latitudes and altitudes where the water could be cooler."
"Latest estimates from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization warn that more than half of the world’s marine species may stand on the brink of extinction by 2100. At a 1.1°C  increase in temperature today, an estimated 60 percent of the world's marine ecosystems have already been degraded or are being used unsustainably. A warming of 1.5°C threatens to destroy 70 to 90 percent of coral reefs, and a 2°C increase means a nearly 100 percent loss - a point of no return."

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The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth - October 2024, Special Report [Sean] 

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The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth - October 2024, Special Report [Sean] 

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The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth. October 2024 so most up to date graphs etc.

Climate change as a social justice issue (section in there)

Recent trends in planetary vital signs

Recent climate disasters in November 2023 to August 2024. Table 1. Open in new tab

Most recent ocean data and figures: Figure 1. Unusual climate anomalies in 2023 and 2024.Ocean temperatures (a,b) are presently far outside their historical ranges.

Governments declaring a climate emergency graph (figure 2, bottom right)

Risk of social collapse increasing (f graph): Climate change could eventually contribute to societal collapse—a possibility that is increasingly being considered by researchers (f).

Climate scientists’ opinion on global temperatures These projections paint a bleak picture of the future, with many scientists envisioning widespread famines, conflicts, mass migration, and increasing extreme weather that will surpass anything witnessed thus far, posing catastrophic consequences for both humanity and the biosphere (Carrington 2024).

Communication, action and optimism is needed. One of the numerous challenges for scientists is how to communicate about climate change (Guenther 2024). Some have argued that attitudes of pessimism and resignation can be obstructive to climate action. Moreover, some say those who oppose action have resorted to alternative strategies including the propagation of pessimism, because embracing a sense of helplessness can undermine the motivation for action (Mann and Hayhoe 2024).

The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences.

William J Ripple, Christopher Wolf, Jillian W Gregg, Johan Rockström, Michael E Mann, Naomi Oreskes, Timothy M Lenton, Stefan Rahmstorf, Thomas M Newsome, Chi Xu, Jens-Christian Svenning, Cássio Cardoso Pereira, Beverly E Law, Thomas W Crowther, (2024). The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth, BioScience https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biae087

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The 2024 state of the climate report- Perilous times on planet Earth

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The Blue Economy (BE) has captured the attention of diverse interests to the ocean and there is rising concern about making it more equitable and inclusive. (Gloria)

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The Blue Economy (BE) has captured the attention of diverse interests to the ocean and there is rising concern about making it more equitable and inclusive. (Gloria)

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BARRIERS: (Brainstorming) DEI Barriers to a Just Transition into the SBE - from potential COP 29 delegates/world leaders' perspectives [Sean]

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BARRIERS: (Brainstorming) DEI Barriers to a Just Transition into the SBE - from potential COP 29 delegates/world leaders' perspectives [Sean]

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We need to know the issues our COP 29 delegates/world leaders face. Points here are in no particular order and we can pick and choose any to explore? (if at all? Many may live as a combined sentence in the paper?)

Economic Inequities: Wealth disparities between nations hinder equitable participation in the blue economy, with poorer countries often lacking the financial resources to engage in sustainable practices effectively. (Latin America and Caribbean small islands)(financing). Wealthier nations may dominate the transition to a Sustainable Blue Economy, sidelining poorer countries that lack the resources for sustainable changes.

Limited Access to Finance: Significant financing gaps exist for sustainable ocean initiatives, restricting investments needed for equitable development and inclusion of diverse groups (financing) (IPCC 6th report).

Social Inequalities: Existing social inequities, including those based on race, gender, and socioeconomic status, are often overlooked in blue economy discussions, leading to unequal distribution of benefits and costs (Frontiers article).

Lack of Awareness and Education: Insufficient public awareness and education about the blue economy's potential can leave marginalized groups uninformed and excluded from opportunities (G20 India).

Regulatory Barriers: Inconsistent or inadequate regulatory frameworks can impede the implementation of inclusive policies and practices in the blue economy (Latin America and Caribbean small islands) (G20 India).

Cultural Resistance: Cultural norms and practices may resist changes necessary for promoting DEI, particularly in traditional fishing communities or regions with entrenched practices (IPCC 6th report)(Frontiers article).

Environmental Degradation: Ongoing environmental challenges, such as climate change impacts on marine ecosystems, disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, further complicating efforts to achieve DEI (IPCC 6th report).

Technological Access: Disparities in access to technology can hinder participation from diverse groups in innovative solutions for sustainable ocean management (financing) (G20 India).

Organized Crime: Links between organized crime and ocean-related activities can disrupt efforts to implement DEI, complicating governance and enforcement.

Indigenous Rights: The need for Indigenous voices in decision-making is often overlooked, with countries like Canada facing criticism for insufficient engagement with Indigenous communities.

Gender Inequality: Persistent gender disparities hinder equitable participation in the blue economy; diplomatic pressure may be needed to address these issues effectively.

Marginalized Groups: Other diverse groups, including racial minorities and economically disadvantaged populations, may be excluded from blue economy initiatives (as noted in IPCC reports).

Geopolitical Conflicts: Ongoing wars, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, complicate international cooperation on blue economy initiatives and may hinder discussions around DEI.

Financial Constraints: Limited access to finance for sustainable projects can impede efforts to promote DEI in the blue economy.

Economic Stability: National economies may resist changes that threaten existing industries, creating barriers to implementing DEI-focused policies.

Global Financial System Disruption: Transitioning to a sustainable blue economy could disrupt established financial systems, creating uncertainty that affects investment in DEI initiatives.

Shipping Disputes: Conflicts over shipping routes and oil transport can divert attention from DEI efforts in the blue economy.

Education Gaps: Disparities in education and awareness about the blue economy can leave certain populations behind, exacerbating inequality.

Income Inequality: Global income inequality remains a significant barrier to equitable participation in the blue economy; data indicates widening gaps between rich and poor nations.

Governance Challenges: Ineffective governance structures and lack of stakeholder engagement can lead to exclusion of marginalized communities from decision-making processes regarding marine resources (G20 India)(IPCC 6th report).

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(Add an additional layer of complexity to address the environmental issues) Politicians- denial of climate change Where Harris and Trump stand on climate change policies [Mona] 

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(Add an additional layer of complexity to address the environmental issues) Politicians- denial of climate change Where Harris and Trump stand on climate change policies [Mona] 

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The Climate Deregulation Tracker, run by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, has documented more than 130 steps the Trump administration has taken to scale back measures to fight climate change.

High-profile rollbacks include:

Deciding to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, which committed the US and 187 other countries to keep rising global temperatures below 2C.

Replacing President Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan, which would have limited carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants, with the Affordable Clean Energy rule, which had weaker regulations

Attempting to freeze the fuel efficiency standards imposed on new vehicles, and prevent California from setting its own emissions rules

Reference:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51213003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoycdE1G0C0

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(Add an additional layer of complexity to address the environmental issues) Case of Brazil- prioritise economic development than environmental  conservation  [Mona] 

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(Add an additional layer of complexity to address the environmental issues) Case of Brazil- prioritise economic development than environmental  conservation  [Mona] 

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In 2019, Jair Bolsonaro came into power. He stripped enforcement measures, cut spending for science and environmental agencies, fired environmental experts, and pushed to weaken Indigenous land rights, among other activities largely in support of the agribusiness industry.

Reference:

https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/2022/9/29/23373427/amazon-rainforest-brazil-jair-bolsonaro-lula-deforestation

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[Leadership vision for a sustainable future-Doughnut Economics] [Mona] 

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If the 21st century goal is to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet - in other words, get into the Doughnut - then how can humanity get there? Not with last century's economic thinking.

Doughnut Economics proposes an economic mindset that's fit for our times. It's not a set of policies and institutions, but rather a way of thinking to bring about the regenerative and distributive dynamics that this century calls for. Drawing on insights from diverse schools of economic thought - including ecological, feminist, institutional, behavioural and complexity economics - it sets out seven ways to think like a 21st century economist in order to transform economies, local to global.

The starting point of Doughnut Economics is to change the goal from endless GDP growth to thriving in the Doughnut. At the same time, see the big picture by recognising that the economy is embedded within, and dependent upon, society and the living world. Doughnut Economics recognises that human behaviour can be nurtured to be cooperative and caring, just as it can be competitive and individualistic.

It also recognises that economies, societies, and the rest of the living world, are complex, interdependent systems that are best understood through the lens of systems thinking. And it calls for turning today's degenerative economies into regenerative ones, and divisive economies into far more distributive ones. Lastly, Doughnut Economics recognises that growth may be a healthy phase of life, but nothing grows forever: things that succeed do so by growing until it is time to grow up and thrive instead.

References:

https://doughnuteconomics.org/about-doughnut-economics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MK6tuZ7Rws

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[What we need and do to build regenerative change]- Think in systems Example: Save Cow-op: Invest in Local Food, Support Farmers, Strengthen Our Community [Mona] 

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[What we need and do to build regenerative change]- Think in systems Example: Save Cow-op: Invest in Local Food, Support Farmers, Strengthen Our Community [Mona] 

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Experiment, learn, adapt, evolve and aim for continuous improvement. Be alert to dynamic effects, feedback loops and tipping points.

The Cowichan Valley Co-operative Marketplace (Cow-op) is at a crucial crossroads. As a non-profit cooperative, Cow-op has been a vital link for local farmers and food producers, providing a reliable market for their goods and bolstering the resilience and security of our local food system. However, facing declining sales and increased competition, Cow-op needs your support now more than ever.

Factors like high demand since COVID, inflation, labour shortages, and transportation issues have contributed to higher costs in the industrial food system. However, many large grocery chains and companies within this system have reported record profits, suggesting they are passing on these increased costs to consumers, sometimes even marking up prices beyond what the cost increases necessitate.

Meanwhile, Cow-op offers a true alternative to this system, providing local, healthy, and fresh food that supports local farmers and helps strengthen our local food system. Most of the food sold on Cow-op is grown on smaller farms using natural methods that do not rely on pesticides, making it better for the health of people and the environment. Cow-op has a lower mark-up than other grocery outlets, meaning that farmers are closer to making a living wage using this service. Ultimately, the goal of Cow-op is to support farmers and increase customer access to local food. Supporting the local food system is crucial, especially as the industrial system faces more challenges. By choosing Cow-op, consumers help farmers in the Cowichan Valley stay in business and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable food supply.

A Call to Action

Despite the rising costs of conventional industrial food, many don’t realize they can get higher-quality local food at similar prices while supporting local farmers. Cow-op’s nearly 30% drop in sales reflects a broader trend across Canada. By supporting Cow-op, you are directly supporting local food security and local farmers. Let’s come together to save Cow-op and ensure a sustainable future for our community.

How You Can Help

1. Shop Online: Visit Cow-op.ca and purchase fresh, local produce and goods.

2. Donate: Contact Cow-op directly by making a donation. Donation Link HERE

3. Join Our Fundraiser: Participate in our Harvest Supper fundraiser this October. This event will celebrate locally grown and crafted foods and drinks, featuring a multi-course meal catered by Mensch Kitchen and Catering at the beautiful Bird’s Eye Cove Farm. Tickets can be purchased through Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/0c71f3f4-58a8-4dd6-8bad-082ccdf42a8d

Reference:

https://cow-op.ca/

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A good story from COP 26 when small island countries spoke out against more powerful nations to (Podcast episode) [Shuwen]

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A good story from COP 26 when small island countries spoke out against more powerful nations to (Podcast episode) [Shuwen]

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Wake Up Call. We need to include everyone in this conversation!

One good example of when small island countries speak out against more powerful countries and get them to stick to the language around "1.5 degree Celcius."

It's a story from The Glasgow Climate Pact- COP26.

This speaks to the importance of including everyone in this process.

Here are some key messages I took from the episode's transcripts, which I think supports the story we are trying to tell

·       AOSIS—the Alliance of Small Island States

·       This quote by Mohamed Nasheed: Yes. I was sitting there as the president of the Maldives, and they were talking. They were saying that they can't accept 1.5 degrees. I said, "Are you mad? You're saying that you can't accept me to live, because you want to have a good life, you want to have a good time. Yes. I like to have a good time as well. But we have to live, we have to survive as a nation. And anything above 1.5 degrees is a death sentence on a quarter of the world's population." They didn't understand the gravity. I don't think they had a grip on the situation. They didn't think that this was real.

·       Tony deBrum Statesman of the Marshall Islands

o   [ARCHIVE CLIP, Tony de Brum: We may be poor. We may be brown. We may be from remote Pacific islands that many struggle to find on the map. But we should not have been ignored six decades ago any more than we should be ignored today.]

·       So the island nations were firm. But it was clear from Copenhagen that island states and other vulnerable countries probably couldn't pull this off alone. And so de Brum and his team decided they were going to need more allies. Unexpected allies.

·       So Tony de Brum began pulling together his alliance. He reached out to small island states like Tuvalu. Vulnerable African countries like Gambia and Angola. But also rich, developed countries responsible for lots of emissions. Countries like Germany, the UK and the European Union itself. They would eventually become known as the High Ambition Coalition. Here's James Fletcher.

·       At a press conference, representatives from more than 90 countries announced that they agreed on a core set of principles—including a target of 1.5 degrees. And standing there alongside de Brum and vulnerable countries like Angola and Gambia, were the EU and the US. It was a signal that negotiators might finally overcome the traditional divides between rich and poor, big and small countries, that had bogged down past climate conferences

·       Last minute at the conferences, countries start deleting the key language but the High Ambition Coalition held up their ask. Countries said they would hold warming to "Well below two degrees Celsius," and "Pursue efforts to meet 1.5." James Fletcher says it was a compromise, but it was also a victory.

·       On the last day of COP21, members of the High Ambition Coalition walked into the final meeting arm in arm, and the Paris Agreement was officially adopted on Dec.12, 2015.

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Oana Stănescu (Romanian-born, NYC-based architect and teacher at prestigious institutions like Columbia University and Harvard.) 

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THEME exploration [Sean]. I'm still developing an idea to pitch to you all! CLIMATE OATH poem (idea) could tie our potential DEI in the SBE narrative together? 

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THEME exploration [Sean]. I'm still developing an idea to pitch to you all! CLIMATE OATH poem (idea) could tie our potential DEI in the SBE narrative together? 

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If aligned, maybe a theme/narrative to link the DEI stories, climate oceans/people crisis stories together with the SBE opportunities for the world leaders? We can call leaders the architects needing to support their constituents ('ALL clients' recognized or not) to dream big and act. Release fear. Maybe we make a new poem verse at the end of our paper/presentation calling for urgent collective action and fearless DEI leadership to tap into the limitless potential of SBE? (we would have to defined the DEI potential and SDG achieving potential.)

DEI in the SBE is an opportunity.

As World Leaders you are the architects.

Your 'clients' gave us their brief.

What will you do with it?

Beauty, playfulness, transform, stay open and leave space for imagination. We invite interaction, rather than a fixed or single use. Believe in the vision and create it. Be audacious. [podcast] (Added: Fearless, inclusive and show the way to greater potential.)

"[Our] job as an architect is to come back with something that they haven't thought of and you want to show them the true potential… that goes beyond..." their wildest imagination - Oana Stănescu

CLIMATE OATH [poem]

[from What If We Get It Right? (Johnson. 2024)

On the majesty of turquoise seas, and fireflies, and aspen trees,

On the honor of our parents, our ancestors, and humans-to-come,

On the wonders of laughter and sunshine,

I make these devotions to climate solutions for my community and for our magnificent planet:

First, move from "I" to "we."

We will expand our sense of interdependence.

We will rein in our sense of individualism.

We will ask, "What should we do, together?"

Survival is collective, our fates are intertwined.

Second, do no harm.

We will restore and heal, not pollute and deplete.

We will regenerate ecosystems and our own resolve.

We will live lightly, as part of the Earth.

Accountability, generosity, and sweetness.

Third, less is more.

We will expand our creativity and contract our consumerism.

We will conserve, and distinguish between needing and wanting.

We will be gentle with our own imperfections and others'.

There is such a thing as enough. Basta.

Possibility exists.

This is a world of our making.

We can remake it, remix it, restore it, rebalance it.

The path of least resistance is only one of many paths.

I will be part of getting it right.

We will be part of getting it right.

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Johnson, A. E. (2024). What if we get it right? : visions of climate futures (First edition). One World. [link]

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[Good example of regenerative sustainability] Considered one of the most sustainable cities in the world, Copenhagen has in total 546 km of bicycle paths, a fleet of electric harbour ferries and a majority of the hotel rooms around town are eco-certified. [Mona] 

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[Good example of regenerative sustainability] Considered one of the most sustainable cities in the world, Copenhagen has in total 546 km of bicycle paths, a fleet of electric harbour ferries and a majority of the hotel rooms around town are eco-certified. [Mona] 

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Copenhagen has a long-standing tradition of pursuing green solutions. As a result, the Copenhagen of today has founded a range of sustainable development initiatives and continues to do so and the locals believe in it too. In a survey from Time Out in 2021, 27,000 city dwellers voted on how sustainable they thought their own city was, and Copenhagen came out on top. The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index (2022) has placed Copenhagen in fourth place this year. They rank 100 of the world’s cities under three pillars of sustainability: Planet, people, and profit.

Green initiatives in Copenhagen include offshore wind turbines in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden, an increasing number of electric busses, waste-removing initiatives and ‘green wave’ traffic lights for cyclists - with digital countdowns and footrests at junctions.

Facts: Sustainability in Copenhagen

Copenhagen's Municipality has in total 546km of bicycle paths (Source: Copenhagen Municipality's report Cykelregnskab 2022)

Denmark aims to be the world’s first country entirely independent of fossil fuels by 2050.

Back in 1972, oil accounted for 92 per cent of gross energy consumption in Denmark, however, with the oil crisis came new initiatives, and in 1978 the first major wind turbine started generating electricity in Denmark.

In 2022, solar- and wind energy generated 59,3 per cent of Denmark’s electricity consumption.

98% of all households in Copenhagen are today connected to a district heating system.

68% of Copenhagen’s hotel rooms hold an eco-certification (2022) as a total of 58% of the capital’s hotels are certified with either a Green Key, an ISO certification or The Nordic Swan ecolabel.

On average, 84 million Danish kroner have been invested in cycling initiatives in Copenhagen every year over the last 10 years, and 35 % of the Copenhageners took their bike to work or school every day in 2021.

The busses in Copenhagen are increasingly going electric, and all five harbour busses were made electric in 2020. It’s the first project in the world where public transport on the water is 100% electric.

Copenhagen Harbour has undergone a large transformation in the past 25 years - from a former industry harbour to a recreational area. Today, there are 10 designated swimming areas, and you can go for a dip for at least 350 days a year. This will improve even more, as an extensive infrastructure is being established to catch further heavy rainfall in the coming years.

Denmark has the highest consumption of organic food in the world per capita according to The World of Organic Agriculture Report (2021), and three out of four Danes buy organic food every week.

1/3 of Copenhagen’s hotel rooms – more than 8000 - are being cooled by water from Copenhagen Harbour, according to Danish energy company Hofor (2022). This is a CO2 reduction of up to 70% of CO2 compared to standard air conditioners.

In Denmark you can return all deposit-marked bottles and cans in recycling machines located in supermarkets. After inserting all your cans and bottles, you get the choice between receiving money or donating to charity.

The Royal Danish Playhouse (Skuespilhuset) in Copenhagen use harbour water and thermo-active structures to either cool or heat the building. This is part of an EU-funded project called ECO-Culture, which also includes The Amsterdam Library and The New Opera House in Oslo.

References:

https://www.wonderfulcopenhagen.com/wonderful-copenhagen/international-press/sustainability-copenhagen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUbHGI-kHsU

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In the Danish capital, you can ski down the roof of a waste-to-energy plant, take your bike on car-free bicycle bridges, and go for a dip in the harbour's 10 public bathing zones.

Copenhagen has a long-standing tradition of pursuing green solutions. As a result, the Copenhagen of today has founded a range of sustainable development initiatives and continues to do so, and the locals believe initiatives continue to do so, and the locals believe in it too. In a survey from Time Out in 2021, 27,000 city dwellers voted on how sustainable they thought their own city was, and Copenhagen came out on top. The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index (2022) has placed Copenhagen in fourth place this year. They rank 100 of the world's cities under three pillars of sustainability: Planet, people, and profit.

Green initiatives in Copenhagen include offshore wind turbines in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden, an increasing number of electric busses, waste-removing initiatives and 'green wave' traffic lights for cyclists - with digital countdowns and footrests at junctions.

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Considered one of the most sustainable cities in the world, Copenhagen holds 546km of bike paths, a fleet of electric harbour ferries and a majority of the hotel rooms around town are eco-certified.

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[Case for change/ wake-up call-CLIMATE CHANGE IS THE NEW DISEASE OF DESPAIR] [Mona] 

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[Case for change/ wake-up call-CLIMATE CHANGE IS THE NEW DISEASE OF DESPAIR] [Mona] 

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People are experiencing a loss of hope in the face of the climate crisis — but mental health professionals can help find healthy ways to move forward.

February 21, 2020 —As a clinical health psychologist, I’m growing increasingly concerned about the physical and mental health of our younger generations. Just as the generation before us practiced hiding beneath their desks under the threat of thermonuclear war, we are preparing for a future that is charred and blackened. The big difference is, the threat we face from climate change is actually happening, and there’s no drill to give us a false sense of protection from it. This realization has led many people to feel hopeless. A recent survey found that many young people are grappling with the stress of climate change. In the face of such circumstances, psychologists have a responsibility to answer the call to action that lies before us. We have a particular set of skills that make us uniquely capable of helping, and we’re often in positions where we can positively contribute to solutions.

Young people come into therapy and tell me they are scared about what climate change means for their future. They tell me they entertain their suicidal thoughts because they’ve concluded their existence is unjustifiable in a climate-changed world. They tell me that they are struggling with grief at the loss of some of their favorite childhood activities due to habitat destruction and rising temperatures. They tell me they don’t know what to do.

Choosing Hope

If the only true possession we have in this life is how we choose to spend our time, we must refuse to give in to despair and choose to remain engaged. Psychologists can offer insights and tools about how to do this, and we must make addressing climate change a priority in our practice, our teaching and our organizations.

Choosing hope and stepping up may not be comfortable. Sometimes, it will hurt. We will experience the heartbreak that goes along with failure. We will feel grief at the loss of what we once knew. But the discomfort we experience from stepping up, speaking out and advocating is minimal compared with the discomfort of unmitigated climate change. We need to choose hope and not give up.

Psychologists are uniquely qualified to help people do just that.

Reference:

https://ensia.com/voices/climate-change-despair-psychologists-therapy-depression-hope/

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Art & 'Futurism' (what can be). We shine light on the many DEI issues needing to be addressed through Artists' work and use in our Multi-media presentation. Image from the inside of the book 'What if We Get it Right?" by Dr. Ayana E. Johnson. 

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MULTI-MEDIA use? THEME: Art initiatives around the world addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of oceans and climate change [Sean]

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MULTI-MEDIA use? THEME: Art initiatives around the world addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of oceans and climate change [Sean]

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“LIKE THE OCEANS, ART IS A CONNECTING FORCE—AND ONE THAT CAN DRAW US TO NEW WAYS OF CREATING, THINKING AND LIVING. ARTISTS ARE THEREFORE POWERFUL AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSE." - Cyrill Gutsch — Founder and CEO, Parley for the Oceans

I feel the prof maybe pushing us to remain science based and academic... yet mindful of telling a compelling story? While there is much we need to cover with evidence based research, we can say those things while maybe diverse voices express issues and solutions of DEI in relation to our oceans in the visuals? The artists work, and art itself, will help leaders around the world make and communicate change (Need for it and how large the call for action is and growing. Will give them bravery and cover to act when enough complacent see the vision?).

Artists interpretation of oceans issues + DEI but also Futurism. A vision for what can be. Don't focus on loss. Focus on what is gained.

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[Supporting regenerative sustainability-Hope Is a Right We Must Protect] [Mona] 

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Even without professors who declare doom, a hopeless attitude toward the world is already pervasive in communities of young people, both on social media and in person. I’ve seen it in my peers, my friends, my partners. On college campuses, cynicism is sometimes equated to intelligence. To be optimistic, I’ve been told on multiple occasions, is to be willingly naive. But while misery may love company, it doesn’t always leave space for joy. I was made to feel guilty for feeling happiness in a world of darkness. Whether this cynicism is a symptom or the cause of an increase in mental health issues in young people, we know this: The rate of major depression in adolescents increased more than 50% between 2005 and 2017, and the rate of moderate to severe depression in college students nearly doubled between 2007 and 2018. [wake-up call]

The hypothesis known as “depressive realism” theorizes that people with depression see the world more accurately than their peers, that they are simply unfettered by positive cognitive biases. I don’t think it matters whether or not the theory of depressive realism is accurate. (Science suggests it is not). I find it to be unhelpful, maybe even dangerous. If we view depression as an inescapable side effect of living in a damaged world, it may suggest to some that it is pointless to do the things necessary to take care of oneself, or that it is selfish to allow yourself rest while injustice persists and the seas continue to rise.

Hope is not a happy accident. Hope is a right we must protect.

In one of my final college classes over Zoom in spring 2020, my professor, environmental anthropologist Myles Lennon, led us through a discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass, the awe-inspiring book by Indigenous scholar Robin Wall Kimmerer. Kimmerer writes of the endurance of Indigenous people: “despite exile, despite a siege four hundred years long, there is something, some heart of living stone, that will not surrender.” The climate crisis is not the first time a people has faced the end of the world. As we navigate this latest existential threat, we would do well to listen to Kimmerer and other Indigenous leaders. As my professor put it that day, existence can cohabitate with collapse. It is not one or the other.

I have a lot of decisions ahead of me. As I consider how I want to live my life, where to dedicate my energy, I refuse to accept the idea that I must sacrifice all joy to attend to the world’s problems. I know myself to be more helpful when I have addressed my own needs: needs for good food and good company, for hope, for long afternoons in the sunshine. I am grateful for the teachers that I have had in this movement, such as professor Lennon, and the people who have reminded me of all the reasons to imagine a brighter future. I know that hope is not a happy accident. Hope is a right we must protect. Hope is a discipline, according to Mariame Kaba, an organizer and educator building the movement for transformative justice.

Reference:

https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2021/06/15/climate-despair-hope

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Are Underwater Farms the Future of Food? | Our Frozen Planet | BBC Earth - March 23, 2023

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Case Study - Ocean Farming - Green Wave founder Bren Smith - Model for SBE and DEI (crisis forced change / adapt for survival) [Sean]

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Case Study - Ocean Farming - Green Wave founder Bren Smith - Model for SBE and DEI (crisis forced change / adapt for survival) [Sean]

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"Regenerative ocean farming matters at this moment in history, because as our food system gets pushed out to sea, as the water crisis becomes more intense, there's hurricanes and droughts, we're going to need more food from our ocean." - Ben (in video)

This case study is a model for DEI globally when applied.

Climate change, "it's a jobs issue."

"There cannot be any jobs or food on a dead planet."

"Don't make the same mistakes as on land."

"...working in 20 countries around the world... Could create 50 million jobs... Revival of the middle class by moving to the oceans and farming the right way."

Ben Smith's company,

Green Wave Website: https://www.greenwave.org

Has My Kelp app. Community & infrastructure. Support people/farmers.

There is a 2024 book interview with Ben Smith & Dr. Ayana Johnson* (2024) that I can share (*POC).

SOME print interview points that are opportunities for DEI in the SBE:

Catalytic hope

Regenerative ocean farm

Seaweeds like kelp and bivalves like oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops.

Toxic sea farming practices now (salmon etc.)

"blue-collar innovation"

Community-supported fishery

Seed-to-market curriculum and training program

Vision for working waterfront

Wave for plant-based diets

Crop insurance? (support the workers)

Revenue-based financing

Worker cooperatives

Working-class environmentalism

Johnson, A. E. (2024). What if we get it right? : visions of climate futures (First edition). One World. [link]

Video of Ben with WWF International in 2019 [video link] and many more on YouTube.

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Are Underwater Farms the Future of Food? | Our Frozen Planet | BBC Earth

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Sustainable development goal 13: recent progress and challenges (Johnson)

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Sustainable development goal 13: recent progress and challenges (Johnson)

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to climate action

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SDG 13: Impacts on Climate Action and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy (Blue Economy sustainable use of ocean resources can significantly enhance both economic opportunities and environmental sustainability) - (Johnson)

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SDG 13: Impacts on Climate Action and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy (Blue Economy sustainable use of ocean resources can significantly enhance both economic opportunities and environmental sustainability) - (Johnson)

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SDG 13: Impacts on Climate Action (Environmental, Economic and Social Perspectives)

Insufficient Progress on Emissions Reduction: Understanding the primary drivers of climate change stems from the emission of greenhouse gases due to the combustion of fossil fuel, deforestation, and industrial activities, yet the global emission of greenhouse gases continues to rise at an alarming rate. Current national climate action plans and policies are inadequate to achieve the drastic emissions cuts needed - global emissions must be reduced by almost half by 2030 to have a chance of meeting the 1.5°C target (Martin, 2023). For example, the world is not on track to limit global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels as outlined in the Paris Agreement (Martin, 2023).

Inadequate Climate Finance

There are increased costs from climate disasters, loss of natural capital, and disruptions to food systems. However, the commitment by developed countries to jointly mobilize $100 billion annually for climate action in developing countries has not been met (Arora & Mishra, 2023). For example, in 2020, climate finance amounted to only $83.3 billion, falling short by $16.7 billion (Arora & Mishra, 2023).

Disproportionate Impacts on Vulnerable Nations

It recognizes that vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by climate change and seeks to ensure resilience for all. According to Oswald (2024), the Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions globally to climate change effects. These nations require significantly more support for climate resilience and adaptation.

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy (Blue Economy sustainable use of ocean resources can significantly enhance both economic opportunities and environmental sustainability)

Economic growth: Energy access promotes economic productivity and development. For example, integrating renewable energy into these aquaculture operations in processing and refrigeration can reduce costs and promote cleaner production practices.

Social equity: making sure that everyone has access to affordable, reliable, modern, and renewable energy services and solutions (solar, wind, wave).

Environmental protection: This focus is on decarbonizing and transitioning to clean and renewable energy sources to decrease the environmental impacts of energy production.

References

Arora, N. K., & Mishra, I. (2023). Sustainable development goal 13: recent progress and challenges to climate action. Environmental Sustainability, 6(3), 297–301. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42398-023-00287-4

Martin. (2023, October 20). Climate Change - United Nations Sustainable Development. United Nations Sustainable Development. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-change/

Oswald, D. (2022). Zoom class.video1119362820.mp 4 (dropbox.com)

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Proposed outline for the paper with word count for each section [Shuwen]

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Proposed outline for the paper with word count for each section [Shuwen]

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Proposed Outline (Total 2500 words)

1. Intro--Overview of the Blue Economy (BE) and DEI challenge (300 words)

2. Wake Up called (300)

----Drivers of changes, why is including DEI in the Blue Economy Important from social, economic and ecological perspective?

3. Impact on DEI in BE from other global events, such as Ukraine and Gaza crises, etc

----How does these global events add another layer of complexity?  (300)

4. What you see as the situational leadership context for the issue and level of change (effort) required? (300)

5. Our leadership vision for DEI in BE (300)

----specific goals/objectives to achieve this at different scales from a systems-thinking perspective (use a SYSTEMS MAP HERE)

6. Building regenerative change capacity (300)

----What do you need?

----How?

7. Challenges and uncertainties for achieving our vision for DEI in BE and how do we deal with them as change leaders? (300)

8. How to ensure we are on track to make the regenerative change? (300)

----Maybe propose some sort of criteria, requirements or standards? EX: Similar ideas like ISO standards?

9. Conclusion (100 words)

Notes

1. Shuwen shows the systems map examples

2. Should include a Table of Content

3. Can put some notes in the Figure Notes, ex: when using systems map, if not enough words, can put some content in the Figure description as they don't count in the word count.

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Caribbean Small Island Developing States toward a Blue Economy (Contains Visual images for Paperwork and Presentation)- Johnson

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Caribbean Small Island Developing States toward a Blue Economy (Contains Visual images for Paperwork and Presentation)- Johnson

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Caribbean Small Island Developing States

The Caribbean Island countries are turning to the Blue Economy to address challenges such as high unemployment, low growth, food insecurity, and climate resilience. There is a focus on creating opportunities for marginalized groups through sustainable ocean industries.

Note.  According to Oswald (2024), the Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions globally to climate change effects. These nations require significantly more support for climate resilience and adaptation via Zoom class. video1119362820.mp 4 (dropbox.com)

References

Patil, P. G., Virdin, J., Diez, S. M., Roberts, J., Singh, A., & Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. (2016). Toward a Blue Economy: A Promise for Sustainable Growth in the Caribbean. https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/965641473449861013/pdf/AUS16344-REVISED-v1-BlueEconomy-FullReport-Oct3.pdf

Oswald, D. (2022). Zoom class. video1119362820.mp 4 (dropbox.com)

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(Patil et al., 2016). Toward a Blue Economy A Promise for Sustainable Growth in the Caribbean.

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DEI for Sustainable Blue Economy [Savannah]

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DEI for Sustainable Blue Economy [Savannah]

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The Blue Economy (BE) has captured the attention of diverse interests to the ocean and there is rising concern about making it more equitable and inclusive. As it currently stands, diversity, social equity, and inclusion considerations have not been foregrounded in the discourse surrounding the BE and are continuously overlooked and undervalued. This paper reviews the ongoing social inequalities in the BE and distribution of benefits and costs across different groups in society. It also explores why equity matters, and how it can be achieved. Mirroring the call for under-represented or marginalized social groups to receive a fair share of the returns, which may be more than they have received to date. Our analysis shows that between 1988 and 2017, a Germany–based company has registered about 39% of all known marine genetic resources, while three companies in Asia control 30% of the market share of seafood sector in 2018. These findings show high consolidation of the ocean space by top corporations. Therefore, this paper argues that the exclusion of equity considerations within the BE investments can undermine ocean-based activities such as marine wildlife conservation initiatives that may disrupt the ocean sustainability agenda.

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Frontiers | Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Blue Economy: Why they matter and how do we achieve them?

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The Blue Economy (BE) has captured the attention of diverse interests to the ocean and there is rising concern about making it more equitable and inclusive.…

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Latest Projects in Coastal Communities [Savannah]

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Latest Projects in Coastal Communities [Savannah]

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The project aims to promote sustainable management of fisheries resources within the blue economy context to improve food and nutritional security, create employment through value chain activities, facilitate intra-regional trade, and build adaptive capacity to climate change for resilience. It is housed under the Directorate of the Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) Directorate of the SADC secretariat which is headed by Mr. Domingos Gove. It contributes to the AfDBs  Climate and Green Growth Strategic Framework and the Feed Africa Strategy.

This component has two sub-components;

1. Sub component I- Promote genetic improvement and aquaculture programs/regional hatchery support and training.
WorldFish supported by partners will deliver on the genetic improvement support package for aquaculture industry development within the SADC region.
Geography
Zambia, South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique

2. Sub component II-Digital fisheries and information systems and knowledge sharing platform for manager and value chain actors.
The component aims at addressing climate variability induced risks, building climate resilience and institutional adaptability to shocks critical to strengthening institutional capacity and knowledge towards adaptation and mitigation of impacts of climate change and building resilience to other vulnerabilities to the aquatic food systems sector in this region.
Using high-quality national and/or global climate datasets, weather and climate-related risk factors will be identified and their spatial and inter/intra-seasonal variability, statistical incidence, and trends will be characterized to manage climate risks.

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A new kind of economics-Ecological economics (Offering a new perspective/framework) [Shuwen]

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A new kind of economics-Ecological economics (Offering a new perspective/framework) [Shuwen]

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Inspired by what Mona posted about Doughnut Economics. This ecological economics also offers a new perspective on how we should view nature VS. profits

The 3 core principles:

the human economy is embedded in nature, and economic processes are actually biological, physical and chemical processes and transformations

ecological economics is a meeting place for researchers committed to environmental issues

ecological economics requires transdisciplinary work to describe economic processes in relation to physical reality.

Figure references

Traditional economy: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/A-Traditional-Economic-System_fig1_265030006

Eco economics figure reference

https://news-decoder.com/rethinking-the-economy-for-the-planet/

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A systems thinking diagram for our project [Shuwen]

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A systems thinking diagram for our project [Shuwen]

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I made this based on what you guys wrote and some online readings. A very rough draft for ideas. Can be used in our paper