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South of 2 Degrees Wins 2024 Anthem Award for Best Use of AI!
Breaking boundaries with AI: South of 2 Degrees is proud to announce our win of the 2024 Anthem Award for Responsible Technology in the category of Best Use of AI! This recognition highlights our innovative approach to using AI to simplify and amplify the science behind climate change, making it accessible and actionable for everyone. At South of 2 Degrees, we believe that effective communication is key to addressing the climate crisis. By harnessing cutting-edge AI technology, we translate complex climate data into compelling narratives that inspire action and drive change. Watch the video above to see how we’re advancing climate communication and learn more about the work that earned…
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UNEP’s 2024 Emissions Gap Report: Bridging the Divide
Climate crunch time is here. The 2024 Emissions Gap Report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) outlines the urgent action needed to bridge the growing gap between global climate commitments and reality. This report underscores the widening emissions gap and the critical need for transformative global action. With global greenhouse gas emissions reaching a record high of 57.1 gigatons CO2e in 2023, the pathway to limiting warming to 1.5°C becomes increasingly narrow. Key Findings Record High Emissions: 2023 saw global emissions rise to 57.1 GtCO2e, a 1.3% increase from 2022, emphasizing the urgent need for more robust policies. The Ambition Gap: Current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) fall far short,…
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COP28 Text
Full text of final COP28 agreement The Conference of the Parties (COP) stands as a pivotal and recurrent assembly within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an instrumental treaty initiated in 1992 to forge a collective response to the burgeoning global challenge of climate change. This multifaceted gathering brings together representatives from nearly 200 nations, spanning government officials, negotiators, and various stakeholders, coalescing to engage in substantive discussions and negotiations on strategies and initiatives aimed at combatting climate change. Year after year, COP meetings serve as the nexus for evaluating progress in both mitigating and adapting to climate change, embodying a unique confluence of diplomatic efforts and…
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Welcome to the new South of 2 Degrees
We are so excited to be launching a new site – just for you. Over the next several weeks we will be rolling out a whole host of new features… everyone coming from a request from you. Make sure you check back often to see what we’ve put together for you. Until then, tell one other person about us. Have at least one conversation about Climate Change with someone else, and above all keep it South of 2 Degrees. Cheers, The So2D team
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Executing on our Climate plan
In the corporate world, meticulous planning is often followed by disappointing results. However, there is a book that sheds light on this common predicament: "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" by Chris McChesney. This article explores the book's principles and how they can be applied to achieve success in climate action. By emphasizing focus, lead metrics, scorecards, and commitment, we can improve our execution strategies and work towards a sustainable future.
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Hello Covid World !
Explore the diverse range of Covid-19 responses and their lessons for addressing climate change. Discover how human behavior and choices can make a significant impact on outcomes. Gain insights from this global sociological experiment and uncover the possibilities for change. Join Sarah in understanding the importance of values and envisioning the future world we want to live in. Dive into this thought-provoking exploration today.
