Innovation Zero

🤔 What happened – or didn’t happen – with COP29 in Baku in November? Does the format need change? And how does COP now compare to events like New York Climate Action Week? We asked David Shukman for his thoughts.

📢 Meet some of the thought leaders who will share their expertise on stage at Innovation Zero World 2025! 🗣️ Confirmed speakers include... Claudine Blamey (Aviva) Tom Rivett-Carnac (Global Optimism) KEVIN CHIKA URAMA (African Development Bank Group) Danielle Mulder (BBC) Baroness Brown Julia King DBE (Climate Change Committee) Lucy Yu (Centre for Net Zero (Octopus Energy Group)) Paul Morrison CBE (Planning Inspectorate) Diandra Soobiah (Nest pensions) Laura Sandys CBE (Green Alliance) Sebastian Munden (WRAP) Brigadier Tim Symonds OBE (British Army) Joe Tilley (Crown Commercial Service) Shaunna Berendsen (Anglian Water Services) Paul Goodenough (Rewriting Earth) Charlotte Ward (Unilever) 👥 View all speakers here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efBdWEuc

✅ As 2024 wraps up, COP29 has left us with big promises and even bigger challenges.   In this year's final edition of Zero In, we dive into the UK’s urgent green skills gap, the push for resilient agrifood systems, and how to turn climate pledges into real impact. Plus, catch an insightful interview with one of the UK's most respected journalists.   🎉 Here's to a new year full of action and progress – see you in 2025! 🔍 Let's Zero In!

🪸 The deep seafloor is one of the world’s last great natural mysteries... Efforts to mine the seafloor for materials such as cobalt and nickel—which are both used in the production of batteries for the booming renewables sector—pose a significant risk on increasingly fragile ecosystems. However, the idea that deep-sea mining is needed to facilitate a green energy transition is quickly losing credibility. 🔍 For our latest edition of #ZeroIn, Jeanne Everett, Victor L. Vescovo & Daniel Kammen explored why falling mineral demand, new battery technologies, and global resistance are rendering deep-sea mining obsolete in the race for a sustainable future. 📖 Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghyV76Xb

🤔 Can you afford NOT to invest in nature? 🌾 Without nature, business becomes riskier. Commodities, like crops, will become harder to source. Company infrastructure will face greater threats from floods and fires. Assets could become stranded. The list goes on… 🔍 In our latest edition of #ZeroIn, we took a look at three innovative startups—Ocean Ledger, DeepRoots, and Waterplan—who each offer practical, nature-based solutions to help businesses future-proof their operations. 📖 Find out more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7V4J_5R These three are all great examples of startups that could help you to mitigate your greatest nature risks, but there are plenty more out there. Know of any? Let us know in the comments below 👇

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📢 The City of London Corporation launched their Skylines Skills Hub today! 🏙️ Looking to build a career in the built environment? Or ready to take your skills to the next level? The Skyline Skills Hub is here to help you make your move. The Skyline Skills Hub has something to offer everyone... 💡 New Entrants: Whether you’re a school leaver or someone looking to transition to a job in a new sector. Discover pathways into the built environment sector, with resources and training to help you get started in green jobs. 🤝 Employers: Find out how the Hub can support your journey to meet green standards while building a talented, sustainable workforce. 👥 Employees: Explore opportunities to upskill or reskill, helping you stay ahead and grow your career in a rapidly evolving industry. 🏛️ Policymakers: Dive into insights and tools to guide investment in green skills development and drive sector-wide transformation. 🌐 Visit the Hub and help us build a sustainable tomorrow ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDsHCt2V

📢 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Abdulaziz ALJODAI, a distinguished leader in Energy and Sustainability, will be joining the Innovation Zero Awards Steering Committee! 💡 He has pioneered new sustainability concepts, developed and led patented technologies in large industries, and earned global recognition for his groundbreaking contributions to the field. 🌐 As General Manager of the Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Aljodai is the "#VoiceoftheMENA region" for the Innovation Zero Awards 2025 – an initiative spanning the Eastern Hemisphere. 👥 The Steering Committee, comprising up to 12 global leaders from investment, policymaking, and corporate sustainability, plays a key role in identifying winners and shaping the Awards' strategic direction with their unparalleled insights into climate, regional priorities, and technology landscapes. We are honoured to welcome Dr. Aljodai and look forward to his invaluable contributions to the #Awards.

🪸 The National Oceanography Centre is tackling critical ocean challenges with world-class research, groundbreaking technologies, and powerful global partnerships. 🔍 For the latest edition of #ZeroIn, we spoke to the Philip Bishop, the NOC's Head of Commercial Development, who shared how the organisation's efforts are shaping climate solutions, safeguarding biodiversity, and ensuring a sustainable future for marine resources. 📖 Read the full interview here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/es8RduYu

We are delighted to announce the Official 2025 Advisory Board for Innovation Zero America 📢 Our newly-released 2025 program has been curated with the guidance and expertise of our esteemed advisors, including: 💫 Drew Bond, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, PowerField Energy Inc. & C3 Solutions 💫 Ertharin Cousin, Founder & CEO, Food Systems for the Future 💫 James Schofield, Deputy Director - Industrial Transition Accelerator, Mission Possible Partnership 💫 Amanda Duhon, VP & Regional Director, North & Central America, EIC (Energy Industries Council) 💫 Sarah Derdowski, Program Manager - Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), National Renewable Energy Laboratory 💫 Travis Krogman, VP - State & Federal Relations, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce 💫 Zitouni Ould-Dada, Senior Advisor, FAIRR Initiative 💫 Shama Perveen, Ph.D., Director - Water, Ceres 💫 Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) 💫 Steve Kukoda, Executive Director, International Copper Association 💫 Shayna Harris, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Supply Change Capital 💫 Joaquin Rosas, Senior Associate, Rocky Mountain Institute 💫 Becky Klein, Owner, Klein Associates Consulting 💫 Anine Pedersen, Director of Science & External Affairs, Geothermal Rising 💫 Jack A Bobo, Director of Food Systems Institute, University of Nottingham 💫 Elena Ciccotelli, Founder, The EVs for Everyone Podcast 💫 Charles McConnell, Executive Director - Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability, University of Houston 💫 Ankita Gangotra, PhD, Senior Manager - Industrial Decarbonization, World Resources Institute 💫 Carey King, Associate Director at Energy Institute, The University of Texas at Austin 💫 Anthony DeOrsey Jr., Research Lead, Cleantech Group View our 2025 Advisory Board & Program 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee23RR_b #innovationzeroamerica