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Images from a Warming Planet

For as long as I can remember I have been interested in the natural world and environment, as a child I was an avid bird watcher, a hobby I still pursue to this day. Later on in life my other hobby of photography developed into a full time profession.

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The next step is to print 500 of the best photographs in an art photographic book entitled “Images from a Warming Planet”. Jonathon Porritt has kindly written the foreword for the book, which I plan to self-publish. To this end I have launched a crowd funding campaign on Kickstarter to raise the vital funds to enable me to print the book. I truly believe that this book will have a real impact on alerting the world to what is already happening out there as a result of climate change, and importantly, what we can all do to avert its worst impacts.

If you could <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warmingplanet/images-from-a-warming…; target="_blank">support this campaign</a> by donating I would be truly grateful, no sum is too small.

The campaign runs for just 30 days. People’s pledged money will only be taken If the target of £50,000 is reached. I launched the campaign on 1st June, it runs to the 30th June. Already I have been overwhelmed by peoples kindness. Following a TV appearance in the UK about the project, I was contacted by a lady who said she wanted to give me a donation. I gave her my address and a week later a card arrived in the post with a cheque for £20,000

Thanks for considering supporting this. My hope is that this project may prevent more people suffering the future horrendous consequences of climate change.

Sustainia publishes 100 innovative solutions to world’s biggest problems

Sustainia launches the 2016 Sustainia100 publication. This year’s edition contains 100 solutions from all over the world that provide social, financial and environmental returns, whilst also addressing the Sustainable Development Goals. We believe these 100 solutions can help us build the world of tomorrow.

This is the fifth year of the Sustainia100. More than ever before, our research confirms that there are countless companies and organizations using new mindsets and innovative thinking to deliver on everything from good health and affordable and clean energy, to improved infrastructure and sustainable urban development.

What’s different this time around?

More people than ever before are aware of the case for sustainability, thanks to the unifying call of the Sustainable Development Goals. A sustainable future feels inclusive, desirable and possible – if we meet the global goals, and leave no one behind. The Sustainia100 maps each of the solutions against the global goals, to show where the opportunities sit.
More people than ever before are acting on sustainability, thanks to the leadership behind the UNFCCC. At the end of 2015, 195 countries adopted the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal. The Sustainia100 reveals where in the world people are acting on sustainability, as global markets become primed for investment and innovation.

The Sustainia100 provides an accessible format to explore the solutions – just like a sustainable future, there is something for everyone.

Make the Sustainia100 your first stop for sustainable action, and help us build the world of tomorrow – starting today. Head to www.sustainia.me to find out more.

You can read and download the complete Press Release here.

World Environment Day

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World Environment Day (WED) - June 5 - is the United Nations’ most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. Above all, WED serves as the ‘people’s day’ for doing something to take care of the Earth or become an agent of change.

Biological Diversity: #Photo4Climate Finalist photo of the week

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Biological Diversity refers to all living organisms found on planet earth: human beings, animals, bacteria and millions of different organisms. This week Connect4Climate went #WildforLife and is spreading the word about illegal trade in wildlife that is driving species to the brink of extinction while posing environmental, economic, development and security risks. Therefore, we've challenged you to share your story relating Climate Change and #BiologicalDiversity through photography and we are ready to announce the finalist photo: Congratulations Kate Berrisford, you are the winner of this week's #Photo4Climate Instagram Challenge: your image is very strong, the caption very informative, and the picture and caption combined could give people insight in to the issue adressed and climate change. Also, we want to congratulate Kaung Kywe Soe with a Special Mention for your caption: this photo is also unique, as it's very clear in its intention and not a common sight.

Take a look at the original captions:

This was taken at Thembe Elephant Park in South Africa, close to the border with Mozambique. Climate change affects biodiversity and ecosystems in many ways. These elephants need lots of fresh water to survive, and are sensitive to high temperatures. By protecting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, we can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and through ecosystem based adaptation we can help enhance resilience and reduce vulnerability.
Photo Credit: Kate Berrisford

The red ants, carrying an arm of a spider as food for the rainy season. They are now building the new net by the new leaves of plants and they left the old one.
This is the preparing season for every livings in the forest. The heavy rains of coastal region will come soon.
Photo Credit: Kaung Kywe Soe

Green Cities: music that inspires change

Climate Change has been inspiring many artists to raise awareness through melodic songs and powerful lyrics. Music is global and so is Climate Change.