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The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International Episode 20 is out!
May 12, 2025

๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒŠ The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’š Episode 20 is out and you don't want to miss this one!

Elephant in the Dressing Room - Fast Fashion

SYNI is threading together two seemingly opposite worlds: the ever-changing realm of fashion and the urgent, steady mission of sustainability. Fashion is all about trends and fast change, while sustainability demands long-term thinking and slow, careful progress. Can these two walks of life stitch themselves together? By the end of this episode, weโ€™ll have unravelled the issues, spun some solutions, and maybe even patched up a few holes in the narrative of sustainable style. Episode 20
Our posts from last week touched on some important topics:

Yes, New Pope Is a Climate Champion


๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒŠ In Case You're Wondering, Yes, New Pope Is a Climate Champion ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’š "From words to action" can speak louder than just words, especially if you're looking for clues about new Pope Leo XIV's stance on climate reform. Let's all allow the new pope do his own talking, back when he was Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago Southside native with a love for the WhiteSox baseball team.

๐ŸŒŽ In November 2024, during a Vatican climate summit with Latin American cardinals, then-Cardinal Prevost echoed Pope Francis' urgent call for global cooperation on climate change. He emphasized that the signs of the environmental crisis "cannot be hidden or disguised," highlighting the disproportionate impact on the world's poorest nations. Read more...


The Legal Eagles of Carbon Trading Invite You to Learn and Unite

๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒŠ The Legal Eagles of Carbon Trading Invite You to Learn and Unite ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’š Are you interested in how law shapes the future of voluntary carbon markets? The intersection of law, sustainability, and finance has never been more crucial, with increasing scrutiny on carbon credits and climate claims worldwide.

โš–๏ธ Could stronger international law and cooperative policy frameworks prevent disorder in global carbon trading and climate finance? Join us for insights into how cohesive legal tools can bolster the legitimacy and effectiveness of these critical markets.

๐ŸŒ Gain exclusive knowledge about legal innovations emerging from Asia and their influence on global strategies. With sustainability risks escalating rapidlyโ€”as highlighted by the World Economic Forumโ€™s latest Global Risk Reportโ€”legal systems must accelerate to keep pace with climate realities. Read more...


Who Knew ChatGPT Was Total Genius AND Highly Sustainable?!?


๐Ÿ’š ๐ŸŒŠ Who Knew ChatGPT Was Total Genius AND Highly Sustainable?!? ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ’š We couldn't help ourselves spreading this very on-target recent post from the excellent Hannah Ritchie's "Sustainability by numbers" Substack blog. (Hannah, if you're out out there reading this, you know where to find us...)

๐ŸŒฑ Ever feel a twinge of eco-guilt when firing up ChatGPT? You're not alone. But here's the good news: each ChatGPT prompt consumes about 3 watt-hours of electricityโ€”roughly 0.00007% of the UK's average daily per-person electricity use. Even at 100 prompts a day, you're still under 2% of your daily energy footprint. Read more...


The Latest Sustainability Developments

The latest LinkedIn newsletter post highlights recent news and developments in sustainability.

Check it out here.


UPCOMING EVENTS
Massive Attack Concert

Date: May 5, 2025 Location: UK On June 5, 2025, Manchester's Co-op Live arena will host a groundbreaking concert by Massive Attack, offering a 100% plant-based food menu.

Hydrogen Economy Forum

Date: May 13, 2025 Location: Kuching, Malaysia The Hydrogen Economy Forum aims to discuss the development and implementation of hydrogen as a key component of the future energy economy, featuring experts from various sectors.

World Hydrogen Summit 2025

Date: 20-22 May 2025 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands The World Hydrogen Summit gathers global industry experts to exchange insights, build alliances, and sign agreements to advance hydrogen project developments into the 2030s. world-hydrogen-summit.com

International Hydrogen Technologies Congress

Date: May 25, 2025 Location: Izmir, Turkey This congress focuses on advancements in hydrogen technologies, providing a platform for researchers and industry professionals to discuss innovations and applications in the hydrogen sector.

2025 UN Ocean Conference

Date; 9 June - 13 June 2025 Location: Nice, France The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 โ€“ 13 June 2025.

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Date: September 29 to October 3, 2025 Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC2) in Cape Town, South Africa Organized by the African Energy Chamber, AEW serves as a premier platform uniting African energy stakeholders, global investors, and industry leaders for discussions on the continent's energy future. The event features high-level discussions, networking opportunities, exhibitions, private meetings, deal-signing forums, and project site visits, all aimed at driving industry growth and development.

20th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES)

Date: September 2025 (Exact dates to be confirmed) Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia This conference will gather scientists and professionals to discuss sustainable development in energy, water, and environmental systems. It serves as a platform for sharing research and advancements in these fields.

COP30 โ€“ 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Date: November 10โ€“21, 2025 Location: Belรฉm, Parรก, Brazil The 30th UN Climate Change Conference will convene global leaders to discuss and negotiate actions to address climate change. This marks the first time the conference will be held in the Amazon region, highlighting the importance of rainforest conservation.


Visit the sustainability conferences and events calendar.
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