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Conference Highlights
Shifting to a nature-positive economy is not just better for the planet, it’s also the best investment we’ll ever make. Our conference recap has all you need to know in a nutshell.
Read the articleCan AI Decode the Language of Nature?
Digital & Technology
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we could understand what animals say? That’s why the Earth Species Project is working on a universal translator for animal communications.
Read the articleElection Year 2024: Democracy in Danger?
Society & Politics
Lisa Witter, Co-founder of Apolitical, explains why so many voters seem frustrated with politics, how to give government an upgrade and increase citizen involvement.
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Can AI Unlock the Secrets of Animal Talk?
With machine learning systems trained on the sounds of nature, the Earth Species Project aims to decode how different species communicate. What can we expect of an “animal GPT”?Read the Article - Social & Politics
Sustainability: “Recycling Should Only Be a Last Resort”
Circular economy expert Ramona Liberoff explains how companies and consumers can make the biggest impact in reducing their environmental footprint.Read the Article - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Eat Chocolate to Protect the Rainforest? Sweet!
With her company Perú Puro, tropical biologist Frauke Fischer supports farmers in the Andes – and delights the taste buds of her customers.Read the Article - Art & Design
“We Need Stories that Show Human Capacity for Action”
Harvard professor Martin Puchner describes how ancient links between literature and environmentalism offer insights for a better future.Read the Article - Life & Science
“If We Leave It to the Market, Renewables Will Win”
What does it take to make the green energy transition a success? “Remove all fossil-fuel subsidies”, Prof. Michael Sterner argues.Read the Article
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“I’m strongly convinced that we will see fusion energy in the next 10 to 15 years. It’s real, it’s happening and for many of you, this will impact your business.”
“I can tell you what will happen with solar electricity pricing for the next 20 years. It’s going to come down.”
“Can we please redefine growth? Because growth how? Growth what? Growth for whom?”
“Rethinking the cruise industry starts with rethinking the tool. So we built a human-sized ship that is powered by nature, the wind and the sun, thanks to solar sails.”
“The next industrial revolution must, from the beginning, re-imagine industrial production rather than tweak it at the edges.”