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Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Nina Escamilla in Mexico 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

However, one of our main challenges is food waste, mainly associated with the first link in the chain with primary producers, for whom the impact is ecological and economical. The views and opinions expressed here belong to the author or interviewee and do not necessarily reflect those of the YLAI Network or the U.S. government.

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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The YLAI Network team asked Victor a few questions about his strong commitment to justice and his dedication to never letting anyone or anything stop him from doing what is right. Hence the importance of networking, of taking advantage of connections and strategic alliances to the maximum in order to go beyond our own expectations.

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Carbon accounting platform acquired by Sage as ClimateTech heats up

TechCrunch

By combining Spherics’ innovative software with Sage’s digital network, we are connecting businesses with their customer and supplier emissions data, enabling easy and collaborative climate action across value chains which helps to reduce carbon.” . .

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LandscapeHub Raises $9M Series A

HPA

LandscapeHub’s wholesale marketplace connects landscape and nursery buyers with a network of trusted suppliers on one platform. HPA Deal Lead Peter Layton is a former partner at Goldman Sachs and CEO of Tallgrass Group, the parent company of various corporations specializing in different aspects of ecological restoration.

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SoTecIn: Connecting people

Impact Hub

At its core, SoTecIn Factory seeks to confront the inherent shortcomings of existing industrial models, which pose challenges both from a social and ecological perspective. But the outcome will be the same: trust, courage and collaboration, the three founding values of the Impact Hub Network!

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Hong Kong’s Brinc Launches Climate Tech Program to Support Early-Stage Startups in Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Over three months, selected founders will benefit from fundraising assistance, guidance on scaling their ventures, and connections to Brinc’s extensive network of follow-on investors, mentors, and corporate partners. This program focuses on supporting startups that are dedicated to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions.

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The Future of Conservation NGOs Innovation Challenge is on!

Impact Hub

To remain relevant and legitimate, in addition to effectively dealing with the present global ecological crisis, conservation NGOs need to radically shift. The ideas or projects may include new business model innovations, partnerships, networks, structures and/or tools and tactics. .