'Ecotrends' to keep an eye on in 2023

Five 'ecotrends' that appeared in  "The Future 100: Trends and Changes to Watch in 2023″ (I.e.

@curtonews Do you know what will be 'hot' in the green world throughout the year? Here are some trends 👀 #TikTokNews ♬ original sound – Curto News

The Earth 🌎 at the center of business

The decision of billionaire Yvon Chouinard – founder of the sports goods and clothing company Patagonia (valued at US$3 billion) – who, in September 2022, decided to donate the company to a fund intended to revert all profits to combat environmental and The climate emergency has set a new standard for corporate environmental leadership, says the Wunderman Thompson report.

World Bank announces help for Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the climate crisis; billion-dollar company donates to the planet and +

See highlights from Curto Green this Thursday (15): outdoor clothing brand, Patagonia, is donated to an association that protects nature; World Bank project helps Latin America and the Caribbean face the climate crisis; Shell, Raízen, Hytron, USP and Senai enter into a partnership to convert ethanol into hydrogen; and the Eiffel Tower will turn off its lights an hour earlier to save energy.

The initiative, which established the mission of saving our planet, contrasts with the approaches of other billionaires, such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, who chose to explore space.

'Renaturalizing' the mind 🤔

Businesses are innovating to engage consumers in a 'green mindset', which brings with it a sense of renewal, hope and “renaturalization”. Something that follows the idea of ​​“Rewilding”, the process of bringing back lost species of plants and animals.

There are examples in surprising sectors.

How artificial intelligence can help endangered species

Researchers created an algorithm that, through artificial intelligence, analyzes species whose lack of information hindered the classification of extinction risk. Many of them, it seems, are in more danger than previously imagined.

According to the report, game fans are already venturing into “environmentally conscious” games, which encourage regenerative practices. At the land nil (a city creation and management game similar to the famous SimCity), for example, the player must prioritize the environment, restoring nature instead of exploiting resources to build the city.

Climate optimism 🌱

The study shows that 66% of people suffer from anxiety about the climate emergency and its impact on their lives, reaching 72% of generation Z – those born since the 1990s – immersed in the digital world.

But this generation is acting to do something different: 85% of those interviewed believe that people should be prepared to rethink how they live and spend, for the well-being of the planet.

Several representatives of this generation stand out for their positive attitudes and efforts to improve the environment, even if it is by talking about the subject on social media.

Heavy Shoulders: Keeping an Eye on Climate Youth

Around the world and for some years now, children and adolescents have been showing signs that they want the Planet to be treated in the same way as their rights: with respect, justice and transparency. Meet some of the activists who stand out in climate defense.

Greta Thunberg and 600 other young people sue Sweden for failing to combat climate change

A group of 600 young people, including activist Greta Thunberg, have filed a class action lawsuit against the Swedish state for failing to take adequate measures to stop climate change. The lawsuit is part of an international wave of climate-related legal actions, some of them aimed at national governments. 

Valuing indigenous knowledge 🌳

The knowledge of indigenous peoples will be key to facing the climate challenge. According to the report, indigenous practices, techniques and technologies can help shape a regenerative era where we learn to live and work in symbiosis with nature.

Indigenous people: 4 profiles to follow the reality of indigenous peoples in Brazil

If you are shocked by the images of malnourished indigenous children, the devastation of the Amazon and the contamination of rivers by mercury – a result of illegal mining – and want to better understand this reality, we have separated 4 Instagram profiles that reveal the way of life of indigenous peoples and serve as a channel for reporting violations of this population’s rights.

Dreams for the Amazon: Larissa Noguchi, influencer and athlete from the region talks about the destruction of the forest and what to expect in the future

What is your dream for the future of the Amazon? The largest tropical forest in the world, whose biodiversity is connected to life across the planet, has suffered constant attacks and needs to become the center of a new preservation policy. O Curto News spoke with Larissa Noguchi – journalist, digital content creator, canoeing athlete, activist and citizen of the Amazon – to find out what she thinks should be a priority on the next government's environmental agenda. Check out!

Less impact with metaverse 🌐

Many brands are also adopting environmental strategies in the digital world to achieve their goals ESG.

What does ESG, an increasingly popular acronym, mean?

According to data from Google Trends, searches for the term ESG have increased 10 times in the last two years. This indicator reflects the increasing popularity of the acronym in the lives of companies and consumers, who want to discover the positioning and reputation of the brands they consume. This means a greater search for detailed information on how institutions relate to the environment, deal with social issues and ensure responsible management. You may have already heard of ESG, but do you know what the acronym means?

The report provides examples of different approaches that use metaverse for this purpose.

It highlights the opportunities in using blockchain, which has been widely used in environmental solutions by companies, mainly in recycling. One of the fronts is the development of ecological and energy-efficient platforms that offer a friendly alternative environment to standard blockchains, which require a lot of energy in the data mining process.

The document also highlights the positive advances in the world of cryptocurrencies. This is because, increasingly, cryptos have sought to use different mechanisms to restrict or compensate for their energy demands.

Curto Green: wild species, impact of cryptocurrencies on the environment and Jorge Caldeira

UN report analyzes the impact of wild species on the well-being of billions of human beings, a study on the relationship between cryptocurrencies and CO2 emissions in the environment and the work of the new member of the ABL, which discusses a sustainable future for Brazil are the highlights of Curto Today's green.

Countries existing only in the metaverse? Is this the future that awaits us?

Little Tuvalu, an island located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, was the first nation to create an entire version of itself in the metaverse. The government decided to take this initiative due to the real threat of the group of islands disappearing if climate change causes a rise in sea levels.

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Amazon in NFTs? Understand the negotiation of virtual forest lots for “guardians”

Unfortunately, the responsible government bodies are not being able to stop deforestation, land grabbing, illegal mining and other activities that are devastating the Amazon Forest. The largest tropical forest in the world has suffered constant attacks, a situation that has worsened in recent years due to the lack of equipment for monitoring and combating environmental crimes. With this in mind, the company Nemus is selling NFTs corresponding to individual plots of land to buyers – called “guardians” – who do not actually own the land, but whose investment in cryptocurrencies will go towards sustainable local projects. A new approach to environmental preservation, aiming to attract and engage investors in the preservation of the Amazon.

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