The Hub Culture Climate Pavilion COP29 Baku

The Hub Culture Climate Pavilion COP29 Baku has opened to host conversations and action on the global climate agenda. Hosted by Hedera, UN Global Compact Brazil, the Digital Innovation Pavilion wit…

Chief Sustainability Officers COP29 Breakfast

Starts: 8:30am Friday 15th Nov '24Key Chief Sustainability Officers gather for a conversation on best practices and the state of ESG across the corporate world. Breakfast hosted by Hub Culture and the Ocean Climate Fund.

10 Things to Know About Baku, Azerbaijan

The Hub Culture Climate Pavilion for COP29 is set to open 10-18 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. A vibrant capital, Baku is a unique blend of a…

Hub Culture Climate Pavilion COP29 Opening Reception

Starts: 6:00pm Monday 11th Nov '24

Join us for the opening of the Hub Culture Climate Pavilion COP29 with our partners Hedera, UN Global Compact Brazil, Digital Innovation Pavilion (DIP) with Glocha and Evercity, and the Ocean Climate Fund.

UN Global Compact - Brazil Network

Starts: 9:00am Wednesday 13th Nov '24

The event will bring together business leaders for a unique moment of global connections and discussions on the progress of the Brazilian private sector on the climate agenda. Throughout the event, the need to increase ambition to ensure that business strategies are aligned with science and the goal of keeping the Earth’s average temperature increase below 1.5°C will be discussed. 

Additionally, ways to enable climate change mitigation and adaptation actions through climate finance will be addressed to ensure a just transition, leaving no one behind. Actions are already underway, reaffirming the business community’s commitment to the Global Climate Agenda. 

 This side event is part of the Global Compact Program Roadmap to COP30, an initiative of the UN Global Compact – Brazil Network to mobilize the business sector in collaborative projects focused on mitigation, adaptation, and means of implementation for climate change. By calling on companies to engage in concrete collective projects, the approach aims to build long-lasting and meaningful cross-cutting results, creating a more resilient and sustainable future.

Common Ground Ensemble: Fostering Connection and Collaboration for a Regenerative Future

Common Ground Ensemble is a platform that fosters deep human connection and collaboration, bringing together diverse individuals to create transformative relationships and drive systemic change for…

The Deepest Breath: A Journey into the World of Freediving

The Deepest Breath is a gripping documentary that explores the intense world of freediving, following Alessia Zecchini’s record-breaking pursuits and the tragic sacrifice of safety diver…

Unlocking the Potential of Cloning: The First Rhesus Monkey Clone

The successful cloning of the first rhesus monkey, Retro, offers significant potential for medical research but raises important ethical concerns about the limits of scientific experimentation.

City Guide to Lisbon: Exploring Portugal's Vibrant Capital

Lisbon is a vibrant coastal city that blends rich history, stunning architecture, and a lively cultural scene, offering travelers a unique m…

The Critical Role of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in the Climate Space

 The CBD is vital for tackling biodiversity loss and climate change, making strong global targets essential for a sustainable future.

50 Youth Climate Leaders Shaping the Future of Environmental Action

Fifty young climate leaders from around the world are driving transformative action on climate change through activism, innovation, and advocacy for environmental justice and sustainability.

Hedera Regenerative Finance Forum

Starts: 8:00am Thursday 14th Nov '24

Join the Hedera Regenerative Finance Forum, gathering leaders from the climate movement for a day focused on building solutions to bring the balance sheet of the planet to the public ledger. Focuses of the event will include; Climate Finance, the Just Transition, Digital Public Goods, Funding Opportunities, Innovations for Article 6, and next generation tools in ESG & NDC Reporting including CSRD and Scope 3 Emissions Reductions. The tentative schedule [subject to change] for the day is:

09:00 - 9:30   - Breakfast09:30 - 10:00 - Welcome & Opening Remarks10:10 - 11:00 - Value Chain Accounting, Scope 3, & CSRD: A Path Forward11:15 - 12:00 - Credible ESG Reporting → Quantitative Outcomes12:00 -13:00 -  Lunch13:00 - 13:45 - Digitalization - Unlocking a Trusted Carbon Market14:00 - 14:45 - Digital Innovation & Climate Finance for Article 6 14:45 - 15:00 - Break15:00 - 15:45 - Catalytic Investments: Outcomes for a Just Transition16:00 - 16:45 - Leapfrogging Opportunities for Tech Enabled Outcomes16:45 - 17:30 - Hedera Regenerative Finance Closing Reception

Mathilde Wittock: Crafting Sustainable Furniture from Old Tennis Balls

Mathilde Wittock creatively transforms discarded tennis balls into sustainable, stylish furniture that blends art, design, and environmental…

Microplastics Found in the Human Body: Health Risks and Solutions

The presence of microplastics in the human body poses potential health risks, prompting the need for reduced plastic use, improved waste man…

Dark Oxygen: A Groundbreaking Discovery in Particle Physics

Dark oxygen is an exotic form of oxygen discovered under extreme conditions, offering new insights into atomic behavior.

The Green Revolution: Crafting Paper from Dead Leaves

Transforming dead leaves into paper offers a sustainable alternative to traditional papermaking by reducing deforestation and repurposing or…

The World's Largest Vacuum to Combat Climate Change Opens

The world's largest direct air capture facility, Orca, has opened in Iceland, using advanced technology to remove and permanently store CO2 …

Mexico Passes Landmark Law Against Transfemicide

 A Watershed Moment for Mexico City

Hub Culture and HOLOS Unite for Regeneration in Costa Rica's Diamante Valley

Hub Culture and HOLOS are collaborating on a sustainable and holistic retreat project in Costa Rica's Diamante Valley, integrating environmental stewardship, mental well-being, and community engage…

Sun Valley Forum 2024: Join leaders to accelerate climate solutions

The Sun Valley Forum 2024 in Idaho will bring together leaders and innovators to discuss sustainability and resilience, featuring speakers like Xiye Bastida, Dr. Sylvia Earle, and Jenna Johnson.