The global construction sector’s carbon footprint could double by 2050, warns a new @rug.nl study. A “material revolution” toward low-carbon, circular & bio-based construction is urgently needed. 🔗 www.rug.nl/wubbo-ockels... #ClimateAction #Sustainability #WorldCitiesDay

New in Sustainability Science! European #Bioeconomy strategies could better integrate social equity, inclusivity & governance into sustainability agendas. 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s116... #SDGs #Sustainability #JustTransition #PolicyResearch

I travel, meet inspiring people, and share Nepal’s beauty But to brand Nepal as a low-carbon tourism destination, posters aren’t enough — we must build systems, routes, and communities rooted in sustainability at home. #LowCarbonTourism #SustainableTravel

Day 2 of our #SDG workshop focuses on policy, governance & the private sector — vital forces for achieving the #Agenda2030 goals Join the open session on 8 Oct (13:30–17:00 CEST) at the House of Connections, Groningen + Online 🔗 lnkd.in/ekApn2pG #Sustainability

We’re kicking off our 3-day multi-stakeholder workshop on the #SDGs — a space to reflect, collaborate & co-create pathways for a sustainable post-2030 future. Join the open session on 8 Oct (13:30–17:00 CEST) at the House of Connections, Groningen. 🔗 lnkd.in/ekApn2pG

How can science, policy, business & civil society work together to turbocharge the #SDGs before 2030? Find out at our hybrid workshop, 8 Oct 2025, House of Connections, @rug.nl & online. Speakers include global leaders, diplomats & sustainability scholars. 🔗 lnkd.in/dvVmxuhS #SDGSummit2027

Hello Europe! This Oct I’ll be in 🇸🇪 & 🇳🇱 sharing stories on science communication, sustainable tourism & the Creative Green Economy. 📅 Week 1: Stockholm + Skövde 📅 Week 2: Groningen 📅 Week 3: Utrecht (Fort Stage Ride 🚲) Let’s connect! 💬 #ClimateAction @storycycle.bsky.social

TNOC is heading to Cali, Colombia for #SemanaBioCali2025 2025 — 29 Sept to 5 Oct At the Encuentro de Ciudades y Regiones por la Biodiversidad, David Maddox will close with a keynote: ✨ “1+1=3: Alchemies that Connect Science, Art, and Community” buff.ly/CkTPpo6

New study maps soil erosion by crop & country (123 sectors, 187 economies): 30% of croplands → 90% of erosion 20% linked to trade www.cell.com/cell-reports... #SoilErosion #Sustainability #FoodSystems

🌍 New study in Nature Communications shows: 🔺 Global methane emissions keep rising 📦 Trade drives ~30% of emissions 🌏 Asia & Pacific = biggest contributors 💡 Methane is 80x more powerful than CO₂ → fast cuts = big climate wins 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Methane

💡Curious to know more about how to design and implement a strategy for #DecentralizedCooperation and #SDGs? 🌍 Applications for the Moderated Online Course about the #DC & #SDGs are open until October 5th! Apply in your preferred language below! 🇬🇧 t.ly/i7COH 🇪🇸 t.ly/347TW 🇫🇷 t.ly/WtKet

🌿 ME=WE Workshop Identity. Relationships. Transformation. Every second Saturday, join a global community exploring how “ME” becomes “WE.” From Möbius strips to shared stories, we shift perspectives together. 🕊️ Simple tools. Deep connection. Free & virtual. Scan & Register

What does it mean to live a good life within our planet’s limits? 🌍 It’s more than GDP — it’s about well-being, community, and intergenerational justice. Let’s rethink how we measure progress. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Wellbeing #Sustainability #BeyondGDP #SocialFoundations

We’re proud to share that @rug.nl experts are contributing to the IPCC AR7 – Working Group III 🌍 @klaushubacek.bsky.social — LA, Ch.2 🌍 @prajdhan.bsky.social — CLA, Ch.4 🌍 Linda Steg — LA, Ch.5 Shaping pathways for a sustainable future. #AR7 #IPCC #ClimateAction

In 2024, disasters in China 👉 Affected 94M people 👉 Caused 401B RMB in losses New study shows how tailored SDG strategies can cut risks & boost resilience. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #DisasterResilience #China #SDGs #ClimateAction

Just back from an epic low-carbon trek to Mohare Danda with friends! 🌿⛰️ Part of the Annapurna-Dhaulagiri Community Trek — full of fun, views & purpose. Next Ride: Fort Stage (Dec 2025) Trek: March 2026 — join us! #SustainableTravel #NepalTrek #MohareDanda #LowCarbonTourism

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On April 22, 2012, I returned to Kathmandu after walking 1,555 km across 22 districts in 99 days. What started as a trek became a platform for digital connection, low-carbon innovation & community storytelling. 🔗 storycycle.com/article/grea... #GHT #Nepal #LowCarbonJourney #StoryCamp #EarthDay

Brooklyn magnolias!

My last month’s piece in @theHRMNepal reflects on a journey that blended ancient wisdom with today’s sustainability challenges. Wishing you all a mindful, meaningful, and sustainable year ahead! 📖 thehrmnepal.com/opinion/redi... #Sustainability #AncientWisdom @prajdhan.bsky.social

Join us at the International Conference on Sustainable Goals 2.0 as we unravel the theme, “Sustainability Imperative: Challenges and Implications to Businesses, Government, and Society.” Dates 01-02 Feb 2025 Venue IIM Bodh Gaya iimbg.ac.in/icsg2/ @prajdhan.bsky.social @dhakalsaurav.bsky.social

Inspiring session at Budhanilkantha School on Storytelling & the #GreenShift We explored how narratives drive climate action, shift mindsets & empower youth to lead sustainable change. The next generation of storytellers & climate leaders is already here! #StorytellingForImpact #YouthLeadership

I’ll be speaking on "Storytelling for Sustainability: Bridging Communities, Climate, and Innovation" at JNU, New Delhi on 30th January 2025. If you’re in Delhi, come by, let’s chat, and exchange ideas! #StorytellingForSustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation #JNU #Delhi #SustainabilityTalks

🌳 New Study: "Addressing Urban Tree Loss and Inequality in the USA" highlights how urban tree loss disproportionately affects vulnerable communities. 🌱 Targeted policies are key to promoting #TreeEquity and #EnvironmentalJustice 📖 Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.sc... #UrbanForestry #ClimateAction

"Varying Interactions Among the Water, Energy, and Food Nexus Across East & Southeast Asia" by Putra, M.P.I.F. & Pradhan, P. explores regional challenges & synergies in #WEFNexus management. 📚 Part of the #WaterSecurity in a New World series. 📖 : doi.org/10.1007/978-... @prajdhan.bsky.social

Happy Birthday, #ApaSherpa Back in 2012, we celebrated his special day while trekking the Great Himalayan Trail together on our 99-day journey. More stories from the trail storycycle.com/article/grea...

Happy New Year 2025 from IREES! 🌍 We’re excited to continue tackling the energy transition & sustainability challenges. Explore our latest research, insights & collaborations for a brighter, greener future. 🔗 rug.nl/research/ire... #HappyNewYear2025 #IREES #Sustainability

Explore how crop switching & improved management can mitigate soil loss by water erosion in China’s croplands. Study by Keke Li, @klaushubacek.bsky.social, Pasquale Borrelli & team. 📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ge... #SoilConservation #Sustainability #Agriculture #ClimateAction 🌱

🌱Explore the impacts of #ClimateChange on tea production in the Himalayas! Happy to be part of research led by Dr. Xue Wang, From Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in partnership ICIMOD & NARC

Dr. @prajdhan.bsky.social shares insights on tackling food loss and waste in this exclusive feature by the European Science-Media Hub. 📖 Read the full article: sciencemediahub.eu/2024/12/18/p... #FoodWaste #Sustainability #FoodSystems #ClimateAction #GlobalHunger

🚴‍♂️ #FortStageRide2025 🌿 An epic cycling adventure connecting historical forts while promoting #LowCarbonTourism 🌍. Explore Sindhuligadhi, Hariharpurgadhi & Makwanpurgadhi. Join us in creating a greener, sustainable future! 🌟 Stay tuned for updates! #EastOfKTM #Nepal

🌱 Join the #Permaculture Design Course at HASERA Farm! 📅 Feb 1–14 | Fully Residential 👉 Register: lnkd.in/dtJEVmXu 📩 Email: [email protected] Details: lnkd.in/dCuPxg4m #Sustainability #OrganicFarming

Join an exclusive Research Writing Workshop with Dr. @prajdhan.bsky.social from the @irees-research.bsky.social / @pik-potsdam.bsky.social . 📅 Dec 23, 2024 🕑 14:00 - 16:00 📍 RHF - Resources Himalaya Foundation 🔗 Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... ⏳ Deadline: Dec 19, 2024

🌍 Welcome to IREES! At IREES, develop integrated solutions with stakeholders to maximize co-benefits & minimize trade-offs. 🌿 Learn more: www.rug.nl/research/ire... #IREES #SustainableFuture #Energy #Environment #Society #Research @dhakalsaurav.bsky.social

You may think that Kathmandu is the only polluted city in Nepal. Currently, many other cities, including Pokhara, are actually more polluted than Kathmandu (however, the pollution isn't only from local sources). Source: IQAir #winter #AirPollution #Nepal

🔎 What were the stakes at #COP29 for #ClimateJustice and the #RightToTheCity? 🌱 Reflecting on the outcomes of the summit, we invite you to explore our Glossary, offering a critical reading of the key topics and concepts that shaped the negotiations: right2city.org/2024wr2cd/

Discover Golanjor Junar! Sindhuli's sweet oranges are redefining sustainability! Visit lush orchards, learn eco-conscious farming, and support local farmers. Tracking carbon footprints with KARESA App & Carbon Studio SaaS for transparency & trust. #Nepal Join the journey! storycycle.com/karesa/

🌱 Introducing #GolongorJunar – redefining sweet oranges from Sindhuli! 🍊 Using the #KARESAApp & #CarbonStudio, we're tracking not just #FoodMiles but also the #CarbonFootprint of every Junar. Ready to explore? 🌍✨ #Traceability #GEW2024 storycycle.com/junar/ #StoryCycle

🌍 Can Humanity Sustain Itself Without Destroying the Earth? Research, led by Klaus Hubacek, explores ways to prevent ecological collapse by addressing global consumption patterns. 🌱 Read the feature in The Debrief: thedebrief.org/can-humanity... #Sustainability

thinking of Nepal…

My first post on @bsky.app - Honey Hunters of Nepal... #travel #photography #travelphography

Kimbu is native to central and eastern China, and is widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere across the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, largely due to sericulture. It is a plant of the subtropics and warm temperate zones. dreamcities.org/kimbu/ dreamcities.org/plantation-t...

#EastofKathmandu #Nepal

Eastern Bluebird Delicate beauty is all around us. Don't miss the moment of wonder...

Move over, blue whale. This 300+ year old 34m coral is now the largest animal* known. Hopefully its depth, as described, can keep it going 🦑🧪 *colony of animals

Big fan of mist.