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The IPCC report caused a resurgence in eco-anxiety. What’s the role of business in tackling it? And how do we move from fear to action?

| View in browser Code Red: Eco-Anxiety and Leadership   This month the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest report on the state of the earth’s climate. And the results were grim.  Headlines like “Global Climate Crisis: Inevitable, Unprecedented and Irreversible” (The Guardian) caused a resurgence of existential worry about the future of Earth and the life it shelters. In this issue, we are looking at this increasingly pervasive feeling: “eco-anxiety”. But it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. How can we ease the dread through meaningful action? What’s the role of business regarding growing eco-anxiety among employees, business leaders, consumers?   Discussing rising eco-anxiety with Clover Hogan This exclusive highlights Gen Z environmentalist, Clover Hogan, and her message and why we need to focus on systemic change over individual efforts and why we need to tighten the communication lines between all stakeholders. Make sure to check out her non-profit  Force of Nature where she works with business leaders and policymakers to drive climate solutions. READ MORE LEARN \| Further Insights Listen to two climate change activists prove that taking action on climate change is one of the top ways to combat eco-anxiety.  Read how business professionals in the fashion industry deal with eco-anxiety and how slowing down the industry could be good for eco-emotional wellbeing.  Consider how leadership teams should build necessary health infrastructure to best support employees through environmental existentialism.   Watch a psychologist discuss how psychology can help turn our feelings of eco-anxiety into productive action.  How are brands engaging? Read how plant-based drink brand Silk helps people overcome their climate anxiety.    TOOLS \| Make An Impact Today A newsletter to help cope with our dangerous climate reality and cultivate resilience in these times.  A collective that is promoting climate hope over fear - read inspiring news, get resources and join the movement.  Climate Cafes are a structured meet-up where folks take turns expressing how climate and ecological breakdown makes them feel.   EVENTS \| Hang Out With Us Virtual Icebreakers Connect with like-minded purpose-driven business professionals from around the world. Every first Wednesday of the month.  Wednesday, September 8 Session 1: 12pm CEST Session 2: 6pm CEST REGISTER Conexión de impacto BoP LatAm: ¡Entonces te invitamos a nuestra primera charla junto a Judit Sáez Gonzálvez, experta en Estrategias de Comunicación ¡ Friday, September 10 3pm Bolivia Time // 9pm CEST   REGÍSTRATE     Have you had the chance to listen to the bonus episode of our Purpose Talks podcast? Check-in for a recap on what we've learned so far about giveback models, inclusive & open hiring, and the role of corporate activism! This episode in particular is unlike the rest because it's filled with all the juicy insights and behind-the-scenes laughs we couldn’t squeeze into the first 3 episodes. LISTEN NOW   NEWS \| In The Headlines What have our community members been discussing on our Slack space this month? Airbnb offers free accommodation to 200,000 Afghan refugees A student-led sustainable beauty brand launched a lipstick made of algae that comes in refillable and biodegradable packaging. The Philadelphia-based startup Because, Animals has just debuted the world’s first-ever cell-based meat pet food product. Recent walkouts and demonstrations call for a new age of employee activism.  Deloitte rolls out climate learning for all its people globally JOIN US Not a Business of Purpose member yet? Why not? Apply to our online community of over 1,300 purpose-driven business professionals now and get access to our Slack space. Thank you! 🙏 Stay safe and feel free to forward this to a friend. Written by Izzy Ahrbeck & Estelle De Zan Edited by Thomas Klaffke   www.businessofpurpose.com   TrendWatching BV, Lohmühlenstraße 65, 12435 Berlin, Berlin, Germany Unsubscribe |
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