🌎 CAT Newsletter #99 2021-11-16
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Sup CATS!
COP26 is over, and we’ve shared a a few links to roundups and sumamaries of the key points, not generally, the TLDR seems to be “some long overdue progress, but meh”.
If you’d like talk to other CATs about it, remember we have our regular CAT virtual meetups, and now even some in person stuff too - check the events section!
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** ð¬ CAT Events
CAT Coffee West - Nov 9th Thu, Nov 18th ⢠PT 10am | ET 1pm | GMT 6pm | CET 7pm | IST 10:30pm CAT Coffee events are regular, open opportunities to mingle, share ideas, discuss things or just meet other CAT members. The topics weâll discuss will vary at every event depending on who shows up! Any CAT member can join - you don’t need to be new to drop in!
Weâll use our #cat-coffee channel (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CN459CBN3) to share resources & links during and after the CAT coffee event
Register on meetup (https://www.meetup.com/cat-global/events/rkkkpsyccpbhb/) , and follow the link on Wonder to join the 2 dimensional CAT space ‘verse (https://www.wonder.me/r?id=cdde4ad0-4d3a-4a4d-851d-b58846a95767)
CAT Salon ⢠1h Our “CAT Salons” are regular, thematic community discussions. We start with an 8-10 minute presentation from a lead discussant to level-set our conversation. This is then followed by 45 minutes of facilitated community interaction on the topic. We run our Salons in western-friendly and eastern-friendly timezones.
CAT Salon West - Green Team Anti-patterns (Panel) Thu, Nov 23th ⢠PT 10am | ET 1pm | GMT 6pm | CET 7pm | IST 10:30pm In this Salon, we will be joined by panelists who will explain their journeys, share lessons about what has and hasn’t worked along the way, and take your questions, giving you straightforward (practical) advice on how to take action individually and within your companies.
Join our Meetup group (https://www.meetup.com/cat-global/events/) to get notified for the next CAT Salon, or follow the link to the event. (https://www.meetup.com/cat-global/events/281994012/)
:doughnut: CAT Roulette - 30mins - whenever you find a time
We’re continuing our programme of letting members connect to 1 other CAT member every second week for a nice beverage and chat about climate and tech. It’s a nice way to get to know other CATs, and you can start and stop at any time. Joining the #cat-roulette (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C0202J3UYG7) channel to learn more.
ð¬ CAT Submitted Events
If you have an event you’d like listed here, use this google form to suggest your event (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCcJz0jkn8huv1yLkuAlyDviccOwVSejwDwcLDDVKmwYPcQQ/viewform) . Also, if you can turn a spreadsheet into a calendar feed, get in touch. The Hydrogen Hype - what it can and cannot contribute to our Paris goals - 23rd Nov (https://www.meetup.com/GreenTech-South-West/events/279196389/) Ulrike Hinz, Policy Advisor for Climate and Energy at WWF Germany, gives an overview of how hydrogen can fit into a more sustainable world. The reality is that hydrogen is a tricky substance to both produce and work with, and Ulrike will give an honest take an its pros and cons.
Witness: Imagine Life, Work & Tech in a Low Carbon Future - 29th Nov (https://www.eventbrite.be/e/witness-imagine-life-work-tech-in-a-low-carbon-future-tickets-188043903377) - Berlin, Brussels and Online Our friends at EdgeRyders, and now some CATS in Berlin, have been doing some super interesting work designing a new card game, Witness, to help design new economic systems in the context of the climate crisis. They’re doing a distributed play testing event, and a few in satellite events.
Check #events in the CAT slack (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CDH9TKPMM) for more. And if you’re up for helping make manage this to add a listing each week, we’d love to hear from you, doubly so if you know your way around Google Appscript. Reply to this email if you can help.54
ð¤ Podcasts The latest climate-related podcast episodes.
ð§ (https://www.myclimatejourney.co/cc-episodes/bill-weihl-climatevoice) CLIMBING, CONSERVATION AND CAPITALISM (https://www.climateone.org/audio/climbing-conservation-and-capitalism) The outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental health, but its prices often make it synonymous with elite access to nature and adventure sports. Founder Yvon Chouinard began as a scrappy rock climber intent on finding and making climbing equipment and high-functioning outdoor clothing. Today the company is one of the leading U.S. outdoor retailers with annual sales more than $1 billion.
Don’t forget, if you’re looking around, there’s a list of podcasts maintained by CATs (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dCxRnSdgJYehTkPlMA9lNVfw7C9m-mTb2FtIxnbH6AI/edit#gid=0) .
ð° News Highlights
Don’t get too bummed out about COP26 - things are moving quickl (https://www.volts.wtf/p/dont-get-too-bummed-out-about-cop26) y now anyway (Things are moving quickly now.) Upbeat piece, from a US point of view about the good and bad of COP so far, but listing some of the lesser known policy victories coming out.
COP26: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Glasgow (https://www.carbonbrief.org/cop26-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the-un-climate-talks-in-glasgow) The carbon brief, as ever, is definitely not brief, but if you have the time, the coverage is incredibly detailed and analysis top notch. If you make it through, do please share your thoughts in the lobby channel in this thread (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C01A0THTQRW/p1636957276070100) .
Gardens of Eden: the church forests of Ethiopia â a photo essay (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/08/gardens-of-eden-the-church-forests-of-ethiopia-aoe) Seen by their guardians as sacred, Ethiopiaâs church forests are protected and cared for by their priests and their communities. Photographer Kieran Dodds has brought together his images of these oases and the story of the countryâs spiritually driven conservation movement in a new book, The Church Forests of Ethiopia
Physical carbon credit ETF wins praise despite some misgivings (https://www.ft.com/content/8fdc485a-b9d6-4749-a7d5-3249f1ab4475) Steeply rising energy prices could have a negative consequences or prompt price intervention, experts say
It’s time to decarbonize the technology industry (https://www.kpmg.us/industries/technology/decarbonize-technology-industry.html) Typically trendsetters, technology companies are still striving to develop carbon-reduction plans.
Agbogbloshie Demolition: The End of An Era or An Injustice? - Muntaka.com (https://www.muntaka.com/agbogbloshie-demolition/) Emerging consequences of the Agbogbloshie demolition, betrayals, recounts of events, and a glimpse of everyday struggles in Accra and how urban marginality is experienced. Beyond the role of the State in dispossessing Accraâs urban poor, the Agbogbloshie demolition should be viewed within the context of socio-spatial entanglements.
Meet the âinactivistsâ, tangling up the climate crisis in culture wars (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/11/inactivists-tangling-up-the-climate-crisis-in-culture-wars-manston-airport-kent) The long read: As climate science has gone mainstream, outright denialism has been pushed to the fringes. Now a new tactic of dismissing green policies as elitist is on the rise, and has zoned in on a bitter row over a disused airport in Kent
The future of the big new climate coalitions (https://www.axios.com/cop26-future-climate-coalitions-493cdd6e-b9d6-4347-947c-d99f8aa5dc79.html) COP26 brought big new multilateral climate promises, but making good on them remains a question mark.
ð± A cutting from Branch Branch is our own publication, about climate and tech, by CATs and for CATs. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a link to pieces earlier issues of Branch, as we gear up for creating Branch 3 in Q3/4, and open the call for contributions (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScabPxx_L9Dcd98XceloAL_bgSeEvUrtyaaDE_DPRgzzk7CCQ/viewform) .
The Promise of AI: Can It Hold for Environmental Sustainability? (https://branch.climateaction.tech/issues/issue-2/the-promise-of-ai-can-it-hold-for-environmental-sustainability/) Climatiq Head of Strategy Cathleen Berger outlines the what we need for AI in the environmental sector.
ð¼ Jobs & Opportunities
Also! Don’t forget the super handy “climate careers page” on outline (https://climate-tech.getoutline.com/doc/climate-careers-O56ZGk7fKt) listing a bunch of useful resources and sites to check:
Sustainability Manager (https://www.totaljobs.com/job/sustainability-manager/the-panoply-holdings-plc-job95249790) We are looking for a Sustainability Manager to join our fast growing business. We are a purpose driven organisation and have ambitious non-financial goals around our people, planet and communities. The perfect candidate for this role will deliver on these commitments that we have made to our planet, and ensure that we are leaving no trace when it comes to the environment. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636361028102300) to this conversation on Slack
Lead Engineer (https://www.forestcreationpartners.com/) We are looking for an engineer to join our team and lead our software development. Weâve bootstrapped our tech-for-climate+nature startup to profitability, by helping high-profile customers identify land for trees (see our website for examples). We are planning bigger products (and a new name), to address wider land<>climate<>nature use cases and generate rapid growth in our positive impact and revenue. We are keen to speak to anyone with stellar engineering skills and a passion for addressing the climate and nature crises. For the right person, we are open to discussion on salary, equity, and job title. We are a UK company working remotely, so happy to work with great people based anywhere. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620740493252600) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636362830102500) to this conversation on Slack
Engineering Manager (https://jobs.lever.co/ecosia/2c16fb80-d2c4-442d-8c4a-765f055a6c92) Together with the Engineering Management team, you support the development of our software engineers across multiple teams. You help grow the engineering organisation as a hiring manager and by strengthening our collaborative and inclusive culture. This is your opportunity to become part of a supportive, cross-functional team and shape a product used by millions of users! ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721893247200) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1628696007037400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636363698103400) to this conversation on Slack
Ecosia - Data Engineer (f/m/x) (https://jobs.lever.co/ecosia/ec10440f-be46-4260-bf78-e1d450dee098) We are looking for a Data Engineer (f/m/x) to join us in Berlin and help bring our data team to the next level! You should be passionate about data and promote a culture of data driven mentality. You will support the product teams to shape the future of Ecosiaâs products and train cross-functional teams on how to use data to make decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work behind the scenes and boost the quality of our products which is used by millions of users. After a thorough onboarding and an introduction to our products and teams, you will join our BI and Data team. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636363753104000) to this conversation on Slack
Ecosia - Senior Frontend Engineer - Design System (https://jobs.lever.co/ecosia/bf2fbae9-f3fd-41dc-9708-7308adaad9af) We are looking for an experienced Frontend Engineer to lead the engineering of our Design System team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in Berlin and become part of an inspiring team and shape a product used by millions of people. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636363800104700) to this conversation on Slack
Senior Angular Frontend Developer (https://www.s1seven.com/career/senior-frontend-developer) As a frontend developer, you will work as a part of a collaborative team on our platform, bringing together top of the notch Blockchain technology, cryptographic hardware, mobile devices and many other parts with the physical materials, including steel. We are looking for a team player possessing strong analytical as well as technical skills, and able to communicate the logic behind technical decisions to non-tech stakeholders. They must be comfortable working in an agile environment and have the ability to âquestion the status quoâ and âtake the wheelâ when necessary. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636374106105700) to this conversation on Slack
Senior Node.js Backend Developer (https://www.s1seven.com/career/senior-backend-developer) As a backend developer, you will work as a part of a collaborative team on our platform, bringing together top-of-the-notch Blockchain technology, cryptographic hardware, mobile devices, and many other parts with the physical materials, including steel. We are looking for a team player possessing strong analytical as well as technical skills and who is also able to communicate the logic behind technical decisions to non-tech stakeholders. They must be comfortable working in an agile environment and have the ability to âquestion the status quoâ and âtake the wheelâ when necessary. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636374351106000) to this conversation on Slack
Tech Lead, Frontend, Data Engineering, Data Science (NLP) (https://briink.com/career.html) We’re looking for a range of tech talent who want to use their skills to be part of the founding tech team and catalyse the speed and ambition of climate action across all industries by building the software bridge between government policy and business adoption! ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636394667106700) to this conversation on Slack
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (https://solytic.jobs.personio.de/job/503090?display=en) olytic is a clean-tech startup developing an AI-based software to monitor and improve the performance of solar PV systems. Our vision is to build a centralized platform for a decentralized ecosystem around the world, using data to connect the needs and potentials of solar with offers from service providers to increase profitability. Our solution enables customers to make smart, data-driven decisions on how to economically optimize their system throughout the entire lifecycle.Solytic stands for a sustainable future, where automation drives lower costs, higher revenues and extends the life cycles of systems. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636474163111700) to this conversation on Slack
Corporate Partnerships Lead (https://www.cleanenergytrust.org/now-hiring/) This role will forge new funding and business relationships with corporate partners and support the organizationâs stakeholder engagement efforts. This will entail identifying and approaching new potential corporate partners, managing relationships with existing partners, planning and executing corporate programming, and supporting other stakeholder engagement events and initiatives. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636476259114700) to this conversation on Slack
Recent Graduate: Resource Planning and Environmental Strategy Analyst [HYBRID] Job in Rosemead, CA | SCE (https://www.edisoncareers.com/ShowJob/Id/1226457/Recent-Graduate-Resource-Planning-and-Environmental-Strategy-Analyst-[HYBRID]/sce-brand/sce) SCE has a career opportunity for a Recent Graduate: Resource Planning and Environmental Strategy Analyst [HYBRID] in Rosemead, CA ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636522650117700) to this conversation on Slack
Community & Climate Equity Senior Advisor [Hybrid] Job in Rosemead, CA | SCE (https://www.edisoncareers.com/ShowJob/Id/1226983/Community-Climate-Equity-Senior-Advisor-[Hybrid]/sce-brand/sce) SCE has a career opportunity for a Community & Climate Equity Senior Advisor [Hybrid] in Rosemead, CA ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636522650117700) to this conversation on Slack
Air & Climate Strategy and Policy Development Senior Advisor [HYBRID] Job in Rosemead, CA | SCE (https://www.edisoncareers.com/ShowJob/Id/1237878/Air-Climate-Strategy-and-Policy-Development-Senior-Advisor-[HYBRID]/sce-brand/sce) SCE has a career opportunity for a Air & Climate Strategy and Policy Development Senior Advisor [HYBRID] in Rosemead, CA ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636522650117700) to this conversation on Slack
Wanted: iOS Developer - Fork Ranger (https://forkranger.com/about/ios-developer/) Looking for a developer to build a gamified recipe app and help millions of people cook climate-friendly recipes. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636537606121500) to this conversation on Slack
Head of Engineering (https://app.otta.com/jobs/bjNURGJn) We are looking for an ambitious engineer to help us transform our platform. We need a leader who is passionate about football, the planet, and scaling Planet Super League. ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636544467123000) to this conversation on Slack
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (https://solytic.jobs.personio.de/job/503090?display=en) Are âyou curious about machine learning? Do you like deploying, running and maintaining your code? Then this is something for you. Here at Solytic weâre building an Analytics department from scratch and looking for ML Engineers who are willing to reach the next level and work on projects from scratch while taking full ownership. Sounds nice, right? ð¬ (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1620721014246700) https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1621311841007400Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1636554294124400) to this conversation on Slack You made it to the end! ðPlease share & forward this newsletter to a friend Feedback (https://app.slack.com/client/T4HLEQA3F/CLRPE39NX/thread/C4J8RQ2J3-1568299902.131900) ⢠Subscribe (https://tech.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08b8a799dd414ce9163cf3474&id=97c1d5f785) ⢠Join CAT (https://climateaction.tech/#join)
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