In Sweden, Google searches for “local weather crises” have elevated 110% prior to now yr, together with questions reminiscent of “How is Sweden affected by the local weather crises” and “How does the local weather have an effect on individuals’s residing circumstances?”. Individuals are additionally looking for solutions on how they can assist, posing questions reminiscent of “What kind of meals is greatest from a local weather change perspective?” and “How one can recycle wooden?”. The local weather considerations are clear — as is the necessity for collective efforts to extend information of local weather points and make it simpler for individuals to take motion.
At Google, we’re robust believers in cooperation and the facility of know-how to deal with a number of the world’s biggest challenges, with sustainability being an essential space of impression potential. Analysis helps this — based on a report by Implement Consulting, 20-25% of the greenhouse gasoline emissions reductions wanted for a net-zero economic system would require digital options.
That’s why in March, we launched the Google.org Impact Challenge: Tech for Social Good — the primary open name for non-profit organizations, educational or analysis establishments and social enterprises in Sweden and different European international locations to use for technical assist and as much as 3 million Euros in funding for charitable initiatives targeted on local weather and sustainability.
With the assistance of an professional panel consisting of Gustav Lind (WWF), Victor Galaz (Stockholm Resilience Middle), Mala Valroy (Industrifonden) Sara Öhrvall (Axel Johnson) and Kristian Rönn (Normative), at the moment we’re saying the chosen recipients and their initiatives.