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DW
23-07-2025
- Science
- DW
Humans are using more resources than the planet can restore – DW – 07/23/2025
Little more than half a year into 2025, mankind has already hit Earth Overshoot Day, consuming resources at a rate that far outpaces the capacity to restore them. Are there ways to slow things down? July 24 marks the day where humanity has used up nature's entire budget of ecological resources for the year. That's according to the international sustainability organization Global Footprint Networkand York University in Toronto, Canada. The day, which is observed annually, comes just over a week earlier than last year's date— mainly due to the fact that oceans can absorb less CO2 than previously reported. We are overconsuming by depleting nature's capital faster than it can replenish, which is visible in deforestation, loss of biodiversity and the accumulation of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. And it is part of a trend that started back in the early 1970s. Mathis Wackernagel, co-founder of the Global Footprint Network, told DW that using too many resources is driving many "environmental ills," and that regularly using more than the planet can naturally reproduce has a cumulative effect. "Even if we keep it at the same level, we increase the ecological debt that the world endures," he said, adding that the ensuing "debt is measurable." Qatar, Luxembourg and Singapore were first in hitting their respective country overshoot days back in February. The US was not far behind. If everyone on the planet consumed like people in the US, resources would be depleted by March 13. Germany and Poland land on May 3, China and Spain on May 23, South Africa on July 2. Wackernagel said high income "typically leads to higher resource consumption," but added that it is not the only driver. Qatar, with a desert climate with low annual rainfall and intensely hot, humid summers, relies heavily on air conditioning powered by fossil fuel energy. "They have easy access to fossil fuels, so fossil fuel use is cheap and that has a big footprint," he said, adding the country also uses up a lot of resources for the energy intensive process of desalinating seawater. Uruguay, on the other hand, is not projected to start overconsuming until December 17. It has successfully turned to renewable energy to power its grid, relying mainly on hydroelectricity, wind and biomass. And then there are the countries that stay within bounds of the planet's capacity such as India, Kenya and Nigeria, among others. In order to stay within our means, the world's ecological footprint would have to equal the available biocapacity per person on our planet, which currently stands at about 1.5 global hectares. Biocapacity is defined as land and ocean areas that provide resources such as food and timber, can accommodate urban infrastructure and absorb excess CO2. Anything higher than the global available biocapacity per person is overexploiting resources. Germany has about the same amount of biocapacity per person as the global average, but uses about three times more, Wackernagel said. While India, the world's most populous country, uses more than the country itself can renew in a year, globally speaking "the level of consumption is less than one planet," he said, adding that one planet should not be the goal. "There are also other species, so we should probably be below one planet to be robust." Wackernagel said we are taking resources "far beyond what Earth can regenerate" yet have a collective understanding that what we are doing is fine. "But we're fooling ourselves." Paul Shrivastava, co-president of think tank Club of Rome, said it's time to rethink how we understand economies. "We need to change from that extractive mindset of the economy to a regenerative one," he told DW. "Mining is a kind of extraction. Oil is a kind of extraction. Once we take it out of the earth, we don't give anything back," he added. Wackernagel said it's not about what we need to give up, but rather how we can prepare ourselves for the future and what will be valuable then. Rather than adjusting economies to reduce overshooting, people are trying to squeeze the last bit out of the toothpaste tube, Wackernagel said. "In the United States, where I live, I could see that many of the themes around the elections last year were very overshoot related. For example, the fear of not having enough energy," he said. However, the government has failed to address the problem of overshooting and instead pushed to "drill more holes and get more fossil fuels" out of the ground. The Global Footprint Network has outlined a number of solutions in five key areas to push back the date of Earth Overshoot Day. The energy sector is by far the biggest factor at play: Placing a price on carbon emissions that reflects the true cost of carbon pollution on the planet would help move the date by 63 days. Smart cities with integrated transport systems, advanced energy management and foresight through sensors to regulate energy in buildings could add another 29 days to the calendar. Replacing coal and gas-fired power plants with renewable energy such as solar and wind and generating 75% of electricity from low-carbon sources would move the date by another 26 days. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Halving food waste would provide another 13 extra days and replacing 50% of global meat consumption with plant-based alternatives would add seven days from CO2 emissions and land use alone. Just one meatless day per week would add around two days. "There are vested interests in maintaining the current system" such as in fossil fuels, said Shrivastava. And while individual changes such as eating less meat, favoring biking over car rides and vacationing closer to home rank comparatively low on the power of possibility chart, voters have the power to push for systemic changes. "We don't control all of that individually, but we can have a say in it and we can talk to the people who have a say in it," said Shrivastava, by engaging in peaceful protests and in supporting local political candidates that have an ecological vision. Such changes will come from the power of the people, he added. "Overshoot is the second-largest risk humanity faces this century," Wackernagel said. "The largest one is not to respond."
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
2024 Nobel Sustainability Trust Summit and the First Nobel DAO Future Technology Conference Successfully Held at UC Berkeley
Saratoga, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2025) - Recently, the Nobel Sustainability Trust Summit and the First Nobel DAO Future Technology Conference were held at UC Berkeley. This event was jointly organized by the Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST), UC Berkeley, Nobel DAO, and Berkeley Center for Responsible Decentralized Intelligence (RDI). The conference gathered a diverse group of distinguished participants, including the Prince and Princess of Liechtenstein, senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, United Nations (UN) representatives, Nobel laureates, international organization executives, industry pioneers, renowned science fiction authors, futurists, and top scholars. The conference aimed to explore the intersection of technological innovation and sustainable development, focusing on critical issues such as global climate change, energy innovation, and artificial intelligence development, seeking solutions for the sustainable future of human civilization. The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) founded by members of the Nobel family and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has long been dedicated to addressing global challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, and resource overconsumption. The foundation plays a vital role in promoting global sustainable development by advocating for sustainable production and consumption practices, with a particular emphasis on non-polluting and renewable technologies. NST presents annual Sustainability Awards to recognize individuals, organizations, or enterprises that have made outstanding contributions to advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in areas such as scientific research, entrepreneurial innovation, and civil society. In recent years, NST has successfully held sustainability summits in Bergen, Norway (2021), Paris, France (2022), and Munich, Germany (2023). In 2024, NST moved the summit to the innovation center of the U.S. West Coast-the San Francisco Bay Area-for the first time. During this summit, NST held the 2024 Sustainability Awards ceremony. The Executive Leadership Award and Outstanding Research and Development Award were presented to three pioneering scientists: Dr. Mathis Wackernagel, Professor Klaus Butterbach-Bahl, and Professor Qu Jiuhui. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability Medal was awarded to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (represented by Science Minister Rosaura Ruiz) and former UN Secretary-General Dr. Ban Ki-moon (accepted via video). As a co-organizer of this conference, Nobel DAO, established in early 2024, serves as an innovative cross-disciplinary scientific platform and startup accelerator supported by members of Nobel family. The organization is dedicated to discovering and nurturing young innovators aged 13 to 35, providing comprehensive support through establishing elite talent clubs, global geek centers, and future technology laboratory networks. Nobel DAO's vision is to become one of the top three global technology innovation ecosystems, with its core mission focused on enhancing global efficiency, conserving resources, and reducing friction costs to improve people's lives. Keynote Addresses and Vision Sharing UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons delivered a welcome speech via video, emphasizing that whether through Berkeley, NST, Nobel DAO, or other channels, the passion for innovation and commitment to knowledge discovery and sharing are becoming increasingly important in addressing complex global challenges and improving the world. U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna congratulated the conference via video and expressed interest in hearing perspectives and solutions regarding AI safety challenges discussed at the event. Christian Rockefeller, representing one of America's most influential philanthropic families, expressed heartfelt admiration for Nobel DAO's vision in his opening remarks, praising the organization's efforts to drive future development through disruptive technologies and ecosystem building. Groundbreaking Perspectives Leading Future Development DirectionsInnovative Perspectives on Sustainable Development and Climate Change In the "Vision 2044" session moderated by former Google VP Meagan Pi, renowned science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson presented forward-thinking views. He highlighted the sociological concept of the "Great Acceleration" - since World War II, all indicators of human society have been accelerating, with the COVID-19 pandemic serving as an "acceleration of acceleration." He emphasized that both positive and negative developments are speeding up, placing human society at a critical turning point. He believes one of humanity's biggest challenges is excessive atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, which needs to be addressed through carbon capture methods such as reforestation and regenerative agriculture. Environmental science professor Gretchen Daily proposed innovative ideas about integrating natural capital into economic systems during a thematic discussion. She proposed new indicators like GEP (Gross Ecosystem Product) to measure development outcomes, stressing that traditional GDP metrics no longer comprehensively reflect social progress, and new assessment systems incorporating ecological values are essential. UN representative Siddharth Chatterjee called for enhanced interdisciplinary cooperation and establishment of carbon market regulations aligned with the 1.5°C target, while emphasizing the unique challenges faced by developing countries in this process. Breakthrough Energy Solutions Technology futurist Pablos Holman, in his keynote address, discussed the history of human energy use and asserted that solving global issues requires first addressing energy challenges. He proposed two breakthrough energy solutions: Space Solar Power: By deploying solar panels in space, it is possible to generate eight times more energy than ground-based solar panels, transmitting the energy back to Earth via radio waves. This technology could overcome the limitations of ground-based solar power, providing continuous and stable clean energy. Innovative Nuclear Technology: Small nuclear reactors could be buried one mile underground through manhole covers, achieving unprecedented safety and scalability. This design significantly reduces the risks of nuclear power use while improving reliability in energy supply. Artificial Intelligence and Future Technology Outlook Berkeley RDI Center Director Professor Dawn Song and Dean of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society Professor Jennifer Chayes held an in-depth dialogue about AI safety. Professor Song particularly noted that as a cross-disciplinary center focused on responsible innovation, decentralization, and artificial intelligence intersection, RDI is honored to collaborate with Nobel DAO in bringing together top global talent to solve the world's most challenging problems. The two experts deeply explored the balance between technological advancement and social responsibility, discussing concrete paths to ensure AI development benefits humanity. Innovation Ecosystem Building During the summit, Nobel DAO CEO Erik Finman introduced the organization's innovation ecosystem vision. The organization, as a startup accelerator and community network supported by members of Nobel family, Nobel DAO is dedicated to discovering young innovators aged 13-35. Finman emphasized that Nobel DAO operates through elite talent clubs, global geek centers, and future technology laboratory networks, implementing incentive mechanisms to accelerate technological breakthroughs. NST Chairman and Nobel DAO board director Peter Nobel emphasized in the subsequent panel discussion that Nobel DAO represents a new form of scientific development organization in the AI era, demonstrating how to foster innovative scientific development models in the age of artificial intelligence. Two distinguished Nobel DAO members-MIT AI PhD Willie McClinton and UCR Robotics Company co-founder Christopher McQuin-shared specific cases illustrating how their projects achieved accelerated development within Nobel DAO's ecosystem, effectively demonstrating the model's practicality. Furthermore, in previous dialogues, Dean Jennifer Chayes also expressed agreement with Nobel DAO's ideas. Using her personal experience as an example-her mother couldn't perform fraction calculations, yet she received the world's highest award in applied mathematics, and her brother became a world-renowned chemist. These experiences convinced her that there are many undiscovered outstanding talents in the world, and Nobel DAO is committed to discovering and nurturing these talents. She emphasized, "To create real impact, you must have scalability. This requires the synergistic operation of software platforms and talent platforms. Nobel DAO is building such a talent platform." Other Highlights The conference also held multiple specialized workshops and forums. At the "Nature-based Assessment" expert workshop, Pro Natura founder Marcelo de Andrade, Goldman Sachs Global Head of Sustainable Banking John Eleoterio, and Colorado State University Professor Edward Barbie, shared their research findings in natural resource assessment and conservation. The "Companies and Capital Moving Towards a Sustainable Future" forum brought together financial and industry leaders including former French Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy, AVAIO Capital's Anthony Gordon, MVP Partner Rolf Nagel, Veea founder Allen Salmasi, and Ethical Spirits CEO Chikara Ono to explore innovative paths for capital markets to drive sustainable development. The conference also specially arranged Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi's keynote speech, and the "One Amazon" special discussion hosted by Trump environmental advisor Ed Russo, which invited representatives from CAF and AECOM, the Colombian Ambassador to the U.S., and USAID's Emily Weeks to explore Amazon rainforest protection issues. In the biomedical field, Nobel laureate Professor Randy Schekman presented his latest research findings on Parkinson's disease. Impact and Future Outlook The summit successfully demonstrated NST's significant contribution to global sustainable development while highlighting Nobel DAO's unique value as a new-generation technology innovation platform. Many participants expressed admiration for NST's efforts in sustainable development, and numerous attendees, including students and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, showed strong interest in Nobel DAO and eagerly signed up to participate. As a cross-disciplinary technology platform, Nobel DAO brings together top global talent through its genius club and has created a comprehensive ecosystem integrating talent cultivation, startup acceleration, and technological innovation through its innovative incubation system (including the Global Future Technology Family Association, Global Geek Centers, and Future Technology Laboratories). In the coming new era of artificial intelligence, the importance of this platform becomes even more prominent. As Nobel DAO experts state, humanity stands at a pivotal historical turning point-AI may represent the last direct major technological invention by humanity. The next 10 to 20 years will likely witness breakthrough developments in robotics, automation, and longevity technology. With this profound technological transformation, the combination of carbon-based life and silicon-based life may become the main direction of technological and social development. Nobel DAO was established to embrace this transformation, fostering collaboration among brilliant minds to address the challenges posed by AI, ensuring that the benefits of technological advancements are shared equitably. The successful hosting of this summit marks an important step for NST and Nobel DAO in integrating global innovation resources and promoting sustainable development and technological progress. The conference showcased the integration of cutting-edge technology with sustainable development, harnessing the collective wisdom of top global talents to provide tangible solutions to humanity's common challenges. Media ContactsNobel Sustainability Trust Nobel Sustainability Trust, founded by members of the Nobel family and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has long been committed to addressing global challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, and resource overconsumption. The foundation plays a key role in advancing global sustainable development by promoting sustainable production and consumption practices, with a particular focus on non-polluting and renewable technologies. Contact: Tracy WangWebsite: info@ Nobel DAO Nobel DAO, supported by members of the Nobel family, is an innovation accelerator with the important mission of discovering and supporting the next generation of innovators. By establishing a unique global innovation ecosystem, it provides critical support to outstanding innovators, including access to exclusive events, a prestigious global network, and significant funding opportunities. Nobel DAO places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering breakthrough projects that address real-world challenges by bringing together experts from diverse fields. Contact: Chrank ChenWebsite: info@ UC Berkeley & Berkeley RDIWebsite: jweberphipps@ Jocelyn Weber Phipps To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
2024 Nobel Sustainability Trust Summit and the First Nobel DAO Future Technology Conference Successfully Held at UC Berkeley
Recently, the Nobel Sustainability Trust Summit and the First Nobel DAO Future Technology Conference were held at UC Berkeley. This event was jointly organized by the Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST), UC Berkeley, Nobel DAO, and Berkeley Center for Responsible Decentralized Intelligence (RDI). The conference gathered a diverse group of distinguished participants, including the Prince and Princess of Liechtenstein, senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, United Nations (UN) representatives, Nobel laureates, international organization executives, industry pioneers, renowned science fiction authors, futurists, and top scholars. The conference aimed to explore the intersection of technological innovation and sustainable development, focusing on critical issues such as global climate change, energy innovation, and artificial intelligence development, seeking solutions for the sustainable future of human civilization. The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) founded by members of the Nobel family and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has long been dedicated to addressing global challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, and resource overconsumption. The foundation plays a vital role in promoting global sustainable development by advocating for sustainable production and consumption practices, with a particular emphasis on non-polluting and renewable technologies. NST presents annual Sustainability Awards to recognize individuals, organizations, or enterprises that have made outstanding contributions to advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in areas such as scientific research, entrepreneurial innovation, and civil society. In recent years, NST has successfully held sustainability summits in Bergen, Norway (2021), Paris, France (2022), and Munich, Germany (2023). In 2024, NST moved the summit to the innovation center of the U.S. West Coast—the San Francisco Bay Area—for the first time. During this summit, NST held the 2024 Sustainability Awards ceremony. The Executive Leadership Award and Outstanding Research and Development Award were presented to three pioneering scientists: Dr. Mathis Wackernagel, Professor Klaus Butterbach-Bahl, and Professor Qu Jiuhui. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability Medal was awarded to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (represented by Science Minister Rosaura Ruiz) and former UN Secretary-General Dr. Ban Ki-moon (accepted via video). As a co-organizer of this conference, Nobel DAO, established in early 2024, serves as an innovative cross-disciplinary scientific platform and startup accelerator supported by members of Nobel family. The organization is dedicated to discovering and nurturing young innovators aged 13 to 35, providing comprehensive support through establishing elite talent clubs, global geek centers, and future technology laboratory networks. Nobel DAO's vision is to become one of the top three global technology innovation ecosystems, with its core mission focused on enhancing global efficiency, conserving resources, and reducing friction costs to improve people's lives. Keynote Addresses and Vision Sharing UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons delivered a welcome speech via video, emphasizing that whether through Berkeley, NST, Nobel DAO, or other channels, the passion for innovation and commitment to knowledge discovery and sharing are becoming increasingly important in addressing complex global challenges and improving the world. U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna congratulated the conference via video and expressed interest in hearing perspectives and solutions regarding AI safety challenges discussed at the event. Christian Rockefeller, representing one of America's most influential philanthropic families, expressed heartfelt admiration for Nobel DAO's vision in his opening remarks, praising the organization's efforts to drive future development through disruptive technologies and ecosystem building. Groundbreaking Perspectives Leading Future Development Directions Innovative Perspectives on Sustainable Development and Climate Change In the 'Vision 2044" session moderated by former Google VP Meagan Pi, renowned science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson presented forward-thinking views. He highlighted the sociological concept of the 'Great Acceleration' - since World War II, all indicators of human society have been accelerating, with the COVID-19 pandemic serving as an 'acceleration of acceleration.' He emphasized that both positive and negative developments are speeding up, placing human society at a critical turning point. He believes one of humanity's biggest challenges is excessive atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, which needs to be addressed through carbon capture methods such as reforestation and regenerative agriculture. Environmental science professor Gretchen Daily proposed innovative ideas about integrating natural capital into economic systems during a thematic discussion. She proposed new indicators like GEP (Gross Ecosystem Product) to measure development outcomes, stressing that traditional GDP metrics no longer comprehensively reflect social progress, and new assessment systems incorporating ecological values are essential. UN representative Siddharth Chatterjee called for enhanced interdisciplinary cooperation and establishment of carbon market regulations aligned with the 1.5°C target, while emphasizing the unique challenges faced by developing countries in this process. Breakthrough Energy Solutions Technology futurist Pablos Holman, in his keynote address, discussed the history of human energy use and asserted that solving global issues requires first addressing energy challenges. He proposed two breakthrough energy solutions: 1. Space Solar Power: By deploying solar panels in space, it is possible to generate eight times more energy than ground-based solar panels, transmitting the energy back to Earth via radio waves. This technology could overcome the limitations of ground-based solar power, providing continuous and stable clean energy. 2. Innovative Nuclear Technology: Small nuclear reactors could be buried one mile underground through manhole covers, achieving unprecedented safety and scalability. This design significantly reduces the risks of nuclear power use while improving reliability in energy supply. Artificial Intelligence and Future Technology Outlook Berkeley RDI Center Director Professor Dawn Song and Dean of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society Professor Jennifer Chayes held an in-depth dialogue about AI safety. Professor Song particularly noted that as a cross-disciplinary center focused on responsible innovation, decentralization, and artificial intelligence intersection, RDI is honored to collaborate with Nobel DAO in bringing together top global talent to solve the world's most challenging problems. The two experts deeply explored the balance between technological advancement and social responsibility, discussing concrete paths to ensure AI development benefits humanity. Innovation Ecosystem Building During the summit, Nobel DAO CEO Erik Finman introduced the organization's innovation ecosystem vision. The organization, as a startup accelerator and community network supported by members of Nobel family, Nobel DAO is dedicated to discovering young innovators aged 13-35. Finman emphasized that Nobel DAO operates through elite talent clubs, global geek centers, and future technology laboratory networks, implementing incentive mechanisms to accelerate technological breakthroughs. NST Chairman and Nobel DAO board director Peter Nobel emphasized in the subsequent panel discussion that Nobel DAO represents a new form of scientific development organization in the AI era, demonstrating how to foster innovative scientific development models in the age of artificial intelligence. Two distinguished Nobel DAO members—MIT AI PhD Willie McClinton and UCR Robotics Company co-founder Christopher McQuin—shared specific cases illustrating how their projects achieved accelerated development within Nobel DAO's ecosystem, effectively demonstrating the model's practicality. Furthermore, in previous dialogues, Dean Jennifer Chayes also expressed agreement with Nobel DAO's ideas. Using her personal experience as an example—her mother couldn't perform fraction calculations, yet she received the world's highest award in applied mathematics, and her brother became a world-renowned chemist. These experiences convinced her that there are many undiscovered outstanding talents in the world, and Nobel DAO is committed to discovering and nurturing these talents. She emphasized, 'To create real impact, you must have scalability. This requires the synergistic operation of software platforms and talent platforms. Nobel DAO is building such a talent platform.' Other Highlights The conference also held multiple specialized workshops and forums. At the 'Nature-based Assessment' expert workshop, Pro Natura founder Marcelo de Andrade, Goldman Sachs Global Head of Sustainable Banking John Eleoterio, and Colorado State University Professor Edward Barbie, shared their research findings in natural resource assessment and conservation. The 'Companies and Capital Moving Towards a Sustainable Future' forum brought together financial and industry leaders including former French Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy, AVAIO Capital's Anthony Gordon, MVP Partner Rolf Nagel, Veea founder Allen Salmasi, and Ethical Spirits CEO Chikara Ono to explore innovative paths for capital markets to drive sustainable development. The conference also specially arranged Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi's keynote speech, and the 'One Amazon' special discussion hosted by Trump environmental advisor Ed Russo, which invited representatives from CAF and AECOM, the Colombian Ambassador to the U.S., and USAID's Emily Weeks to explore Amazon rainforest protection issues. In the biomedical field, Nobel laureate Professor Randy Schekman presented his latest research findings on Parkinson's disease. Impact and Future Outlook The summit successfully demonstrated NST's significant contribution to global sustainable development while highlighting Nobel DAO's unique value as a new-generation technology innovation platform. Many participants expressed admiration for NST's efforts in sustainable development, and numerous attendees, including students and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, showed strong interest in Nobel DAO and eagerly signed up to participate. As a cross-disciplinary technology platform, Nobel DAO brings together top global talent through its genius club and has created a comprehensive ecosystem integrating talent cultivation, startup acceleration, and technological innovation through its innovative incubation system (including the Global Future Technology Family Association, Global Geek Centers, and Future Technology Laboratories). In the coming new era of artificial intelligence, the importance of this platform becomes even more prominent. As Nobel DAO experts state, humanity stands at a pivotal historical turning point—AI may represent the last direct major technological invention by humanity. The next 10 to 20 years will likely witness breakthrough developments in robotics, automation, and longevity technology. With this profound technological transformation, the combination of carbon-based life and silicon-based life may become the main direction of technological and social development. Nobel DAO was established to embrace this transformation, fostering collaboration among brilliant minds to address the challenges posed by AI, ensuring that the benefits of technological advancements are shared equitably. The successful hosting of this summit marks an important step for NST and Nobel DAO in integrating global innovation resources and promoting sustainable development and technological progress. The conference showcased the integration of cutting-edge technology with sustainable development, harnessing the collective wisdom of top global talents to provide tangible solutions to humanity's common challenges. Media Contacts Nobel Sustainability Trust Nobel Sustainability Trust, founded by members of the Nobel family and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has long been committed to addressing global challenges such as climate change, environmental pollution, and resource overconsumption. The foundation plays a key role in advancing global sustainable development by promoting sustainable production and consumption practices, with a particular focus on non-polluting and renewable technologies. Contact: Tracy Wang Nobel DAO Nobel DAO, supported by members of the Nobel family, is an innovation accelerator with the important mission of discovering and supporting the next generation of innovators. By establishing a unique global innovation ecosystem, it provides critical support to outstanding innovators, including access to exclusive events, a prestigious global network, and significant funding opportunities. Nobel DAO places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering breakthrough projects that address real-world challenges by bringing together experts from diverse fields. Contact: Chrank Chen UC Berkeley & Berkeley RDI Email: [email protected] Contact: Jocelyn Weber Phipps Disclaimer: This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements describe expectations, plans, outcomes, or strategies for the future (including product offerings, regulatory plans, and business plans) and are subject to change without prior notice. Please be advised that such statements are influenced by various uncertainties, which may result in future circumstances, events, or outcomes differing from those predicted in the forward-looking statements. Media Contact Company Name: Nobel DAO
