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Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
@swetac
Climate Behavioral Scientist | | CEO, US | Speaker
Washington, DCswetachakraborty.comJoined November 2008

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I'm a risk and behavioral scientist. I assess threats related to pandemics, food scarcity, over-population, and climate change. Here's what we're not talking about enough: the frequency of global pandemics will only accelerate as climate change gets worse. /thread
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🗓 January 19 ➣SDG Tent: Towards Sustainable Finance Models ➣ SDG Tent: Decarbonizing Supply Chains ➣SDG Tent: Moving Beyond Net Zero in Finance ➣SDG Tent: Circularity Gap ➣SDG Tent: One Health Approach ➣SDG Tent: Governing Biodiversity Credit Markets
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🗓 January 19 ➣SDG Tent: Achieving the Goal of Universal Health Coverage by 2030: Successes and Challenges from Emerging Market Countries ➣SDG Tent: Tackling The Protein Dilemma ➣SDG Tent: Making the Energy Transition a Reality:
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🗓 January 18 ➣SDG Tent: Growth Through Volatility ➣SDG Tent: Half Way There, Not Nearly There ➣SDG Tent: Impact Investing ➣SDG Tent: Regenerative Organisations ➣SDG Tent: The State of Cooperation ➣SDG Tent: Leadership in Health Equity ➣SDG Tent: Carbon Free Healthcare
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💚 We Don't Have Time's Davos Hub Program 💚 📅 January 17 ➣SDG Tent: Nature-Based Solutions for Business ➣SDG Tent: Responsible Business Education as the New Norm ➣SDG Tent: How Can We Change for Local Millers to Enhance Nutrition? ➣SDG Tent: Capital for Impact & Nature:
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This year’s theme, Cooperation in a Fragmented World, speaks to the need for collaboration to address our world's challenges. I believe that by coming together and sharing our ideas and experiences, we can make progress toward creating a more sustainable and prosperous future.
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It’s going to be an incredible week at #davos2023! I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together, and I look forward to connecting with old and new friends. Find my schedule below 👇🏾 If you are not at #wef2023 in person, tune in to see it here:👉🏽
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Thanks for having me on you force of nature!
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.@swetac unpacks how climate change impacts the amount of displaced people around the world and what policy changes can be made. “We need to proactively prepare, build resiliency, so we can actually get ahead of this.”
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Loved joining today on to discuss how California’s flooding is EVERYONE’s problem.
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A state of emergency has been declared in California as people who live there continue to experience catastrophic weather including cyclones. @swetac breaks down what immediate actions can prevent future unprecedented weather events.
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Progress made in tackling climate change can be slower than we wish for. Still, it’s important to remember how many people around the world are raising their voices for change. See which countries took the lead on climate action in 2022:
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We are almost there! I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on #2022 & the amazing progress we’ve made, but the #newyear brings so much excitement & hope with it! What are the things you are looking forward to doing this yr? To investing in? To making your mission? Share below!
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Thank you to Montreal Mayor, , for hosting this incredible reception at #COP15. It was certainly a great way to celebrate all that is already being accomplished this week, while motivating us to keep up the good work & meet fellow workers in this fight.💪🏽
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. inspired me as I did my grocery shopping today. I nixed the plastic-covered produce, only bought what I needed, and stored properly in refrigerator. I always appreciate her approach in offering reasonable, easy changes we can make to make a more sustainable world!
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5 Tips to Reduce Food Waste: 1️⃣ Check labels. “Best buy” ≠ unsafe. 2️⃣ Only buy what you need. 3️⃣ Store food properly. 4️⃣ Use technology. 5️⃣ Overbuying ≠ wealth. Eliminate that inaccurate perception. Thanks to @CGTNOfficial for producing this!
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