Andrea Zanon
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Empowering leaders & entrepreneurs with strategy, partnerships & cultural intelligence | 20+ yrs international development | andreazanon.tech | Confidence. Culture. Connection.
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Hydrogen will help transition to a cleaner energy future
As I predicted in my article of Nov 11, 2021, The UN COP26 Climate Summit in the UK Will help build momentum but it will disappoint many, the UN Conference was overshadowed by the realization that governments would not agree to act quickly enough to stop global warming. As I explained, the COP26 would build good momentum towards a greener future but would not gain the Government commitments needed to reach zero net emission by 2050. Progress however should be applauded, among the most concrete achievements, the following are the most notable: a) The G20 committed to stop financing of international coal powerplants; b) The Global Methane Pledge Initiative was supported by over 100 countries to reduce by 30% methane emission by 2030 (Methane as 80 times more global warming power than CO2); and c) The top forest countries in the world agreed to stop deforestation by 2025. As I take stock of what happened at the Cop26, and analyze the plans for the COP28 (In Cairo, Egypt) and Cop29 (In Abhu-Dabi, UAE), I share my thoughts about Green Hydrogen, as I believe it is the most viable alternative source for a cleaner energy future.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Earth
Prosecco Wine Growth is a Great Italian Business Success Story
Having grown up in the Prosecco region and spent most of my falls harvesting the Prosecco grapes as I grew up, I have been watching and applauding the phenomenal transformation of the once known as a local unpretentious light wine. Prosecco has become one of the great success stories of the recent Italian wine industry. It has brought unprecedented prosperity to the Veneto region, transforming local farmers into global entrepreneurs. The prosecco growth and success has strengthened Veneto as one of the leading entrepreneurial regions of Europe.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Proof
Why Prosecco growth is unstoppable? And what producers can do to maintain this competitive angle
Having grown up in the Prosecco region and spent most of my falls harvesting the Prosecco grapes as I grew up, I have been watching and applauding the phenomenal transformation of the once known as a local unpretentious light wine. Prosecco has become one of the great success stories of the recent Italian wine industry. It has brought unprecedented prosperity to the Veneto region, transforming local farmers into global entrepreneurs. The prosecco growth and success has strengthened Veneto as one of the leading entrepreneurial regions of Europe.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Proof
Fossil Fuel Divestment and Climate Change
On September 9th, 2021, Larry Bacow, the president of Harvard University, announced plans to phase out investments in oil, gas, and coal. The primary catalyst for such divestment is climate change pressure. But, in fairness, the institution has been on this path for over a decade.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Earth
