What version of the future are we heading for?

It can be overwhelming at times when you realise that there is no planet B, and it is up to us, our daily choices, our choice of habits, our choice of policies and politicians that will direct the fate of the planet.

it is up to us, our daily choices, our choice of habits, our choice of policies and politicians that will direct the fate of the planet

In the past month I have interacted with numerous individuals, projects and companies that are giving me hope that we can change the dismal forecasts for the better. Here is just a handful of examples:

• Carbon13 - I am mentoring the latest cohort of Carbon13 startups, where lots of ambitious and inventive entrepreneurs are aiming to collectively remove millions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. Check out their latest cohorts and if you think you can contribute too, sign up to become a mentor!
• GreenTech.global - are innovating ways to incentivise recycling and green habits
• Legal Response International - our team at o2h Technology built the Paris Agreement App to launch in time for COP26
• Redigocarbon - are simplifying the measuring and reporting of the carbon footprint of your business - an example business from the latest Carbon13 cohort

By supporting these projects and businesses I hope that I am contributing more and impacting more broadly to a greener future than if I would only be focused on my personal habits. I will still be sorting my trash, eating environmentally conscious and cutting down on my international flights, and I will urge everyone to join me in supporting the great environmentally conscious initiatives that are being born out of the entrepreneurial communities that I engage with.

Personally, I will not be going to Glasgow for the COP26, but I know of lots of great people that will.

If you are planning to go to COP26, look out for:

• Legal Response International -  meet Christoph Schwarte to learn how LRI is supporting small developing countries on legal issues in and around international climate negotiations. And download the Paris Agreement App to your phone before the event.
• OpenUK - meet Amanda Brock and an army of passionate volunteers who are more than happy to provide examples of how open source software and open technologies will help pave the way to reach climate goals. See more by searching the hashtag #OpenUKCOP26
• Provenance - meet Jessi Baker to learn how companies can communicate the sustainability of their supply chain in a credible way.
• NatureMetrics - meet Kat Bruce and the NatureMetrics team to learn how to assess environmental biodiversity using eDNA.

Have a great meeting everyone, and let's hope that the politicians and decision makers will wise up to take the necessary steps to choose the brighter future for our planet.

Cover photo credit ricardo via Flickr.