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Dear John,

In a season full of climate disasters, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by problems that feel so big, they seem impossible to solve.

But history reminds us that even in moments of crisis, collective action is possible. In 2015, nearly every country on Earth came together at COP21 in Paris to sign the landmark Paris Agreement. Behind the headlines, it was a remarkable example of what progress looks like: quiet diplomacy, unlikely alliances, and bold leadership—especially from the most vulnerable nations—came together to shape a shared commitment to our future. It was a clear illustration of how ambition is built not by chance, but by people demanding and delivering change.

That same spirit drives the stories in the upcoming book, *The New Global Possible: Rebuilding Optimism in the Age of Climate Crisis ( [link removed] )* by Ani Dasgupta, WRI’s President and CEO, out September 9th.

As the headlines grow more urgent, inspiring individuals, organizations, and communities have found climate solutions that are already working and ready to be scaled.

Here are 5 promising solutions featured in the book:

* *Technology:* In the Amazon, Indigenous communities are using satellite maps to spot illegal logging in real time. Using this geospatial evidence, they alert authorities to protect their land. This is technology used not to exploit nature, but to defend it, and the communities that depend on it.

* *Business:* When IKEA challenged itself to go climate neutral, or even climate positive, it sparked a business transformation. The company expanded into secondhand markets, began taking back used products, and redesigned supply chains. Today, its emissions are down, its profits are up, and it’s proving that sustainable business is smart business.

* *Justice:* In South Los Angeles, urban oil drilling filled the air with unpleasant odors and damaging exhaust, afflicting residents with headaches, asthma, and nosebleeds. For years, nothing changed, until a coalition of community groups organized to demand action. Thanks to their efforts, urban drilling will be consigned to Los Angeles history.

* *Cities:* Every Sunday in Bogotá, the roar of traffic gives way to the sound of bike bells. More than 100 kilometers of streets transform into Ciclovía, a car-free celebration of community. From Bogotá to Addis Ababa to Delhi’s Raahgiri Day, cities are reclaiming space for people and improving urban life.

* *Economics:* Indonesia’s rapid growth once came with steep environmental costs. But in 2017, the government partnered with global experts to chart a new course. Their research showed that low-carbon development could boost GDP, cut poverty in half, and save lives. Now, Indonesia is investing in a greener economy and proving that climate action and economic growth can go hand in hand.

These are just some solutions unearthed in The New Global Possible ( [link removed] ). Based on conversations with over 100 changemakers around the world, Dasgupta goes beyond identifying what we must do and explores how to make positive change at speed and scale in a complex world.

*Pre-order your copy now at newglobalpossible.com ( [link removed] )*

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