Saleem H. Ali
@saleemali.bsky.social
Chair, Dept. of Geography and Spatial Science University of Delaware. Member United Nations Intl. Resource Panel. Author and Science Diplomacy practitioner www.saleemali.net
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Saleem H. Ali
@saleemali.bsky.social
· Jun 6
UN Scientists Propose a ‘Global Trust’ to Safeguard Critical Minerals as Trade Tensions Mount
As G7 President, Canada can lead a shift from mineral competition to stewardship—ensuring critical minerals support peace, AI and the green transition
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Paper in Science today argues for Global Minerals Trust for Green Transition. In time for G7 meetings & US-China summit #CriticalMinerals - Press release w/links to paper and Policy Brief from @ununiversity.bsky.social cc: @deepseadawn.bsky.social @alondra.bsky.social unu.edu/inweh/news/u...
A new Nature Communications study indicates even if all other sectors went #net-zero today, emissions from construction alone would still push the world beyond the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 °C target by 2050 www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Carbon footprint of the construction sector is projected to double by 2050 globally - Communications Earth & Environment
Cement, brick, and metal use are responsible for more than half of the carbon dioxide emissions from the construction sector, and under a business-as-usual scenario, the sector’s carbon footprint is e...
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November 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A new Nature Communications study indicates even if all other sectors went #net-zero today, emissions from construction alone would still push the world beyond the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 °C target by 2050 www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Such a pleasure to host @greatlakespecktwo.bsky.social for the annual #Mather lecture at @udelaware.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Such a pleasure to host @greatlakespecktwo.bsky.social for the annual #Mather lecture at @udelaware.bsky.social
Pleased to report that my book on #Sustainability with @oxfordacademic.bsky.social is now available as an #audiobook - available on most audio platforms like Spotify and also Audible cc: @katharinehayhoe.com www.amazon.com/Sustainabili...
Sustainability: A Very Short Introduction
Amazon.com: Sustainability: A Very Short Introduction (Audible Audio Edition): Saleem H. Ali, Sharmila Devar, Tantor Media: Audible Books & Originals
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November 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Pleased to report that my book on #Sustainability with @oxfordacademic.bsky.social is now available as an #audiobook - available on most audio platforms like Spotify and also Audible cc: @katharinehayhoe.com www.amazon.com/Sustainabili...
Among the many extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage sites I have visited in travels to 174 member states of the United Nations, The Pothala Palace stands out as singularly monumental in its setting, ambition and transcendence
November 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Among the many extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage sites I have visited in travels to 174 member states of the United Nations, The Pothala Palace stands out as singularly monumental in its setting, ambition and transcendence
What the 2025 economics #NobelPrize reveals about the way nature and science need to be internalized in our assessment of #innovation and growth - my thoughts for @forbes.com cc: @pkrugman.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
Embedding Nature into Economic Grow -- "Innovation" Unpacked!
This year's Nobel memorial prize in economics should lead us to consider a more “naturalized” approach to economic growth
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October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
What the 2025 economics #NobelPrize reveals about the way nature and science need to be internalized in our assessment of #innovation and growth - my thoughts for @forbes.com cc: @pkrugman.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
For Star Trek fans this one is for you www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
Star Trek’s Bold Lessons for the United Nations
The epic TV series Star Trek has vital lessons on planetary governance and the future of the United Nations
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October 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
For Star Trek fans this one is for you www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
My thoughts on the new book by Malala Yousafzai and how to connect it to broader conversations on diversity, migration and sustainability - might interest @jenbiddle.bsky.social @triofrancos.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
Malala, Migration and Sustainability - Nobel Laureate's Next Chapter
Here's what Malala Yousafzai and Sharbat Gula show about the ways in which migration and environmental education can create a more sustainable future for migrants.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My thoughts on the new book by Malala Yousafzai and how to connect it to broader conversations on diversity, migration and sustainability - might interest @jenbiddle.bsky.social @triofrancos.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
“Key to success in transformative change is identifying the underlying causes” - Arun Agrawal at @notredame.bsky.social sustainability conference
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
“Key to success in transformative change is identifying the underlying causes” - Arun Agrawal at @notredame.bsky.social sustainability conference
“Road to philanthropic hell was paved with “pilot projects.” - Jim Leape at NSS meeting
October 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
“Road to philanthropic hell was paved with “pilot projects.” - Jim Leape at NSS meeting
“Politics is downstream of culture than policy is downstream of power” - David Beckman / Pisces foundation at @notredame.bsky.social conference
October 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“Politics is downstream of culture than policy is downstream of power” - David Beckman / Pisces foundation at @notredame.bsky.social conference
“I do not seek infinite growth but I do seek improvement in quality of life - shift from quantity to quality is what matters.” Chris Boone - dean of @uscprice.bsky.social at the National Sustainability Society conference at @notredame.bsky.social cc: @geodgb.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
“I do not seek infinite growth but I do seek improvement in quality of life - shift from quantity to quality is what matters.” Chris Boone - dean of @uscprice.bsky.social at the National Sustainability Society conference at @notredame.bsky.social cc: @geodgb.bsky.social
In past 7 years we have extracted more materials from earth than past 100 years prior. Very concerning trend - noted at #Zerowaste forum
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In past 7 years we have extracted more materials from earth than past 100 years prior. Very concerning trend - noted at #Zerowaste forum
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🌎On the doorstep of the Amazon, this year's #COP30 is taking place where the pressures of development and deforestation collide. But it can inspire the courage and cooperation the future demands.
See why this location matters. Find out more → go.wri.org/cop30
See why this location matters. Find out more → go.wri.org/cop30
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🌎On the doorstep of the Amazon, this year's #COP30 is taking place where the pressures of development and deforestation collide. But it can inspire the courage and cooperation the future demands.
See why this location matters. Find out more → go.wri.org/cop30
See why this location matters. Find out more → go.wri.org/cop30
Such a pleasure moderating the panel with Jeff Sachs at the Global Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul today
October 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Such a pleasure moderating the panel with Jeff Sachs at the Global Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul today
Arrived in #Istanbul for #Zerowaste forum - lots of good publicity about the waste problem but #TurkishAirlines needs to recycle better and stop using so many disposable items and accessories on their planes!! ✈️🍀good news that they are using more biofuels
October 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Arrived in #Istanbul for #Zerowaste forum - lots of good publicity about the waste problem but #TurkishAirlines needs to recycle better and stop using so many disposable items and accessories on their planes!! ✈️🍀good news that they are using more biofuels
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IUCN launches Nature-based Education Facility with $10 million in-kind contribution from Esri
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IUCN launches Nature-based Education Facility with $10 million in-kind contribution from Esri
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October 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
IUCN launches Nature-based Education Facility with $10 million in-kind contribution from Esri
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There are plenty of opportunities to recycle rare earth minerals which are not being adequately utilized as I argue in this recent piece for @forbes.com cc: @triofrancos.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
Recycling Rare Earth Minerals Can Address Military Demand
A new report by the United Nations suggests circular economy strategies must be prioritized or we face a $450 billion financing gap for critical minerals.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
There are plenty of opportunities to recycle rare earth minerals which are not being adequately utilized as I argue in this recent piece for @forbes.com cc: @triofrancos.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
New report from United Nations International Resource Panel suggests, circular economy strategies must be prioritized - otherwise we face the prospect of a $450 billion financing gap for critical minerals. Cc: @edgarhertwich.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
Recycling Rare Earth Minerals Can Address Military Demand
A new report by the United Nations suggests circular economy strategies must be prioritized or we face a $450 billion financing gap for critical minerals.
www.forbes.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
New report from United Nations International Resource Panel suggests, circular economy strategies must be prioritized - otherwise we face the prospect of a $450 billion financing gap for critical minerals. Cc: @edgarhertwich.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
Academic exodus from USA goes to next level as Nobel laureate couple from MIT depart for Switzerland cc: @globalecoguy.bsky.social www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/a...
Nobel-winning economists Duflo and Banerjee will leave US for Switzerland
The University of Zurich said that Nobel laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee, known for their work in development economics, will move from the US to Switzerland, amid Donald Trump's attacks o...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Academic exodus from USA goes to next level as Nobel laureate couple from MIT depart for Switzerland cc: @globalecoguy.bsky.social www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/a...
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Seamounts of Cabo Verde: A review of their ecological and economic significance, anthropogenic impacts, and conservation needs
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October 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Seamounts of Cabo Verde: A review of their ecological and economic significance, anthropogenic impacts, and conservation needs
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#openaccess
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My thoughts on #Africa’s largest dam that just opened on the Nile and cautious optimism for #Ethiopia moving forward in my latest column for @forbes.com cc: @petergleick.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
Ethiopia’s Hydropower Success Exemplifies “Convergent Governance”
Africa's largest hydropower project could positively transform the region if leaders remain committed to development and resist the temptations of militarization
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October 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
My thoughts on #Africa’s largest dam that just opened on the Nile and cautious optimism for #Ethiopia moving forward in my latest column for @forbes.com cc: @petergleick.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/saleem...
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Prof Mike Searle’s comprehensive new geological map of the Himalayas is now complete and has been handed over to his long-time colleague Marc St-Onge at the Geological Survey of Canada for digitisation! Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project
October 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Prof Mike Searle’s comprehensive new geological map of the Himalayas is now complete and has been handed over to his long-time colleague Marc St-Onge at the Geological Survey of Canada for digitisation! Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity cc: @michaelemann.bsky.social
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Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity cc: @michaelemann.bsky.social
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Our latest paper exploring the complicated relationships between the energy source for processing the ubiquitous metal - aluminum / and economic measures of productivity when we factor in carbon into the equations cc: @katharinehayhoe.com www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Carbon emissions in metal manufacturing productivity: A global analysis of aluminium smelting
The aluminium industry generates over a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, contributing to global emissions significantly. To become a p…
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October 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Our latest paper exploring the complicated relationships between the energy source for processing the ubiquitous metal - aluminum / and economic measures of productivity when we factor in carbon into the equations cc: @katharinehayhoe.com www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The Perfect Storm Fueling Pakistan’s Solar Boom www.wri.org/insights/pak...
The Perfect Storm Fueling Pakistan’s Solar Boom
Market forces are encouraging a people-led clean energy transformation in Pakistan from fossil fuels to solar power.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Perfect Storm Fueling Pakistan’s Solar Boom www.wri.org/insights/pak...