Maria Darhieh - Founder, Earth 05

In a discussion, Maria Darhieh, CEO of Earth 05, explains the project's mission to solve global issues through cross-country collaboration and innovation, aiming to improve the lives of 500 million people in seven years. Earth 05 hosts a co-creation award to support science and entrepreneurship, focusing on SDG 17 partnerships. The project emphasizes collective intelligence, combining human and AI intelligence to tackle climate crises, particularly water, food, and energy. The initiative provides infrastructure, mentorship, and a safe space for innovators to collaborate. The goal is to achieve 0% water waste by 2050, leveraging advanced technologies and collective action. Maria highlights the importance of follow-up after conferences like COP16 to ensure meaningful progress. The project sets short-term and ultimate goals to motivate participants and align efforts.