Arctic Reflections, a Dutch impact start-up initiative, is committed to halting the rapid disappearance of Arctic sea ice. They aim to restore it, by thickening the ice in winter through pumping seawater on top. We are proud to donate to this impressive climate project that fits our mission of accelerating positive impact. Why and how? Let’s find out.
At VP Capital, we believe the current pace of sustainable development is not enough. We all need to take action and responsibility faster. To move first and drive impact through innovation. So, when we find a project that ticks all those boxes, we are proud to show our conviction for the cause.
“After six generations, it’s safe to say we’re in it for the long run. That’s why we don’t just hope for a better future, we invest in it.” - Guus van Puijenbroek
What is happening with the ice in the Arctic Ocean?
The Arctic is warming up fast. One of the processes causing this is the diminishing ability of the Arctic surface to reflect light. Bright white sheets of ice reflect most of the incoming sunlight, absorbing only a small amount of heat. But as the sea ice melts, more open ocean is exposed to absorb much more solar radiation, leading to higher temperatures and even less sea ice cover.
A permanently ice-free Arctic would be equivalent to adding a global warming potential of 25 years of global CO2 emissions.
Climate simulations predict that an ice-free Arctic summer could already occur in the 2030s, which will directly affect flora and fauna and cause global climate effects.
