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It\u2019s been clear for years now that our planet needs help battling the effects of global warming, and that\u2019s why Climate Change & Sustainability has been one of our five key social impact focus areas at Humble. Coral reefs are a vital part of a healthy planetary ecology, in many ways\u2014they help feed us, they protect our shorelines from erosion, they provide jobs in developing countries, they\u2019re a source for important scientific and medical research. Coral Guardian\u2019s work to protect coral ecosystems is helping to preserve these benefits for all of us.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of our developer partners, Soma Putera at Stairway Games\u2014the company that created the charity content for their game Coral Island that resulted in our recent donation\u2014also said something recently that I think captures the importance of this work: \u201cGlobal pollution is having a devastating effect on this planet we all share, and our hope is that awareness of that will grow and people will be inspired to take action, no matter how small . . . even if it\u2019s just taking their trash home with them from the beach like in our game, to help make a difference.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What worries you most about the current state of coral reefs ?<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coral reefs are extremely susceptible to rising sea temperatures; as carbon emissions continue leading to increased global temperatures, the seas will likely become less hospitable for coral and that could lead to degradation of these sensitive ecosystems. The more coral we lose, the more we risk losing the benefits that coral provides. Like many others who care about the health of our planet, I\u2019m just worried that we won\u2019t be able to do enough quickly enough to slow down global warming and protect ourselves from its impact.<\/span><\/p>\n What gives you hope for the protection of coral reefs?<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019m definitely inspired by the work that Coral Guardian is doing and the awareness that the UN and other organizations are bringing. I\u2019m also really proud of all my teammates at Humble and our partners for leaning in and contributing to this and other important environmental causes.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I was thrilled that we were able to work with Stairway Games to produce and sell a special charity content pack for their environmentally themed game Coral Island, with 100% of the proceeds dedicated to Coral Guardian. We were able to raise $50,000 from that initiative alone. Earlier this year our Humble Bundle store team offered a special game bundle that raised over $60,000 for Coral Guardian and Trees, Water & People.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Initiatives like these are strong reminders that our community believes in making a difference and will show up to support causes, such as protecting our coral reefs, that they believe in.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How is your company involved in protecting coral ecosystems?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A lot of people think of Humble as a content store and a game publisher. What we are is a small company with a mission to be a force for good, and what really drives us, together with our community and partners, is that we’re able to turn our passion for games and other content into meaningful help for people and causes in need.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019re excited about continuing to support environmental causes, as one of our social impact focus areas, with our charity initiatives for many years to come. Given the importance of coral ecosystems to the welfare of planet Earth and everyone living here, we anticipate that contributing to their protection will continue to be a meaningful part of our ongoing efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p> ![\"humble\"](\"https:\/\/www.coralguardian.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sponsor-spotlight_Kamini-Tiwari_Humble-Bundle_oct2023-1027x1200.jpeg\")
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