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PM Sheikh Hasina launches GCA Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation in Dhaka

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Lundi, décembre 19, 2022
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The Prime Minister stated: "Our government will extend all possible support to the Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation being launched today.

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  • The Prime Minister stated: "Our government will extend all possible support to the Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation being launched today.
  • Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki moon said, "I express my deepest appreciation to Prime Minister Hasina for hosting GCA in Bangladesh.
  • The Global Hub will further empower local communities who know how best to identify solutions that fit local needs."
  • The Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation has been funded by the Global Center on Adaptation through a grant from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).

Partners in Performance Advises Center For Houston on Transforming City to Hydrogen Energy Hub

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Jeudi, décembre 15, 2022
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Global energy transition management consulting firm Partners in Performance announced it was tapped by the Center for Houstons Future (CHF) to assess Houstons potential as a hub for hydrogen and hydrogen equipment manufacturing.

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  • Global energy transition management consulting firm Partners in Performance announced it was tapped by the Center for Houstons Future (CHF) to assess Houstons potential as a hub for hydrogen and hydrogen equipment manufacturing.
  • The resulting report, Houstons Future as a Global Center for Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing, Recycling, and Electrolysis offers an in-depth analysis of the citys strategic advantages for becoming a global hydrogen energy hub.
  • Its findings conclude establishing a global hydrogen hub for hydrogen electrolyzers, storage, and delivery infrastructure is a massive economic opportunity for Houston.
  • Houston is a global center for the energy industry, from exploration & production to finance and infrastructure, said Brett Perlman, CEO at Center for Houstons Future.

Case study collection unveils Gansu's development in past decade

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Vendredi, décembre 16, 2022
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BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A news report by China.org.cn: A collection of case studies highlighting best poverty alleviation and rural development practices that have been implemented in Gansu province over the past 10 years known as "Building a Better Life in China: Gansu Practice" was unveiled.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A news report by China.org.cn: A collection of case studies highlighting best poverty alleviation and rural development practices that have been implemented in Gansu province over the past 10 years known as "Building a Better Life in China: Gansu Practice" was unveiled.
  • On Dec. 15, a collection of case studies highlighting best poverty alleviation and rural development practices that have been implemented in Gansu province over the past 10 years known as "Building a Better Life in China: Gansu Practice" was unveiled at the online South-South Cooperation Dialogue on Rural Youth Development Invigorated by E-commerce event.
  • Located in western China and home to the upper reaches of the Yellow River, the administrative area had a poverty rate of 26.5 percent, or 6.92 million people, in 2012.
  • "The problem of absolute poverty, which has plagued us for hundreds of years, has come to a historic resolution.

MEDIA ADVISORY: GLOBAL LAUNCH OF STATE AND TRENDS IN ADAPTATION IN AFRICA 2022

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Vendredi, octobre 28, 2022
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Rotterdam, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What: Pre-COP27 Press Conference and Global Launch of State and Trends in Africa 2022

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  • Rotterdam, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What: Pre-COP27 Press Conference and Global Launch of State and Trends in Africa 2022
    Where: Virtual.
  • Please register your attendance here for the press conference and to receive an embargoed copy of the report.
  • With less than one week until COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the Global Center on Adaptation is gathering global leaders to discuss expected outcomes from COP27 and to present the findings of its flagship report State and Trends in Adaptation in Africa 2022 (STA22).
  • The report highlights successful adaptation initiatives from the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) which have the potential to be scaled up and replicated.

University of Nairobi honors Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen

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Vendredi, septembre 23, 2022
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Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Nairobi at the institutions 2022 Commencement Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya.

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  • Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Nairobi at the institutions 2022 Commencement Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Stephen Kiama, presented the award, describing Professor Verkooijen as a champion of causesthat make the world a better place.
  • Today, the University of Nairobi is proud to confer the degree of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, to Professor Patrick Verkooijen in recognition of his distinguished academic and leadership career in climate change and adaptation Professor Kiama said.
  • Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation, congratulated Professor Verkooijen on his award.

University of Nairobi honors Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen

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Vendredi, septembre 23, 2022
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Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Nairobi at the institutions 2022 Commencement Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya.

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  • Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Nairobi at the institutions 2022 Commencement Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Stephen Kiama, presented the award, describing Professor Verkooijen as a champion of causesthat make the world a better place.
  • Today, the University of Nairobi is proud to confer the degree of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, to Professor Patrick Verkooijen in recognition of his distinguished academic and leadership career in climate change and adaptation Professor Kiama said.
  • Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation, congratulated Professor Verkooijen on his award.

Global Center on Adaptation launches first Local Adaptation Champions Awards in the build-up to COP 27

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Jeudi, juin 30, 2022
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Rotterdam, the Netherlands, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today launched the first international Local Adaptation Champions Awards to spotlight and reward locally led adaptation initiatives.

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  • Rotterdam, the Netherlands, June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today launched the first international Local Adaptation Champions Awards to spotlight and reward locally led adaptation initiatives.
  • International climate and development funding often fails to reach the local level.
  • Our hope is that these Awards will help put communities and local actors at the center of decision-making and funding for climate adaptation.
  • The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization which works as a solutions broker to accelerate action and support for adaptation solutions, from the international to the local, in partnership with the public and private sector.

Global Center on Adaptation showcases findings of Ghana’s National Assessment to Enhance the Resilience of its National Infrastructure Systems

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Jeudi, mars 24, 2022
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Accra, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a Ministerial Dialogue in Accra, hosted by Ghanas Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Environment (MESTI), the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) announced the findings of Ghanas first National Assessment to explore how best to enhance the resilience of its national infrastructure.

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  • Accra, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a Ministerial Dialogue in Accra, hosted by Ghanas Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Environment (MESTI), the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) announced the findings of Ghanas first National Assessment to explore how best to enhance the resilience of its national infrastructure.
  • This has the potential to threaten the socio-economic development gains which made Ghana a middle-income country.
  • The National Assessment focused on the energy, transport and water sectors to assess climate hazards to infrastructure assets and to prioritize adaptation investments to address those risks.
  • The National Assessment proposes 35 adaptation options for funders and investors to invest in Ghanas future, offering impactful, evidence-based adaptation projects and enabling environment interventions backed by robust research and analysis.

T. ROWE PRICE NAMES HEAD OF GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

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Mardi, décembre 21, 2021
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price announced today that Chrystal Williams has joined the firm's Global Distribution organization as head of its newly created Global Distribution Digital Solutions group.

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  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price announced today that Chrystal Williams has joined the firm's Global Distribution organization as head of its newly created Global Distribution Digital Solutions group.
  • The new team will bring together several digital capabilities from across the firm including those supporting web product ownership, digital design, product data display, and common local digital marketing tools to amplify the firm's digital experience for clients across T. Rowe Price businesses.
  • She joins T. Rowe Price from Arbi Solutions, a consulting business she established in 2018.
  • Founded in 1937, T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) is an independent global asset management company with $1.63 trillion in assets under management as of November 30, 2021.