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International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum opens in Beijing

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Dimanche, avril 28, 2024
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BEIJING, April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online:

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  • BEIJING, April 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online:
    In August 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution "International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development 2024-2033" (Sciences Decade).
  • UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, co-organized the "International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum" on April 25, Beijing, China.
  • The primary objective of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum is to foster a culture of science by expanding the outreach of the Science Decade, engaging with the scientific community, government entities, the private sector, and civil societies on the vision and mission of the Decade, and mobilizing various stakeholders for its effective implementation.
  • The Science Decade echoes the annual theme of the 2024 ZGC Forum, "Innovation: Building a Better World", and further demonstrates the internationalization of the ZGC Forum.

"Cambridge of the East" shines: Global-minded Zhejiang University plays a growing role in pushing SDGs

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Mardi, novembre 29, 2022
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Hundreds of scientists -- including TWAS fellows, TWAS Young Affiliates and Alumni, ministers of science and technology, and dignitaries from all over the world -- gathered in an online and offline meeting in Hangzhou, the capital of China's eastern coastal province of Zhejiang.

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  • The offline event was held at one of China's most desirable universities, Zhejiang University (ZJU), which renowned British scientist Dr. Joseph Needham hailed as "Cambridge of the East".
  • As a leading comprehensive research university, ZJU's research achievements in many basic science fields contribute to the realization of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • His innovative approach has boosted growth and yield of several fruits, increasing farmers' income as well as protecting natural resources.
  • The online meeting played a role in promoting cross-institutional knowledge sharing in the Asia-Pacific region and solutions to major global challenges.

Massive Airlift to Rescue 22 Moon Bears Finally Completed

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Mardi, mai 10, 2022
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The 22 bears originated at a breeding farm in South Korea that previously used the bears in gallbladder and bile extraction processes.

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  • The 22 bears originated at a breeding farm in South Korea that previously used the bears in gallbladder and bile extraction processes.
  • This process will continue with the 300-plus Moon Bears that are still held in small steel cages within the country.
  • Upon arriving in Los Angeles, the Bears were promptly transported by a specialized rescue team to The Wild Animal Refuge.
  • Further efforts to rescue the remaining Moon Bears is ongoing and more information is available via the Sanctuary's website listed below.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary Receives Crypto Currency Donation From Alpaca Finance To Help Rescued Animals

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Lundi, février 21, 2022
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KEENESBURG, Colo., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) announced they have received a significant donation in the form of USDT from the crypto currency enterprise known as Alpaca Finance.

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  • KEENESBURG, Colo., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wild Animal Sanctuary (TWAS) announced they have received a significant donation in the form of USDT from the crypto currency enterprise known as Alpaca Finance.
  • Alpaca Finance's generous donation will help provide food, medical supplies, and animal care staffing for the purpose of caring for the herd.
  • ABOUT ALPACA FINANCE: Alpaca Finance is a blockchain lending and savings platform where users can earn 5%+ interest in the form of a passive APY on digital USD or crypto assets.
  • ABOUT THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY: The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a publicly supported non-profit animal charity which specializes in rescuing captive large carnivores and other exotic animals.