G20

Minister Guilbeault leads the Canadian delegation to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to push for ambitious climate action

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月曜日, 11月 27, 2023
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The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is leading the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

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  • The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is leading the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
  • We will work with partners on a new climate finance goal for 2025 and beyond and identify ways to better leverage private capital for climate solutions.
  • Led by Minister Guilbeault, Canada's delegation includes Catherine Stewart, Ambassador for Climate Change; Michael Bonser, Canada's Chief Climate Negotiator; and Jean-François Tremblay, Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
  • – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
    COP28 is the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an annual conference that coordinates international efforts to address climate change.

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Reaffirms Commitment to Worker Productivity Growth and Collaborative Policies

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月曜日, 11月 27, 2023
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Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Worker Productivity Growth: The International Labour Organization highlights Saudi Arabia's achievement with a 4.9% growth in worker productivity in 2022.

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  • Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Worker Productivity Growth: The International Labour Organization highlights Saudi Arabia's achievement with a 4.9% growth in worker productivity in 2022.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia's Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, successfully concluded the 13th Social Dialogue Forum in Riyadh.
  • Acknowledging Saudi Arabia's achievement as the top G20 country in worker productivity growth (4.9% in 2022, according to the International Labour Organization), he emphasized the commitment to collaborative initiatives discussed in five dialogue workshops.
  • Our success in worker productivity growth underscores our commitment to addressing challenges collaboratively.

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Reaffirms Commitment to Worker Productivity Growth and Collaborative Policies

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月曜日, 11月 27, 2023
Human resources, International Labour Organization, Legislation, Social dialogue, Government, Conclusion, Social change, Documentation, G20, Communication, Growth, Arms industry, Renewable energy

Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Worker Productivity Growth: The International Labour Organization highlights Saudi Arabia's achievement with a 4.9% growth in worker productivity in 2022.

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  • Saudi Arabia Tops G20 in Worker Productivity Growth: The International Labour Organization highlights Saudi Arabia's achievement with a 4.9% growth in worker productivity in 2022.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia's Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, successfully concluded the 13th Social Dialogue Forum in Riyadh.
  • Acknowledging Saudi Arabia's achievement as the top G20 country in worker productivity growth (4.9% in 2022, according to the International Labour Organization), he emphasized the commitment to collaborative initiatives discussed in five dialogue workshops.
  • Our success in worker productivity growth underscores our commitment to addressing challenges collaboratively.

Building a more stable China-U.S. relationship after the San Francisco summit meeting

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木曜日, 11月 23, 2023
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In such context, Chinese President Xi Jinping and American President Joe Biden met on Nov. 15 at Filoli Estate, south of San Francisco.

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  • In such context, Chinese President Xi Jinping and American President Joe Biden met on Nov. 15 at Filoli Estate, south of San Francisco.
  • This meeting is to set China-U.S. relations back to the trajectories pictured when President Xi and President Biden met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.
  • During the meeting, President Xi Jinping underscored that the two countries should foster a new "San Francisco vision," while consolidating the five pillars for China-U.S. relations.
  • Hopefully, the two countries could usher in a new chapter after the San Francisco summit meeting, actively put the heads of state's consensus into action, and build a more stable and more constructive China-US relationship.

Rethinking Social Development for People and Planet by Club de Madrid

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木曜日, 11月 23, 2023
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Widening inequality, mounting geopolitical tensions, conflict and widespread uncertainty demand that we urgently address the flaws and glaring fractures of our global system.

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  • Widening inequality, mounting geopolitical tensions, conflict and widespread uncertainty demand that we urgently address the flaws and glaring fractures of our global system.
  • We risk breaking multilateral commitments to people and planet and this is bound to have grave consequences.
  • Prioritising strong and well-governed institutions that can effectively integrate and mainstream Shared Societies into economic, social, environmental and technological commitments.
  • This flagship CdM activity was co-organised with Liz Mohn Center , an initiative of Bertelsmann Foundation , in collaboration with Brazil's MFA , UN DESA , UNRISD and Instituto Igarapé amongst others.

Rethinking Social Development for People and Planet by Club de Madrid

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木曜日, 11月 23, 2023
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Widening inequality, mounting geopolitical tensions, conflict and widespread uncertainty demand that we urgently address the flaws and glaring fractures of our global system.

Key Points: 
  • Widening inequality, mounting geopolitical tensions, conflict and widespread uncertainty demand that we urgently address the flaws and glaring fractures of our global system.
  • We risk breaking multilateral commitments to people and planet and this is bound to have grave consequences.
  • Prioritising strong and well-governed institutions that can effectively integrate and mainstream Shared Societies into economic, social, environmental and technological commitments.
  • This flagship CdM activity was co-organised with Liz Mohn Center , an initiative of Bertelsmann Foundation , in collaboration with Brazil's MFA , UN DESA , UNRISD and Instituto Igarapé amongst others.

CGTN: Chinese President Xi arrives in San Francisco for talks with Biden, APEC meeting

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水曜日, 11月 15, 2023
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U.S. officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, were present at the airport to welcome President Xi.

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  • U.S. officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, were present at the airport to welcome President Xi.
  • Along the way from the airport to the hotel, many overseas Chinese people were seen lining up waving the national flags of China and the United States to greet Xi.
  • During his stay, Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend a series of events, aiming to find common ground with leaders from Asia-Pacific economic entities.
  • San Francisco is the host city for APEC Leaders' Week 2023 from November 11 to 17, with the theme "Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All."

CGTN: Chinese President Xi arrives in San Francisco for talks with Biden, APEC meeting

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水曜日, 11月 15, 2023
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U.S. officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, were present at the airport to welcome President Xi.

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  • U.S. officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, were present at the airport to welcome President Xi.
  • Along the way from the airport to the hotel, many overseas Chinese people were seen lining up waving the national flags of China and the United States to greet Xi.
  • During his stay, Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend a series of events, aiming to find common ground with leaders from Asia-Pacific economic entities.
  • San Francisco is the host city for APEC Leaders' Week 2023 from November 11 to 17, with the theme "Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All."

EQS-News: UET United Electronic Technology AG launches new business area for sustainability and takes over plantation in Africa

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火曜日, 11月 7, 2023
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UET United Electronic Technology AG (ISIN: DE000A0LBKW6), Eschborn, is opening a new business area for capturing and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) and production of biological energy sources and takes over the majority in a plantation for sustainable forestry.

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  • UET United Electronic Technology AG (ISIN: DE000A0LBKW6), Eschborn, is opening a new business area for capturing and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) and production of biological energy sources and takes over the majority in a plantation for sustainable forestry.
  • For this purpose the UET is aquiring a 51% stake in the African Plantation for Sustainable Development (APSD Ltd), based in Ghana, Africa.
  • To fully digitalize the business process, the UET Group will build a private 5G network on the 32,000 hectares to fully cover the plantation.
  • This initiates and builds a future-oriented business with strong growth potential in the Sustainability & Circular Economy business segment, that was launched a year ago by the UET Group.

Aemetis Receives $150 Million Biodiesel Supply Allocation From India Oil Marketing Companies

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月曜日, 10月 30, 2023
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CUPERTINO, CA, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX) announced today that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary in India, owner and operator of a 60 million gallon per year capacity biodiesel plant located near the Port of Kakinada on the East Coast of India, was selected by India’s three government-controlled oil marketing companies (OMCs) to supply an estimated $150 million of biodiesel under cost-plus purchase contracts for approximately 40 million gallons of biodiesel during the one year period starting October 2023.

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  • Approximately 70% of the 25 billion gallon diesel market in India is supplied by the OMCs, with the remaining 30% supplied by private oil refiners.
  • The National Policy prohibits imports of biodiesel into India.
  • The Aemetis Universal Biofuels plant delivers high quality biodiesel and has built a reputation as a reliable large-scale renewable fuel producer in India.
  • Aemetis is the only producer that has delivered more than 99% of contracted gallons under prior OMC contracts.