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Survivor-Centered Training Scheme Strengthens Global Capacity for SEAH Investigations

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月曜日, 11月 13, 2023

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By expanding access to the IQTS to a wider audience, including prioritizing women, the project will produce more culturally appropriate SEAH investigations that can better serve the global majority.

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By expanding access to the IQTS to a wider audience, including prioritizing women, the project will produce more culturally appropriate SEAH investigations that can better serve the global majority.
“Well run, survivor-centered investigations into allegations of misconduct are critical to tackle SEAH in the humanitarian and development sector.
This four-tiered training program enhances investigators' capabilities, establishes a professional standard, and supports career progression through ongoing training and support.
Beyond training, the scheme will offer an investigators roster, mentoring services and a community of practice to help individuals and organizations pool SEAH investigation expertise and foster best practice.

Global donors pledge over US$777 million to defeat neglected tropical diseases and improve the lives of 1.6 billion people at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28

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日曜日, 12月 3, 2023

The forum took place on the first ever Health Day during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

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The forum took place on the first ever Health Day during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, UAE, was joined by world leaders including H.E.
Dr Austin Demby, Minister of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone, in a demonstration of endemic country leadership against NTDs.
The collaborative efforts of countries and global donors exemplify an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of the 1.6 billion people affected by these diseases.

USAID-funded TRANSFORM Project Secures Additional Private Sector Support for Antimicrobial Use Stewardship Principles, Now Includes Over 30% of Global Broiler Production

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火曜日, 11月 14, 2023

As part of TRANSFORM, the International Poultry Council (IPC) is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting poultry industry associations and private sector organizations to support antimicrobial use stewardship principles that guide actions to avoid the need to use, but when needed, ensure proper use of antimicrobials.

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As part of TRANSFORM, the International Poultry Council (IPC) is driving global change within animal agriculture by uniting poultry industry associations and private sector organizations to support antimicrobial use stewardship principles that guide actions to avoid the need to use, but when needed, ensure proper use of antimicrobials.
By adopting or endorsing the principles, organizations commit to encouraging or taking action that centers around four key points.
Second, organizations agree to adopt farm management practices that improve animal health and would reduce the need for antimicrobial use.
“By advancing science-based antimicrobial use stewardship principles, we are able to create an ecosystem where animal health improves, the need for antibiotic use decreases, and animal production increases.

Climate Adaptation and Resilience Financing Is Critical to the Survival of the Planet and Brings Significant Economic Potential

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木曜日, 12月 7, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The climate crisis is no longer theoretical. Increasingly certain and worsening impacts of climate change are resulting in hundreds of billions of dollars in economic losses annually, and affecting lives, livelihoods, and economies around the world. Global leaders and businesses are beginning to recognize the urgent need to invest in climate adaptation and resilience alongside mitigation—particularly in the regions most vulnerable to climate impacts. However, there remain immense needs for adaptation and resilience finance, with the private sector currently only contributing a small fraction.

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Global leaders and businesses are beginning to recognize the urgent need to invest in climate adaptation and resilience alongside mitigation—particularly in the regions most vulnerable to climate impacts.
However, there remain immense needs for adaptation and resilience finance, with the private sector currently only contributing a small fraction.
"The business case for adaptation and resilience has been elusive and entry points have been unclear," said Rich Lesser, BCG's Global Chair.
Their engagement provides the catalytic financial instruments, enabling environment and technical assistance needed to de-risk investments and enable private financing for adaptation and resilience.

Cisco Exceeds Goal to Positively Impact One Billion People

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水曜日, 12月 6, 2023

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ahead of schedule, Cisco has surpassed its goal to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of one billion people, leveraging a powerful combination of technology and people, backed by its purpose to power an inclusive future for all.

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Almost ten years in the making, Cisco has achieved its goal to positively impact one billion people worldwide, through its technology, people, nonprofit partners and purpose.
The milestone coincides with the launch of Cisco's annual Purpose Report today, providing updates on its ESG and social impact progress through fiscal 2023.
In 2016, Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins set a company goal to positively impact the lives of one billion people by 2025.
To achieve its goal, Cisco invested in nonprofits through its Social Impact grants and Networking Academy to help them develop and scale technology-based solutions for the critical challenges facing vulnerable, underserved communities around the world.

The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets: World Climate Foundation

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月曜日, 12月 4, 2023

World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.

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World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.
At today's launch, IMCA issued a call for proposals under the PREPARE Adaptation Finance Window, an initiative under the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator.
World Climate Foundation is proud to be acting as Operating Partner of the Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA); to deliver on climate investment objectives in developing and emerging economies.
We look forward to utilizing our expertise in facilitating public-private sector collaboration to catalyze critically needed climate finance at scale."

The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets: World Climate Foundation

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月曜日, 12月 4, 2023

World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.

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World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.
At today's launch, IMCA issued a call for proposals under the PREPARE Adaptation Finance Window, an initiative under the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator.
World Climate Foundation is proud to be acting as Operating Partner of the Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA); to deliver on climate investment objectives in developing and emerging economies.
We look forward to utilizing our expertise in facilitating public-private sector collaboration to catalyze critically needed climate finance at scale."

Allied Climate Partners Launches to Catalyze Bankable Climate-Related Projects in Emerging Economies

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金曜日, 12月 1, 2023

Allied Climate Partners' mission is to increase the number of bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging economies to create significant environmental, economic, and social impact.

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Allied Climate Partners' mission is to increase the number of bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging economies to create significant environmental, economic, and social impact.
"Local leaders around the world have identified a clear problem: there simply aren't enough bankable climate-related projects to deploy capital at the scale we need to address the climate crisis," said Allied Climate Partners CEO Ahmed Saeed.
The lack of bankable projects has long stifled climate investment in developing nations, particularly in the precarious early stages of project development.
That's where Allied Climate Partners comes in," said Andrew Steer, President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.

USAID's Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) grants $6.5 million to Village Enterprise to support Rwandans living in poverty to become entrepreneurs

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木曜日, 11月 16, 2023

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Through DIV, USAID funds breakthrough solutions to the world's toughest development challenges, and their grant will support the scaling of Village Enterprise's poverty graduation model in Rwanda.

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Through DIV, USAID funds breakthrough solutions to the world's toughest development challenges, and their grant will support the scaling of Village Enterprise's poverty graduation model in Rwanda.
Under this results-based award, Village Enterprise will also work with the Government of Rwanda to catalyze an additional $28 million in funding to further scale the program.
These additional resources will be used to move more than one million Rwandans out of extreme poverty by 2027 and end extreme poverty in the country by 2030.
Long term, this will enable Rwanda to deliver the poverty graduation program without the support or intervention from Village Enterprise or USAID funding.

Page and Davis Brody Bond Join Forces Expanding New York City Presence

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木曜日, 11月 2, 2023

Page , a leading multidisciplinary design, architecture, and engineering firm, today announced that Davis Brody Bond has joined its team to expand its presence in New York City.

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Page , a leading multidisciplinary design, architecture, and engineering firm, today announced that Davis Brody Bond has joined its team to expand its presence in New York City.
“For several years, we’ve been thoughtfully assessing the best way to extend our presence into New York City, and given our past collaboration with Davis Brody Bond, we knew the firm shared our design ethos and client-first approach.
Davis Brody Bond partners -- Steven Davis, FAIA, Will Paxson, AIA, LEED, Carl Krebs, FAIA, and Christopher Grabé, FAIA LEED-- will become principals at Page.
All of Davis Brody Bond’s employees will also be joining Page.