The Conservation Fund

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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수요일, 2월 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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수요일, 2월 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

Driven by Waste Charging Baguio wins new contracts for smart food waste recycling machines for large residential estates

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목요일, 1월 25, 2024
Government, Statistics, Environment, HKSAR, Municipal solid waste, Public housing, EPD, Food, Environmental Protection Department, Recycling, The Conservation Fund

HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Group", Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that following last year's success in securing a smart recycling machine contract from the Environmental Protection Department ("EPD") of the HKSAR Government ("the Government"), the Group has won new contracts for two large private residential estates for the provision of smart Food Waste Recycling Machines ("Food Waste Recycling Machines") and maintenance services.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Group", Stock Code: 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that following last year's success in securing a smart recycling machine contract from the Environmental Protection Department ("EPD") of the HKSAR Government ("the Government"), the Group has won new contracts for two large private residential estates for the provision of smart Food Waste Recycling Machines ("Food Waste Recycling Machines") and maintenance services.
  • Currently, Hong Kong only recycles about 200 tonnes of food waste per day, lower than the total amount of food waste produced.
  • The Government intends to extend the installation of the Food Waste Recycling Machines in all public housing estates in Hong Kong this year.
  • With waste charging set to take effect, the Government is proactively offering financial aid for private estates to install Food Waste Recycling Machines through the Recycling Fund and the Environment and Conservation Fund.

The Conservation Fund Partners with RED BEAR Negotiation for its World-Class Workshop, Situational Negotiation Skills™ (SNS)

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화요일, 1월 9, 2024
The Conservation Fund, SNS, Negotiation, Demand, BEAR, NWS, Exercise, ROI, RED

CROWN POINT, Ind., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RED BEAR Negotiation, the global leader in sales and procurement negotiation training, today announced The Conservation Fund, a leading nonprofit in U.S. land and water protection, selected RED BEAR to deliver its proven negotiation training to over 110 staff members, including the nonprofit's real estate team.

Key Points: 
  • "We selected RED BEAR's negotiation training to further our team's skills that will support conservation projects around the country," said The Conservation Fund President and CEO Larry Selzer.
  • "Each of our projects is unique and requires careful planning and negotiation to achieve the win-win deals RED BEAR Negotiation's methodology facilitates."
  • RED BEAR delivered its Sales Negotiation Training workshop, custom-tailored for the unique needs of The Conservation Fund.
  • Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Top Supply Chain Projects Award also recently recognized RED BEAR for its proprietary procurement negotiation training, Negotiating With Suppliers™ (NWS).

SeaWorld Conservation Fund Makes Million Dollar Cornerstone Investments for Greater Impact on at Risk Species: Manatees and Guadalupe Fur Seals

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월요일, 11월 13, 2023
Guadalupe fur seal, Ministry, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Research, The Marine Mammal Center, Fund, Organization, Behavior, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, Investment, National Geographic Explorer, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Communication, Salvinia, Ecosystem, The Conservation Fund, AMPA, Animal, Rehabilitation, IUCN, Friends, The Act, Survival, Growth, Parent, Innovation, Endangered species, Environment, Education, Hunting, Amazon, SeaWorld, SeaWorld San Diego

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SeaWorld Conservation Fund today announced cornerstone investments in the preservation of manatees and Guadalupe fur seals, committing up to $1.075 million over up to four years. The initial investments encompass three organizations and will help support vital census work and tagging for imperiled Gudalupe fur seals, along with habitat restoration, rescue, rehabilitation, release, monitoring and education for manatees globally. It will also help make possible the building of the first African manatee rehabilitation center in Cameroon. The investments are part of a new investment strategy to drive greater impact among species of concern. Over the next several years, the Fund will work closely with these organizations as they make a positive impact on our planet's endangered species. In addition to support through the Fund, SeaWorld parks help manatee and Guadalupe Fur Seal conservation with rescue, rehabilitation, and return.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to support through the Fund, SeaWorld parks help manatee and Guadalupe Fur Seal conservation with rescue, rehabilitation, and return.
  • SeaWorld San Diego is one of only two facilities in the United States authorized to rehabilitate Guadalupe fur seals.
  • For rescued and rehabilitated animals that wildlife authorities determine cannot survive on their own, including manatees and Guadalupe fur seals, SeaWorld provides long term care.
  • SeaWorld San Diego is one of only a few places where the public can see Guadalupe fur seals in a zoological setting.

AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST SECURES OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE CRITICAL PART OF GETTYSBURG FIRST DAY BATTLEFIELD

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목요일, 10월 5, 2023
Investment, Partnership, Multimedia, The Conservation Fund, American Battlefield Trust, Gettysburg, McPherson Ridge, Gettysburg Battlefield, National Park Service, History of the National Park Service, Board of supervisors, Trust, Willoughby Run, Civil War, Sale, Property management, Online shopping

GETTYSBURG, Pa., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Battlefield Trust has launched a $3 million national fundraising campaign to acquire the remainder of the former Gettysburg Country Club and remove modern structures, continuing a preservation process begun nearly 15 years ago in partnership with The Conservation Fund and National Park Service. Thanks to a generous major donor and other considerations extending the window for payment, the Trust seeks to raise $375,000 in private gifts by November 20, when it takes ownership of the property.

Key Points: 
  • Denied permits for a sprawling apartment complex, the landowner appealed the decision but gave preservation groups an opportunity to purchase the property.
  • The preservation journey began in mid-2008, when the Gettysburg Country Club declared bankruptcy after decades in operation.
  • Cumulatively, the Trust has helped protect nearly 1,240 acres across the Gettysburg Battlefield and made significant investments in landscape restoration and place-based interpretation.
  • The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened at those sites and why it matters today.

Ørsted completes 200 MW wind farm in Kansas

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금요일, 9월 29, 2023
Flint Hills, The Conservation Fund, Southwest Power Pool, Wind, PepsiCo, Amcor, Formula Regional Americas Championship, Schneider Electric, Levi Strauss & Co., The Nature Conservancy, TNC, Farm, Aircraft, Renewable energy

Ørsted has started operations at Sunflower Wind, an onshore wind farm located in Marion County, Kansas, the US.

Key Points: 
  • Ørsted has started operations at Sunflower Wind, an onshore wind farm located in Marion County, Kansas, the US.
  • Sunflower Wind will be Ørsted’s 13th operational wind farm in the United States, with a capacity to power more than 70,000 homes.
  • In addition to providing affordable, renewable energy, Sunflower Wind will provide economic benefits to its host community and state economies.
  • In addition, Ørsted is partnering with the Kansas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to restore additional land under conservation easements.

Ørsted Completes 200 MW Wind Farm in Kansas

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목요일, 9월 28, 2023
Aircraft, Flint Hills, State, Partnership, The Conservation Fund, Wind, PepsiCo, Biodiversity, School, Walmart, Amcor, Investment, Schneider Electric, Levi Strauss & Co., Power purchase agreement, The Nature Conservancy, TNC, Southwest Power Pool, Farm, Renewable energy

MARION COUNTY, Kan., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ørsted, a leading U.S. renewable energy company, today announced the start of operations for Sunflower Wind, a wind farm located in Marion County, Kansas.  To celebrate this achievement in clean energy development, as well the economic benefits it stands to bring to the local community and the greater state of Kansas, Ørsted hosted a gathering attended by partners, landowners, community members, and local and state elected officials.  

Key Points: 
  • MARION COUNTY, Kan., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ørsted, a leading U.S. renewable energy company, today announced the start of operations for Sunflower Wind, a wind farm located in Marion County, Kansas.
  • "With Sunflower Wind, we now have 13 operational wind farms in the U.S., generating 832 MW in the Southwest Power Pool."
  • Ørsted pioneered a landmark supply chain decarbonization effort to deliver renewable energy access and bundled renewable energy credits from Sunflower Wind to nine companies.
  • In addition, Ørsted is partnering with The Kansas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to restore additional land under conservation easements.

NEARLY 30,000 ACRES PURCHASED IN MAINE'S NORTH WOODS TO EXPAND APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB'S MAINE WOODS INITIATIVE

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목요일, 9월 14, 2023
MWI, The Conservation Fund, Partnership, Acadia National Park, Pacific Islands Conservation Research Association, Appalachian Mountain Club, AMC, Organization, Recreation, Forestry, Acquisition, Pleasant River, United, Wilderness, Research, Hunting, Points of the compass

GREENVILLE, Maine , Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), America's oldest conservation and recreation organization, partnered with The Conservation Fund, America's leading nonprofit in land protection, to purchase and permanently protect nearly 29,000 acres of forestland in Piscataquis County, Maine, known as Barnard Forest.

Key Points: 
  • Working together, the two nonprofits purchased the 28,873-acre property, which abuts AMC's current Maine Woods Initiative property, from Elliotsville Foundation for $15.2 million.
  • When AMC raises the funds necessary to permanently conserve the Barnard Forest, the land under the Maine Woods Initiative's protection will total nearly 130,000 contiguous acres.
  • In addition, AMC intends to restore public access for recreation for the first time in nearly 20 years.
  • To learn more about the Maine Woods Initiative, or to support it directly, visit outdoors.org/MaineWoodsInitiative .

Ørsted Partners with The Conservation Fund and The Nature Conservancy to Protect and Restore Native Tallgrass Prairie near Sunflower Wind Farm 

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수요일, 8월 23, 2023
The Conservation Fund, Research, The Nature Conservancy, Science, Biodiversity, Investment, Nature, TNC, Environment, Agriculture, Hunting, Flint Hills

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ørsted, a leading clean energy company in the U.S., announced today an industry-leading biodiversity initiative near its Sunflower Wind Farm. Ørsted is donating more than $2 million to The Conservation Fund and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support voluntary land conservation and restoration activities on up to 3,000 acres of tallgrass prairie habitat within the Flint Hills. Sunflower Wind Farm is a 200MW wind farm located in Marion County, Kansas, that will be operational in fall of 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • Sunflower Wind Farm is a 200MW wind farm located in Marion County, Kansas, that will be operational in fall of 2023.
  • Ørsted worked with TNC to assess potential biodiversity impacts of Sunflower Wind Farm, identify conservation strategies and build an implementation program to achieve its net-positive biodiversity ambition .
  • After consultation with TNC and The Conservation Fund, Ørsted committed to a combination of habitat protection and restoration work in the Flint Hills grassland.
  • This is an exciting project, and we're happy to partner with The Conservation Fund and The Nature Conservancy to protect and restore Kansas Flint Hills prairie near our Sunflower Wind Farm."