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Global Citizen Forum announces star-studded line up of partners and speakers for the Earth Age summit

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월요일, 11월 6, 2023
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RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Global Citizen Forum (GCF) is thrilled to announce a number of exciting partnerships and world-renowned speakers to help bring this year's event to life.

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  • Hosted in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), The Butterfly Effect Trilogy: Earth Age, is set to take place in Ras Al Khaimah on December 6th and 7th.
  • The GCF is honoured to welcome the RewirEd Summit as the event's Knowledge Partner.
  • The RewirEd Summit is Dubai Cares' flagship platform advocating for transformed education systems as the core enabler for a sustainable future for people and planet.
  • The GCF is also partnering with PANGAIA, the purpose-driven materials science company bringing problem-solving innovations to the world through its lifestyle apparel.

Government of Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council sign a historic tripartite nature conservation framework agreement

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금요일, 11월 3, 2023
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To support the commitments in the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement), the Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches commitments from the Government of British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • To support the commitments in the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation (the Framework Agreement), the Government of Canada is investing up to $500 million over the life of the Framework Agreement, which matches commitments from the Government of British Columbia.
  • Moving forward, the Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation will serve as a model of collaboration with First Nations to halt and reverse the loss of nature.
  • "The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation is a groundbreaking commitment by the First Nations Leadership Council, the government of British Columbia, and the government of Canada to work together to ensure that this province's rich biodiversity is restored and maintained for future generations.
  • The Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation, should it meet its stated objectives, is historic and imperative.

Report: In Sharp Reversal, Climate Giving Flat in 2022

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수요일, 11월 1, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After record giving in 2021, philanthropic funding to slow climate change was stagnant from 2021 and 2022, with foundations and individuals giving an estimated $7.8 billion to $12.8 billion in 2022, according to the 2023 Funding Trends Report by ClimateWorks Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • While overall climate funding was flat, foundation funding for climate increased by 12% between 2021 and 2022 — significantly slower growth than the 45% increase in the previous year.
  • In the face of a challenging global economy, overall climate giving stayed flat, due in part to a 12% increase in foundation funding.
  • Key findings include:
    Between 2018 and 2022, foundation funding to mitigate climate change in Africa more than tripled, yet still represents only 6% of foundation funding for climate in 2022.
  • Funding for corporate accountability efforts has steadily increased in recent years, representing 4% of foundation giving to mitigate climate change in 2022.

"Chinese Capital of Maple Leaves" Benxi Issues "Red Maples Index"

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수요일, 11월 1, 2023
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BENXI, China, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every autumn, the city of Benxi in Northeast China becomes one of the most coveted destinations because of its magnificent maples.

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  • BENXI, China, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Every autumn, the city of Benxi in Northeast China becomes one of the most coveted destinations because of its magnificent maples.
  • Recently, Benxi unveiled a "red maples index" covering its entire territory for visitors' convenience of maple viewing.
  • Benxi is a Top Tourism City of China, a National Forest City and a National Garden City, and is well-known as "Chinese Capital of Maple Leaves".
  • At present, Benxi, the "capital of maple leaves", is opening its arms to embrace the arrival of visitors from both China and abroad.

Effort Will Result in Historic Tribal Land Return While Creating Vital Public Access to Popular National Monument

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수요일, 11월 1, 2023
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PENOBSCOT COUNTY, Maine, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Penobscot Nation and Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced a comprehensive plan for 31,367 acres in the Katahdin region of Maine that TPL acquired late last year.

Key Points: 
  • The effort, when completed, will return nearly 30,000 acres of land taken from the Penobscot Nation in the nineteenth century.
  • It will represent the largest land return between a U.S. based non-profit and a Tribal Nation and will center Indigenous self-determination around land care.
  • At the same time, TPL aspires to create vitally needed southern access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on the roads through the land.
  • "Trust for Public Land recognizes the profound and vital significance of returning land.

SIGMA LITHIUM RECEIVES FROM GLENCORE A 50% PREPAYMENT AT PREMIUM PRICES FOR ITS THIRD SHIPMENT OF 20,000 TONNES

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화요일, 10월 31, 2023
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The 50% prepayment reflects a premium pricing at a 9% provisional price of lithium hydroxide at LME (average China, Japan, South Korea) for the Company's unique Triple Zero Green Lithium.

Key Points: 
  • The 50% prepayment reflects a premium pricing at a 9% provisional price of lithium hydroxide at LME (average China, Japan, South Korea) for the Company's unique Triple Zero Green Lithium.
  • The shipment is part of a commercial distribution and marketing agreement with Glencore that aims to build a low carbon, environmentally and socially sustainable global lithium supply chain for electric vehicles.
  • Glencore is the counterparty client for Sigma Lithium in the third shipment.
  • Water preservation: Preserves 100% of the Piaui Creek source of drinking water for the communities living around Sigma Lithium.

Spin Master Debuts New Fantasy-Adventure Series Unicorn Academy™ Premiering Thursday, November 2nd

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화요일, 10월 31, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Entertainment's ( www.spinmaster.com ) new, fantasy-adventure children's series, Unicorn Academy will debut on Netflix globally Thursday, November 2nd.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Entertainment's ( www.spinmaster.com ) new, fantasy-adventure children's series, Unicorn Academy will debut on Netflix globally Thursday, November 2nd.
  • The original, animated series will transport audiences to a magical world as they follow Sophia™ on her journey from ordinary to extraordinary.
  • "Kids are going to fall in love with the magical series, which is just the tip of the iceberg.
  • Valentina Furi (a.k.a The Mean-Girl-ish) is a feisty fashionista that brings the heat to Unicorn Academy.

Seed Group steps toward a greener future via strategic partnership with Bluebell Index

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화요일, 10월 31, 2023
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As a strategic partner, Seed Group is poised to collaborate closely with Bluebell Index to expand its outreach and impact.

Key Points: 
  • As a strategic partner, Seed Group is poised to collaborate closely with Bluebell Index to expand its outreach and impact.
  • Leveraging its extensive network and influential position, Seed Group will facilitate Bluebell Index in reaching the right audience and establishing connections with key decision-makers in both the government and the private sector.
  • Together with Seed Group, Bluebell Index will make meaningful strides in promoting environmental sustainability and technological innovation in the region.
  • Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of Seed Group and the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Bluebell Index to our growing ecosystem of strategic partners.

Seed Group steps toward a greener future via strategic partnership with Bluebell Index

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화요일, 10월 31, 2023
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As a strategic partner, Seed Group is poised to collaborate closely with Bluebell Index to expand its outreach and impact.

Key Points: 
  • As a strategic partner, Seed Group is poised to collaborate closely with Bluebell Index to expand its outreach and impact.
  • Leveraging its extensive network and influential position, Seed Group will facilitate Bluebell Index in reaching the right audience and establishing connections with key decision-makers in both the government and the private sector.
  • Together with Seed Group, Bluebell Index will make meaningful strides in promoting environmental sustainability and technological innovation in the region.
  • Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of Seed Group and the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Bluebell Index to our growing ecosystem of strategic partners.

Government of Canada and Forests Ontario partner to Plant 31 Million Trees and Advance the 2 Billion Trees Program

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월요일, 10월 30, 2023
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The Government of Canada is committed to planting two billion trees across the country, which is why the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Jess Kaknevicius, CEO of Forests Ontario, today announced a joint commitment to plant 31 million trees across the country through the 2 Billion Trees program.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is committed to planting two billion trees across the country, which is why the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Jess Kaknevicius, CEO of Forests Ontario, today announced a joint commitment to plant 31 million trees across the country through the 2 Billion Trees program.
  • "Today's announcement represents a major step toward our goal of planting two billion trees to deliver cleaner air, enhance biodiversity, and advance climate action across Canada.
  • Forests Ontario's efforts to plant more than 31 million trees across the country will benefit communities and create good jobs.
  • This project builds on the success of Forests Ontario's previous 2BT project, which is planting over 7 million trees .