Jeff Bezos

Blender Bites to Attend TED2024 as InKind Smoothie Bar Partner

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onsdag, april 10, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites Limited (the “Company”, “Blender Bites” or “Blender”), (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), a multi award-winning Canadian company involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium, organic and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional foods, is pleased to announce its participation as the InKind Smoothie Bar Partner at the upcoming TED2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blender Bites Limited (the “Company”, “Blender Bites” or “Blender”), (CSE: BITE, FWB: JL4, WKN: A3DMEJ), a multi award-winning Canadian company involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium, organic and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional foods, is pleased to announce its participation as the InKind Smoothie Bar Partner at the upcoming TED2024.
  • This prestigious event can significantly enhance the visibility and reach of the Blender Bites brand and its innovative products, offering unparalleled exposure at one of the most influential gatherings on the global stage.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with TED2024 and contribute to an event that has been at the forefront of sharing transformative ideas,” said Chelsie Hodge, Blender Bites CEO and Founder.
  • “This partnership represents a remarkable opportunity for Blender Bites to showcase our commitment to health, wellness, and sustainable living to a global audience of thought leaders and innovators.

Conservation International Honors Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez with its Global Visionary Award

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fredag, april 26, 2024
Jeff Bezos, Climate change, Conservation International, Nature, Biodiversity, Carbon, History, Amazon, Fund, Grill, Indigenous peoples, Agriculture

NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual gala dinner, Conservation International today honored Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Lauren Sánchez, the Fund's vice chair, with its Global Visionary Award. The recognition highlights Bezos's and Sánchez's unwavering dedication to addressing the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by preserving Earth's most critical ecosystems and supporting the local communities that safeguard them.

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  • Award recognizes Bezos Earth Fund's historic commitment to protecting nature, fighting climate change and supporting communities
    NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual gala dinner, Conservation International today honored Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Lauren Sánchez, the Fund's vice chair, with its Global Visionary Award.
  • Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan presented the award, which was followed by a conversation between Conservation International Vice Chair Harrison Ford, Bezos and Sánchez.
  • "Jeff and Lauren are making history, not just with the sum of their investment in nature but also the speed of it.
  • The Bezos Earth Fund is not just supporting this global goal but actively advancing it through bold action and by fostering public and private partnerships.

Energy Transition Accelerator Advances with New Secretariat, Expert Consultative Group

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fredag, april 19, 2024
Jeff Bezos, Rockefeller Foundation, SCALE, Energy transition, Partnership, Policy, Face, Environment, Private sector, Secretariat, Climate, EnergySolutions, Chairperson, LEAF, COP28, United, International Energy Agency, UN, CEEW, World Bank Group, Management, Sustainable energy, Developed country, Temperature, Government, World Bank, COP27, ETA, Diplomacy, Poverty, Ministry, Senior advisor, Renewable energy

"We must deliver innovative finance solutions at the speed and scale needed to transition to clean power and keep 1.5 degrees within reach.

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  • "We must deliver innovative finance solutions at the speed and scale needed to transition to clean power and keep 1.5 degrees within reach.
  • "Investment in the energy transition needs to rise seven-fold by 2030," said Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • The Energy Transition Accelerator, by insisting on the highest standards, can usher in a new phase of high integrity carbon crediting.
  • The Philippines also hopes to inform the global energy transition dialogue through its unique perspective of a privately-owned, market-driven, and unsubsidized power sector.

Bezos Earth Fund Announces $100 Million for AI Solutions to Tackle Climate Change and Nature Loss

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
Jeff Bezos, Climate change, Protein, Grand Challenges, Biodiversity, AI, Climate, University, Climate Week NYC, Non-governmental organization, Organization, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today unveiled an AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge – under which up to $100 million in grants will be awarded. Its goal is to see how modern AI might help address climate change and nature loss and inspire deeper collaboration between groups on the front line of environmental solutions and leading AI technology providers. Applications open in May 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today unveiled an AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge – under which up to $100 million in grants will be awarded.
  • Its goal is to see how modern AI might help address climate change and nature loss and inspire deeper collaboration between groups on the front line of environmental solutions and leading AI technology providers.
  • "Can modern AI help counter climate change and nature loss, and, if so, how?
  • That's the question we hope to answer," said Jeff Bezos, Executive Chair of the Fund.

Woochong Um Announced as CEO to Lead The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet

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fredag, april 12, 2024
Pitney Bowes, Jeff Bezos, Lead, Education, Agriculture, Stichting IKEA Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Health, Heart, ADB, Developed country, CO2, COP26, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced today the appointment of Mr. Woochong Um as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced today the appointment of Mr. Woochong Um as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Securing a just energy transition is only possible if we urgently work together – there is no competition in this – just the race against ourselves and against time," said incoming GEAPP CEO Woochong Um.
  • In our initial two years, the alliance has shown powerful progress in advancing the transition to green energy.
  • "The appointment of Woochong Um as CEO of GEAPP is an inspired choice," said Dr. Andrew Steer, President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.

Woochong Um Announced as CEO to Lead The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet

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fredag, april 12, 2024
Pitney Bowes, Jeff Bezos, Lead, Education, Agriculture, Stichting IKEA Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Health, Heart, ADB, Developed country, CO2, COP26, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced today the appointment of Mr. Woochong Um as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced today the appointment of Mr. Woochong Um as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Securing a just energy transition is only possible if we urgently work together – there is no competition in this – just the race against ourselves and against time," said incoming GEAPP CEO Woochong Um.
  • In our initial two years, the alliance has shown powerful progress in advancing the transition to green energy.
  • "The appointment of Woochong Um as CEO of GEAPP is an inspired choice," said Dr. Andrew Steer, President & CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.

GLOBAL CITIZEN NOW RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH PAUL KAGAME, PRESIDENT OF RWANDA, MOKGWEETSI MASISI, PRESIDENT OF BOTSWANA, GASTON BROWNE, PRIME MINISTER OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, PHILIP DAVIS, PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS, JANJA LULA DA SILVA, THE FIRST LADY

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torsdag, mars 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen NOW, the summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for a third year, on May 1 and 2. Leaders from the worlds of public policy, media, entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and the private sector will convene for two dynamic days focused on taking action today to save tomorrow. 

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  • Global Citizen NOW co-chairs include long-time Global Citizen supporters Anitta, Danai Gurira, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Johnson, and Michelle Yeoh.
  • Political leaders co-chairing this year's summit include Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of Botswana; Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas; Stefan Löfven, Former Prime Minister of Sweden; and Erna Solberg, Former Prime Minister of Norway.
  • Global Citizen NOW returns this May with a powerful two-day program focused on turning ideas into actionable impact to end extreme poverty NOW.
  • Applications are now open for media outlets to attend and cover Global Citizen NOW and Global Citizen Prize at Spring Studios in New York City May 1-2.

Leading Financial and Philanthropic Organizations Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Investor Toolkit for Climate Resilience Solutions

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torsdag, mars 14, 2024
Climate change, Growth, CRISP, Partnership, Risk, Sustainable finance, MSCI, Climate, Diplomacy, ClimateWorks Foundation, Private sector, Jeff Bezos, GARI, Investment, Vaccine, Climate resilience, Weather, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of leading financial and philanthropic organizations today released an investor report and toolkit highlighting climate resilience solutions as a key growth industry of the 21st century. "Investing in Climate Resilience" presents a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered framework identifying a universe of over 800 publicly traded companies in the business of resilience along with methods investors can use to find these companies and incorporate climate resilience into investment product design.

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  • "Investing in Climate Resilience: Unlocking a Growing Market of Adaptation Solutions" released by the Global Adaptation and Resilience Investment Group (GARI) in partnership with MSCI, The Lightsmith Group, the Bezos Earth Fund, and ClimateWorks Foundation
    WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of leading financial and philanthropic organizations today released an investor report and toolkit highlighting climate resilience solutions as a key growth industry of the 21st century.
  • This report demonstrates that climate resilience is a clear and present growth investment opportunity for investors in the public markets.
  • Because physical climate impacts are disproportionately affecting the communities least responsible for climate change, climate resilience solutions can simultaneously advance equity and environmental justice considerations.
  • Climate adaptation and resilience in emerging markets is an overlooked yet critical investment opportunity to drive demand for innovative solutions," said Helen Mountford, president and CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation.

Leading Financial and Philanthropic Organizations Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Investor Toolkit for Climate Resilience Solutions

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torsdag, mars 14, 2024
Climate change, Growth, CRISP, Partnership, Risk, Sustainable finance, MSCI, Climate, Diplomacy, ClimateWorks Foundation, Private sector, Jeff Bezos, GARI, Investment, Vaccine, Climate resilience, Weather, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of leading financial and philanthropic organizations today released an investor report and toolkit highlighting climate resilience solutions as a key growth industry of the 21st century. "Investing in Climate Resilience" presents a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered framework identifying a universe of over 800 publicly traded companies in the business of resilience along with methods investors can use to find these companies and incorporate climate resilience into investment product design.

Key Points: 
  • "Investing in Climate Resilience: Unlocking a Growing Market of Adaptation Solutions" released by the Global Adaptation and Resilience Investment Group (GARI) in partnership with MSCI, The Lightsmith Group, the Bezos Earth Fund, and ClimateWorks Foundation
    WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of leading financial and philanthropic organizations today released an investor report and toolkit highlighting climate resilience solutions as a key growth industry of the 21st century.
  • This report demonstrates that climate resilience is a clear and present growth investment opportunity for investors in the public markets.
  • Because physical climate impacts are disproportionately affecting the communities least responsible for climate change, climate resilience solutions can simultaneously advance equity and environmental justice considerations.
  • Climate adaptation and resilience in emerging markets is an overlooked yet critical investment opportunity to drive demand for innovative solutions," said Helen Mountford, president and CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation.

Bezos Earth Fund Vice Chair Lauren Sánchez Announces $60 Million to Establish Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein

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tisdag, mars 12, 2024
Climate change, Absorption, Farmer, Pressure, Science, Agriculture, Livestock, Cell biology, Climate, Food, Carbon, Biodiversity loss, Methane, Jeff Bezos, Invention, Engineering, Aspen

MIAMI, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Aspen Ideas: Climate , Bezos Earth Fund Vice Chair Lauren Sánchez announced an initial $60 million commitment to establish Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein as part of the Bezos Earth Fund's $1 billion commitment to food transformation.

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  • MIAMI, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Aspen Ideas: Climate , Bezos Earth Fund Vice Chair Lauren Sánchez announced an initial $60 million commitment to establish Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein as part of the Bezos Earth Fund's $1 billion commitment to food transformation.
  • The Centers will target major technological barriers to reducing cost, increasing quality, and boosting nutritional benefit of alternative proteins by advancing science and technology.
  • To date, challenges in biomanufacturing—the production, at scale, of sustainable protein products, whether plant-based, fermented, or cultivated—are resulting in high costs and limited quality.
  • This announcement builds on the Bezos Earth Fund's $1 billion commitment to support farmers and expand food production in a sustainable manner.