COP

Forecasting Healthy Futures Announces 2nd Annual Summit on Climate & Health

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Education, Climate change, Summit, WHO, Woman, WASH, Climate, COP29, COP, Sanitation, FHF, UNFCCC, Partnership, Conference, Water, Society, FAQ, Mental health, Forecasting, COP28, Non-governmental organization, Private sector, Government, Indigenous peoples, Organization

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forecasting Healthy Futures , in partnership with Reaching the Last Mile, is pleased to announce its second annual Forecasting Healthy Futures Global Summit to be held 18 to 20 June, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forecasting Healthy Futures , in partnership with Reaching the Last Mile, is pleased to announce its second annual Forecasting Healthy Futures Global Summit to be held 18 to 20 June, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
  • The Summit, in June, offers a critical opportunity to facilitate discussions among stakeholders from around the world, ahead of COP29, about the links between climate change and health, including through topics such as mental health, WASH, food systems, financing, urban resilience, and the health workforce.
  • Participants expected to attend include climate and health policymakers, ministry staff in Health, Climate, Environment, and Finance, technical experts and health practitioners, leaders in business and civil society, researchers and innovators, donors and multilateral institution decision-makers, and others working at the intersection of climate and health.
  • The FHF Global Summit strives to work closely with each year's incoming COP Presidency and therefore holds the annual Summit in that year's hosting country.

COP28 President addresses historic first Board meeting for the Loss and Damage Fund, urging Parties to build on progress with a fully functioning fund that delivers lasting, positive, socio-economic impact

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, april 30, 2024
Consensus, Climate change, Sustainability, COP29, COP, Consensus decision-making, History, Foreign Affairs, Developed country, Fund, COP28, Energy, Agriculture

During his address, Dr. Al Jaber said that while delivering an agreement to operationalize the Fund at COP28 was a "huge breakthrough for climate progress" more needs to be done.

Key Points: 
  • During his address, Dr. Al Jaber said that while delivering an agreement to operationalize the Fund at COP28 was a "huge breakthrough for climate progress" more needs to be done.
  • The COP28 President said: "Let's make sure we build on that progress with a fully functioning fund.
  • A Fund that is endorsed at COP29 in Baku, a Fund that is disbursing funds soon after and a Fund that delivers lasting, positive, socio-economic impact for decades to come."
  • Loss and damage was first put on the COP agenda in 1991 and that "while it took over three decades to establish this Fund, climate change has not stood still.

COP28 President addresses historic first Board meeting for the Loss and Damage Fund, urging Parties to build on progress with a fully functioning fund that delivers lasting, positive, socio-economic impact

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, april 30, 2024
Consensus, Climate change, Sustainability, COP29, COP, Consensus decision-making, History, Foreign Affairs, Developed country, Fund, COP28, Energy, Agriculture

During his address, Dr. Al Jaber said that while delivering an agreement to operationalize the Fund at COP28 was a "huge breakthrough for climate progress" more needs to be done.

Key Points: 
  • During his address, Dr. Al Jaber said that while delivering an agreement to operationalize the Fund at COP28 was a "huge breakthrough for climate progress" more needs to be done.
  • The COP28 President said: "Let's make sure we build on that progress with a fully functioning fund.
  • A Fund that is endorsed at COP29 in Baku, a Fund that is disbursing funds soon after and a Fund that delivers lasting, positive, socio-economic impact for decades to come."
  • Loss and damage was first put on the COP agenda in 1991 and that "while it took over three decades to establish this Fund, climate change has not stood still.

Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, april 16, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environment, Sustainability, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, AEON, CBD, COP, Convention, Biology, Prize, Conference

With the aim to encourage positive action for biodiversity and inspire others by showcasing the notable work of those it honors, nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024.

Key Points: 
  • With the aim to encourage positive action for biodiversity and inspire others by showcasing the notable work of those it honors, nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024.
  • The call for nominations remains open until 15 June 2024.
  • The MIDORI Prize, a biennial international prize co-organized by AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
  • Established by AEON Environmental Foundation during the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, up to now, 19 individuals from 17 countries have received the prize.

COP28 President urges governments to 'think bigger, act bolder' on national climate plans that are aligned with the UAE Consensus at Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Retrieved on: 
fredag, april 26, 2024
Consensus, Nature, Hope, NDC, COP29, Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Health, COP, Consensus decision-making, GameChanger, Water, Science, International financial institutions, Nationally determined contribution, Developed country, Optimism, Food, COP28, Artificial intelligence, Foreign, Private sector, Climate, Renewable energy

The COP28 President highlighted how the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development since its inception in Dubai last year.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 President highlighted how the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development since its inception in Dubai last year.
  • "The UAE Consensus represents a historic milestone in climate diplomacy, precisely because it achieved cross-sectoral breakthroughs across the entire climate agenda," Dr. Al Jaber declared.
  • Governments should set out economy-wide emission reduction plans and also produce "well-funded" national adaption plans to protect nature and transform food systems, he said.
  • "  It must also be just, equitable and responsible, in line with the targets set out in the UAE Consensus.

COP28 President urges governments to 'think bigger, act bolder' on national climate plans that are aligned with the UAE Consensus at Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Retrieved on: 
fredag, april 26, 2024
Consensus, Nature, Hope, NDC, COP29, Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Health, COP, Consensus decision-making, GameChanger, Water, Science, International financial institutions, Nationally determined contribution, Developed country, Optimism, Food, COP28, Artificial intelligence, Foreign, Private sector, Climate, Renewable energy

The COP28 President highlighted how the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development since its inception in Dubai last year.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 President highlighted how the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development since its inception in Dubai last year.
  • "The UAE Consensus represents a historic milestone in climate diplomacy, precisely because it achieved cross-sectoral breakthroughs across the entire climate agenda," Dr. Al Jaber declared.
  • Governments should set out economy-wide emission reduction plans and also produce "well-funded" national adaption plans to protect nature and transform food systems, he said.
  • "  It must also be just, equitable and responsible, in line with the targets set out in the UAE Consensus.

Armenian Political Prisoner Initiates Hunger Strike in Baku, According to Free Armenian Prisoners

Retrieved on: 
lördag, april 20, 2024
Selection Committee, Climate change, International law, State, Refugee, Health, COP, Ethnic cleansing, Hunger, Genocide, Prisoner, Family, Economic development, Government, Drug

YEREVAN, Armenia, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of illegally detained philanthropist, Ruben Vardanyan, announced today that he entered into a hunger strike to demand the immediate and unconditional release of himself, and the other Armenian prisoners illegally held in Baku.  

Key Points: 
  • Tellingly, since his hunger strike began, his family's regular phone calls with him have been cut off, in clear violation of all international norms.
  • Last September, armed forces of the government of Azerbaijan invaded the Armenian autonomous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, triggering the exodus of the 120,000 inhabitants of the region.
  • During the plight of the refugees, Vardanyan and 7 other former officials were arrested and now face spurious politically motivated charges.
  • Any peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan must include the release of all ethnic Armenian prisoners.

WesternU College of Pharmacy names classroom in honor of 986 Pharmacy and Dr. Ken Thai

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, april 10, 2024
Education, Crone, Advisory Council, University, COP, MD, Partnership, Doctor of Philosophy, Business, Admiration, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Family, Doctor of Pharmacy, Altruism, College, Faculty, MBA, APH, Student, Human, Pharmacist, Nursing

POMONA, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy (COP) received a significant donation from 986 Pharmacy CEO and Co-founder Ken Thai, PharmD, APh, to name the current P1 pharmacy classroom the "986 Pharmacy Classroom."

Key Points: 
  • POMONA, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy (COP) received a significant donation from 986 Pharmacy CEO and Co-founder Ken Thai, PharmD, APh, to name the current P1 pharmacy classroom the "986 Pharmacy Classroom."
  • WesternU named its P1 classroom the 986 Pharmacy Classroom in honor of 986 Pharmacy CEO and Co-founder Dr. Ken Thai.
  • WesternU held a dedication ceremony on April 4, 2024 to honor Dr. Ken Thai and his family for this generous gift.
  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception included several of Thai's family and 986 Pharmacy colleagues, COP students, staff and faculty, and WesternU dignitaries.

Sunrise Wind receives federal record of decision, takes final investment decision

Retrieved on: 
onsdag, april 10, 2024
Wind, Interior, Development, COP, National Environmental Policy Act, Bureau, BOEM, Acquisition, Capital, Woman, Eversource Energy, New Yorker, Workforce, USD, Hand, Rod, Record, Renewable energy

Sunrise Wind receives federal record of decision, takes final investment decision

Key Points: 
  • Sunrise Wind receives federal record of decision, takes final investment decision
    Sunrise Wind today received its Record of Decision (RoD) from the US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), crossing a critical milestone in the federal environmental review process for the offshore wind project serving New York.
  • Additionally, Ørsted and Eversource today announced they have jointly taken a final investment decision on Sunrise Wind, solidifying the commitment to build the project, and will now advance with some important onshore construction activities.
  • Sunrise Wind will bring USD 700 million of investment to Suffolk County and create 800 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs in the state.
  • With the federal Record of Decision in hand and our final investment decision having been made, we can continue to create hundreds of local union jobs and stand up a vibrant supply chain.

Offshore Wind Energy Facility “Vineyard Wind 1” Wins Prestigious 2024 EBC Ruth H. Silman Award for Climate Change from Environmental Business Council of New England

Retrieved on: 
tisdag, april 9, 2024
Environmental Health, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Other Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Climate Change, Alternative Energy, Energy, Green Technology, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Environment, Environmental Issues, Consulting, Interior, COP, Geology, EBC, ROD, Associate, Bureau, MEPA, Bird, Fishery, Wind, Carbon, Water quality, Climate change, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Atmosphere, Vineyard, BOEM, Record, Renewable energy

Epsilon Associates, Inc. (Epsilon) is pleased to announce that the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) has awarded its prestigious “EBC Ruth H. Silman Award for Climate Change Project of the Year” to Vineyard Wind 1.

Key Points: 
  • Epsilon Associates, Inc. (Epsilon) is pleased to announce that the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) has awarded its prestigious “EBC Ruth H. Silman Award for Climate Change Project of the Year” to Vineyard Wind 1.
  • The Vineyard Wind 1 energy generation facility, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, is the first large-scale offshore wind project in the United States.
  • Located on the outer continental shelf, the 806 MW facility consists of 62 wind turbines over 800 feet high.
  • Vineyard Wind 1 first delivered energy to the grid on January 2, 2024, through the substation in Hyannis, Massachusetts.