Philosophy of biology

Canada invests $9 million for nature conservation across southern Ontario

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Habitat, Natural environment, Conservation biology, Philosophy of biology, Biology, Wetland, Nature

Today, the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $9million in funding for Conservation Ontario to better conserve lands across southern Ontario.

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  • Today, the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $9million in funding for Conservation Ontario to better conserve lands across southern Ontario.
  • Through approximately sixty-three projects, Conservation Ontario and regional conservation authorities will implement a variety of conservation activities on grasslands and wetlands, including protecting more land, restoring wetlands, and enhancing agricultural management.
  • This initiative is among fourteen projects to receive funding from the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund in 20212022.
  • Protecting more nature in southern Ontario and across the country will make our communities more resilient, fight climate change, and support our iconic biodiversity."

Nonprofit Launches First and Only Collaborative Association to Help Michigan Pets

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Animal welfare, Animals, Philosophy of biology, Applied ethics

MPA aims to advance public policy, best practices and lifesaving measures to achieve the best quality of life for Michigan's pets.

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  • MPA aims to advance public policy, best practices and lifesaving measures to achieve the best quality of life for Michigan's pets.
  • Prior to 2021, there were approximately 1,195 professional trade associations in Michigan nearly every industry in the state had one, except for animal welfare.
  • Thanks to a new nonprofit that launched in January 2021 that is no longer the case.
  • MPA is a nonprofit charity led by an administration and board of directors comprised of animal welfare advocates from Michigan shelters, rescues and community outreach organizations.

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Market Global Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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DUBLIN, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The growing technological advancement in the conservation of wildlife is shaping the environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations market.
  • Major organizations are focusing on creating innovative technology solutions for the environmental, conservation, and wildlife organizations market.
  • The environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market covered in this report is segmented by type into land resources conservation; natural resource conservation; wildlife preservation and protection; energy conservation and development; environmental beautification; forest resources; wildlife sanctuaries; botanical gardens; native plant societies; others.

Global Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Market Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Environment, Habitat, Natural environment, Environmental ethics, Nature, Articles, Conservation biology, Philosophy of biology, Conservation, Nature reserve, Nature Conservation, National Audubon Society, Wildlife conservation

The "Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Major players in the environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market are Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Wildlife Conservation Society, Oceana, Conservation International, National Audubon Society, Jane Goodall Institute, and Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
  • The growing technological advancement in the conservation of wildlife is shaping the environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations market.
  • The environment, conservation and wildlife organizations market covered in this report is segmented by type into land resources conservation; natural resource conservation; wildlife preservation and protection; energy conservation and development; environmental beautification; forest resources; wildlife sanctuaries; botanical gardens; native plant societies; others.

Mastercard Partners with Conservation International to Protect and Restore Wildlife Habitats through New Line of Wildlife Impact Cards

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Environment, Finance, Banking, Professional services, Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Fund Raising, Foundation, Natural Resources, Conservation biology, Habitat, Philosophy of biology, Biology, Natural environment, Nature, Environment, Finance, Banking, Professional services, Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Fund Raising, Foundation, Natural Resources, Conservation biology, Habitat, Philosophy of biology, Biology, Natural environment, Nature, Mastercard (NYSE: MA), Conservation International, MASTERCARD (NYSE: MA), CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

b'Mastercard and Conservation International today announced the introduction of the Wildlife Impact Card program , which enables consumers to help protect wildlife habitats, including those that are home to many Critically Endangered species.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • b'Mastercard and Conservation International today announced the introduction of the Wildlife Impact Card program , which enables consumers to help protect wildlife habitats, including those that are home to many Critically Endangered species.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • "\nConservation International creates self-sustaining, scalable conservation models that can be adapted from one country to another by focusing on large ecological systems.
  • In addition to the Wildlife Impact Card program, the company is partnering with Conservation International and World Resources Institute on the Priceless Planet Coalition .
  • Follow Conservation International\'s work on Conservation News , Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and YouTube .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210521005207/en/\n'

Manna Pro® Products Acquires Category Leader ZuPreem® Brand to Expand Portfolio Into Premium Companion Bird Market

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Retail, Food, Beverage, Pets, Consumer, ZuPreem, Manna, Applied ethics, Animal welfare, Philosophy of biology, Animal (De)liberation, Pet, Premium, Articles

This acquisition expands Manna Pros growing pet care portfolio into the premium companion bird market.

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  • This acquisition expands Manna Pros growing pet care portfolio into the premium companion bird market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210406005722/en/
    Manna Pro Products has acquired ZuPreem, a global brand that specializes in premium nutritional diets and treats for companion birds and select premium offerings for small mammals and zoo animals.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    ZuPreems approach to the welfare of animals through innovative nutrition and research to the highest quality standards of manufacturing makes the brand a perfect addition to the Manna Pro portfolio, said John Howe, CEO, Manna Pro.
  • ZuPreem, based in Shawnee, Kansas, is the most recognized brand in the companion bird category.

SAFE Pharma receives AAALAC International Accreditation

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Animal testing, Animal rights, Applied ethics, Philosophy of biology, Bioethics, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, Animal welfare, Accreditation

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SAFE Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a China-based contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce it has been given full accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

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  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SAFE Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a China-based contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce it has been given full accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).
  • "Considered the gold standard for animal care facilities, we are very pleased to receive the highly regarded accreditation from AAALAC.
  • SAFE prides itself on high standards both in scientific methods and animal care," said Dr. David Wang, President of SAFE.
  • "This accreditation provides our clients assurance of our commitment to compliance with industry and regulatory guidelines for high standards of animal care and handling," added Dr. Andy Dong, Director of SAFE Gu'an.

Sobeys and Loblaws among those lagging on improving animal welfare says new global report

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Animal welfare, World Animal Protection, Animal rights, Applied ethics, Compassion in World Farming, Sobeys, Bioethics, Philosophy of biology

The 2020 Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW), backed byWorld Animal Protection and Compassion in World Farming, is the leading global measure on farm animal welfare.

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  • The 2020 Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW), backed byWorld Animal Protection and Compassion in World Farming, is the leading global measure on farm animal welfare.
  • It is based on a tier system, with Tier 1 demonstrating leadership on farm animal welfare and Tier 6 indicating little or no evidence of companies acknowledging farm animal welfare as a relevant business issue.
  • The company has an overall commitment to farm animal welfare with specific policies on key animal welfare related issues including the reduction of antibiotic use and caged housing conditions for mother pigs (breeding sows).
  • Loblaws and Sobeys came in at Tier 5.Sobeys does not have a formal animal welfare policy at all and Loblaws has limited details on the scope and implementation of an animal welfare policy.

sparks & honey Welcomes New Advisory Board Members, Experts In Environmental Science, Alternative Proteins & Future of Work

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Conservation biology, Habitat, Philosophy of biology

They are each experts across, not one, but several fields, pushing boundaries, driving diverse thought leadership and solutions to better our world.

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  • They are each experts across, not one, but several fields, pushing boundaries, driving diverse thought leadership and solutions to better our world.
  • M Sanjayan is a global conservation scientist whose work spans from genetics to wildlife migration to natures impact on human well-being.
  • His addition to the Board expands the consultancys brain trust of climate experts, bringing deep conservation and preservation expertise to the group.
  • About sparks & honey: sparks & honey is a technology-based cultural consultancy delivering innovative growth and transformation strategy for global organizations.

Greenspoon Marder Welcomes Five New Partners in New York Including New Managing Partner

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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The firm has named incoming partner, James J. McGuire, as New York Managing Partner.

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  • The firm has named incoming partner, James J. McGuire, as New York Managing Partner.
  • As the firm continues to focus on major market expansion, this team brings a depth of established experience in litigation, corporate law and more," says Michael Marder , co-managing director of Greenspoon Marder.
  • "These new partners truly complement our current team in New York and New Jersey, and further strengthen the services we can offer our clients across the firm," comments Gerry Greenspoon , co-managing director of Greenspoon Marder.
  • Mr. McGuire is the New York Managing Partner at Greenspoon Marder.