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World's first global Youth Interfaith Fellowship on climate change launches at Duke University Divinity School in partnership with Climate NGO - Faith For Our Planet

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

DURHAM, N.C. , Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Faith For Our Planet (FFOP), a global interfaith coalition launched the world's first ever global Youth Interfaith Program on climate change at Duke University Divinity School yesterday.

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  • DURHAM, N.C. , Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Faith For Our Planet (FFOP), a global interfaith coalition launched the world's first ever global Youth Interfaith Program on climate change at Duke University Divinity School yesterday.
  • The Fellowship received almost 5,000 applications and 30 youth faith leaders from twenty countries were selected.
  • Participants include elected representatives, faith leaders, eco-activists, climate entrepreneurs, sustainability experts, researchers, and policy advocates working closely with governments and civil society globally.
  • Championing youth inclusion on environmental decision making by Azmaira Alibhai, Faith & Ecosystems Coordinator for Faith for Earth (UN Environment program).

Window Film Global Market Report 2022: Growing Demand for Energy-Efficient Buildings Fuels Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The "Window Film Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Window Film Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Growing demand for energy-efficient buildings is expected to propel the growth of the window film market going forward.
  • Therefore, the growing demand for energy-efficient buildings is driving the demand for the window film market
    Technology advancements are the key trend gaining popularity in the window film market.
  • Major companies operating in the window film market are focused on developing technologically advanced solutions to strengthen their position in the market.

Julian Marley Music Video "Don't Ruin My World" Sponsored by Everland to Debut at UN World Restoration Flagships Virtual Gala

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Julian Marley's song "Don't Ruin My World'' is a rallying cry for a livable world for future generations and was commissioned by Everland.

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  • Julian Marley's song "Don't Ruin My World'' is a rallying cry for a livable world for future generations and was commissioned by Everland.
  • This forest protection initiative is done under a UN-envisioned mechanism called REDD+, an acronym for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation.
  • Everland represents the world's largest portfolio of high-impact forest conservation projects in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
  • Everland brings forest communities and corporations together in a common cause to protect some of the world's most important and vulnerable forests.

COP15: Daily Highlights

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

After more than two years of pandemic delays, Montral and Canada have stepped up to host this generationally significant conference.

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  • After more than two years of pandemic delays, Montral and Canada have stepped up to host this generationally significant conference.
  • For Canada, I underlined our commitment to protect thirty percent of lands and waters by 2030 during this morning's opening press conference, alongside the Chinese U.N. presidency.
  • Images from the host photographer can be found on Flickr: UN Biodiversity's albums | Flickr
    Official United Nations Opening Press Conference.
  • For more information on the daily schedule, visit the UN CBD website: Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd.int)

China TAILG, Global Electric Transportation Pioneer

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

As a partner of the United Nations in its electric travelling project, TAILG has donated customized electric e-scooters to provide technical and product support for low-carbon travelling.

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  • As a partner of the United Nations in its electric travelling project, TAILG has donated customized electric e-scooters to provide technical and product support for low-carbon travelling.
  • Ms. Yeoju Jeong, the representative of the United Nations Environment Programme, expressed her recognition of and appreciation for the efforts made by TAILG to power global electric travelling.
  • TAILG has introduced China's rich experiences in low-carbon transportation and advanced electric vehicle industry chain to the whole world.
  • In the future, TAILG will continue to uphold the concept of low-carbon travelling, and promote global electric transportation with sustained technological innovation.

Zeelo wins Connect22 award for a technology company's achievement of CO2 reductions while maintaining growth

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Monday, November 28, 2022

The award recognises Zeelo's achievement of early milestones to reach Net-Zero emissions from its bus journeys by 2030.

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  • The award recognises Zeelo's achievement of early milestones to reach Net-Zero emissions from its bus journeys by 2030.
  • Reducing Zeelo's emissions alone and reducing CO2 from transport will not be enough on its own.
  • The growth rate of 264% over the last three years is testament to the usefulness of the Zeelo solution!"
  • We know that the transport industry alone accounts for 25% of our global 32 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions each year.

Zeelo wins Connect22 award for a technology company's achievement of CO2 reductions while maintaining growth

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Monday, November 28, 2022

The award recognises Zeelo's achievement of early milestones to reach Net-Zero emissions from its bus journeys by 2030.

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  • The award recognises Zeelo's achievement of early milestones to reach Net-Zero emissions from its bus journeys by 2030.
  • Reducing Zeelo's emissions alone and reducing CO2 from transport will not be enough on its own.
  • The growth rate of 264% over the last three years is testament to the usefulness of the Zeelo solution!"
  • We know that the transport industry alone accounts for 25% of our global 32 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions each year.

Innovative Design Cuts CO2 Emissions in Data Centers

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Huaweis ability to build more energy-efficient data centers could be an example to others as decarbonization of the construction sector picks up worldwide, according to a company spokesperson.

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  • Huaweis ability to build more energy-efficient data centers could be an example to others as decarbonization of the construction sector picks up worldwide, according to a company spokesperson.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221121005364/en/
    Andrew Williamson, Vice President of Government Affairs and Economic Advisor, Huawei speaks at the panel.
  • This solution uses much less concrete than conventional buildings, and carbon emissions in the construction phase could be offset by more than 90 percent, he said.
  • That can power 5,000 homes and reduce 4,000-plus tons of CO2 emissions annually.

Window Film Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The global window film market is expected to grow from $13.08 billion in 2021 to $13.90 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.

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  • The global window film market is expected to grow from $13.08 billion in 2021 to $13.90 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.
  • The window film market is expected to grow to $17.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%.
  • Technology advancements are the key trend gaining popularity in the window film market.Major companies operating in the window film market are focused on developing technologically advanced solutions to strengthen their position in the market.
  • The window film market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides window film market statistics, including window film industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with window film market share, detailed window film market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the window film industry.

Biodegradable Plastic Market to Hit $10.0 Billion by 2030 at CAGR of 9.7%: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Biodegradable plastics can be decomposed, via actions of microbes as well as other living organisms, into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass.

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  • Biodegradable plastics can be decomposed, via actions of microbes as well as other living organisms, into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass.
  • Subsequently, various initiatives and projects to support sustainability have been established in recent years, which is a positive factor driving market growth.
  • Read 102-page market research report, " Biodegradable Plastic Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Starch Based, PLA, PHA, PBAT, PBS), By Application (Packaging, Consumer Goods, Agriculture), And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030 ", published by Grand View Research.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global biodegradable plastic market based on product, application, and region