First Nations in Ontario

Talanton's Life-Saving Investment with Tremendous Environmental Benefit

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Monday, December 19, 2022

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talanton, a private U.S. based impact investment fund, has partnered with BURN Manufacturing, the world largest vertically integrated modern cookstove manufacturer, which currently employs over 1,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 50% of whom are women, plus indirectly supports numerous other workers through its large supply chain and distribution network. 

Key Points: 
  • Talanton's partnership with BURN will significantly help increase the number of jobs created and supported – plus BURN's life-saving and environmental impacts.
  • You may be shocked at the dangerous and unhealthy way that many Sub-Saharan families cook — and how BURN cookstoves are saving their lives and forests.
  • Changing to a BURN cookstove dramatically reduces harmful smoke emissions that can cause significant health problems and sometimes death.
  • The business has been globally recognized for its cutting-edge innovation, environmental, and social impact.

PM Sheikh Hasina launches GCA Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation in Dhaka

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Monday, December 19, 2022

The Prime Minister stated: "Our government will extend all possible support to the Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation being launched today.

Key Points: 
  • The Prime Minister stated: "Our government will extend all possible support to the Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation being launched today.
  • Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki moon said, "I express my deepest appreciation to Prime Minister Hasina for hosting GCA in Bangladesh.
  • The Global Hub will further empower local communities who know how best to identify solutions that fit local needs."
  • The Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation has been funded by the Global Center on Adaptation through a grant from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).

CGTN: China to continue promoting the adoption of 'post-2020 biodiversity framework'

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Monday, December 19, 2022

The meeting has played a very important role in promoting the negotiation process of the COP15, said Huang Runqiu, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment.

Key Points: 
  • The meeting has played a very important role in promoting the negotiation process of the COP15, said Huang Runqiu, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment.
  • A total of 190 representatives made active contributions to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
  • Besides, China has established nearly 10,000 nature reserves, accounting for about 18 percent of the total land area.
  • In the future, China will continue to advance ecological progress, and plan its development in the context of promoting harmonious co-existence between man and Nature, Xi said.

Southern Asset Management Won Two Awards: "ESG Incorporation Initiative of the Year" and "Emerging Markets Initiative of the Year"

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Southern Asset Management won two awards: "ESG incorporation initiative of the year" and "Emerging markets initiative of the year". China Mutual Fund Company won the PRI Award for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • As the only representative of Chinese-funded institutions, Southern Asset Management's "Facilitating Climate Transition - Application of carbon emissions database" project won two awards: "ESG incorporation initiative of the year" and "Emerging markets initiative of the year".
  • It is understood that the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is one of the most authoritative ESG organizations in the world.
  • There are over 5,000 signatories, including leading asset owners, asset management institutions, and service providers worldwide, with total assets under management of over 120 trillion USD (data source: PRI official website).
  • As one of the leading asset management institutions in China, Southern Asset Management has actively participated and engaged in ESG investment for many years.

NEC Listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) three years in a row

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

TOKYO, Dec 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been named three years in a row to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific Index, some of the most prestigious global indices of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Dec 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been named three years in a row to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific Index, some of the most prestigious global indices of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment.
  • DJSI is an evaluation indices developed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices that evaluates the sustainable practices of major global companies across the "Governance & Economic," "Environmental" and "Social" dimensions.
  • In addition, NEC's evaluation improved in the "Corporate Governance," "Materiality" and "Talent Attraction & Retention" categories, where NEC is actively promoting efforts and transparency.
  • Based on the NEC Way, a common set of values that form the basis for how the entire NEC Group conducts itself, NEC contributes to achieving the SDGs.

CGTN: China to continue promoting the adoption of 'post-2020 biodiversity framework'

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Monday, December 19, 2022

The meeting has played a very important role in promoting the negotiation process of the COP15, said Huang Runqiu, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment.

Key Points: 
  • The meeting has played a very important role in promoting the negotiation process of the COP15, said Huang Runqiu, COP15 president and China's minister of ecology and environment.
  • A total of 190 representatives made active contributions to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
  • Besides, China has established nearly 10,000 nature reserves, accounting for about 18 percent of the total land area.
  • In the future, China will continue to advance ecological progress, and plan its development in the context of promoting harmonious co-existence between man and Nature, Xi said.

Ni Hsin Inks Strategic Collaboration with SIRIM

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Ni Hsin Resources Berhad (Bursa: NIHSIN, 7215)), today signed a Strategic Collaboration with SIRIM Berhad to promote co-operation between the Parties in the following areas:

Key Points: 
  • Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Main Market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (formerly known as Ni Hsin Resources Berhad (Bursa: NIHSIN, 7215)), today signed a Strategic Collaboration with SIRIM Berhad to promote co-operation between the Parties in the following areas:
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  • Tuan Mohd Azanuddin bin Salleh, Senior Vice President, SIRIM Industrial Research, SIRIM Berhad; YBhg.
  • (collectively the "Project")
    Khoo Chee Kong, Managing Director of NH EV TECH, said: "This Strategic Collaboration with SIRIM is an extension of our quest for greater participation in the green economy.
  • Being one of the first movers in this region makes Ni Hsin more attractive to investors who are beginning to consider sustainability factors in their investment decision-making process."

Indonesia highlights the need for democracy to face challenges at the 15th Bali Democracy Forum

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Democracy is the choice of the Indonesian people and has proven to play an important role in advancing peace, stability, and prosperity.

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  • Democracy is the choice of the Indonesian people and has proven to play an important role in advancing peace, stability, and prosperity.
  • "Then, the future of democracy will really depend on us, whether we will continue to support or give up on democracy," she said.
  • Minister then emphasized that Indonesia is sticking to efforts to maintain the spirit of democracy and strengthen the foundations of democracy.
  • The Bali Democracy Forum is a cross-country forum in the Asia Pacific region that emphasizes democracy issues.

Calgary is Preparing to Host the World Petroleum Congress to Discuss the Global Energy Transition

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

The City of Calgary has also committed to providing important in-kind contributions for the Congress, which will make this world-class event a success.

Key Points: 
  • The City of Calgary has also committed to providing important in-kind contributions for the Congress, which will make this world-class event a success.
  • With sponsorship discussions proceeding with numerous global and Canadian organizations, further sponsorship announcements will be made in the coming weeks.
  • “As a global energy hub, Calgary is taking a leadership role in energy transformation and delivering net zero solutions,” says the Mayor of Calgary, Jyoti Gondek.
  • WPC conducts the triennial World Petroleum Congress, covering all aspects of the industry including management of the industry and its social, economic, and environmental impact.

U.N. Member States Remove Islamic Republic of Iran from Commission on the Status of Women

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The following is a statement issued by the group in response to today’s vote by the Commission in favor of the IRI’s removal:

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  • The following is a statement issued by the group in response to today’s vote by the Commission in favor of the IRI’s removal:
    Today the United Nations and its Member States heeded the call of Iranian women to remove the Islamic Republic of Iran from the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women.
  • The final decision included 29 Member States voting in favor of removing the Islamic Republic of Iran from the Commision.
  • Member States removing a country from the Commission with an appalling record on women’s rights from its membership.
  • Every day that the Islamic Republic of Iran was a member of the Commission on the Status of Women, the body lost credibility.