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COP28 President calls for unprecedented action from every government, business and industry to deliver the UAE Consensus during IEA event in Paris

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Speaking at the Paris Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA), COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the historic significance of the UAE Consensus.

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  • Speaking at the Paris Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA), COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the historic significance of the UAE Consensus.
  • It will lock in continuity, maintain momentum, and help anchor implementation of the historic UAE Consensus", Dr. Al Jaber said.
  • The COP Presidencies Troika (the Troika) was a key achievement of the COP28 Presidency and mandated in the UAE Consensus.
  • An important opportunity lies in working multilaterally on commitments to deliver high-ambition decisions at COP28, including through The UAE Consensus.

COP28 President calls for unprecedented action from every government, business and industry to deliver the UAE Consensus during IEA event in Paris

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Speaking at the Paris Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA), COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the historic significance of the UAE Consensus.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking at the Paris Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA), COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the historic significance of the UAE Consensus.
  • The COP28 President said that "All Parties who signed the UAE Consensus must work on enhancing their Nationally Determined Contributions ahead of the next cycle in 2025.
  • It will lock in continuity, maintain momentum, and help anchor implementation of the historic UAE Consensus", Dr. Al Jaber said.
  • An important opportunity lies in working multilaterally on commitments to deliver high-ambition decisions at COP28, including through The UAE Consensus.

Landmark UAE Consensus becomes defining framework for all countries to keep 1.5°C within reach and ensure global implementation

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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It gives clear direction to all countries on how to keep 1.5°C within reach, transforms agreements into tangible outcomes, and ensures global implementation by delivering a set of world firsts.

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  • It gives clear direction to all countries on how to keep 1.5°C within reach, transforms agreements into tangible outcomes, and ensures global implementation by delivering a set of world firsts.
  • The UAE Consensus reaffirms the UAE's position as a global leader in multilateral climate and development settings.
  • The UAE Consensus also proved that multilateralism can still work, even at a time of high geopolitical tension.
  • "If this agreement is to get traction, we need serious action," Dr. Al Jaber said, "Now the hard work begins."

Landmark UAE Consensus becomes defining framework for all countries to keep 1.5°C within reach and ensure global implementation

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The UAE Consensus also successfully operationalized and began financing a fund to address Loss and Damage for the first time.

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  • The UAE Consensus also successfully operationalized and began financing a fund to address Loss and Damage for the first time.
  • The UAE Consensus reaffirms the UAE's position as a global leader in multilateral climate and development settings.
  • The UAE Consensus also proved that multilateralism can still work, even at a time of high geopolitical tension.
  • An important opportunity lies in working multilaterally on commitments to deliver high-ambition decisions at COP28, including through the UAE Consensus.

KBRA Assigns AAA, Stable Outlook to State of Wisconsin G.O. Bonds

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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KBRA assigns a AAA rating, with a Stable Outlook to the State of Wisconsin's (the State's) General Obligation (G.O.)

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  • KBRA assigns a AAA rating, with a Stable Outlook to the State of Wisconsin's (the State's) General Obligation (G.O.)
  • Refunding Bonds of 2024, Series 1 and 2025, Series 1 (Forward Delivery) will refund certain outstanding G.O.
  • In addition, KBRA affirms the long-term AAA rating with a Stable Outlook on outstanding G.O.
  • Bonds, are a direct and general obligation of the State, secured by its full faith, credit and taxing power.

Global Music Icon Ellie Goulding Receives The Perfect World Foundation's honorary Conservation Award

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The award ceremony is set to take place on September 5 in Gothenburg, graced by the presence of Sarah, Duchess of York, who will present the award to Ellie Goulding.

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  • The award ceremony is set to take place on September 5 in Gothenburg, graced by the presence of Sarah, Duchess of York, who will present the award to Ellie Goulding.
  • Ellie Goulding's passionate environmental activism has been formally acknowledged by The Perfect World Foundation with the announcement as the recipient of one of the world's most prestigious conservation awards, The Perfect World Foundation Award.
  • Ragnhild Jacobsson, CEO and co-founder of The Perfect World Foundation, praised Goulding's efforts: "Ellie Goulding is a respected force as a climate and nature champion.
  • Sarah, Duchess of York and global ambassador for The Perfect World Foundation, will present the award.

Global Music Icon Ellie Goulding Receives The Perfect World Foundation's honorary Conservation Award

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The award ceremony is set to take place on September 5 in Gothenburg, graced by the presence of Sarah, Duchess of York, who will present the award to Ellie Goulding.

Key Points: 
  • The award ceremony is set to take place on September 5 in Gothenburg, graced by the presence of Sarah, Duchess of York, who will present the award to Ellie Goulding.
  • Ellie Goulding's passionate environmental activism has been formally acknowledged by The Perfect World Foundation with the announcement as the recipient of one of the world's most prestigious conservation awards, The Perfect World Foundation Award.
  • Ragnhild Jacobsson, CEO and co-founder of The Perfect World Foundation, praised Goulding's efforts: "Ellie Goulding is a respected force as a climate and nature champion.
  • Sarah, Duchess of York and global ambassador for The Perfect World Foundation, will present the award.

Strengthening Food Resiliency Focus at the UAE Pavilion at COP28

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Sheikha Dr. Moza bint Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussed climate impact on global food securty

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  • Sheikha Dr. Moza bint Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussed climate impact on global food securty
    Dubai, UAE – 11 December 2023: During the Food, Agriculture and Water thematic day at COP28, several nationwide initiatives to strengthen food resiliency and support the transition to a low-carbon future were announced at the UAE Pavilion.
  • Her Excellency Mariam also announced the groundbreaking new UAE Environmental Identity (UAEEI) project, spearheaded by National Experts Program (NEP) fellow Eng.
  • The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), in collaboration with EAD, is undertaking a pioneering UAE Hydrological Map.
  • For more information about the pavilion and the schedule of events taking place, please visit the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Website , and the COP28 Website

Canada contributes to historic outcomes on climate ambition and clean energy at COP28

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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"COP28 calls for groundbreaking goals to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and, for the first time ever, we reached a historic consensus to move away from fossil fuels in energy systems.

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  • "COP28 calls for groundbreaking goals to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and, for the first time ever, we reached a historic consensus to move away from fossil fuels in energy systems.
  • These two specific climate actions are highlighted in the final agreement and are areas that Canada is addressing with world-leading domestic policies.
  • One year after hosting COP15, Canada secured recognition that climate and biodiversity action are mutually reinforcing goals in the outcome text.
  • That is why Canada pushed and is pleased with the adoption of the new fund to address loss and damage from climate change.

Global ZEV Transition Roadmap launched at COP28 to accelerate an equitable transition to zero-emission vehicles

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Zero Emission Vehicles Transition Council (ZEVTC) launched the Global ZEV Transition Roadmap, setting out for the first time in any global sector a holistic package of actions to systematically strengthen international support for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) this decade.

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  • Today at COP28 in Dubai, the Zero Emission Vehicles Transition Council (ZEVTC) launched the Global ZEV Transition Roadmap, setting out for the first time in any global sector a holistic package of actions to systematically strengthen international support for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) this decade.
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Zero Emission Vehicles Transition Council (ZEVTC) launched the Global ZEV Transition Roadmap, setting out for the first time in any global sector a holistic package of actions to systematically strengthen international support for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) this decade.
  • "Through this Roadmap we are setting out for the first time a coordinated plan to support developing countries to transition to zero-emission vehicles.
  • This is vital if we are to keep 1.5°C within reach," said UK Minister of State Graham Stuart MP.