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FII GLOBAL SUMMIT GATHERS INNOVATORS AND INVESTORS AMIDST ECONOMIC TURBULENCE

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative, Riyadh 24-26 October will unite leaders in finance, technology, and climate to address global challenges. The summit will tackle issues including economic implications of current world conflicts, the role of climate change and governmental actions prior to COP28, strategies for leveraging AI, technology, education, and health for a better global society.

Key Points: 
  • The summit will tackle issues including economic implications of current world conflicts, the role of climate change and governmental actions prior to COP28, strategies for leveraging AI, technology, education, and health for a better global society.
  • Day one will feature an Energy Summit, investigating the extent to which the Paris Agreement goals can align with economic growth, technology's part in eliminating greenhouse gases, and the pace of global decarbonization.
  • A line-up of technology experts at FII will examine AI's potential benefits, the need for global regulatory measures for user data privacy, and AI's potential in improving global nutrition.
  • I urge leaders, innovators and investors around the world to adopt a shared ethical approach to challenges."

FII GLOBAL SUMMIT GATHERS INNOVATORS AND INVESTORS AMIDST ECONOMIC TURBULENCE

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Monday, October 23, 2023
COP28, Future Investment Initiative Institute, Education, Health, UNGA, Climate, GPT, FII, UNFCCC, G20, Public Investment Fund, Innovation Hub, AI, World Future Energy Summit, Greenhouse, Climate change, Renewable energy

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Investment Initiative, Riyadh 24-26 October will unite leaders in finance, technology, and climate to address global challenges. The summit will tackle issues including economic implications of current world conflicts, the role of climate change and governmental actions prior to COP28, strategies for leveraging AI, technology, education, and health for a better global society.

Key Points: 
  • The summit will tackle issues including economic implications of current world conflicts, the role of climate change and governmental actions prior to COP28, strategies for leveraging AI, technology, education, and health for a better global society.
  • Day one will feature an Energy Summit, investigating the extent to which the Paris Agreement goals can align with economic growth, technology's part in eliminating greenhouse gases, and the pace of global decarbonization.
  • A line-up of technology experts at FII will examine AI's potential benefits, the need for global regulatory measures for user data privacy, and AI's potential in improving global nutrition.
  • I urge leaders, innovators and investors around the world to adopt a shared ethical approach to challenges."

G20 Nations Can Drastically Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Transforming the Logistics Sector, RMI analysis offers solutions

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Policy, Optimism, ZET, Rocky Mountains, RMI, Carbon, Air pollution, Multi-Modal Logistics Parks in India, GDP, Transport, Autotroph, G20, Economic development, CO2, Corridor, Logistics

They can greatly influence the transformation of the logistics sector, which plays a pivotal role in global economic development.

Key Points: 
  • They can greatly influence the transformation of the logistics sector, which plays a pivotal role in global economic development.
  • However, it is also a significant contributor to environmental challenges, including carbon emissions, resource depletion, and air pollution.
  • Recognizing the need for transformation, RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute) released a report on Transforming the Logistics Sector Across G20 Nations.
  • In addition to these solutions, the report features 17 more solutions with global examples that can serve as important learnings for G20 nations to contextualize and adapt.

G20 Nations Can Drastically Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Transforming the Logistics Sector, RMI analysis offers solutions

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Policy, Optimism, ZET, Rocky Mountains, RMI, Carbon, Air pollution, Multi-Modal Logistics Parks in India, GDP, Transport, Autotroph, G20, Economic development, CO2, Corridor, Logistics

They can greatly influence the transformation of the logistics sector, which plays a pivotal role in global economic development.

Key Points: 
  • They can greatly influence the transformation of the logistics sector, which plays a pivotal role in global economic development.
  • However, it is also a significant contributor to environmental challenges, including carbon emissions, resource depletion, and air pollution.
  • Recognizing the need for transformation, RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute) released a report on Transforming the Logistics Sector Across G20 Nations.
  • In addition to these solutions, the report features 17 more solutions with global examples that can serve as important learnings for G20 nations to contextualize and adapt.

Capacity-Building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) announced in Beijing

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) aims to provide quality learning programs to support countries to develop sustainable finance in the ASEAN, Central Asian, African, the Middle East, and Latin American regions.

Key Points: 
  • The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) aims to provide quality learning programs to support countries to develop sustainable finance in the ASEAN, Central Asian, African, the Middle East, and Latin American regions.
  • Dr. Ma Jun, President of the IFS and former Co-Chair of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), highlighted the importance of capacity building to unlocking sustainable capital in the Global South.
  • "The lack of technical capacity is a key impediment to mobilization of private sector financing for climate actions and sustainability in EMDEs.
  • A formal launch event for CASI will be held in Dubai during the annual UN climate talks (COP28) in early December.

Indonesia calls for AIS Forum collaboration to face global challenges

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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BALI, INDONESIA, Oct 12, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Indonesia, as host of the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic & Island States (AIS) Forum, has called for the collaboration of AIS Forum participating countries to respond to various global challenges.

Key Points: 
  • BALI, INDONESIA, Oct 12, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Indonesia, as host of the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic & Island States (AIS) Forum, has called for the collaboration of AIS Forum participating countries to respond to various global challenges.
  • President Joko Widodo speaks during a press conference following the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, on October 11, 2023.
  • He also affirmed that Indonesia, as a maritime nation, would continue to be at the forefront of supporting the AIS Forum as an inclusive cooperation of archipelagic and island countries.
  • Indonesia is hosting the 1st High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum, which is attended by 32 countries out of 51 AIS countries and four international organizations.

IQVIA and CEPI Collaborate to Strengthen Global Research Preparedness to Advance the 100 Days Mission

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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IQVIA, (NYSE:IQV), a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services, and The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) today announced a strategic collaboration to advance the 100 Days Mission.

Key Points: 
  • IQVIA, (NYSE:IQV), a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services, and The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) today announced a strategic collaboration to advance the 100 Days Mission.
  • In conjunction with national and regional collaborators, CEPI and IQVIA will aim to enhance the world’s preparedness to rapidly conduct life-saving clinical research for vaccines and other biological countermeasures against emerging infectious diseases.
  • This clinical research preparedness has been identified as a key enabler of the 100 Days Mission : a goal spearheaded by CEPI, and backed by the G7 and G20, which aims to accelerate the time taken to develop safe, effective, globally accessible vaccines against emerging disease outbreaks to within 100 days.
  • IQVIA’s collaboration with CEPI will support the 100 Days Mission in delivering transformative healthcare worldwide.

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Names Stephanie Oestreich, Ph.D., MPA, as Managing Director of the Myeloma Investment Fund (MIF)

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) has announced the appointment of Stephanie Oestreich, Ph.D., MPA, as Managing Director of its venture philanthropy subsidiary, the Myeloma Investment Fund (MIF).

Key Points: 
  • The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) has announced the appointment of Stephanie Oestreich, Ph.D., MPA, as Managing Director of its venture philanthropy subsidiary, the Myeloma Investment Fund (MIF).
  • In this role, Dr. Oestreich will lead the overall execution of the MIF’s investment strategy and serve as a member of the MMRF executive leadership team.
  • “We are thrilled to have Dr. Oestreich join our team as Managing Director of the MIF,” said Michael Andreini, President and CEO, the MMRF.
  • “The MIF invests in the most promising companies that are developing innovative clinical assets and technologies that could be transformative for myeloma patients.

Envisioning a more sustainable future - climate change in the spotlight at inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the UAE all set to host the United Nations' 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in November, next week's inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai - taking place at the Museum of the Future in Dubai on 16-17 October 2023 - will bring together diverse thought leaders and visionaries from around the interconnected world to discuss the role that countries can play in envisioning and contributing towards a more sustainable future for all.

Key Points: 
  • He continued, "I am a firm believer that the GCC can take centre stage in the global energy transition.
  • "The region's financial centres have the resources and expertise to become international centres for climate, green and blue finance – investment with positive impacts on the oceans.
  • A reflection of this can be seen in the trends related to smart living technologies.
  • Smart living technologies will shape urban areas in the next 5-10 years by creating smart cities, transportation, homes, and agriculture.

Envisioning a more sustainable future - climate change in the spotlight at inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Partnership, Climate, United Nations, Museum of the Future, Agriculture, COP28, ESG, Sustainability, Museum, Government, Dubai World Trade Centre, Glass, Former, Summit, NZE, Heart, Future, Transport, The Business Council, Economic development, Artificial intelligence, Collection, United, Policy, GCC, City, Africa & Asia, Conference, Quality of life, Renewable energy, Video game, Bias lighting, Earth, G20

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the UAE all set to host the United Nations' 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in November, next week's inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai - taking place at the Museum of the Future in Dubai on 16-17 October 2023 - will bring together diverse thought leaders and visionaries from around the interconnected world to discuss the role that countries can play in envisioning and contributing towards a more sustainable future for all.

Key Points: 
  • He continued, "I am a firm believer that the GCC can take centre stage in the global energy transition.
  • "The region's financial centres have the resources and expertise to become international centres for climate, green and blue finance – investment with positive impacts on the oceans.
  • A reflection of this can be seen in the trends related to smart living technologies.
  • Smart living technologies will shape urban areas in the next 5-10 years by creating smart cities, transportation, homes, and agriculture.