G20

IFAD President at UNGA: "The climate crisis hinders efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty"

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Alvaro Lario, President of the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), warns of the dire and irreversible effects that the climate crisis will have on hunger and poverty if we don't act now.

Key Points: 
  • Alvaro Lario, President of the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), warns of the dire and irreversible effects that the climate crisis will have on hunger and poverty if we don't act now.
  • "The climate crisis hinders our efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty.
  • The growing global population is dependent on a diet that places significant pressure on increasingly scarce land and water resources.
  • This exacerbates inequalities and social unrest," said the President of the only UN development agency that focuses exclusively on rural areas.

GLOBAL TOURISM LEADERS AND SECTOR EXPERTS UNITE IN SAUDI ARABIA TO CELEBRATE WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023

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Monday, September 18, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from across the global tourism sector are set to unite in Riyadh for this year's UNWTO World Tourism Day (WTD), which will be celebrated from 27th - 28th September.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from across the global tourism sector are set to unite in Riyadh for this year's UNWTO World Tourism Day (WTD), which will be celebrated from 27th - 28th September.
  • The global tourism sector is forecast to reach $9.5 trillion in GDP contribution in 2023, according to the WTTC.
  • "World Tourism Day 2023 is an important platform for the world to celebrate the sector's successes and explore solutions to its challenges.
  • Event participants will also attend a gala dinner in Riyadh's UNESCO Heritage site, Diriyah, to celebrate World Tourism Day and its global significance.

GLOBAL TOURISM LEADERS AND SECTOR EXPERTS UNITE IN SAUDI ARABIA TO CELEBRATE WORLD TOURISM DAY 2023

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 18, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from across the global tourism sector are set to unite in Riyadh for this year's UNWTO World Tourism Day (WTD), which will be celebrated from 27th - 28th September.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from across the global tourism sector are set to unite in Riyadh for this year's UNWTO World Tourism Day (WTD), which will be celebrated from 27th - 28th September.
  • The global tourism sector is forecast to reach $9.5 trillion in GDP contribution in 2023, according to the WTTC.
  • "World Tourism Day 2023 is an important platform for the world to celebrate the sector's successes and explore solutions to its challenges.
  • Event participants will also attend a gala dinner in Riyadh's UNESCO Heritage site, Diriyah, to celebrate World Tourism Day and its global significance.

Swift and Wise Join Forces to Expand Cross-Border Payment Options Globally

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Swift and Wise have announced an innovative collaboration to increase cross-border payment options for financial institutions and their customers, enabling payments sent securely via Swift to complete seamlessly over Wise with end-to-end transparency.

Key Points: 
  • Swift and Wise have announced an innovative collaboration to increase cross-border payment options for financial institutions and their customers, enabling payments sent securely via Swift to complete seamlessly over Wise with end-to-end transparency.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230918579060/en/
    Financial institutions seeking to innovate their offerings will be able to route Swift payment messages directly to Wise Platform - Wise’s infrastructure solution for banks and major enterprises — through its latest Correspondent Services solution.
  • This will enable their customers to benefit from the speed and convenience of Wise, and the breadth of Swift without needing to implement any major changes to their systems.
  • Wise Platform will harness advanced Swift capabilities to power its service, including cloud and API connectivity and Payment Pre-validation and will continue to offer banks all the hallmark features of Swift GPI, including a payment status tracker which Wise Platform will update to ensure end-to-end visibility across both networks.

UN Environment Program (UNEP) announces that Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day

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Monday, September 18, 2023

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day, highlighting the Kingdom’s pioneering efforts locally, regionally, and internationally and leading initiatives to raise awareness and promote action for the protection of our environment.

Key Points: 
  • The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day, highlighting the Kingdom’s pioneering efforts locally, regionally, and internationally and leading initiatives to raise awareness and promote action for the protection of our environment.
  • World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly to emphasize the importance of participatory action to protect the environment.
  • The Saudi government adopted the new Environmental law and the National Environmental Awareness program, to ensure the protection of the environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • The Kingdom also launched the National Environment Week and established five environmental centers to conserve the environment in Saudi Arabia, as well as the Environment Fund.

CyberPeace wraps up its inaugural Global CyberPeace Summit in collaboration with Civil 20, G20 India

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Monday, September 18, 2023

NEW DELHI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberPeace, in collaboration with the Civil 20, G20 India, with United Service Institution of India as it's knowledge partner concluded its inaugural CyberPeace Summit on September 1, 2023, at New Delhi, with Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC), Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-In); Tech and Cybersecurity Companies like Zoom, Meta, InMobi, GMR Group,  Autobot Infosec; Global organizations like Internet Society, ICANN, MANRS, APNIC, Africa Cyber Defence Forum, Globethics; Indian organizations like DELNET, India Foundation, SIA India; Academia Institutions like NLU Delhi, Bangalore and Bhopal; ISB Hyderabad, Rashtriya Raksha University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, SAKEC Mumbai as supporters.

Key Points: 
  • "The Delhi Declaration and CyberPeace Protocol mark a transformative step towards safer, inclusive, and resilient cyberspace.
  • Major Vineet Kumar, Founder of CyberPeace said, "The Global CyberPeace Summit showcases our unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration, resilience, and unity in the ever-evolving cyberspace landscape.
  • As we join forces with cyber stakeholders from around the world, we're not just envisioning the future – we're shaping it.''
  • The CyberPeace Summit also celebrated contributions of individuals in the field of cyberpeace through CyberPeace Honours and eRaksha Awards.

CyberPeace wraps up its inaugural Global CyberPeace Summit in collaboration with Civil 20, G20 India

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 18, 2023

NEW DELHI, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberPeace, in collaboration with the Civil 20, G20 India, with United Service Institution of India as it's knowledge partner concluded its inaugural CyberPeace Summit on September 1, 2023, at New Delhi, with Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC), Computer Emergency Response Team-India (CERT-In); Tech and Cybersecurity Companies like Zoom, Meta, InMobi, GMR Group,  Autobot Infosec; Global organizations like Internet Society, ICANN, MANRS, APNIC, Africa Cyber Defence Forum, Globethics; Indian organizations like DELNET, India Foundation, SIA India; Academia Institutions like NLU Delhi, Bangalore and Bhopal; ISB Hyderabad, Rashtriya Raksha University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, SAKEC Mumbai as supporters.

Key Points: 
  • "The Delhi Declaration and CyberPeace Protocol mark a transformative step towards safer, inclusive, and resilient cyberspace.
  • Major Vineet Kumar, Founder of CyberPeace said, "The Global CyberPeace Summit showcases our unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration, resilience, and unity in the ever-evolving cyberspace landscape.
  • As we join forces with cyber stakeholders from around the world, we're not just envisioning the future – we're shaping it.''
  • The CyberPeace Summit also celebrated contributions of individuals in the field of cyberpeace through CyberPeace Honours and eRaksha Awards.

CGTN: China, Zambia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Zambia announced their decision on Friday to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, with both sides hailing their "profound" traditional friendship.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Zambia announced their decision on Friday to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, with both sides hailing their "profound" traditional friendship.
  • The move came during Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's seven-day state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • Xi added that China encourages more quality Zambian products to enter the Chinese market and supports more Chinese enterprises in investing in Zambia.
  • Zambia cherishes the friendship forged by the older generations of leaders of the two countries, the president said.

CGTN: China, Zambia elevate ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, September 16, 2023

BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Zambia announced their decision on Friday to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, with both sides hailing their "profound" traditional friendship.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and Zambia announced their decision on Friday to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, with both sides hailing their "profound" traditional friendship.
  • The move came during Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's seven-day state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • Xi added that China encourages more quality Zambian products to enter the Chinese market and supports more Chinese enterprises in investing in Zambia.
  • Zambia cherishes the friendship forged by the older generations of leaders of the two countries, the president said.

HashCash Offers Its White-Label Crypto Exchange Services to India-Based Global Enterprise

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The US-based global blockchain development company, HashCash Consultants has received several awards for its top-notch white label crypto exchange software underpinned by state-of-the-art blockchain technology. The advanced software solution is utilized by several leading financial institutions around the world. Collaborating with financial enterprises worldwide, HashCash consultants are bringing new strategies and contributing to the growing crypto industry. Recently, the company joined hands with an India-based global enterprise to provide its white-label crypto exchange solution.

Key Points: 
  • The global blockchain development company, HashCash Consultants offers its white-label crypto exchange solution to an India-based global enterprise.
  • Recently, the company joined hands with an India-based global enterprise to provide its white-label crypto exchange solution.
  • India is an evolving country, and with the recent growth in crypto adoption, it is a step ahead in becoming the next global crypto hub.
  • The collaboration between HashCash Consultants and the India-based global enterprise is a significant step towards the growth and adoption of cryptocurrencies in India.