Man and the Biosphere Programme

INVERSA Leathers Announces Sponsorship for the Florida Python Challenge

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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MIAMI, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INVERSA Leathers, a regenerative materials company that crafts luxurious leathers out of invasive species, is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge© and its Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000. The sponsorship will mark the first time a fashion company has donated to the event to fund restoration of the Florida Everglades.

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  • MIAMI, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INVERSA Leathers, a regenerative materials company that crafts luxurious leathers out of invasive species, is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge© and its Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000.
  • Created and managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the Florida Python Challenge® is an awareness campaign about the global threat of invasive species and the colossal damage Florida's delicate ecosystem has suffered because of invasive python.
  • "INVERSA is proud to support the challenge and the greater conservation effort it represents in Florida.
  • Ron DeSantis, the FWC, SFWMD and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida host the Florida Python Challenge® to raise awareness about invasive species in Florida and their impacts.

Argentine Protector of Penguins Named Winner of World's Leading Award for Animal Conservation

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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LONDON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today officials from the Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc. announced Pablo Borboroglu, Ph.D. as the 2023 Winner of the Indianapolis Prize, the world's leading award for animal conservation. Borboroglu is an internationally recognized expert on penguin ecology and land and sea conservation. The announcement was made in London as celebrations and media events are taking place there in his honor.

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  • LONDON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today officials from the Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc. announced Pablo Borboroglu, Ph.D. as the 2023 Winner of the Indianapolis Prize, the world's leading award for animal conservation.
  • Borboroglu has spent more than three decades studying penguins and leading conservation efforts across four continents.
  • He is a powerful, optimistic and expert voice for animal conservation and is extremely deserving of this year's Indianapolis Prize," said Dr.
  • Borboroglu, five 2023 Indianapolis Prize Finalists and the inaugural Emerging Conservationist Award Winner will be celebrated at the Indianapolis Prize gala on Sept. 30, 2023.

Argentine Protector of Penguins Named Winner of World's Leading Award for Animal Conservation

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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LONDON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today officials from the Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc. announced Pablo Borboroglu, Ph.D. as the 2023 Winner of the Indianapolis Prize, the world's leading award for animal conservation. Borboroglu is an internationally recognized expert on penguin ecology and land and sea conservation. The announcement was made in London as celebrations and media events are taking place there in his honor.

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  • LONDON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today officials from the Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc. announced Pablo Borboroglu, Ph.D. as the 2023 Winner of the Indianapolis Prize, the world's leading award for animal conservation.
  • Borboroglu has spent more than three decades studying penguins and leading conservation efforts across four continents.
  • He is a powerful, optimistic and expert voice for animal conservation and is extremely deserving of this year's Indianapolis Prize," said Dr.
  • Borboroglu, five 2023 Indianapolis Prize Finalists and the inaugural Emerging Conservationist Award Winner will be celebrated at the Indianapolis Prize gala on Sept. 30, 2023.

Thomas Rhett and Jeff Worn's Dos Primos Tequila Company renews partnership with The Nature Conservancy

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dos Primos Tequila Company – founded by country music superstar Thomas Rhett and his cousin Jeff Worn – is renewing its partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support land-restoration and water-conservation efforts in Mexico. The company has pledged $50,000 to TNC to continue its conservation work in the Tehuacán Valley area in Mexico. The valley is located southeast of Jalisco, Mexico, where Dos Primos Tequila produces its Blanco, Reposado and recently launched Añejo Tequila.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dos Primos Tequila Company – founded by country music superstar Thomas Rhett and his cousin Jeff Worn – is renewing its partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support land-restoration and water-conservation efforts in Mexico.
  • The valley is located southeast of Jalisco, Mexico, where Dos Primos Tequila produces its Blanco, Reposado and recently launched Añejo Tequila.
  • Dos Primos is continuing its support of TNC's work to help conserve and restore this land.
  • We are grateful for Dos Primos' continued support which will help TNC steward this work in the Tehuacán Valley in Mexico."

Huangshan Tourism Receives Global Attention at ITB Berlin 2023

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Huangshan Tourism recently made a stunning display at ITB Berlin 2023, which was held on March 7-9 in Germany.

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  • Huangshan Tourism recently made a stunning display at ITB Berlin 2023, which was held on March 7-9 in Germany.
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    Huangshan Tourism Receives Global Attention at ITB Berlin 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Huangshan Tourism presented a beautifully designed booth featuring scenic photos of Mount Huangshan, brochures, and touring routes, which was visited by numerous visitors, businessmen, and media representatives from around the world.
  • Huangshan Tourism has long been dedicated to cooperation and branding on the global stage.
  • This year witnessed the fourth participation of Huangshan Tourism in ITB Berlin as an effort to further promote the global image of Huangshan City while it is geared towards an ecological, international, and world-class leisure destination.

Postal Service Issues New Stamps for Priority Mail

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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HOMESTEAD, Fla. and GATLINBURG, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, the Postal Service will issue two new stamps designed to be used as postage for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express flat-rate envelopes: A Florida Everglades stamp denominated at $9.65 and a Great Smoky Mountains stamp denominated at $28.75. The stamps were issued in Homestead, FL, and Gatlinburg, TN, respectively.

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  • HOMESTEAD, Fla. and GATLINBURG, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, the Postal Service will issue two new stamps designed to be used as postage for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express flat-rate envelopes: A Florida Everglades stamp denominated at $9.65 and a Great Smoky Mountains stamp denominated at $28.75.
  • The art for this Priority Mail stamp shows an iconic sawgrass marsh as seen at sunset from the edge of a cypress dome.
  • The Great Smoky Mountains Priority Mail Express stamp captures an iconic mountain scene near Newfound Gap between Gatlinburg, TN, and Cherokee, NC.
  • Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps , by calling 844-737-7826, or at Post Office locations nationwide.

A "Dream Eclipse" at Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives' Beach Bubble on Festive Season

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled in the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, Seaside Finolhu is a barefoot chic getaway that brings a playful twist on luxury.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled in the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, Seaside Finolhu is a barefoot chic getaway that brings a playful twist on luxury.
  • This national day long weekend which kick starts the festive season, grab your chance to enjoy a spectacular holiday and maximise your benefits with Finolhu's 25 percent discount.
  • However, Finolhu is best known for its Beach Bubble, the first of its kind in all of the Maldives.
  • Located in a secluded spot on Finolhu's signature powdery sandbanks, the Beach Bubble offers the perfect romantic stay and a once-in-a-lifetime 'Dream Eclipse' experience under the stars.

A "Dream Eclipse" at Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives' Beach Bubble on Festive Season

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled in the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, Seaside Finolhu is a barefoot chic getaway that brings a playful twist on luxury.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestled in the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, Seaside Finolhu is a barefoot chic getaway that brings a playful twist on luxury.
  • This national day long weekend which kick starts the festive season, grab your chance to enjoy a spectacular holiday and maximise your benefits with Finolhu's 25 percent discount.
  • However, Finolhu is best known for its Beach Bubble, the first of its kind in all of the Maldives.
  • Located in a secluded spot on Finolhu's signature powdery sandbanks, the Beach Bubble offers the perfect romantic stay and a once-in-a-lifetime 'Dream Eclipse' experience under the stars.

The Lux Collective Signs First Southeast Asia Hotel Management Agreement in Vietnam

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and P Q Hai Quoc Joint Stock Company have signed a hotel management agreement to build a luxury overwater resort under the LUX* Resorts & Hotels brand on the island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Named LUXNAM* Phu Quoc, the resort is set in one of Asia's most sought-after destinations and is expected to open in late 2024.

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  • HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and P Q Hai Quoc Joint Stock Company have signed a hotel management agreement to build a luxury overwater resort under the LUX* Resorts & Hotels brand on the island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
  • Inspired by the iconic Maldivian-style overwater resorts, this is a first for Vietnam and the region," said Mr Paul Jones, Chief Executive Officer of The Lux Collective.
  • "We are delighted to be the first strategic partner of The Lux Collective in Southeast Asia.
  • One-of-a-kind in Asia, LUXNAM* Phu Quoc is an eye-catching overwater resort on a jungle-draped island off the coast of Vietnam.

Minister Guilbeault announces more than $926,000 for the Átl'ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region to protect nature and help meet Canada's conservation goals

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Conserving nature is vital to protect species at risk, combat climate change, and build a strong, sustainable economy.

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  • Conserving nature is vital to protect species at risk, combat climate change, and build a strong, sustainable economy.
  • UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves such as the Atl'ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Regionare vital contributions.
  • "UNESCO biosphere reserves are an internationally recognized model for bringing communities together to connect with and protect nature.
  • Biosphere reserves represent a deep dedication to sustainable development and nature conservation, and they set a standard for how people and nature can thrive together."