International Institute for Sustainable Development

Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support International Governance in the Mining Sector

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the need for Canada to leverage international partnerships to advance global sustainable mining practices.

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  • Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy outlines the need for Canada to leverage international partnerships to advance global sustainable mining practices.
  • The IGF provides a wide range of services to its 81 member countries to support the advancement of their sustainable development goals through laws, policy making and regulations within the mining sector.
  • "Canada is a mining nation and, as such, is a world leader in the sustainable and responsible management of our mineral resources.
  • Through multilateral engagements, Canada is pursuing collective action on critical minerals to support the global transition to green energy and more-resilient supply chains.

IBF Net Indonesia Expands Global Footprint with Netversity: A World of Learning Opportunities

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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IBF Net Indonesia is poised to expand its offerings exponentially.

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  • IBF Net Indonesia is poised to expand its offerings exponentially.
  • IBF Net connects with corporate universities run by Indonesian entities for the latter type of courses.
  • Prior to his leadership role with IBF Net Indonesia, Dr Obaidullah served the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank Institute as a Lead Research Economist.
  • “This is my dream project working with a team of young and energetic Islamic economists from Indonesia and an international panel of experts,” says Obaidullah.

The Government of Canada Announces Funding for Scientific Research to Enhance Marine, Freshwater and Coastal Incident Response Tools

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Through Canada's renewed and expanded Oceans Protection Plan (OPP), the Government of Canada is ensuring that the best scientific advice, knowledge and tools are being used to protect Canada's waters.

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  • Through Canada's renewed and expanded Oceans Protection Plan (OPP), the Government of Canada is ensuring that the best scientific advice, knowledge and tools are being used to protect Canada's waters.
  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $7.8 million in funding for 10 projects through the Multi-Partner Research Initiative (MPRI) to help improve oil spill research and response tools and techniques.
  • It aims to advance scientific knowledge, in Canada and abroad, about the potential impacts of oil pollution on organisms, develop new technologies for cleanup, and improve the efficacy of existing oil spill response tools and techniques.
  • This system will be a potential response option for cleaning up oil spills in Canada's freshwater environments.

Habitat for Humanity launches Home Equals campaign in support of people living in informal settlements around the world

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise.

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  • More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise.
  • People living in informal settlements lack land and property rights, often fearing eviction.
  • "When it comes to the places we call home, people living in informal settlements are simply not being treated as equals," said Jonathan Reckford, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
  • "Ensuring that people living in informal settlements have access to adequate housing isn't just the right thing to do," Reckford said.

Habitat for Humanity launches Home Equals campaign in support of people living in informal settlements around the world

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise.

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  • More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise.
  • People living in informal settlements lack land and property rights, often fearing eviction.
  • "When it comes to the places we call home, people living in informal settlements are simply not being treated as equals," said Jonathan Reckford, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
  • "Ensuring that people living in informal settlements have access to adequate housing isn't just the right thing to do," Reckford said.

World Water Day marked with funding announcement for research and protection of our most precious natural resource: fresh water

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, March 22, 2023 /CNW/ - We are taking advantage of World Water Day to support our ambitious climate change actions that keep our air and our fresh water clean.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, March 22, 2023 /CNW/ - We are taking advantage of World Water Day to support our ambitious climate change actions that keep our air and our fresh water clean.
  • This centre contributes to freshwater management, including the protection and restoration of freshwater biodiversity, both in Canada, and abroad.
  • "On World Water Day, it's wonderful to see Canada continuing its important role in the global fight to conserve and protect fresh water.
  • On World Water Day, it is important to remember that every Canadian depends on access to fresh water—and ongoing research and innovation is vital to protecting this critical resource."

Global Construction Earth Moving Machinery Market Outlook to 2027: Featuring Caterpillar, John Deere, Kobe Steel and XCMG Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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A rapidly growing construction industry is a key factor expected to drive growth of the global earth moving equipment market over the forecast period.

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  • A rapidly growing construction industry is a key factor expected to drive growth of the global earth moving equipment market over the forecast period.
  • Earth moving equipment is typically heavy-duty vehicles designed for a variety of tasks associated with construction operations.
  • With innovations in the equipment and advanced technologies used, the market is anticipated to witness prominent market growth during the upcoming timeframe.
  • The global earthmoving machinery market is dominated by the Asia-Pacific region, due to the infrastructural development and residential and commercial construction in many countries.

CGTN AMERICA: Global Action Initiative: Sustainability and the Role of Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN AMERICA releases "Global Action Initiative: Sustainability and the Role of Entrepreneurs"

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN AMERICA releases "Global Action Initiative: Sustainability and the Role of Entrepreneurs"
    The world is grappling with extreme poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change.
  • He speaks about the role of governments in biodiversity sustainability, and the importance of collaborating with others to support healthy ecosystems.
  • He tells us about Global Shield, a proposed initiative designed to help communities in vulnerable countries recover faster from climate disasters.
  • "Global Action Initiative 2022 – Sustainability" special programs are airing from December 15-20 starting at 2300 GMT.

COP15: Daily highlights - December 10, 2022

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Sunday, December 11, 2022
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I want to especially thank the Mohawk Nation and the communities of Kanesatake, Kahnawake, and Akwesasne who continue to welcome us to their territories.

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  • I want to especially thank the Mohawk Nation and the communities of Kanesatake, Kahnawake, and Akwesasne who continue to welcome us to their territories.
  • We are walking the path of reconciliation and conservation together, and I was honoured to bring that shared spirit of partnership when visiting the Indigenous Village today.
  • The announcement took place at the Public Action Zone, at the Grand Quai at the Port de Montral.
  • In the evening, Minister Guilbeault spoke at Canada's opening reception at COP15, in the Palais des congrs de Montral.

Leading International Development Firm, Chemonics, attends Annual United Nations Climate Conference

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate change affects every corner of our planet and every development sector, from expanding the range of infectious diseases and driving conflict over limited natural resources to threatening energy supplies and agricultural outputs. As one of the most urgent challenges of our time, climate change requires collaboration and innovation to support countries on their journey towards inclusive, climate-resilient development and net zero carbon emissions economies.

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  • Chemonics' climate experts will be at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt this November.
  • From November 8-10, we will be in Sharm El-Sheikh during COP27 hosting a series of in-person discussions with climate experts and advocates from around the world.
  • Climate change stresses social, economic, and political systems, acting as a multiplier for development challenges and enhancing the likelihood of and impacts from conflict.
  • On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, we will focus on Exploring Climate and Fragility in Conflict Prevention, Mitigation, and Recovery withDr.