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The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on developing a federal plastics registry to help tackle plastic pollution

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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This is another step to deliver on Canada's comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution and waste.

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  • This is another step to deliver on Canada's comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution and waste.
  • "Canadians are demanding action to tackle the plastic waste and pollution crisis, and the federal government will continue to act.
  • The Federal Plastics Registry is an important tool that will help track and manage plastics across the economy.
  • Canada recognizes that plastic pollution knows no borders and is continuing to work with international partners to develop an effective legally binding global instrument on plastic pollution.

EHang’s Certified EH216-S Pilotless Passenger-Carrying Aerial Vehicles Debut Commercial Flight Demonstrations in Guangzhou and Hefei

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Today, two grand launch events were held at the Jiulong Lake Park in Guangzhou and the Luogang Central Park in Hefei.

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  • Today, two grand launch events were held at the Jiulong Lake Park in Guangzhou and the Luogang Central Park in Hefei.
  • Both events marked the debut commercial flight demonstrations with the certified EH216-S aircraft, which have obtained the Standard Airworthiness Certificates issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (the “CAAC”).
  • Today EHang’s debut commercial flight demonstrations mark a new chapter in the development history of the pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle and the low-altitude economy.
  • From the world's first-of-its-kind pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle system type certificate, our first delivery with standard airworthiness certificate, to today’s debut commercial flight demonstrations with certified EH216-S aircraft in Guangzhou and Hefei, we are making steady progress towards commercial operations, as planned.

Canada supporting climate change adaptation at COP28

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
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That is why Canada is supporting climate change adaptation plans and disaster risk reduction, at home and abroad.

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  • That is why Canada is supporting climate change adaptation plans and disaster risk reduction, at home and abroad.
  • In line with Health and Relief, Recovery and Peace Day at COP28, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, highlighted Canada's international adaptation finance by investing in locally led and gender-balanced adaptation initiatives.
  • To support this, the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan, released alongside the National Adaptation Strategy, outlines federal action on climate change adaptation.
  • With over 70 actions, the Action Plan outlines the federal contribution to achieving Canada's climate change adaptation goals.

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer convenes national Summit to drive action on elimination of cervical cancer

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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The Summit runs November 14 and 15 in Halifax and will inform and inspire a sustained focus on the Action Plan for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Canada, 2020-2030 .

Key Points: 
  • The Summit runs November 14 and 15 in Halifax and will inform and inspire a sustained focus on the Action Plan for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Canada, 2020-2030 .
  • November 17 marks the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action and the third anniversary of the launch of the World Health Organization's goal to eliminate cervical cancer worldwide this century.
  • The inaugural Summit took place on Feb. 4, 2020, when the Action Plan for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer was in the process of being finalized and launched.
  • At the Summit, attendees will discuss ways to prioritize work toward reconciliation and health equity by closing gaps in access and care for the elimination of cervical cancer.

Second Int'l Forum on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation Highlights Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn: The Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2023 Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship report was released at the International Forum on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation - 2nd Event.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn: The Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2023 Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship report was released at the International Forum on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation - 2nd Event.
  • On Nov. 6, 2023, the International Forum on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation - 2nd Event was held at the UN Compound in Beijing.
  • The Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2023 Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship report was also released at the forum.
  • The Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2023 Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship report is the second annual report made possible by a research project and knowledge sharing initiative known as the Thematic Study on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation, which was launched in 2022 by the organizations that hosted the forum.

Statement by Minister Khera on Indigenous Disability Awareness Month

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, today issued the following statement:
    "November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and valuable social, economic and cultural contributions made by Indigenous persons with disabilities in Canada.
  • In 2015, Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society created Indigenous Disability Awareness Month to highlight the barriers facing Indigenous persons with disabilities.
  • The Action Plan includes a measure to ensure that the equality rights of Indigenous persons with disabilities are respected in the design and delivery of government programs, policies and services.
  • The Government is also working with Indigenous communities and their representatives on the realization of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Landmark Forestry Agreement will Support Increased First Nations Participation in a Stronger Vancouver Island Economy and Vision For the Future

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The Partnership will consist of certain assets and liabilities of Western’s Mid Island Forest Operation, including Block 2 of Tree Farm Licence 39.

Key Points: 
  • The Partnership will consist of certain assets and liabilities of Western’s Mid Island Forest Operation, including Block 2 of Tree Farm Licence 39.
  • The Partnership will manage an allowable annual cut of 904,540 cubic metres of timber and includes a long-term fibre agreement to support Western’s British Columbia coastal manufacturing operations.
  • “This is a good day for everyone on Vancouver Island and the central coast,” says Nanwakolas Council President Dallas Smith.
  • As First Nations, we all look forward to taking our rightful place in forestry ownership and management in our territories."

Statement from the Minister of Health and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Response to the Report of the Auditor General of Canada on Antimicrobial Resistance

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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We acknowledge that the Auditor General noted that the Government of Canada should do more to address growing resistance to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, to help safeguard the health of Canadians.

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  • We acknowledge that the Auditor General noted that the Government of Canada should do more to address growing resistance to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, to help safeguard the health of Canadians.
  • We recognize the urgent need to address AMR and have remained committed to working with partners to take increased and expedited action.
  • The Government of Canada accepts the recommendations provided in the Auditor General's report.
  • The Auditor General noted that federal funding for dedicated AMR activities other than research was approved for the first time in 2021.

Uncovering Key Competitors and Market Trends: Dive into the Carbon Footprint Market Insights

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Dying Forests are Characteristic of Collapsing Ecosystems: Global % Share of Land by Use Across Centuries

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  • Dying Forests are Characteristic of Collapsing Ecosystems: Global % Share of Land by Use Across Centuries
    Rising Surface Temperatures.
  • World Number of Large Scale Carbon Capture and Storage Projects by Region: 2019
    Global Carbon Capture & Storage Market (In US$ Million) for Years 2020, 2022 2024 & 2026
    How Strict Environmental Regulations Can Transform Industries.
  • THE REASON WHY COMPANIES NEED AN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    So What's Your Carbon Footprint?
  • Global Carbon Footprint Management Market (In US$ Million) for Years 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026
    CHAPTER 9 - INDUSTRIES & THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT: WHAT CAN & SHOULD BE DONE?

At the Yacht Club de Monaco smart marinas lead to a sustainable tourism

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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MONACO, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainability as a central element to create virtuous marinas and tourism that is more aware and respectful of the environment.

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  • MONACO, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainability as a central element to create virtuous marinas and tourism that is more aware and respectful of the environment.
  • It is the Leitmotiv of the Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, organized by Monaco Marina Management (M3), a company active in the development, management and promotion of marinas and yacht clubs, at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • So we have always raised the red flag with the United Nations agency specialized in this that sustainable strategies should become reality.
  • At the end, the International Smart & Sustainable Marina Awards will be presented for three categories, Startups & Scaleups, Marinas and Architects.