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COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 8, 2023

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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Today, Minister Guilbeault participated in the second High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on climate finance, focused on the strategic allocation of funds to address climate change.

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  • Today, Minister Guilbeault participated in the second High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on climate finance, focused on the strategic allocation of funds to address climate change.
  • Ambassador Stewart participated in the Intergenerational Climate Panel: From Disillusionment to Systemic Collective Actions at the Canada Pavilion.
  • He also met with JoAnne Remillard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change for the Manitoba Métis Federation Cabinet.
  • They discussed how Indigenous peoples can be effectively integrated in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process in general, and at COP28 in particular.

Bezos Earth Fund Pledges $100 Million to Support Pacific Islands' Initiative to Create the Largest Conservation Effort Ever

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At COP28, Pacific Islands State Leaders launched a bold new Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative to safeguard and revitalize the Blue Pacific Continent. The Bezos Earth Fund applauds and endorses the Pacific Leaders' bold vision to protect and restore the region's extraordinary marine ecosystems. The Earth Fund announced plans to provide up to $100 million in grants to support the design and implementation of the conservation plan.

Key Points: 
  • The Bezos Earth Fund applauds and endorses the Pacific Leaders' bold vision to protect and restore the region's extraordinary marine ecosystems.
  • The Earth Fund announced plans to provide up to $100 million in grants to support the design and implementation of the conservation plan.
  • In support of this initiative by the Pacific Heads of State and Ministers, the Earth Fund's commitment will enable efforts to restore and protect these coastal ecosystems and strengthen community-based fisheries management and conservation.
  • We're thrilled to partner with the Bezos Earth Fund on this initiative and call on others to join us."

Rainforest nations back community-led projects funded through the voluntary carbon market as key to delivering global commitment to end deforestation

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
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The governments of Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reiterated commitments to end deforestation, highlighting the crucial role of community-led forest carbon projects in achieving this goal.

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  • The governments of Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reiterated commitments to end deforestation, highlighting the crucial role of community-led forest carbon projects in achieving this goal.
  • "We must end deforestation in the Amazon to help solve the climate crisis.
  • And we must do so with justice and human rights for the forest people for whom forests are home.
  • Community-led forest carbon projects can change this, by driving private sector finance directly to the Indigenous peoples and traditional communities that live there.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 3, 2023

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
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Read more about Canada's announcement of $5 million in climate finance for the Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR).

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  • Read more about Canada's announcement of $5 million in climate finance for the Least Developed Countries Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR).
  • Read the Joint statement from the Minister of Health, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Indigenous Services on COP28 .
  • Ambassador Catherine Stewart joined her Korean counterpart, Jenny Kim, to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea.
  • The Minister also met with Teresa Ribera, Spain's Vice-President and Minister for the Ecological Transition on collaborating on nature conservation.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Charts the Rise of the Falcon Economy with the Launch of Abu Dhabi Economic Forum

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed event dome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF).

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed event dome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF).
  • The ADEF, in particular, symbolises our dedication to fostering economic growth and innovation, in alignment with the changing world order and the rising Falcon Economy of Abu Dhabi and the UAE."
  • These discussions provided an international perspective on strategies to foster regional monetary cooperation in support of the Falcon Economy.
  • Abu Dhabi Finance Week is now in full swing, with its upcoming events Asset Abu Dhabi, Fintech Abu Dhabi, and the R.A.C.E Sustainability Summit scheduled for November 28th, 29th, and 30th, respectively.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Charts the Rise of the Falcon Economy with the Launch of Abu Dhabi Economic Forum

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed event dome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF).

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) commenced its four-day series of over 46 sub-events with a spectacular opening ceremony hosted under a specially designed event dome in the South Plaza of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and followed the launch of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF).
  • The ADEF, in particular, symbolises our dedication to fostering economic growth and innovation, in alignment with the changing world order and the rising Falcon Economy of Abu Dhabi and the UAE."
  • These discussions provided an international perspective on strategies to foster regional monetary cooperation in support of the Falcon Economy.
  • Abu Dhabi Finance Week is now in full swing, with its upcoming events Asset Abu Dhabi, Fintech Abu Dhabi, and the R.A.C.E Sustainability Summit scheduled for November 28th, 29th, and 30th, respectively.

Health Canada makes it legal for flavoured nicotine products from Imperial Tobacco to be sold to children

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age.
  • On July 18, 2023, a sister company of Imperial Tobacco was given approval to sell flavoured nicotine pouches under the Natural Health Product Regulations, with the products containing nicotine but not tobacco.
  • It is completely legal for stores to sell these flavoured nicotine pouches to children of any age.
  • How can it possibly be legal to sell to children flavoured nicotine products from a tobacco company?"

NexGen Receives Provincial Environmental Assessment Approval for the Rook I Project

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company") (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG) is pleased to announce that it has received Ministerial approval under The Environmental Assessment Act of Saskatchewan to proceed with the development of its 100%-owned Rook I Project (the "Project").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company") (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG) is pleased to announce that it has received Ministerial approval under The Environmental Assessment Act of Saskatchewan to proceed with the development of its 100%-owned Rook I Project (the "Project").
  • NexGen is the first company in more than 20 years to receive full Provincial Environmental Assessment approval for a uranium project in Saskatchewan.
  • Leigh Curyer, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "The achievement of this major milestone of Provincial Environmental Assessment approval for Rook I is key in meeting the surging global demand for ethically sourced uranium.
  • With Provincial EA approval now in place, NexGen has submitted all responses to the Federal technical review of the Rook I Project Environmental Impact Statement and eagerly look forward to the completion of the Federal EA approval process."

Government of Canada's response to the reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The Ministers of Environment and Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard provided the following statements on the five reports tabled today.

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  • The Ministers of Environment and Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard provided the following statements on the five reports tabled today.
  • "I am grateful for the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development's report today and his continued efforts to help the Government of Canada remain accountable as we work to achieve our ambitious objectives.
  • I have accepted all five of the report's recommendations, and I am pleased that work is already ongoing to address many of them.
  • I want to thank the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development for his report, Monitoring of Marine Fisheries Catch, and agree with all his recommendations.

The Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference Kicks Off Next Thursday

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Sunday, November 5, 2023
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference kicks off in Riyadh on Thursday, 9 November 2023, at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel. The event will bring together leaders and decision makers, and an elite group of Saudi, Arab, and African officials; financial, business, and investment leaders from the government and private sectors; trade federations, international organizations; and prominent figures in academic circles and think tanks. His Excellency the Saudi Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Aljadaan, said that the Royal endorsement to hold this conference reflects the leadership's keenness to consolidate the Kingdom's relations with the African continent, which plays a vital role in the global economy. The event is part of the Kingdom's efforts to enhance economic cooperation and seize investment opportunities in both nations.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference kicks off in Riyadh on Thursday, 9 November 2023, at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel.
  • The event is part of the Kingdom's efforts to enhance economic cooperation and seize investment opportunities in both nations.
  • The conference agenda includes seven sessions in participation of several Highnesses and Excellencies, as well as leaders and decision makers in the financial and investment fields.
  • Those interested in attending the Economic Conference may register through the following link: https://saaec.info/