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CMG hosts 4th International Chinese Language Video Festival to mark 2024 UN Chinese Language Day

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Digital technology, United Nations, Rain, UN, Seed, Diplomatic mission, Hope, Republic, Communication, Media Group, Friends, China Media Group, CMG, Language, Beauty, Film industry

GENEVA, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Media Group (CMG), one of the largest media conglomerates in the world, is marking the 2024 United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day with a video festival.

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  • GENEVA, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Media Group (CMG), one of the largest media conglomerates in the world, is marking the 2024 United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day with a video festival.
  • The 4th International Chinese Language Video Festival is hosted at the Palais des Nations on Tuesday jointly by CMG, the UN Office at Geneva, and the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the UN at Geneva.
  • "Taking its inspiration from the theme of 'youth,' the fourth CMG Chinese Language Video Festival invites friends around the world who are passionate about Chinese culture to use video to celebrate the benefits and vibrancy of multiculturalism," Shen Haixiong, President and Editor-in-Chief of CMG said.
  • This marks the fourth year that CMG Europe has organized the event in conjunction with United Nations Chinese Language Day.

Sustain Exchange LLC Launches SustainAble Exchange on Earth Day

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
UN, Envelope (music), Digital wallet, Commerce, Blockchain, Culture, ESG, Sustainable Development Goals, Non-governmental organization, Behavior, Organization, Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustain Exchange LLC proudly announces the launch of SustainAble Exchange on Earth Day with the successful completion of a $2 million seed round funding.

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  • NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustain Exchange LLC proudly announces the launch of SustainAble Exchange on Earth Day with the successful completion of a $2 million seed round funding.
  • By embracing the 17 UN SDGs, SustainAble Exchange aims to foster a culture of environmentally conscious consumerism and sustainable business operations.
  • In the words of Jon C. Ohrn, Managing Director of Sustain Exchange LLC, "SustainAble Exchange represents a fundamental shift in how we approach sustainability.
  • Sustain Exchange's launch of SustainAble Exchange marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of sustainable commerce.

Questar Announces New E-Commerce Portal

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Monday, April 22, 2024
UN, Customer service, Online shopping

CANTON, Ohio, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Questar - a leading provider of UN certified packaging and general line industrial containment since 1990 – is proud to announce their new e-commerce portal.

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  • CANTON, Ohio, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Questar - a leading provider of UN certified packaging and general line industrial containment since 1990 – is proud to announce their new e-commerce portal.
  • "To offer an e-commerce solution and expand the ways our customers can access much-needed information has proven to be a strong value-add for our working relationships," says Britteny Brown, Customer Service Manager at Questar.
  • "This new purchasing method not only provides convenience, but it grants insights and visibility for our customers."
  • This new e-commerce portal, is currently available to all customers, offers a multitude of features and capabilities to better serve those purchasing from Questar.

IoTeX Announces DePIN Surf Demo Day for Cohort 1 on April 30th, 2024

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Knowledge, Decentralized finance, UN, Writing, Internet, AI, Mentorship, Software, Traction, Blockchain, SDK, Wi-Fi, TGE, Non-fungible token, Omniverse, Cohort, Carbon, V-Ray, Surf, Privacy, Trust (social science), Starpower, Generative, TEE, SAN, ZK, Cryptocurrency

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IoTeX, a leading modular DePIN blockchain platform, announces Demo Day for Cohort 1 of DePIN Surf accelerator program on April 30, 2024.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- IoTeX , a leading modular DePIN blockchain platform, announces Demo Day for Cohort 1 of DePIN Surf accelerator program on April 30, 2024.
  • IoTeX, with support from FutureMoneyGroup and ForesightX, launched DePIN Surf, the first accelerator dedicated exclusively to supporting DePIN founders in January, 2024.
  • IoTeX , with support from FutureMoneyGroup and ForesightX , launched DePIN Surf, the first accelerator dedicated exclusively to supporting DePIN founders in January, 2024.
  • Cohort 1, which officially launched at the R3al World event at ETHDenver, features seven startups preparing for TGE and global launch.

ROOM PARTNERS WITH REFORESTATION NONPROFIT ONE TREE PLANTED

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Climate change, UN, Biodiversity, Health, Thought, Region, Partnership, Carbon, Sustainable development, Tree, Sustainable Development Goals, Ship

NEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ROOM, the leading provider of modular workspace solutions, today announced a partnership with One Tree Planted that aims to plant 40,000 trees for landscape reforestation in 2024. For every one of ROOM's modular products purchased, the Company will plant one tree in One Tree Planted's global network of reforestation projects.

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  • For every one of ROOM's modular products purchased, the Company will plant one tree in One Tree Planted's global network of reforestation projects.
  • Modular architecture company ROOM announces partnership with One Tree Planted to plant 40,000 trees for reforestation.
  • "ROOM has always been focused on making room for a cleaner and greener future," says ROOM Co-Founder, Morten Meisner.
  • "We are grateful to ROOM for their commitment to planting 40,000 trees this year," says Louis Lagoutte, Regional Fundraising Director: Europe at One Tree Planted.

Countdown begins: Global firms line up to participate in CIIE 2024

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Monday, April 22, 2024
UN, Saudi Press Agency, Culture, Xinhua News Agency, China International Import Expo, Spice

Over the years, companies from 173 countries and regions have made appearances at the CIIE and carried out tentative transaction worth $424.23 billion.

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  • Over the years, companies from 173 countries and regions have made appearances at the CIIE and carried out tentative transaction worth $424.23 billion.
  • We encourage more Moroccan companies to seize the opportunity and explore the Chinese market through the CIIE," he added.
  • "More enterprises and agencies, including Saudi businesses, hope to participate in the expo to strengthen trade cooperation with China."
  • "We expect more global brands to participate in this year's big show and reap good returns in the vast Chinese market."

Countdown begins: Global firms line up to participate in CIIE 2024

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Monday, April 22, 2024
UN, Saudi Press Agency, Culture, Xinhua News Agency, China International Import Expo, Spice

Over the years, companies from 173 countries and regions have made appearances at the CIIE and carried out tentative transaction worth $424.23 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Over the years, companies from 173 countries and regions have made appearances at the CIIE and carried out tentative transaction worth $424.23 billion.
  • We encourage more Moroccan companies to seize the opportunity and explore the Chinese market through the CIIE," he added.
  • "More enterprises and agencies, including Saudi businesses, hope to participate in the expo to strengthen trade cooperation with China."
  • "We expect more global brands to participate in this year's big show and reap good returns in the vast Chinese market."

Asia Green Fund Publishes the <2023 Green Impact Report>

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Carbon, BABO, United Nations, AGF, UN, Industrialisation, Principles for Responsible Investment, Philosophy, ESG, Socially responsible investing, Renewable energy

BEIJING, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Asia Green Fund (Hereinafter referred to as 'AGF') publishes the (Hereinafter referred to as 'report').

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  • BEIJING, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Asia Green Fund (Hereinafter referred to as 'AGF') publishes the (Hereinafter referred to as 'report').
  • The report presents AGF's philosophy on sustainable development and green impact investment, as well as the specific practices and the progress we achieved in 2023.
  • "Green Impact Investment - Actions" discloses AGF's principles and practices in responsible investment, along with its performance and commitments in ESG.
  • "Green Impact Investment - Results" features 7 outstanding cases of our portfolios: HOREN, KingwillsTM, MOJIABIO, Elessent, East Low Carbon, BABO and Baoying Gases.

Energy Transition Accelerator Advances with New Secretariat, Expert Consultative Group

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Jeff Bezos, Rockefeller Foundation, SCALE, Energy transition, Partnership, Policy, Face, Environment, Private sector, Secretariat, Climate, EnergySolutions, Chairperson, LEAF, COP28, United, International Energy Agency, UN, CEEW, World Bank Group, Management, Sustainable energy, Developed country, Temperature, Government, World Bank, COP27, ETA, Diplomacy, Poverty, Ministry, Senior advisor, Renewable energy

"We must deliver innovative finance solutions at the speed and scale needed to transition to clean power and keep 1.5 degrees within reach.

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  • "We must deliver innovative finance solutions at the speed and scale needed to transition to clean power and keep 1.5 degrees within reach.
  • "Investment in the energy transition needs to rise seven-fold by 2030," said Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • The Energy Transition Accelerator, by insisting on the highest standards, can usher in a new phase of high integrity carbon crediting.
  • The Philippines also hopes to inform the global energy transition dialogue through its unique perspective of a privately-owned, market-driven, and unsubsidized power sector.

Second time's the charm: Stratus Vineyards launches its 1st wine in re-used bottles

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Friday, April 19, 2024
Food safety, Climate change, UN, Wine, Glass, Complexity, Certification, Beer, Niagara College, LCA, Partnership, Food packaging, Water, Carbon footprint, The Beer Store, Environment, Estate, Petit Verdot, Earth Day, Student, Fermentation, Sterilization

This re-use initiative is the latest step in Stratus Vineyards' attentiveness to the environment.

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  • This re-use initiative is the latest step in Stratus Vineyards' attentiveness to the environment.
  • Using Stratus wine bottles collected from both consumers and the winery tasting room, Circulr conducted trials for label removal, sterilization and food safety.
  • These same bottles were returned to Stratus and now hold a new and distinctive wine which is ready for release on April 22 – Earth Day.
  • Unique and delicious, the wine captures Stratus' sustainable spirit from grape to glass.