Environmental organizations

A Groundbreaking Wildlife Conservation Feat: The First - Ever Wild Elephant Translocation Within Mozambique, Africa

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Mammals, EDGE species, Conservationists, Ivan Carter, Elephant, Wildlife Alliance, African elephant

"ANAC is doing an exceptional job restoring life to many of their national parks, and a translocation like this sets an important precedent for future conservation efforts," said Ivan Carter, ICWCA Founder.\nLarge populations of elephants in Africa live in unprotected areas.

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  • "ANAC is doing an exceptional job restoring life to many of their national parks, and a translocation like this sets an important precedent for future conservation efforts," said Ivan Carter, ICWCA Founder.\nLarge populations of elephants in Africa live in unprotected areas.
  • With the growing human population, these elephants often find themselves in unexpected conflict with humans.
  • "We are also grateful to the Mozambique Wildlife Alliance for the veterinary capacity they provided to the entire operation.
  • The ICWCA works with various, proven conservation groups throughout Africa creating measurable and tangible results in the fight to protect wildlife.

Santiago Gowland Appointed CEO of International Non-Profit, the Rainforest Alliance

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Public policy, Government, Environment, Forest Products, Other Policy Issues, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Natural environment, Rainforests, Forestry, Environmental organizations, Ecolabelling, Forest certification, Product certification, Rainforest Alliance, The Nature Conservancy

b'The Rainforest Alliance announced today that Santiago Gowland has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • b'The Rainforest Alliance announced today that Santiago Gowland has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Gowland previously served as Executive Vice President for Latin America and Global Innovation at The Nature Conservancy.
  • "\n\xe2\x80\x9cI am thrilled to contribute my global conservation and business insights to accelerate the Rainforest Alliance\xe2\x80\x99s vision of a world where people and nature thrive together.
  • It\xe2\x80\x99s crucial that we leverage social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities without delay.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada and West Fraser Win SFI Conservation Leadership Award

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Forestry, Forest certification, Sustainable building, Pulp and paper industry, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Nature Conservancy of Canada, SFI, The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited

b'WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) presented the 2021 Leadership in Conservation Award to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and SFI-certified company West Fraser, today.

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  • b'WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) presented the 2021 Leadership in Conservation Award to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and SFI-certified company West Fraser, today.
  • SFI, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and West Fraser are collaborating to ensure that conservation outcomes in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s sustainably managed forests are fully recognized and contribute toward Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Target 1 goals for conservation protection.
  • Members of the OECM coalition include SFI, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Shad Foundation, and the Forest Products Association of Canada.
  • SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments.

Ferdinand von Hapsburg & Sustainable Apparel Experts, Merchant Tailor Team Up in Brand Collaboration

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Organizations, Environmental organizations, Clothing industry, Artisans, Sewing, Tailor, World Wide Fund for Nature, Natural environment

It\'s the first sustainable, motorsport apparel collection made entirely from recycled materials.\n86400 is the number of seconds that populate a 24-hour day.

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  • It\'s the first sustainable, motorsport apparel collection made entirely from recycled materials.\n86400 is the number of seconds that populate a 24-hour day.
  • Beyond motorsports other customers include PADI, Bremont and WWF.\nFerdinand von Hapsburg, APR,said: "Drive Fast, Act Faster has been an incredible journey to date.
  • It\'s only been made possible by partners such as Merchant Tailor who understand that change is incremental and about choices.
  • This new partnership, confronting and tackling environmental issues, perfectly aligns with our values at Merchant Tailor, where sustainable choices come first.

CGTN: Rooted in tradition, China's green roads to the low-carbon future

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Articles, Economic indicators, Human ecology, Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Ecological footprint, Human impact on the environment, Waste minimisation, Global Footprint Network

However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.

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  • However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.
  • After all, as he puts it, "We only have one Earth.
  • As Xi noted in his speech, "The development model of \'killing the hens for eggs\' and \'draining the lake for fish\' is at a dead end.
  • The future will be illuminated by eco-friendly development that is in accordance with the rules of nature.

CGTN: Rooted in tradition, China's green roads to the low-carbon future

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Articles, Economic indicators, Human ecology, Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Ecological footprint, Human impact on the environment, Waste minimisation, Global Footprint Network

However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.

Key Points: 
  • However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.
  • After all, as he puts it, "We only have one Earth.
  • As Xi noted in his speech, "The development model of \'killing the hens for eggs\' and \'draining the lake for fish\' is at a dead end.
  • The future will be illuminated by eco-friendly development that is in accordance with the rules of nature.

YATCO Announces Significant Q1 Growth Results

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Yatco, International SeaKeepers Society, Ibi, Yahoo!, Environmental organizations, Natural environment, California

YATCO has also seen widespread coverage from significant media outlets such as Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, Business Insider, IBI News, Yachting Pages, and much more.\n"The YATCO team as a whole has banded together to form several partnerships both industry-wide and with charitable foundations that we are extremely proud of.

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  • YATCO has also seen widespread coverage from significant media outlets such as Yahoo Finance, Market Watch, Business Insider, IBI News, Yachting Pages, and much more.\n"The YATCO team as a whole has banded together to form several partnerships both industry-wide and with charitable foundations that we are extremely proud of.
  • We look forward to forging further efforts in this arena while growing our network and doing some good in the world," says Steven Myers, CEO and Founder of YATCO.
  • The company has joined forces with two charitable organizations The International SeaKeepers Society and The Angari Foundation to help educate and proliferate ocean conservation.
  • Committed to 100% pure data, YATCO serves the professional yachting community with accuracy, integrity, and cutting-edge technology.\n'

Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting of Natuzzi S.p.A.

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Manufacturing, Home Goods, Other Manufacturing, Luxury, Retail, Forestry, NTZ, Natuzzi, Depositary receipt, ISO 45001, Forest Stewardship Council, Design, Environmental organizations

b'The majority shareholder of Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE: NTZ) (\xe2\x80\x9cNatuzzi\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) has notified the Company that it will not participate to the Company\xe2\x80\x99s shareholder meeting convened, on first call, for April 30, 2021.

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  • b'The majority shareholder of Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE: NTZ) (\xe2\x80\x9cNatuzzi\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) has notified the Company that it will not participate to the Company\xe2\x80\x99s shareholder meeting convened, on first call, for April 30, 2021.
  • Accordingly, the Company\xe2\x80\x99s shareholder meeting will be held, on second call, on May 7, 2021.\nThe Bank of New York Mellon, as Depositary of the American Depositary Receipt (\xe2\x80\x9cADR\xe2\x80\x9d) program of the Company, informed the Company that, with regard to the matters to be voted upon at the shareholder meeting on May 7, 2021, it will consider as proper and timely submitted any instructions to vote that are received from any ADR holder by 12:00 pm EST on May 3, 2021.\nFounded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. is Italy\xe2\x80\x99s largest furniture house and one of the most important global players in the furniture industry with an extensive manufacturing footprint and a global retail network.
  • Natuzzi is a lifestyle brand with a top position in the global furniture sector and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since May 13, 1993.
  • Always committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability, Natuzzi S.p.A. is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified (Quality and Environment), ISO 45001 certified (Safety on the Workplace) and FSC\xc2\xae certified (Forest Stewardship Council).\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210423005249/en/\n'

Elanco Animal Health and Ducks Unlimited Announce Partnership to Advance Beef Industry Environmental Stewardship Efforts

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Veterinary, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Health, FDA, Food, Beverage, Retail, Elanco, Eli Lilly and Company, Ducks Unlimited, Beef, Cattle, Unlimited, Environmental organizations, Natural environment, Countries in North America

b"Today, Elanco and Ducks Unlimited announced a partnership emphasizing the strong bond between environmental sustainability and agriculture \xe2\x80\x93 specifically beef cattle production \xe2\x80\x93 across North America.

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  • b"Today, Elanco and Ducks Unlimited announced a partnership emphasizing the strong bond between environmental sustainability and agriculture \xe2\x80\x93 specifically beef cattle production \xe2\x80\x93 across North America.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe beef cattle industry has made great strides in advancing its environmental stewardship to-date, and we are dedicated to working with beef producers and industry leaders to continue these advancements.
  • This partnership is one example of that commitment at work.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThose interested in supporting these efforts can consider contributing to the SAFE program through Ducks Unlimited.
  • For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org .\nExperior, Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates.\n\xc2\xa9 2021 Elanco or its affiliates.

Azul Brazilian Airlines Nominates Peter Seligmann as Newest Board Member

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Conservationists, Peter Seligmann, Natural environment, Organizations, Conservation International, Azul, Seligmann, Environmental organizations, NIA, Society for Conservation Biology

b'SAO PAULO, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul S.A., "Azul", (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL ), the best airline in the world according to Tripadvisor, is excited to nominate Peter Seligmann as its new Independent Board Member.

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  • b'SAO PAULO, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul S.A., "Azul", (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL ), the best airline in the world according to Tripadvisor, is excited to nominate Peter Seligmann as its new Independent Board Member.
  • Peter is the Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Conservation International.
  • Under Peter\'s leadership, Conservation International has emerged as one of the most impactful conservation organizations in the world.
  • Peter A. Seligmann is also the CEO and co-founder of Nia Tero.