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Chalhoub Group & Schneider Electric to Drive Climate Action in the Middle East's Luxury Retail Sector

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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"The Middle East is among one of the biggest luxury markets globally and has demonstrated growth and resilience despite supply chain disruptions and worldwide affairs.

Key Points: 
  • "The Middle East is among one of the biggest luxury markets globally and has demonstrated growth and resilience despite supply chain disruptions and worldwide affairs.
  • Our partnership with Schneider Electric is testament to our commitment to a more sustainable future for this sector.
  • Chalhoub Group aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2032 from a 2021 base year*.
  • In 2021, Schneider Electric launched a new range of decarbonization and sustainability consulting services for companies based in the Gulf.

Chalhoub Group & Schneider Electric to Drive Climate Action in the Middle East's Luxury Retail Sector

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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"The Middle East is among one of the biggest luxury markets globally and has demonstrated growth and resilience despite supply chain disruptions and worldwide affairs.

Key Points: 
  • "The Middle East is among one of the biggest luxury markets globally and has demonstrated growth and resilience despite supply chain disruptions and worldwide affairs.
  • Our partnership with Schneider Electric is testament to our commitment to a more sustainable future for this sector.
  • Chalhoub Group aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2032 from a 2021 base year*.
  • In 2021, Schneider Electric launched a new range of decarbonization and sustainability consulting services for companies based in the Gulf.

One year since COP15: Protecting nature and strengthening communities in partnership with Indigenous Peoples

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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"Protecting nature and walking forward on the shared path of reconciliation can and must go together.

Key Points: 
  • "Protecting nature and walking forward on the shared path of reconciliation can and must go together.
  • "Our Nations have proven that Indigenous-led conservation, backed by durable finance, delivers real returns for nature, for the economy, and for communities.
  • These Indigenous-led PFP projects bring together Indigenous organizations, governments, and the philanthropic community to identify shared goals for protecting nature and ultimately halting biodiversity loss while advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
  • The Government of Canada has made historic investments in Indigenous-led conservation initiatives, including through initiatives like the Indigenous Guardians program .

Under the patronage of Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed HE Reem Al Hashimy announced as Chair of the World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement at COP28

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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WED Movement is poised to advance advocacy in early childhood development, inspiring impactful action.

Key Points: 
  • WED Movement is poised to advance advocacy in early childhood development, inspiring impactful action.
  • Nine multi-disciplinary experts confirmed, with more to join the movement to tackle pressing issues faced by children in the early years.
  • Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has been announced as the WED Chair of this groundbreaking movement in its second edition.
  • At the launch, 13 year old environmental activist Ghaya Al Ahbabi took an active role.

Under the patronage of Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed HE Reem Al Hashimy announced as Chair of the World Early Childhood Development (WED) Movement at COP28

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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WED Movement is poised to advance advocacy in early childhood development, inspiring impactful action.

Key Points: 
  • WED Movement is poised to advance advocacy in early childhood development, inspiring impactful action.
  • Nine multi-disciplinary experts confirmed, with more to join the movement to tackle pressing issues faced by children in the early years.
  • Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has been announced as the WED Chair of this groundbreaking movement in its second edition.
  • At the launch, 13 year old environmental activist Ghaya Al Ahbabi took an active role.

Xiaomi Corporation Releases its Inaugural White Paper on Climate Action

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiaomi Corporation ("Xiaomi" or the "Group"; stock code:1810) today unveiled its first White Paper on Climate Action detailing the many ways it is working to mitigate climate change.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiaomi Corporation ("Xiaomi" or the "Group"; stock code:1810) today unveiled its first White Paper on Climate Action detailing the many ways it is working to mitigate climate change.
  • Alain Lam Sai-wai, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Xiaomi, released the White Paper here during the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), the year's most prominent climate summit.
  • Xiaomi also encourages its partners to establish climate targets that align with its commitment to carbon neutrality.
  • Xiaomi is committed to making amazing products at honest prices and employing sustainable technology that is green, inclusive, and affordable.

CGTN AMERICA & CGTN UN: Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang addresses G77+China summit at COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America & CGTN UN releases "Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang addresses G77+China summit at COP28"

Key Points: 
  • China is ready to work closely with other developing countries to build a green and low-carbon future, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said in Dubai on Saturday, December 2.
  • China is ready to work closely with other developing countries to build a green and low-carbon future, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said in Dubai on Saturday, December 2.
  • Ding made the remarks when addressing the Group of 77 (G77) and China Leaders' Summit, which is held during the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).
  • G77's member states account for more than 80 percent of the world's population and over two-thirds of UN member countries.

COP28: green4T Brings Its Expertise in Data Center Energy Efficiency to Dubai

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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SÃO PAULO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leaders and environmentalists have a scheduled meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations – COP28, will take place from November 30 to December 12. The CEO of green4T, a Brazilian-based technology services company, Eduardo Marini, will participate in the panel "Sustainable Innovation for a Sustainable Future," organized by Responding to Climate Change, a non-profit organisation that is an official Observer to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Key Points: 
  • The company will discuss topics for reducing energy consumption in data centers in its third consecutive appearance at the UN Climate Conference.
  • The goal is to show how companies, organizations, and governments that rely on data processing for their activities can embark on an energy efficiency journey to reduce the environmental impact caused by data center energy consumption.
  • The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that data centers consume between 1 and 1.5% of all electrical energy produced globally in a year.
  • These combined actions substantially reduce the energy required for processing data workloads, making technology infrastructure "greener".

Our Fairylands①--It's a land of Spirits

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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CHENGDU, China, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sichuan, honored "Land of Abundance," is a dream land for people and a paradise for all things.

Key Points: 
  • CHENGDU, China, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sichuan, honored "Land of Abundance," is a dream land for people and a paradise for all things.
  • This includes the Three-River-Source National Park, the Giant Panda National Park, the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, the National Park of Hainan Tropical Rainforest, and the Wuyishan National Park.
  • Tracing the footsteps of renowned bloggers, overseas climbers, travel writers, and photographers, we will delve deep into the Ruoergai National Park, the Gongga Mountain National Park, and the Giant Panda National Park.
  • Joined by @WildYak, a well-known Tibetan blogger,we will witness diverse stories and reflections throughout the establishment of Ruoergai National Park.

41 Funders, Partners Endorse New Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions to Protect Health

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of multilateral development banks and funders, countries, and philanthropies today published the Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions ("Guiding Principles"), announced at the World Climate Action Summit during the 28th session of Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai. The Guiding Principles establish a shared vision for financing that will rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve health, protect people from the range of climate risks to health, and build resilient, environmentally sustainable health systems. The Guiding Principles were developed by the COP28 Presidency in collaboration with The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, The Green Climate Fund, The Rockefeller Foundation, The World Health Organization and the ATACH Working Group on Financing, and in consultation with over 50 financing partners and civil society organizations. The Guiding Principles have been endorsed by 41 organizations, with more expected following COP28.

Key Points: 
  • The Guiding Principles establish a shared vision for financing that will rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve health, protect people from the range of climate risks to health, and build resilient, environmentally sustainable health systems.
  • The Guiding Principles acknowledge critical elements of accessible and effective financing and the need to mobilize additional funds for climate and health solutions.
  • Key pillars of the Guiding Principles include:
    Accelerating transformative climate and health solutions to save and improve lives now and in the future;
    Creating equitable, inclusive, accessible, and holistic approaches to climate and health financing and solutions;
    Building the core policymaking and implementation capacities of countries, communities, and financing institutions to deliver climate and health solutions.
  • "The Adaptation Fund is pleased to endorse the Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions.