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IIWB Co-organizes Successful Charity Gala with Better World Fund in 76th Cannes Film Festival

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Cannes, known for its picturesque landscapes and the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, recently played host to another highly anticipated event.

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  • Cannes, known for its picturesque landscapes and the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, recently played host to another highly anticipated event.
  • The Better World Found charity gala, jointly organized by a charitable organization and renowned movie stars, took place on May 21, 2023, at the iconic InterContinental Carlton Cannes.
  • Members of IIWB participated in the Cannes Film Festival red carpet as film investors, demonstrating their support to young filmmakers and the industry as a whole.
  • Moving forward, IIWB will intensify its focus on young filmmakers and contribute within its capabilities to the field of film production.

Habitat for Humanity launches Home Equals campaign in support of people living in informal settlements around the world

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise.

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  • More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise.
  • People living in informal settlements lack land and property rights, often fearing eviction.
  • "When it comes to the places we call home, people living in informal settlements are simply not being treated as equals," said Jonathan Reckford, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
  • "Ensuring that people living in informal settlements have access to adequate housing isn't just the right thing to do," Reckford said.

Habitat for Humanity launches Home Equals campaign in support of people living in informal settlements around the world

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise.

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  • More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise.
  • People living in informal settlements lack land and property rights, often fearing eviction.
  • "When it comes to the places we call home, people living in informal settlements are simply not being treated as equals," said Jonathan Reckford, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity International.
  • "Ensuring that people living in informal settlements have access to adequate housing isn't just the right thing to do," Reckford said.

Global Construction Earth Moving Machinery Market Outlook to 2027: Featuring Caterpillar, John Deere, Kobe Steel and XCMG Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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A rapidly growing construction industry is a key factor expected to drive growth of the global earth moving equipment market over the forecast period.

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  • A rapidly growing construction industry is a key factor expected to drive growth of the global earth moving equipment market over the forecast period.
  • Earth moving equipment is typically heavy-duty vehicles designed for a variety of tasks associated with construction operations.
  • With innovations in the equipment and advanced technologies used, the market is anticipated to witness prominent market growth during the upcoming timeframe.
  • The global earthmoving machinery market is dominated by the Asia-Pacific region, due to the infrastructural development and residential and commercial construction in many countries.

Global Ride Hailing Services Market Report to 2030 - Players Include Uber, Lyft, Via and Juno

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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The global ride hailing services market is expected to reach USD 104.93 billion by 2030., expanding at a CAGR of 15.7% from 2022 to 2030.

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  • The global ride hailing services market is expected to reach USD 104.93 billion by 2030., expanding at a CAGR of 15.7% from 2022 to 2030.
  • Large number of operators offering offline channels for booking a ride and consumer behavior are attributed for the higher market share of the ride hailing services in the global market.
  • Emergence of new technology and market players in the local market are expanding consumer base at the local level and facilitating growth of the market at global level.
  • Such noteworthy advancements stimulate regional market expansion, which in turn supports global market expansion
    Chapter 3.

The Worldwide Ride Hailing Services Industry is Expected to Reach $104.9 Billion by 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Large number of operators offering offline channels for booking a ride and consumer behavior are attributed for the higher market share of the ride hailing services in the global market.

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  • Large number of operators offering offline channels for booking a ride and consumer behavior are attributed for the higher market share of the ride hailing services in the global market.
  • Offline channels have been widely used for the booking a ride with transportation network companies and taxi companies by phone or travel agents.
  • Increasing affordability of smartphone and internet penetration is rising the dependency on the digital solutions across various industries, including ride-hailing services.
  • Ride Hailing Services Market Variables, Trends & Scope

CGTN AMERICA: Global Action Initiative: Sustainability and the Role of Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN AMERICA releases "Global Action Initiative: Sustainability and the Role of Entrepreneurs"

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN AMERICA releases "Global Action Initiative: Sustainability and the Role of Entrepreneurs"
    The world is grappling with extreme poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change.
  • He speaks about the role of governments in biodiversity sustainability, and the importance of collaborating with others to support healthy ecosystems.
  • He tells us about Global Shield, a proposed initiative designed to help communities in vulnerable countries recover faster from climate disasters.
  • "Global Action Initiative 2022 – Sustainability" special programs are airing from December 15-20 starting at 2300 GMT.

This Week in Finance News: 9 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the finance industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Shades of Green provides independent, research-based second party opinions of green, sustainability, and sustainability-linked financing frameworks and climate risk assessments and impact reporting reviews grounded in climate science.
  • Zillow senior economist Orphe Divounguy, said, "These metros are potential hotbeds for those looking to buy their first home.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists .

IWBI Launches the WELL Equity Rating to Advance Organizations and Places Where “Everyone Feels Welcome, Seen and Heard”

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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With the help of the Health Equity and WELL Concept Advisories, IWBI also developed new beta features and parts to strengthen the new offering.

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  • With the help of the Health Equity and WELL Concept Advisories, IWBI also developed new beta features and parts to strengthen the new offering.
  • This new designation will add to the suite of IWBI offerings that includes the WELL Health-Safety Rating and the WELL Performance Rating.
  • Each rating can be earned as a stand-alone designation or milestone toward a place-based WELL Certification or an organizations WELL Score.
  • In September, IWBIs Governance Council , the leadership body tasked with upholding the integrity of WELL through rigorous standard development criteria, unanimously ratified the WELL Equity Rating.

Leading International Development Firm, Chemonics, attends Annual United Nations Climate Conference

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate change affects every corner of our planet and every development sector, from expanding the range of infectious diseases and driving conflict over limited natural resources to threatening energy supplies and agricultural outputs. As one of the most urgent challenges of our time, climate change requires collaboration and innovation to support countries on their journey towards inclusive, climate-resilient development and net zero carbon emissions economies.

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  • Chemonics' climate experts will be at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt this November.
  • From November 8-10, we will be in Sharm El-Sheikh during COP27 hosting a series of in-person discussions with climate experts and advocates from around the world.
  • Climate change stresses social, economic, and political systems, acting as a multiplier for development challenges and enhancing the likelihood of and impacts from conflict.
  • On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, we will focus on Exploring Climate and Fragility in Conflict Prevention, Mitigation, and Recovery withDr.