Sustainable Development Goal 13

PCER Listing on XT.COM with Tether Trading Pair

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

PCER is a blockchain protocol built on the TRON SmartChain.

Key Points: 
  • PCER is a blockchain protocol built on the TRON SmartChain.
  • The PCER token is based on TRON's TRX-20 token standard and is used to provide liquidity to the PCER project.
  • PCER builds projects around pCER's platform and performs liquidity-providing services and businesses.
  • PCER plans to expand its service and business as a P2P project that creates an ecosystem through PCER beyond the B2B business model through integrating with other projects and platforms.

In Net Zero Show UN Young Leader for the SDGs Discusses Competencies Learned from a Life in Climate Activism

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Young social entrepreneurs continue to be torchbearers for the climate movement. In Net Zero Speaks with Udit Singhal, Climate Activist Priyanka Prakash interviews sustainability champion Udit Singhal. Singhal is the founder of Glass2Sand, an environmentally-friendly "carbon-negative" initiative and "no glass to landfills" movement that he established in 2018 at age 16. He was recognized for his contributions and selected as a UN Young Leader for the SDGs 2020-22 at 17. Pedagogical experts have continued to argue that social entrepreneurship provides learners with critical competences to flourish in a 21st century world. Singhal reflects in Net Zero on the valuable knowledge and skills he gained from his journey so far.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Young social entrepreneurs continue to be torchbearers for the climate movement.
  • In Net Zero Speaks with Udit Singhal, Climate Activist Priyanka Prakash interviews sustainability champion Udit Singhal.
  • He was recognized for his contributions and selected as a UN Young Leader for the SDGs 2020-22 at 17.
  • Singhal reflects in Net Zero on the valuable knowledge and skills he gained from his journey so far.

Greenpeace's South Korean Climate Leader Inspires Youth to Continue to Rise up for Climate Justice in Net Zero Interview

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Monday, October 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies have shown that youth can increase the older generations' level of concern about critical global issues. Parents and government leaders are paying more attention to what their children think about the world's most pressing issue - climate change. Climate change spawned a generation of youth activists, and South Korean youth are no different. In the latest Net Zero production, Youth Climate Activist Cherry Sung interviews Greenpeace's Climate and Energy Campaigner Justin Jeong, who is leading a climate suffrage project to ensure the South Korean government responds rapidly to the climate crisis. How important is the role of youth in raising awareness to get South Korea's Green New Deal realized?

Key Points: 
  • Parents and government leaders are paying more attention to what their children think about the world's most pressing issue - climate change.
  • Climate change spawned a generation of youth activists, and South Korean youth are no different.
  • In the latest Net Zero production, Youth Climate Activist Cherry Sung interviews Greenpeace's Climate and Energy Campaigner Justin Jeong, who is leading a climate suffrage project to ensure the South Korean government responds rapidly to the climate crisis.
  • How important is the role of youth in raising awareness to get South Korea's Green New Deal realized?

Newday Impact Launches Sustainable Development Goals ETF with 10% of Revenues Earmarked for Youth Skills Development

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newday Impact, a San Francisco-based asset management and financial technology company that applies proprietary fundamental research to ESG investing, today launched a Sustainable Development Goals ETF (NYSE: SDGS) that will dedicate 10% of revenues to global youth education and skills development programs.

Key Points: 
  • The Newday Sustainable Development Equity ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation through investments in companies aligned with Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles as well as United Nations Sustainable Development Goals*, with a focus on impact issues that most directly affect environmental health.
  • At least 80% of portfolio constituents are making material, measurable, positive impacts upon one or more sustainable development themes.
  • The Newday Sustainable Development Goals ETF was developed in partnership with Tidal ETF Services.
  • Backed by insightful research and recognized community leaders, Newday Impact offers portfolios addressing the major ESG issues in the world.

Over 50 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners Urge UN Human Rights Council to Reject Vietnam as New Member During Upcoming Session

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

In the last two years, four environmental advocates have been imprisoned in Vietnam on tax-related charges, including 2018 Goldman Prize winner Nguy Thi Khanh , one of the countrys foremost climate experts.

Key Points: 
  • In the last two years, four environmental advocates have been imprisoned in Vietnam on tax-related charges, including 2018 Goldman Prize winner Nguy Thi Khanh , one of the countrys foremost climate experts.
  • Meanwhile, Vietnam continues to receive global praise for its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 , made last November at the UN Climate Conference (COP 26).
  • Concern is spreading among NGOs throughout Vietnam that their work on social and environmental issues could lead to criminal prosecution and imprisonment.
  • Unfortunately, many Goldman Prize winners have been arrested and jailed in the past by governments around the world.

Global Warning Set to Make Its U.S. Debut

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Director, Mathew Embry, and Producer, Peter Beyak, are proud to present the documentary, Global Warning, to the US market. Calgary filmmaker, Mathew Embry, sets out to make a documentary on global warming that is unbiased to both sides of the contentious issue.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Director, Mathew Embry, and Producer, Peter Beyak, are proud to present the documentary, Global Warning, to the US market.
  • Mathew Embry is an internationally recognized, award-winning, documentary, filmmaker whose films often explore global issues.
  • Global Warning was nominated for six Alberta Film and Television Awards, including Best Documentary, and can now be streamed in the United States via their website.
  • Global Warning offers a much-needed balanced approach to the climate change debate.

In the New Net Zero Show, Presidente of Iniciativa Climática de México Adrián Fernández Says Energy Policies in Mexico Are Not the Right Ones

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What progress has Mexico made in achieving its climate goals?

Key Points: 
  • In the new Net Zero show Net Zero Speaks with Adrin Fernndez, teen Climate Activist Jerme Peyret Oberholzer interviews Ferndez, the Director of Iniciativa Climtica de Mxico who has worked for more than 30 years on climate change and environmental policy issues in Mexico.
  • Fernndez is a leading expert in the areas of air pollution, environmental health, and toxic substances.
  • He is additionally the founder and CEO of Mexico Climate Initiative, a non-profit foundation that promotes climate change mitigation efforts.
  • "Energy policies in Mexico at the moment are not the right ones they are not supporting renewables," says Fernndez.

New Net Zero Show Exposes the Politics of Climate Change and Its Psychological Impact on American Students

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Monday, September 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- There are over 60 million American students learning mixed or false messages about the climate problem that will dictate their future. In the new Net Zero show – Net Zero Speaks with Katie Worth – Climate Activist Sofia Lana interviews Emmy-winning journalist Katie Worth to understand this issue and learn about the education change leaders who are trying to solve it.

Key Points: 
  • In the new Net Zero show Net Zero Speaks with Katie Worth Climate Activist Sofia Lana interviews Emmy-winning journalist Katie Worth to understand this issue and learn about the education change leaders who are trying to solve it.
  • Worth's new book, Miseducation: How Climate Change is Taught in America, exposes how big money and entrenched ideology have led to the intentional miseducation of American children.
  • In the show Lana and Worth discuss the strategies and solutions needed to get the US Climate Change curriculum back on track.
  • "When two different people are telling you two different things about Climate Change, it's hard to navigate," says Worth.

Fosun International Listed in Forbes 2022 China ESG 50

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Monday, August 29, 2022

HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes China recently released its "2022 China ESG 50" list.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes China recently released its "2022 China ESG 50" list.
  • Forbes China pointed out that ESG is still in its infancy in China, and the 50 selected companies are all pioneers in the field of ESG.
  • This year is the first year that Forbes China has released the "China ESG 50" list, whichseeks to highlight the best practices of domestic enterprises in the field of ESG.
  • Fosun International ranks No.589 on the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 List, with a MSCI ESG rating of AA.

Climate Leader of Vital Landscapes at the World Resources Institute Says if Africa Loses Her Remaining Natural Forests She Will Lose Her Livelihood

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The world loses about 15 billion trees a year. Conserving, restoring and growing new trees helps biodiversity and fights climate change. What solutions are leaders in Africa using to reverse the loss of trees?

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The world loses about 15 billion trees a year.
  • What solutions are leaders in Africa using to reverse the loss of trees?
  • Dr. Susan Chomba is the Director of Vital Landscapes at the World Resources Institute (WRI) where she leads WRI's work on forest protection and sustainable management, restoration, food systems transformation and governance in Africa.
  • Chomba stresses that forest restoration is critical, noting that "If we lose our own remaining natural forests, we will lose our livelihood."