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COP28 President-Designate calls on international community to deliver on climate finance at African climate ministerial meeting

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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He repeated the COP28 Presidency's call to the international community to unite on international climate finance, referring to progress at a recent meeting of major global economists in Abu Dhabi and announcing a key ministerial event with climate vulnerable countries during pre-COP.

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  • He repeated the COP28 Presidency's call to the international community to unite on international climate finance, referring to progress at a recent meeting of major global economists in Abu Dhabi and announcing a key ministerial event with climate vulnerable countries during pre-COP.
  • In addition to his remarks Dr. Sultan Al Jaber held bilateral meetings with African leaders to discuss the COP28 climate finance and energy transition agenda, calling on all to share their priority outcomes and key contributions for COP28.
  • As such, Dr. Al Jaber highlighted the urgent need to reform international climate finance.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

UWC Education for Peace and Sustainability Officially Open by the Honourable Miss Alice Mak with student performances showcase the diversity of UWC

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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The Honourable Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs officiates the opening ceremony of the UWC exhibition.

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  • The Honourable Alice Mak, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs officiates the opening ceremony of the UWC exhibition.
  • The exhibition under the theme of UWC education for peace and sustainability is now open to public at Central Market.
  • LPCUWC students are having a fruitful dialogue with the guests of honours of the exhibition, demonstrating the diversity and cultural vibrancy of UWC education.
  • The exhibition was officially kicked off by the Guest of Honour with the dotting ceremony to bring the lions alive.

Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust Open New Cycle of Rise Applications for Brilliant Teens With 'Rise To' Campaign Featuring Bishop Briggs' Newest Single

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, today announced that young people ages 15 to 17 (as of July 1st, 2023) can apply for the 2023 Rise Global Challenge with the launch of the 'Rise To' campaign. The flagship program of Schmidt Futures and the anchor of a broader $1 billion philanthropic commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt, Rise finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. Rise will build a lifelong community of students, teachers, and institutions across sectors who aim to serve others. The program, which identifies young people between the ages of 15 and 17 from around the world, is designed to encourage a lifetime of service and learning by providing support that could include scholarships, career services, and funding opportunities to help these leaders serve others for decades to come.  

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  • Produced by Ogilvy, the campaign seeks to inspire and foster a global community of 15- to 17-year-olds invested in creating a better future.
  • Rise has partnered with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs, known for her viral track "River," on a series of beautifully shot films and audio ads featuring 2021 Rise Global Winners .
  • "As a new parent, when I wrote "superhuman," I was inspired by this brilliant up-and-coming generation," said Bishop Briggs.
  • Winners featured in the 'Rise To' campaign include:
    Rushank Goyal (India), who advocates against food adulteration in his community by conducting discussion sessions.

Second cohort of Uzbek students earn places at UWC's global schools - ERIELL Group and Enter Engineering continue their support of a program for gifted Uzbek students to widen horizons and study abroad

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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The UWC National Committee of Uzbekistan ("UWC Uzbekistan") enables gifted Uzbek students to widen their horizons and study in UWC schools globally.

Key Points: 
  • The UWC National Committee of Uzbekistan ("UWC Uzbekistan") enables gifted Uzbek students to widen their horizons and study in UWC schools globally.
  • The program is financially and operationally supported by both ERIELL and Enter and led by Nigora Ibadova - Advisor to the Chairman of ERIELL and Enter and the chairman of the national committee of UWC Uzbekistan.
  • Bakhtiyor Fazylov, Chairman of ERIELL Group and Enter Engineering, said:
    "I congratulate the three students who have secured the brilliant opportunity to study at UWC schools in Armenia and Hong Kong.
  • Its alumni include Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and recently appointed Finance Minister of Canada and Jostein Solheim, former CEO of Ben & Jerry's.

Second cohort of Uzbek students earn places at UWC's global schools - ERIELL Group and Enter Engineering continue their support of a program for gifted Uzbek students to widen horizons and study abroad

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 25, 2021
UWC, United World Colleges

The UWC National Committee of Uzbekistan ("UWC Uzbekistan") enables gifted Uzbek students to widen their horizons and study in UWC schools globally.

Key Points: 
  • The UWC National Committee of Uzbekistan ("UWC Uzbekistan") enables gifted Uzbek students to widen their horizons and study in UWC schools globally.
  • The program is financially and operationally supported by both ERIELL and Enter and led by Nigora Ibadova - Advisor to the Chairman of ERIELL and Enter and the chairman of the national committee of UWC Uzbekistan.
  • Bakhtiyor Fazylov, Chairman of ERIELL Group and Enter Engineering, said:
    "I congratulate the three students who have secured the brilliant opportunity to study at UWC schools in Armenia and Hong Kong.
  • Its alumni include Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and recently appointed Finance Minister of Canada and Jostein Solheim, former CEO of Ben & Jerry's.