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CGTN AMERICA: Global Action Initiative: Role of Young People in Fostering Sustainability

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Monday, December 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN AMERICA releases "Global Action Initiative: Role of Young People in Fostering Sustainability"

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN AMERICA releases "Global Action Initiative: Role of Young People in Fostering Sustainability"
    The world is reeling from floods, drought, and extreme weather.
  • That's about 16 percent of the global population - and they are inheriting a crisis they did not create.
  • He says young people are right to demand change since the world is falling behind on its commitment to sustainability.
  • "Global Action Initiative 2022 – Sustainability" special programs are airing from December 15-20 starting at 23GMT.

Steering public, private money to battle climate crisis a challenge for IDB

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

In an interview with Agencia EFE, Lopez stressed the challenge of getting both the public and private sectors to come together to carry out adequate policies to address the climate emergency, an issue that he considered key "to determine that the future is not lost."

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  • In an interview with Agencia EFE, Lopez stressed the challenge of getting both the public and private sectors to come together to carry out adequate policies to address the climate emergency, an issue that he considered key "to determine that the future is not lost."
  • Both men took part in the IDB Group event "Accelerating Climate Action Implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean" along with Ecuadorian Environment Minister Gustavo Manrique.
  • In 2021, the IDB Group mobilized $6 billion in climate financing, half of which was allocated to mitigation projects and activities in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Until November 18, the COP27 climate summit will bring together nearly 40,000 participants including public authorities, academics, climate activists, businessmen, and representatives of civil society, in order to seek commitments to address the climate crisis.

Chef Laurent Manrique Joins Scott’s Chowder House as Culinary Advisor

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Laurent Manrique , the well-known Bay Area chef and restaurateur, has joined Scotts Chowder House as Culinary Advisor.

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  • Laurent Manrique , the well-known Bay Area chef and restaurateur, has joined Scotts Chowder House as Culinary Advisor.
  • Now co-owner of the popular Caf de la Presse in downtown San Francisco, the celebrated chef is partnering with Scotts Chowder House Owner Steve Mayer and Executive Chef Sammy Reyes in bringing delicious fresh seafood to todays discerning casual food consumers.
  • Scotts Chowder House brings this same focus to its high-quality seafood menu but in a more casual, contemporary setting.
  • I have been working with the families that started Scotts Seafood since 1980 and I am very excited to bring the Scotts Chowder House concept to market, said Mayer.