Cohesion (linguistics)

New Publication Helps Young Black Americans Explore Career Paths in the Forest and Conservation Sector

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Many Black young adults are unaware of job opportunities in the forest and conservation sector, and unfortunately this stems from many reasons.

Key Points: 
  • Many Black young adults are unaware of job opportunities in the forest and conservation sector, and unfortunately this stems from many reasons.
  • “With less than 3% Black American representation in forest and conservation careers, these Black hidden figures are iconic to empowering our next generation of forest and conservation professionals,” said Dr. Marcus Bernard, National President of MANRRS.
  • “When students see Black professionals in the forest and conservation sector, they see themselves!
  • On August 2, 2021, SFI entered into a formal partnership with MANRRS to ensure young Black Americans have greater opportunities for rewarding careers in the forest and conservation sector.

Statement for International Migrants Day

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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As a country with a strong immigrant population, Canada knows that the benefits of global migration are immense.

Key Points: 
  • As a country with a strong immigrant population, Canada knows that the benefits of global migration are immense.
  • Migrant smuggling and human trafficking expose migrants to violence and even death.
  • This is why we are committed to continuing to work collaboratively with the international community to promote well-managed migration and to protect the rights of migrants.
  • "On this International Migrants Day, we invite all Canadians to join us in recognizing the invaluable social and economic contributions that migrants make to our society each and every day—but also to consider the struggles they face.

NESsT Announces Research Partnerships with Mott Foundation and IDRC to Study Amazon Bioeconomy, Generate Social and Economic Impact to Address Climate Change

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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The two partnerships will conduct action research in the Amazon to understand the challenges and degradation of climate change on local communities and empower them for positive change.

Key Points: 
  • The two partnerships will conduct action research in the Amazon to understand the challenges and degradation of climate change on local communities and empower them for positive change.
  • Both research partnerships will highlight the unique role of conservation and regenerative enterprises in promoting inclusion and indigenous rights through economic empowerment.
  • NESsTs partnerships with Mott Foundation and IDRC represent whats possible at the intersection of public, private and non-private work to drive change for the planets most pressing challenge.
  • However, despite recent enthusiasm for such practices, little is still known about how conservation enterprises generate social and economic impact that address climate change and adaptation.

Trenton Health Team and Interfaith Neighbors Awarded Funding and Training as 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders®

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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TRENTON, N.J. and ASBURY PARK, N.J., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Programs and services addressing New Jersey health and neighborhood revitalization needs are helping more people chart a path toward economic opportunity with help from a multi-year grant from Bank of America. Trenton Health Team Inc. and Interfaith Neighbors Inc. have been named as the 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® awardees for their work in the New Jersey community removing economic barriers and advancing economic opportunity.  

Key Points: 
  • Trenton Health Team Inc. and Interfaith Neighbors Inc. have been named as the 2022 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders awardees for their work in the New Jersey community removing economic barriers and advancing economic opportunity.
  • "Both Trenton Health Team and Interfaith Neighbors address significant needs we face in New Jersey."
  • Trenton Health Team (THT) is an innovative nonprofit dedicated to the health and well-being of the greater Trenton community.
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SAS helps The Fund for Peace reduce effects of conflicts through resilience insights

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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CARY, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 100 million people displaced due to conflict and violence and an estimated 313.5 million people needing humanitarian assistance and protection, finding solutions to help reduce violent conflict and country fragility is critical. Analytics leader SAS is working with The Fund for Peace (FFP) to identify areas of opportunity for a country to improve preparedness in response to certain crisis and shock scenarios with a new Crisis Sensitivity Simulator tool. With this insight, policymakers can identify opportunities to increase countries' resiliency so they can lessen the intensity and effects of a potential crisis and recover more quickly.

Key Points: 
  • With the Crisis Sensitivity Simulator, SAS helps FFP analyze a country's sensitivity to varying degrees of shock based on its capacities (SRI) and pressures (FSI).
  • SAS takes the data and uses risk models to determine which crisis combinations will be the most destabilizing for each country, through various potential scenarios.
  • For over 60 years, The Fund for Peace (FFP) has been a world leader in developing practical tools and approaches for reducing conflict.
  • SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries.

Prime Minister's Announcements at the ASEAN-Canada Commemorative Summit

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Saturday, November 12, 2022
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Canada is committed to further strengthening this partnership by advancing shared priorities, including peace, security, and stability, sustainable development, trade and investment, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Key Points: 
  • Canada is committed to further strengthening this partnership by advancing shared priorities, including peace, security, and stability, sustainable development, trade and investment, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
  • Canada will increase cooperation with ASEAN through a contribution to the ASEAN-Canada Plan of Action Trust Fund.
  • This contribution will help close development gaps, ensure strong regional engagement with ASEAN, and advance important trade negotiations, while strengthening our partnership.
  • The symposium will be an opportunity for Canada to share knowledge and expertise in border management with ASEAN Member States and reinforce partnerships.

DIALOG Announces Antonio Gómez-Palacio as New Chair

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DIALOG, an integrated design practice with five studios across North America, has announced Antonio Gmez-Palacio as the new Chair of the firm.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DIALOG, an integrated design practice with five studios across North America, has announced Antonio Gmez-Palacio as the new Chair of the firm.
  • A DIALOG Partner since 2010, Antonio takes on a leading role in a purpose-driven practice rooted in design excellence, sustainability and community wellbeing.
  • Jim will return to practice as a DIALOG Partner, focusing on key and strategic projects with a special emphasis on carbon neutral retrofits and adaptive re-use of existing building stock.
  • "DIALOG is a collection of creative, innovative thought leaders, who are constantly rising up to meet the challenges of the day, from climate change andequityto social wellbeing," says Antonio Gmez-Palacio.

Intercultural Innovation Hub: Calling Projects promoting an inclusive and diverse society

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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MUNICH, Germany and NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2011, UNAOC and the BMW Group have worked with leaders and organizations from around the globe to tackle intercultural challenges through social innovations. With the new Intercultural Innovation Hub, our mission is to connect people and cultures, empower grassroots organizations, as well as elevate and scale up intercultural innovation. To this end, organizations promoting diversity, integration and social inclusion are invited to become part of the hub and benefit from comprehensive support to expand the social impact of their projects.

Key Points: 
  • The new Intercultural Innovation Hub of UNAOC and the BMW Group connects people and cultures, empowers grassroots organizations and elevates intercultural innovation.
  • Selected projects promoting diversity, integration and social inclusion will work towards achieving sustainable growth.
  • Participants will benefit from a financial grant of up to 20,000 USD plus a year of capacity-building workshops, customized support, and membership to the Intercultural Leaders global networking platform.
  • With the new Intercultural Innovation Hub, our mission is to connect people and cultures, empower grassroots organizations, as well as elevate and scale up intercultural innovation.

WORTH II Partnership Project launch the second call for proposals

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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ROME, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second online call for proposals within the WORTH II partnership project, Europe's largest incubation programme dedicated to creatives has been launched.

Key Points: 
  • ROME, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second online call for proposals within the WORTH II partnership project, Europe's largest incubation programme dedicated to creatives has been launched.
  • As a result of the first call, 65 transnational partnerships were selected, with 149 participants from 28 EU-COSME countries.
  • The projects were strongly linked to global challenges, including the priority challenges of the New European Bauhaus (beauty, sustainability, inclusion).
  • Partnerships must be transnational, meaning that members must come from at least 2 different EU or COSME associated countries or United Kingdom.

Policy Address 2022: Creating a thriving, vibrant Hong Kong through improved governance and economic diversification

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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This shows the Government's resolve to reform its organizational culture by putting governance at the core of policy making and implementation."

Key Points: 
  • This shows the Government's resolve to reform its organizational culture by putting governance at the core of policy making and implementation."
  • We hope the HKSAR Government will consider support for medical care, housing, and children's education to help global talent integrate better into Hong Kong.
  • In keeping with international trends, Hong Kong could continue to strengthen disclosure requirements on climate risks, net zero targets, and ESG.
  • We look forward to proposals on tax measures to attract high-potential and representative strategic enterprises to Hong Kong.