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COP28: green4T Brings Its Expertise in Data Center Energy Efficiency to Dubai

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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SÃO PAULO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leaders and environmentalists have a scheduled meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations – COP28, will take place from November 30 to December 12. The CEO of green4T, a Brazilian-based technology services company, Eduardo Marini, will participate in the panel "Sustainable Innovation for a Sustainable Future," organized by Responding to Climate Change, a non-profit organisation that is an official Observer to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Key Points: 
  • The company will discuss topics for reducing energy consumption in data centers in its third consecutive appearance at the UN Climate Conference.
  • The goal is to show how companies, organizations, and governments that rely on data processing for their activities can embark on an energy efficiency journey to reduce the environmental impact caused by data center energy consumption.
  • The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that data centers consume between 1 and 1.5% of all electrical energy produced globally in a year.
  • These combined actions substantially reduce the energy required for processing data workloads, making technology infrastructure "greener".

Girl Rising Announces Open Letter from Future Rising Fellows Ahead of COP28

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Rising announces the release of an open letter authored by the 2023 Fellows of the Future Rising program, addressed to leaders of member states gathering for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Rising announces the release of an open letter authored by the 2023 Fellows of the Future Rising program, addressed to leaders of member states gathering for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28).
  • The letter emphasizes the need for an inclusive and cooperative negotiation process and urges leaders to prioritize climate education globally.
  • "The Future Rising Fellows are at the forefront, leading innovative solutions to combat climate change within their communities that advance both gender equity and girls' access to education.
  • We hope the COP28 leaders heed the call of the Future Rising Fellows," said Anna Hall, Girl Rising Chief Storytelling Officer and head of the Future Rising program.

UEM Edgenta Elevates Middle East Presence Through A Strategic Partnership

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UEM Edgenta Berhad ("UEM Edgenta" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions across the region, proudly announces its strategic partnership of a 60% stake in KAIZEN Group at the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC ("COP28") in Dubai. KAIZEN Group is a tech-enabled property management services company headquartered in the UAE. 

Key Points: 
  • Our strategic partnership is poised to redefine customer satisfaction by seamlessly integrating wellness, health, and happiness into every facet of our services.
  • UEM Edgenta Group is excited about the myriad of new opportunities and synergies this partnership brings, solidifying its position as a key player in delivering innovative and sustainable real estate solutions in Dubai and the broader Middle East.
  • Present together with Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UEM Edgenta, at the exchange of documents ceremony was Fadi Marwan Alnwilati Almasri, the Chief Executive Officer of KAIZEN Group.
  • For further information on UEM Edgenta's presence in the Middle East and its other initiatives, logon to https://www.uemedgenta.com .

41 Funders, Partners Endorse New Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions to Protect Health

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of multilateral development banks and funders, countries, and philanthropies today published the Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions ("Guiding Principles"), announced at the World Climate Action Summit during the 28th session of Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai. The Guiding Principles establish a shared vision for financing that will rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve health, protect people from the range of climate risks to health, and build resilient, environmentally sustainable health systems. The Guiding Principles were developed by the COP28 Presidency in collaboration with The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, The Green Climate Fund, The Rockefeller Foundation, The World Health Organization and the ATACH Working Group on Financing, and in consultation with over 50 financing partners and civil society organizations. The Guiding Principles have been endorsed by 41 organizations, with more expected following COP28.

Key Points: 
  • The Guiding Principles establish a shared vision for financing that will rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to improve health, protect people from the range of climate risks to health, and build resilient, environmentally sustainable health systems.
  • The Guiding Principles acknowledge critical elements of accessible and effective financing and the need to mobilize additional funds for climate and health solutions.
  • Key pillars of the Guiding Principles include:
    Accelerating transformative climate and health solutions to save and improve lives now and in the future;
    Creating equitable, inclusive, accessible, and holistic approaches to climate and health financing and solutions;
    Building the core policymaking and implementation capacities of countries, communities, and financing institutions to deliver climate and health solutions.
  • "The Adaptation Fund is pleased to endorse the Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions.

State Grid Corporation of China Attended COP28 with Report on Promoting the Action for Green-oriented Transition of Energy

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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On the first opening day of the session, State Grid Corporation of China, on behalf of Chinese energy enterprises, officially released State Grid Corporation of China Report on Promoting the Action for Green-oriented Transition of Energy in the Chinese side event with the theme of "Leading the Development Innovatively and Contributing to the Global Governance -- Policy and Practice of Synergizing the Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions in China".

Key Points: 
  • On the first opening day of the session, State Grid Corporation of China, on behalf of Chinese energy enterprises, officially released State Grid Corporation of China Report on Promoting the Action for Green-oriented Transition of Energy in the Chinese side event with the theme of "Leading the Development Innovatively and Contributing to the Global Governance -- Policy and Practice of Synergizing the Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions in China".
  • The report comprises: "Grasping the new trend of green development", "Green-oriented transition of energy is a common choice for global green development", "State Grid Corporation of China promotes the action for green-oriented transition of energy", and "Together for a shared clean and low-carbon energy future", etc.
  • How to ensure safe and reliable energy supply and promote green and sustainable development concerns the common interests of the world.
  • Power grid is an important platform for energy conversion and utilization, optimal allocation and supply-demand matchmaking.

State Grid Corporation of China Attended COP28 with Report on Promoting the Action for Green-oriented Transition of Energy

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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On the first opening day of the session, State Grid Corporation of China, on behalf of Chinese energy enterprises, officially released State Grid Corporation of China Report on Promoting the Action for Green-oriented Transition of Energy in the Chinese side event with the theme of "Leading the Development Innovatively and Contributing to the Global Governance -- Policy and Practice of Synergizing the Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions in China".

Key Points: 
  • On the first opening day of the session, State Grid Corporation of China, on behalf of Chinese energy enterprises, officially released State Grid Corporation of China Report on Promoting the Action for Green-oriented Transition of Energy in the Chinese side event with the theme of "Leading the Development Innovatively and Contributing to the Global Governance -- Policy and Practice of Synergizing the Reduction of Pollution and Carbon Emissions in China".
  • The report comprises: "Grasping the new trend of green development", "Green-oriented transition of energy is a common choice for global green development", "State Grid Corporation of China promotes the action for green-oriented transition of energy", and "Together for a shared clean and low-carbon energy future", etc.
  • How to ensure safe and reliable energy supply and promote green and sustainable development concerns the common interests of the world.
  • Power grid is an important platform for energy conversion and utilization, optimal allocation and supply-demand matchmaking.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Charles III Open Inaugural Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP), the COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates has launched the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, convening more than 1,000 CEOs and philanthropists from over 80 countries. The Forum is being held alongside the World Climate Action Summit.

Key Points: 
  • The Forum launched on November 30 with a high-level reception, which was hosted by the COP28 Presidency and the Sustainable Markets Initiative, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Majesty King Charles III.
  • With the objective of moving beyond commitments, the COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum will showcase global industry-by-industry delivery together with opportunities to accelerate, replicate, and scale, particularly in the Global South.
  • Private sector actors will join heads of state and government to focus on showcasing private sector progress and joint delivery.
  • To deliver, the COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum commits to:
    Supporting an annual Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum alongside the world leaders' summit at every UNFCCC COP until at least 2030.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Charles III Open Inaugural Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP), the COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates has launched the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, convening more than 1,000 CEOs and philanthropists from over 80 countries. The Forum is being held alongside the World Climate Action Summit.

Key Points: 
  • The Forum launched on November 30 with a high-level reception, which was hosted by the COP28 Presidency and the Sustainable Markets Initiative, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Majesty King Charles III.
  • With the objective of moving beyond commitments, the COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum will showcase global industry-by-industry delivery together with opportunities to accelerate, replicate, and scale, particularly in the Global South.
  • Private sector actors will join heads of state and government to focus on showcasing private sector progress and joint delivery.
  • To deliver, the COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum commits to:
    Supporting an annual Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum alongside the world leaders' summit at every UNFCCC COP until at least 2030.

Tianqi Lithium Invited to COP28 and Advocated for Net Zero Emission

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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At the "China Pavilion", Tianqi Lithium, as a representative of significant new energy material enterprises in China, was invited to  participate in the theme side event.

Key Points: 
  • At the "China Pavilion", Tianqi Lithium, as a representative of significant new energy material enterprises in China, was invited to  participate in the theme side event.
  • During the side event, Ms. Jiang Anqi, Vice Chairwoman of Tianqi Lithium, delivered a keynote speech.
  • Furthermore , Tianqi Lithium took the lead in promising a total emission reduction of more than 42% compared to the base year by 2030, and is striving to achieve a 50% reduction in the emission level and realize net zero emissions before 2050.
  • Tianqi Lithium, the world's leading new energy material enterprise with lithium as its core, lays out lithium industry chains in China, Australia and Chile, focusing on global industry integration and configuration.

Yarbo at COP28: Paving the Way for Eco-Friendly Yard Maintenance on the Global Stage

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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COP28 is a critical international forum, uniting government officials, scientists, environmental experts, and business leaders to review and act on global climate change.

Key Points: 
  • COP28 is a critical international forum, uniting government officials, scientists, environmental experts, and business leaders to review and act on global climate change.
  • By using electricity instead of traditional fuels, Yarbo significantly reduces the environmental impact of yard maintenance and contributes to lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
  • At COP28, Yarbo extended beyond product display to influencing global climate policy and promoting international cooperation.
  • On December 3 at 11 a.m. Dubai time, Yarbo will present in the UN press room, discussing "Yarbo's Role in Carbon Reduction and Care" to a global audience.