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Government of Canada partners with Ocean Wise to amplify the voice of young professionals at IMPAC5

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Monday, January 16, 2023

At the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), young people will make up approximately one third of all participants.

Key Points: 
  • At the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), young people will make up approximately one third of all participants.
  • Today, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard has announced a new partnership with Ocean Wise and over $430,000 in funding to help amplify the voices of young professionals at IMPAC5.
  • A major cross-cutting thematic stream of IMPAC5 is the Voice of Young Professionals .
  • The IMPAC5 Young Professionals Committee is comprised of 15 exceptional young professionals from around the world.

Shareholder Alert: Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP Announces the Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Silvergate Capital Corporation

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Friday, January 20, 2023

This complaint expands the claims that were asserted in a previously filed related securities class action pending against Silvergate captioned Rosa v. Silvergate Capital Corp., No.

Key Points: 
  • This complaint expands the claims that were asserted in a previously filed related securities class action pending against Silvergate captioned Rosa v. Silvergate Capital Corp., No.
  • BLB&G filed this action on behalf of its client, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No.
  • 793, Members Pension Benefit Trust of Ontario, and the case is captioned International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No.
  • Headquartered in La Jolla, California, Silvergate is a California based holding company for its subsidiary bank, Silvergate Bank.

Mining Ministers from more than 60 countries attend Ministerial Roundtable at the Future Minerals Forum

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries' minerals and metals strategies attended the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in the largest-ever meeting of its kind. The Roundtable, which took place today in Riyadh, will be followed by the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2023, which runs between 11 – 12 January 2023.  FMF is conducted under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

Key Points: 
  • The Roundtable, which took place today in Riyadh, will be followed by the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2023, which runs between 11 – 12 January 2023.
  • FMF is conducted under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
  • His Excellency Al-Khorayef added: "When we convened the first Ministerial Roundtable a year ago, we intended to increase awareness of the potential for mineral-driven economic development across our region.
  • This shows our joint commitment to the net-zero transition and a resource-efficient, resilient and responsible future.

Mining Ministers from more than 60 countries attend Ministerial Roundtable at the Future Minerals Forum

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries' minerals and metals strategies attended the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in the largest-ever meeting of its kind. The Roundtable, which took place today in Riyadh, will be followed by the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2023, which runs between 11 – 12 January 2023.  FMF is conducted under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

Key Points: 
  • The Roundtable, which took place today in Riyadh, will be followed by the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2023, which runs between 11 – 12 January 2023.
  • FMF is conducted under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
  • His Excellency Al-Khorayef added: "When we convened the first Ministerial Roundtable a year ago, we intended to increase awareness of the potential for mineral-driven economic development across our region.
  • This shows our joint commitment to the net-zero transition and a resource-efficient, resilient and responsible future.

Christmas Cuteness Overload: New Gentoo Penguin Chick Arrives at Moody Gardens for the Holidays!

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

GALVESTON, Texas (December 21, 2022) – In the spirit of Christmas, an adorable fuzzy Gentoo penguin chick is the newest addition to the South Atlantic exhibit inside of the Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens.

Key Points: 
  • GALVESTON, Texas (December 21, 2022) – In the spirit of Christmas, an adorable fuzzy Gentoo penguin chick is the newest addition to the South Atlantic exhibit inside of the Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens.
  • Following two Macaroni that hatched earlier this season, this new Gentoo penguin joined the Moody Gardens family on December 12th and weighed in at 98 grams.
  • As they do in the wild, Gentoo penguin parents often build nests out of rocks, which can be spotted on exhibit at Moody Gardens.
  • Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

Tech4Nature partners announce project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain

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Friday, January 6, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have selected Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park in Barcelona Province for a new Tech4Nature project to study how tourism impacts the park's ecosystem, notably the Bonelli's eagle.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have selected Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park in Barcelona Province for a new Tech4Nature project to study how tourism impacts the park's ecosystem, notably the Bonelli's eagle.
  • The park has seen a clear increase in visitors since the pandemic, reflecting a growing trend of leisure and tourism in periurban natural and protected spaces.
  • "It will also bring biodiversity conservation closer to the general public, as videos and other dissemination materials are planned.
  • This project exemplifies how cooperation and mainstreaming are the way forward to halt biodiversity loss."

Tech4Nature partners announce project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 6, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have selected Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park in Barcelona Province for a new Tech4Nature project to study how tourism impacts the park's ecosystem, notably the Bonelli's eagle.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have selected Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac Natural Park in Barcelona Province for a new Tech4Nature project to study how tourism impacts the park's ecosystem, notably the Bonelli's eagle.
  • The park has seen a clear increase in visitors since the pandemic, reflecting a growing trend of leisure and tourism in periurban natural and protected spaces.
  • "It will also bring biodiversity conservation closer to the general public, as videos and other dissemination materials are planned.
  • This project exemplifies how cooperation and mainstreaming are the way forward to halt biodiversity loss."

Protecting and restoring biodiversity in the Canadian marine environment

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

Now more than ever, we are seeing the impact that climate change and biodiversity loss has on our marine spaces.

Key Points: 
  • Now more than ever, we are seeing the impact that climate change and biodiversity loss has on our marine spaces.
  • These initiatives will further Canada's efforts on marine conservation by improving our understanding of the marine environment, restoring aquatic habitats and contributing towards conservation initiatives.
  • The congress will bring together marine conservation experts to exchange knowledge, experience and best practices to strengthen the conservation of marine biodiversity.
  • "Canada's oceans and waterways are invaluable to our coastal communities, our marine transportation system, and to marine biodiversity.

Seafarers' International Union of Canada Elects New Executive Board

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Friday, December 16, 2022

MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU) today announced that their election period is now closed and a new Executive Board has been elected.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU) today announced that their election period is now closed and a new Executive Board has been elected.
  • This includes the election of a new President of the union, following the retirement of former SIU of Canada President, James Given.
  • The objectives of the newly elected Executive Board include growing the union to help address labour shortages in the marine sector and continuing the union's work to ensure the voices of seafarers across Canada are properly represented and advocated for.
  • About the SIU of Canada:The Seafarers' International Union of Canada (SIU) is affiliated with the Seafarers' International Union of North America serving unlicensed sailors since 1938.

Canada Pledges to Join the Bonn Challenge for Landscape Restoration at COP15

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Monday, December 12, 2022

As the world gathers in Montreal for COP15, we look forward to others joining us in the Bonn Challenge to protect nature globally."

Key Points: 
  • As the world gathers in Montreal for COP15, we look forward to others joining us in the Bonn Challenge to protect nature globally."
  • "As the Secretariat for the Bonn Challenge, IUCN is delighted to welcome this landmark pledge from the Government of Canada.
  • The Bonn Challenge promotes nature-based climate solutions, the restoration of ecological functions and the enhancement of human well-being.
  • With the addition of Canada, there are currently 75 pledges to the Bonn Challenge from 62 countries for a total global pledge of almost 230 Mha.