2014 UN Climate Summit

Transitioning to Green Law Enforcement: COP28 Green Zone Panel Presents Best Practices for Responding to Climate Change and Green Policing

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Hosted by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for the Climate (I2LEC), discussions focused on the role of law enforcement in addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for vulnerable communities across the world.

Key Points: 
  • Hosted by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for the Climate (I2LEC), discussions focused on the role of law enforcement in addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for vulnerable communities across the world.
  • These remarks were followed by a panel discussion, during which I2LEC partners shared their insights on the tactics and strategies required to support law enforcement in the fight against climate change and tackle the scourge of environmental crime.
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC) has concluded an event in the Green Zone of COP28, focused on the critical importance of preparing law enforcement for the impacts of climate change and addressing the important issue of environmental crime.
  • Law enforcement's participation in the event is a historic first for COP, representing the first-time law enforcement organisations from across the world are present and contributing to international climate dialogues.

Transitioning to Green Law Enforcement: COP28 Green Zone Panel Presents Best Practices for Responding to Climate Change and Green Policing

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, December 3, 2023

Hosted by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for the Climate (I2LEC), discussions focused on the role of law enforcement in addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for vulnerable communities across the world.

Key Points: 
  • Hosted by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for the Climate (I2LEC), discussions focused on the role of law enforcement in addressing climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for vulnerable communities across the world.
  • These remarks were followed by a panel discussion, during which I2LEC partners shared their insights on the tactics and strategies required to support law enforcement in the fight against climate change and tackle the scourge of environmental crime.
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC) has concluded an event in the Green Zone of COP28, focused on the critical importance of preparing law enforcement for the impacts of climate change and addressing the important issue of environmental crime.
  • Law enforcement's participation in the event is a historic first for COP, representing the first-time law enforcement organisations from across the world are present and contributing to international climate dialogues.

World-leading economists convened by COP 28 set out crucial next steps to reform international climate finance

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Agreement on the roadmap at COP28 will allow leaders across the public, private and third sectors to drive forward a clear plan of action on international climate finance.

Key Points: 
  • Agreement on the roadmap at COP28 will allow leaders across the public, private and third sectors to drive forward a clear plan of action on international climate finance.
  • Following the meeting, he commented: "For too long, climate finance has divided the international community and held back progress in tackling climate change and supporting countries most impacted by it.
  • But climate finance is the issue that lies at the core of the COP28 agenda because finance is how we transform goals into reality.
  • The IHLEG meetings in Abu Dhabi were attended by a host of cross-sector senior leaders and actors in international climate finance including:
    H.H.

COP28 UAE Presidency to convene world-leading economists in the UAE to drive progress on the reform of international finance

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Monday, August 14, 2023

The COP28 Presidency will convene the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) in the UAE to drive progress on steps to reform international finance ahead of COP28.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 Presidency will convene the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) in the UAE to drive progress on steps to reform international finance ahead of COP28.
  • The meeting will bring together world-leading economists to define success for COP28, COP29 and COP30, and ensure leaders are ready to hit the ground running on financial reform at COP28.
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COP28 Presidency has announced that it will convene the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) on Climate Finance in the UAE this week to drive progress on steps to reform international finance ahead of COP28.
  • The discussions are designed to prepare the ground for COP28 and ensure that the two-week summit delivers tangible action on reform of international finance.

COP28 PRESIDENCY HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR ENHANCED YOUTH INCLUSION AT SB58 'YOUTH STOCKTAKE' SIDE EVENT, ANNOUNCES COHORT OF 100 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CLIMATE DELEGATES

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

The COP28 Presidency and the Youth Climate Champion are committed to supporting and enabling greater access for youth especially from underrepresented communities through key initiatives such as the International Youth Climate Delegates Program."

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 Presidency and the Youth Climate Champion are committed to supporting and enabling greater access for youth especially from underrepresented communities through key initiatives such as the International Youth Climate Delegates Program."
  • The COP28 International Youth Climate Delegate Program recognizes that youth have a pivotal role to play in the success of COP28 and climate progress," said COP28 Youth Climate Champion Al Mazrui.
  • The COP28 Presidency have also selected the first International Youth Climate Delegate Program (International YCDP) cohort of 100 youth delegates, representing the world's least-developed countries, small island developing states, Indigenous Peoples, and minority groups.
  • Six youth delegates from the International YCDP and three from the UAE Youth Climate Delegate Program participated in the SB58 as party observers.

COP28 PRESIDENCY HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR ENHANCED YOUTH INCLUSION AT SB58 'YOUTH STOCKTAKE' SIDE EVENT, ANNOUNCES COHORT OF 100 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CLIMATE DELEGATES

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

The COP28 Presidency and the Youth Climate Champion are committed to supporting and enabling greater access for youth especially from underrepresented communities through key initiatives such as the International Youth Climate Delegates Program."

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 Presidency and the Youth Climate Champion are committed to supporting and enabling greater access for youth especially from underrepresented communities through key initiatives such as the International Youth Climate Delegates Program."
  • The COP28 International Youth Climate Delegate Program recognizes that youth have a pivotal role to play in the success of COP28 and climate progress," said COP28 Youth Climate Champion Al Mazrui.
  • The COP28 Presidency have also selected the first International Youth Climate Delegate Program (International YCDP) cohort of 100 youth delegates, representing the world's least-developed countries, small island developing states, Indigenous Peoples, and minority groups.
  • Six youth delegates from the International YCDP and three from the UAE Youth Climate Delegate Program participated in the SB58 as party observers.

UAE Elevator and Escalator Market Size & Growth Forecasts, 2020-2022 & 2023-2029 - Government's Efforts to Expand Infrastructure Across the Nation to Increase Demand for New Installations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Five supertall skyscraper developments are underway in the region, which is expected to support the UAE elevator and escalator market.

Key Points: 
  • Five supertall skyscraper developments are underway in the region, which is expected to support the UAE elevator and escalator market.
  • increased from 5,165 in 2020 to 5,642 in 2021, increasing the demand for 2-15-person elevators in the UAE elevator and escalator market.
  • Government's efforts to expand infrastructure across the nation to increase demand for new installations.
  • The key players in the UAE elevator and escalator market are KONE, Otis, Mitsubishi Electric, Schindler, Hyundai Elevator, TK Elevator, and Hitachi.

Chairman of Bank Leumi Promotes Economic Collaborations in the Middle East

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of The Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office and H.E.

Key Points: 
  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of The Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office and H.E.
  • Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), to discuss a spectrum of current economic issues including financial technology and innovation.
  • In his keynote address at the opening event of ADFW, Dr. Haj-Yehia mentioned that "Fintech in the Middle East is a Blue Ocean.
  • These events are yet another step in strengthening economic ties between Bank Leumi and countries in the Middle East.

Meat Institute partners with IICA to recognizing animal protein's critical role ahead of UN Climate Summit Agriculture Day

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Meat Institute Chief Strategy Officer Eric Mittenthal moderated a November 10 panel featuring scientific evidence on the essential dietary contributions of animal-source foods and optimizing animal agriculture's environmental impact.

Key Points: 
  • Meat Institute Chief Strategy Officer Eric Mittenthal moderated a November 10 panel featuring scientific evidence on the essential dietary contributions of animal-source foods and optimizing animal agriculture's environmental impact.
  • The Meat Institute aims for 100% of members to have delivered emissions reduction targets approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative by 2030.
  • IICA and its member states will continue to champion at COP27 and future COPs the critical role of sustainable agriculture, including livestock production, in the Americas."
  • About North American Meat Institute: The Meat Institute is the United States' oldest and largest trade association representing packers and processors of beef, pork, lamb, veal, turkey, and processed meat products.

Architects urge COP27 attendees to address built environment and hold firm on emissions reduction targets

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

AIA will continue its work leading the building sector in the global effort to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Key Points: 
  • AIA will continue its work leading the building sector in the global effort to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
  • Architects work at the leading edge of a $1.6 trillion U.S. construction industry.
  • More importantly, however, AIA continues to prioritize and advocate for a global focus on the needs of our planet and our communities.
  • Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.