2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Nasdaq continued to lead the way in European SME listings and trading in 2022

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Monday, January 9, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today presented its yearly statistics for Nasdaq's European markets. Despite a highly turbulent macro environment fueled by several unforseen external events in 2022, the Nordic and Baltic regions maintained the leadership position in several key areas, including SME listings. With 41 listings, Nasdaq Stockholm also remained the most successful listings venue in Europe in 2022.

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  • - Nasdaq Stockholm most successful listings venue, Nasdaq First North remains the leading SME exchange in Europe in 2022
    STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today presented its yearly statistics for Nasdaq's European markets.
  • With 41 listings, Nasdaq Stockholm also remained the most successful listings venue in Europe in 2022.
  • With 48 new companies welcomed in 2022, Nasdaq First North (Nasdaq's growth market in Europe) remains the premier SME market in Europe.
  • Throughout 2022, Nasdaq launched a number of products and services to further support the trading community, including options on the OMXS30 ESG index.

Unigel's Green Hydrogen Plant to be featured at COP27

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Monday, November 14, 2022

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the objective of presenting the first green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Brazil and debating initiatives that contribute to the decarbonization of the industry, Unigel - one of the largest chemical companies in Latin America and the largest manufacturer of nitrogen fertilizers in Brazil - participates in the 27th edition of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference that will take place between the 6th and 18th of November 2022, in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

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  • According to Slezynger, Unigel arrives at COP27 with the focus on demonstrating how Brazil has the potential to be a protagonist in the green hydrogen market.
  • Unigel is a pioneer in a key market for industrial green hydrogen projects due to the high renewable energy capacity installed in Brazil.
  • The company is investing $120 million (BRL 650 million), during the first phase, to build the largest green hydrogen plant in the country.
  • The company also carries out the first initiative for the production and distribution of hydrogen and green ammonia in Brazil.

Voice of the Glaciers Documentary Proves Climate Change is Real with 100-Year Photos of Disappearing Glaciers

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Monday, November 8, 2021

"We're the first generation to feel the devastating effects of climate change," said Voice of the Glaciers award-winning filmmaker and professional adventurer Sindre Kolbjrnsgard.

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  • "We're the first generation to feel the devastating effects of climate change," said Voice of the Glaciers award-winning filmmaker and professional adventurer Sindre Kolbjrnsgard.
  • "Some people don't believe climate change is real because they don't see it, but here's the evidence."
  • Voice of the Glaciers is probably the most well-documented expedition on Svalbard showing how climate change is affecting glaciers on the island," said Kolbjrnsgard.
  • There also needs to be more real stories like his documentary showing how people living on the island are dealing with climate change.

Social Impact Company HealRWorld Launches Global Music Event At COP26 Summit Designed to Raise Funds And Awareness For Climate Justice

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

An exclusive theme song for the event has been created by Bootsy Collins, Steven Van Zandt and Chew Fu.

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  • An exclusive theme song for the event has been created by Bootsy Collins, Steven Van Zandt and Chew Fu.
  • Additional fundraising will be conducted through a charitable sweepstakes at WinTogether.org/M4CJ, operated by Lottery.com and initiated by 5th Element Group, a global impact consultancy.
  • HealRWorld is producing and sponsoring the event in partnership with climate justice advocate Warren Senders of the New England Conservatory.
  • Funds raised from the event through our Music4ClimateImpactFund (501c3) will directly benefit these Climate Justice organizations and innovative climate action initiatives.

Over 100 NGOs and high-profile figures urge world leaders to address the impact of food and animal agriculture on climate change at COP26

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Monday, November 1, 2021

The statement, which features in full-page adverts in both The Times and The National newspapers today, reads: COP26 is bringing together world leaders to tackle the dangerous and unprecedented climate emergency.

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  • The statement, which features in full-page adverts in both The Times and The National newspapers today, reads: COP26 is bringing together world leaders to tackle the dangerous and unprecedented climate emergency.
  • We urge governments to seize COP Nature Day on 6th November to properly address the impact of food and animal agriculture.
  • The issue of food and agriculture impact needs to form a central part of the discussion and world leaders need to be ready to bring about serious change.
  • Today Compassion is the leading farmed animal welfare organization dedicated to ending factory farming and achieving humane and sustainable food.

Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) Attends COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is excited to support Bermudas delegation at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow, Scotland next week.

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  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is excited to support Bermudas delegation at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow, Scotland next week.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211027005993/en/
    The BDAs Chair, Stephen Weinstein, BDA Deputy Chair, Susan Pateras, and BDA CEO, David Hart will represent the BDA at COP26.
  • Delegates to COP 26 interested in booking a meeting with the Bermuda delegation, can visit our COP 26 landing page .
  • An independent, public-private partnership, we connect you to industry professionals, regulatory officials, and key contacts in the Bermuda government to assist domicile decisions.

Bindi Irwin's message to COP26: "I witness the harm that climate change has on our wildlife"

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

It is important to get more people involved to understand the effects and drastic consequences of climate change across the world.

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  • It is important to get more people involved to understand the effects and drastic consequences of climate change across the world.
  • As a passionate wildlife conservationist, I witness the harm that climate change has on our wildlife and wild places every day, says Bindi in the message.
  • The heart-breaking reality of climate change is that it threatens life and our natural environment every single day, says Bindi.
  • I am so proud to stand with the Climate AID World Forum and support them in their mission to help influence global change for climate sustainability, says Bindi.

Realising A Compassionate Planet: A Day of Conversation and Action Where Compassion Science Meets Climate Science

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

This live-online event on November 5, 2021 brings compassion science into dialogue with climate science.

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  • This live-online event on November 5, 2021 brings compassion science into dialogue with climate science.
  • By bringing together a diverse range of voices from both climate science and compassion science, this event not only comments on the crisis but illuminates ways in which we can avert it.
  • Few climate science approaches tap into concern for one another's well-being as a fundamental motivation.
  • Realising a Compassionate Planetbrings world renowned scientists, artists, leaders, and changemakers into live conversations that will draw out their expertise in realising change.