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COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 4, 2023

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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The Minister attended the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Forum, where he shared Canada's experience and leadership in phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.

Key Points: 
  • The Minister attended the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Forum, where he shared Canada's experience and leadership in phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
  • The Regulations are expected to reduce oil and gas methane emissions from 2012 levels by at least 75 percent by 2030.
  • Climate finance: Minister Guilbeault announced Canada's contribution of $34.2 million to the Global Environment Facility's Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF).
  • The CSA and France's space agency (CNES) highlighted the recent signing of the Space for Climate Observatory charter by Canada.

The Scotia Group and RAND Europe convene a historic framing session on "International Finance and Energy Diplomacy" for the United Nations General Assembly

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A High-Level UNGA consultative session on international finance and energy transition diplomacy, which included sitting and former Heads of State and Government, as well as experts from the RAND Corporation and members of the Scotia Group, was convened on 18 September 2023 by international mediation and energy law expert Professor Malik Al Dahlan.

Key Points: 
  • A Call to Action was issued at the event which advocated for a fundamental shift in the way climate finance is raised and deployed.
  • Professor Malik Al Dahlan, the Founder of the Scotia Group, said:
    "We urgently need a Decarbonization Marshall Plan.
  • Under Secretary General Jorge Moreira da Silva, the Executive Director of UNOPS, said:
    Speakers at the UNGA Event included, H.E.
  • More information about the Scotia Group, its membership and the 'Climate Majlis Dialogue' sessions which have been hosted since 2021 is here.

The Scotia Group and RAND Europe convene a historic framing session on "International Finance and Energy Diplomacy" for the United Nations General Assembly

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Hydrogen, Climate, State, Executive, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, MERCOSUR, United Nations, GCC, United Nations Office for Project Services, UNOPS, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World, InterAction Council of Former Heads of State and Government, Diplomatic mission, Small Island Developing States, Social science, RAND Corporation, Chinese Academy of Engineering, CBDC, Multimedia, Carbon, Government, Natural Resources, Green, Development, Green hydrogen, SIDS, Corporation, Caribbean Development Bank, United, COP26, UN, European, African Union, Islam, Century, United Kingdom, AOSIS, UNGA, Gulf Cooperation Council, Roadmap, Professional corporation, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy

LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A High-Level UNGA consultative session on international finance and energy transition diplomacy, which included sitting and former Heads of State and Government, as well as experts from the RAND Corporation and members of the Scotia Group, was convened on 18 September 2023 by international mediation and energy law expert Professor Malik Al Dahlan.

Key Points: 
  • A Call to Action was issued at the event which advocated for a fundamental shift in the way climate finance is raised and deployed.
  • Professor Malik Al Dahlan, the Founder of the Scotia Group, said:
    "We urgently need a Decarbonization Marshall Plan.
  • Under Secretary General Jorge Moreira da Silva, the Executive Director of UNOPS, said:
    Speakers at the UNGA Event included, H.E.
  • More information about the Scotia Group, its membership and the 'Climate Majlis Dialogue' sessions which have been hosted since 2021 is here.

Huawei-IUCN Tech4Nature Initiative Announced New Phase of Coral Reef Protection Project

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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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FLACQ, Mauritius, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Mauritius, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and EcoMode Society today announced a new phase of the Tech4Nature Mauritius project to study species' reproductive success in a restored area of reef in Mauritius.

Key Points: 
  • "With the support of the Tech4Nature initiative, Huawei, and its partners, we look forward to continued action to restore ocean and coastal biodiversity for future generations."
  • The second phase of the project will use AI-based data analysis to guide the conservation decisions, support the research of marine biologists, and educate the public on the importance of reef conservation and restoration.
  • It is hoped that this project can be replicated in other areas of Mauritius and balance the needs of tourism and conservation.
  • And with up to 50% of the world's coral reef already destroyed or degraded, the project's success to date demonstrates the value of further large-scale global reef restoration supported by digital technology.

Huawei-IUCN Tech4Nature Initiative Announced New Phase of Coral Reef Protection Project

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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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FLACQ, Mauritius, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Mauritius, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and EcoMode Society today announced a new phase of the Tech4Nature Mauritius project to study species' reproductive success in a restored area of reef in Mauritius.

Key Points: 
  • "With the support of the Tech4Nature initiative, Huawei, and its partners, we look forward to continued action to restore ocean and coastal biodiversity for future generations."
  • The second phase of the project will use AI-based data analysis to guide the conservation decisions, support the research of marine biologists, and educate the public on the importance of reef conservation and restoration.
  • It is hoped that this project can be replicated in other areas of Mauritius and balance the needs of tourism and conservation.
  • And with up to 50% of the world's coral reef already destroyed or degraded, the project's success to date demonstrates the value of further large-scale global reef restoration supported by digital technology.

Consorcio Energetico Punta Cana Macao (CEPM), an InterEnergy company, to secure a Green Loan from Bank of America and a Multilateral Development Bank to Advance its Ambition to Achieve Net Zero by 2030

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InterEnergy Group, one of the largest clean energy project developers, operators and owners in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Bank of America, one of the world's leading financial institutions, announced today in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt at the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference, that InterEnergy's Dominican Republic-based utility, Consorcio Energetico Punta Cana Macao (CEPM) will secure a green loan from Bank of America and a multilateral development bank (MDB) to support its investments in renewable energy and clean transportation infrastructure projects to achieve its goal of 100% renewable energy generation by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Future phases will finance additional technologies including battery storage, wind generation, biomass and green hydrogen that will support CEPM's net-zero-by-2030 goal ('CEPM Zero').
  • Reaching net-zero emissions across the utility's portfolio will require an estimated 501 MW of renewable energy assets and 120 MWh of storage capacity.
  • In 2021, Bank of America set a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in financing activities, operations and supply chain before 2050.
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President of Dominica calls for concrete actions against climate change at UN General Assembly

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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President Savarin noted that the world is facing a number of climate challenges with both immediate and long-term implications.

Key Points: 
  • President Savarin noted that the world is facing a number of climate challenges with both immediate and long-term implications.
  • He added that there has been only marginal progress towards finding solutions and resolving the significant challenges of climate change.
  • He stated that Dominica would continue to champion the call for collective global action in the fight against climate change and the need to build resilience to natural disasters triggered and exacerbated by climate change.
  • The President also pointed out that SIDS, like Dominica, are disproportionately affected by climate change.

The Ocean Race Launches Campaign for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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ALICANTE, Spain, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ocean Race is launching One Blue Voice , a new initiative to drive public support for ocean rights.

Key Points: 
  • ALICANTE, Spain, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ocean Race is launching One Blue Voice , a new initiative to drive public support for ocean rights.
  • Through the campaign, the round-the-world sailing race is calling on members of the public to show their support for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights by signing a petition which will be presented to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September 2023, alongside draft principles underpinning ocean rights.
  • Richard Brisius, Race Chairman at The Ocean Race said:"We're all connected to the ocean.
  • Clearly the time has come for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, and we stand with The Ocean Race in working to make this a reality by 2030."

Justin Sun Attended WTO MC12 with Focuses on SIDS, E-Commerce, and More

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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According to the OECS release on June 12 (CET), Justin Sun led the Grenada delegation to attend the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12).

Key Points: 
  • According to the OECS release on June 12 (CET), Justin Sun led the Grenada delegation to attend the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12).
  • Justin Sun also called for addressing the current COVID-19 vaccine inequity at the conference.
  • He argued that WTO members must identify an IPR exemption agreement on an intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines.
  • The WTO MC12 was also delayed twice due to the impact of COVID-19, which was seen as the key issue of the conference.

Minister Kenneth Darroux Discusses Challenges Faced by Dominica and Other SIDS at Ninth Summit of the Americas

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Darroux addressed the economic and climate-related challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and stated that the Summit provides member states with the opportunity to seek solutions to several developmental and social issues faced by the region.

Key Points: 
  • Darroux addressed the economic and climate-related challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and stated that the Summit provides member states with the opportunity to seek solutions to several developmental and social issues faced by the region.
  • He also talked about the ongoing conflict in Europe and its negative impact on food and fuel prices.
  • The continued threat of climate change and its adverse effects on the economic landscape of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was the main focus of the Minister.
  • He said the common challenges faced by SIDS highlight the importance of urgent and increased partnerships among member states.