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Ant Group unveils "Fight Plastic for Nature" Action Initiative at COP28

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Friday, December 1, 2023

In a pivotal move to address plastic pollution and promote nature conservation, the Ant Forest Foundation, established by Ant Group and its affiliates, today announced the launch of the "Fight Plastic for Nature" Action Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • In a pivotal move to address plastic pollution and promote nature conservation, the Ant Forest Foundation, established by Ant Group and its affiliates, today announced the launch of the "Fight Plastic for Nature" Action Initiative.
  • Additionally, the IUCN will share and promote best practices in plastic emission reduction across the plastic life cycle.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231201206207/en/
    During COP28, Ant Group unveiled Fight Plastic for Nature Action Initiative with partners at IUCN Pavilion on Dec.1, 2023 in Dubai, UAE (Photo: Business Wire)
    The initiative aims to rally global efforts in reducing plastic pollution, safeguarding the environment, and fostering sustainable practices.
  • The initial group of brand partners joining the “Fight Plastic for Nature” Action Initiative include over 30 well-known brands such as Ele.me, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Mengniu, RT-Mart, Starbucks and Unilever.

IUCN and AI2 to provide AI technology at no-cost to fast-track implementation of newly signed UN High Seas Treaty

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

The remoteness and vastness of the high seas present a unique challenge for countries planning to establish and monitor marine protected areas (MPAs) under the BBNJ Agreement – also known as the UN High Seas Treaty.

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  • The remoteness and vastness of the high seas present a unique challenge for countries planning to establish and monitor marine protected areas (MPAs) under the BBNJ Agreement – also known as the UN High Seas Treaty.
  • “AI2 and IUCN will work at the technology and policy nexus, deploying cutting-edge technology and world-class policy expertise to promote early BBNJ Treaty implementation.
  • “AI will be an important part of the solution required to effectively monitor and manage high seas and marine protected areas,” said Ted Schmitt, Senior Director of Skylight at AI2.
  • At least 60 UN Member States must ratify the treaty for it to come into force.

Alcoa Foundation, IUCN Partner to Support Critical Research on Ecosystem Restoration

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Led by IUCN, the work will engage research institutions in both countries to explore existing restoration approaches and impacts.

Key Points: 
  • Led by IUCN, the work will engage research institutions in both countries to explore existing restoration approaches and impacts.
  • The knowledge gathered will be developed into a model that can be applied across geographies to increase confidence in restoration projects.
  • IUCN - United States is a partner organization to IUCN, incorporated in 1986 in the District of Columbia with a 501(c)(3) charitable status under U.S. law.
  • IUCN-US provides financial support to both IUCN and other partner organizations with similar missions in addressing some of the worlds greatest environmental challenges.