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Innovation in Resistance Management: VECTRONTM T500, a New Vector Control Product, is Prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO)

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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VECTRONTM T500 will support the rotation of insecticides in line with best practice insecticide resistance management, which is critical to preserve the long-term efficacy of vector control tools.

Key Points: 
  • VECTRONTM T500 will support the rotation of insecticides in line with best practice insecticide resistance management, which is critical to preserve the long-term efficacy of vector control tools.
  • VECTRONTM T500 has outstanding efficacy against malaria vector mosquitoes including strains and populations resistant to pyrethroids and some other insecticides.
  • Mitsui Chemicals Agro will launch VECTRONTM T500 in sub-Saharan African countries from 2023 in line with locally required conditions of use.
  • OZAWA says: “Mitsui Chemicals Agro is an R&D driven chemical company, that has been developing malaria vector control products to save human lives.

Millennium Water Alliance, Virridy, and the University of Colorado Boulder Partner to Drive Improved Water Security Through Climate Finance

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Under the partnership, the three organizations are combining innovative water monitoring technologies with expertise in carbon finance and water supply services to break down the barriers to reliable water supplies.

Key Points: 
  • Under the partnership, the three organizations are combining innovative water monitoring technologies with expertise in carbon finance and water supply services to break down the barriers to reliable water supplies.
  • The partnership is already supporting millions of peoples water supplies in Ethiopia and Kenya, with plans to rapidly expand over the next 12 months.
  • And yet, often, there is water - but there is not enough funding to maintain the water pumps and water treatment systems.
  • CU Boulder is partnering with United Nations Human Rights to co-host the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit on December 1-4, 2022.