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Minister Guilbeault reaffirms Canada's commitment to global climate action and continues to push for a strong outcome at COP28

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

At COP28, all countries came together to address the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and push for ambitious outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • At COP28, all countries came together to address the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and push for ambitious outcomes.
  • Canada advocated to secure ambitious outcomes to keep the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5 ºC within reach.
  • In addition, Canada is collaborating with partners to ensure that COP28 results in new guidance for countries to make progress on adaptation.
  • Canada is making significant contributions to the global effort to fight climate change to ensure a healthier planet for generations to come."

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 11, 2023

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Monday, December 11, 2023

As co-facilitator on finance with Minister Fouad from Egypt, I have met with all countries to find a path forward.

Key Points: 
  • As co-facilitator on finance with Minister Fouad from Egypt, I have met with all countries to find a path forward.
  • We're close to reaching a strong agreement, and Canada continues to push for language on aligning countries' actions to keep 1.5 °C within reach."
  • They discussed how our two nations are working together to fight the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
  • Following the meeting, the Parties released a joint statement on Renewed Canada–United States Commitment on Climate and Nature Ambition .

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 9, 2023

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

The Minister participated in a ministerial meeting on Driving Integrated Implementation of National Climate and Biodiversity Frameworks for 2030 Action.

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  • The Minister participated in a ministerial meeting on Driving Integrated Implementation of National Climate and Biodiversity Frameworks for 2030 Action.
  • Canada strongly advocates for the progressive alignment of national plans related to biodiversity and climate.
  • "We do feel that in any kind of environmental response, we cannot do this without considering people first.
  • And it is also our message here at COP28, in all of the texts that are being drafted now.

The NDC Partnership Joins the COP28 and CBD COP15 Presidencies and Nearly 30 Countries and Coalitions Advancing Integrated Action for Climate and Nature

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NDC Partnership, the United Arab Emirates as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 Presidency, the People's Republic of China as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15 Presidency, and nearly 30 countries and coalitions endorsed the COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People to facilitate stronger international, regional and local cooperation to implement integrated climate and nature action.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NDC Partnership, the United Arab Emirates as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 Presidency, the People's Republic of China as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15 Presidency, and nearly 30 countries and coalitions endorsed the COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People to facilitate stronger international, regional and local cooperation to implement integrated climate and nature action.
  • "Today's Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People reflects our collective commitment to advancing biodiversity and climate priorities and raising our ambition in NDCs.
  • Biodiversity is crucial to securing sustainable livelihoods and to the health and well-being of people that rely on the vitality of our shared ecosystems.
  • The NDC Partnership will support countries to drive an integrated response for climate-nature action, leveraging our network of more than 200 members, together with like-minded coalitions," says NDC Partnership Global Director Pablo Vieira.

The NDC Partnership Joins the COP28 and CBD COP15 Presidencies and Nearly 30 Countries and Coalitions Advancing Integrated Action for Climate and Nature

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NDC Partnership, the United Arab Emirates as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 Presidency, the People's Republic of China as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15 Presidency, and nearly 30 countries and coalitions endorsed the COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People to facilitate stronger international, regional and local cooperation to implement integrated climate and nature action.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NDC Partnership, the United Arab Emirates as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 Presidency, the People's Republic of China as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15 Presidency, and nearly 30 countries and coalitions endorsed the COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People to facilitate stronger international, regional and local cooperation to implement integrated climate and nature action.
  • "Today's Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People reflects our collective commitment to advancing biodiversity and climate priorities and raising our ambition in NDCs.
  • Biodiversity is crucial to securing sustainable livelihoods and to the health and well-being of people that rely on the vitality of our shared ecosystems.
  • The NDC Partnership will support countries to drive an integrated response for climate-nature action, leveraging our network of more than 200 members, together with like-minded coalitions," says NDC Partnership Global Director Pablo Vieira.

Norton Rose Fulbright assists Conservation International in biodiversity protection

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Houston, TX, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that it will partner with Conservation International, a nonprofit environmental organization working to protect forests, oceans and other living ecosystems, for its 2023 Global Charitable Initiative (GCI).

Key Points: 
  • Houston, TX, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that it will partner with Conservation International, a nonprofit environmental organization working to protect forests, oceans and other living ecosystems, for its 2023 Global Charitable Initiative (GCI).
  • Along with worldwide fundraising, volunteering and pro bono activities, Norton Rose Fulbright intends to collaborate with clients and other private and public sector organizations to support biodiversity protection.
  • Scott Atkins, Global Chair and Australia Chair of Norton Rose Fulbright who selected this year’s GCI theme, said:
    “In joining forces with Conservation International, Norton Rose Fulbright has an opportunity to become a global private sector advocate for biodiversity protection and ecosystem conservation.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Huawei and IUCN to Expand Global Impact of Nature Conservation in Tech4Nature Phase 2

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Friday, October 13, 2023

GLAND, Switzerland, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to launch Phase 2 of the Tech4Nature partnership.

Key Points: 
  • GLAND, Switzerland, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to launch Phase 2 of the Tech4Nature partnership.
  • Aligned with Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative and IUCN's Green List, the launch of Tech4Nature in 2020 marked the first time that either Huawei or IUCN had established a major partnership spanning the ICT and nature conservation sectors.
  • "Technology allows us to bridge the gap between science and action," said Dr Grethel Aguilar, Acting Director General of IUCN.
  • Phase 2 will expand the global impact of the Tech4Nature partnership and scale-up the use of digital technologies to drive the effective and equitable management of protected and conserved areas.

Huawei and IUCN to Expand Global Impact of Nature Conservation in Tech4Nature Phase 2

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Friday, October 13, 2023

GLAND, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to launch Phase 2 of the Tech4Nature partnership.

Key Points: 
  • GLAND, Switzerland, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to launch Phase 2 of the Tech4Nature partnership.
  • Aligned with Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative and IUCN's Green List, the launch of Tech4Nature in 2020 marked the first time that either Huawei or IUCN had established a major partnership spanning the ICT and nature conservation sectors.
  • "Technology allows us to bridge the gap between science and action," said Dr Grethel Aguilar, Acting Director General of IUCN.
  • Phase 2 will expand the global impact of the Tech4Nature partnership and scale-up the use of digital technologies to drive the effective and equitable management of protected and conserved areas.

Canada and Nova Scotia chart new path with Agreement to help protect and conserve nature

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.

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  • To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.
  • The Government of Canada will invest up to $28.5 million over three years to implement the Agreement and help protect nature.
  • Moving forward, the Canada–Nova Scotia Nature Agreement will guide our actions, in partnership with Indigenous peoples, to conserve and protect nature in Nova Scotia."
  • This Nature Agreement will help continue Nova Scotia's national leadership in conservation by protecting nature and strengthening biodiversity and carbon capture and storage.

Huawei Connect TECH4ALL Summit Explores How Technology and Partnerships Enable Inclusion and Sustainability

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Speaking for International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), James Hardcastle highlighted the Tech4Nature partnership jointly launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2021.

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  • Speaking for International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), James Hardcastle highlighted the Tech4Nature partnership jointly launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2021.
  • However, it is not just the hardware that can help save costs and enable action.
  • At the summit, TECH4ALL partners launched two white papers and signed two strategic cooperation agreements with Huawei in the areas of education and environmental protection.
  • "The government is currently working with UNESCO and Huawei on phase two which will connect more schools.