By asianet
The COP15 on Biodiversity, to be held in Montreal from December 7 to 19, 2022, is a unique opportunity to debate issues related to the protection of nature. Collectif COP15, a collective of 94 Quebec civil society organizations, is organizing a major international conference from December 6 to 8 on solutions to the underlying causes … Continued
By asianet
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has today released a report which explores the aluminium industry’s current and potential contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The report titled ‘The Aluminium Industry’s Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals’ looks at the recent work by the Institute, activities of companies operating within the … Continued
By asianet
His Excellency Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, laid out the case for urgent investment in minerals and metals extraction and value chains in Saudi Arabia. International delegates and global mining investors attending London’s Mines and Money conference have heard how Saudi Arabia is arguing … Continued
By asianet
On November 18, the Nanjing Yangtze River Culture International Sculpture Art Exhibition was held in Nanjing. 10 sculptures created by 10 domestic and foreign artists with the theme of Yangtze River culture officially met with the public in Nanjing Yuzui Wetland Park. 10 high-level and popular sculpture art works were completed in Yuzui Wetland Park, … Continued
By asianet
Nobel Sustainability Trust Foundation convened its second annual summit in Paris, France, at Palais Brongniart on the 21st of November 2022, supported by local main sponsor GL events. Summit proceedings and focusing on “Energy and Water”, the summit were broadcast worldwide over social media. Keynote speaker is British scientist Professor Stanley Whittingham, director of the … Continued
By asianet
“Our ambition is to promote a more sustainable production of APIs, meeting the highest standards of quality” Paolo Tubertini, CEO of the Group, commented “To achieve this, we are investing in people, in innovation and technology processes, endorsing the sustainable development goals proposed by the UN 2030 Agenda” Olon, international API supplier, is proud to … Continued
By asianet
An international group of leading steel manufacturers today announced the formation of a coalition to urge the United States and European Union to adopt a global emission standard that incentivizes steelmakers to use the cleanest steel production process available. The new coalition – the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) – supports a global standard that … Continued
By asianet
A new report from the Global Maritime Forum [ https://www.globalmaritimeforum.org/ ], prepared on behalf of the Getting to Zero Coalition, assesses progress towards the development of Green Shipping Corridors – maritime routes between major port hubs where zero-emission solutions are supported and demonstrated – and finds that activity during 2022 exceeded expectations. However as maritime … Continued
By asianet
Climate Connect Digital (CCD) [https://climateconnect.digital/] has released a white paper quantifying the permanence risk posed by increasingly intense forest fires across the Indian subcontinent. This will potentially have a significant impact on nature-based carbon projects, and the voluntary carbon markets. To read more download the full white paper here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJkcNgP-rDoJAvDuLyYh3kd6yChzAGTT/view] Sharm-El Sheikh, Egypt (November 16, … Continued
By asianet
— Philanthropic commitment seeks to support a clean energy future for people and countries on the frontlines of climate change A coalition of leading climate philanthropies today announced an investment of $500 million over the next three years to accelerate a just and equitable energy transition in low and middle income countries, while boosting sustainable … Continued