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amnesty
Asia, Europe, NGO

Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

August 21, 2024 – Amnesty International has today published a briefing that analyzes three landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), issued on 9 April 2024, on cases brought by older Swiss women, six young Portuguese people, and a former French mayor and member of the European Parliament.  Climate inaction, ruled out!, provides an overview of the new climate jurisprudence developed by the ECtHR. … Continue reading Europe: New Amnesty briefing analyzes landmark climate judgments of the European Court of Human Rights  

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Volvo Group
Asia

Volvo Group collaborates with Indian supply partners to accelerate its journey toward becoming climate-neutral by 2040

Press release – India – 2024-08-20 Volvo Group is committed to becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040, and this commitment includes its supply chain & global suppliers from India. In 2022, Volvo Group developed and started sourcing Fossil Free Castings from India. Today, Volvo Group has set a new milestone, expanding its fossil-free sourcing in India to additional components. The fossil-free components from Indian supply … Continue reading Volvo Group collaborates with Indian supply partners to accelerate its journey toward becoming climate-neutral by 2040

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Asia

Johnson & Johnson to Acquire V-Wave

V-Wave’s Novel and Minimally Invasive Interatrial Shunt is Designed to Treat Heart Failure and Addresses Significant Treatment Gap Device Further Strengthens Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Position in Cardiovascular NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson1 (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire V-Wave Ltd., a privately-held company focused on developing innovative treatment options for patients with heart failure. Under … Continue reading Johnson & Johnson to Acquire V-Wave

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India Australia RISE Accelerator
Asia, Australia

India Australia RISE Accelerator invites startups and MSMEs in Climate-Smart Agritech

CSIRO’s RISE Accelerator program calls for agritech startups with global ambitions The India Australia RISE Accelerator offers tailored support and opportunities for agritech startups and SMEs ready to scale their innovations across borders. Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative agritech solutions to apply for the India Australia Rapid Innovation Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator, a program designed … Continue reading India Australia RISE Accelerator invites startups and MSMEs in Climate-Smart Agritech

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Mongolia
Asia

Mongolia: Mining for a Green Future?

While Mongolia might be known for its vast steppes, nomadic traditions, and mineral wealth, a new generation of innovators is looking to position the nation as a leader in climate technology. This burgeoning scene stands to benefit from the LowCarbon.Earth accelerator program, an initiative supported by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Massive Earth Foundation. Now entering its fourth year, the LowCarbon.Earth program focuses … Continue reading Mongolia: Mining for a Green Future?

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U.S. Department of State
Africa, Asia, United States

2024 P3 Impact Award Finalists Announced

Media Note, Office of the Spokesperson – August 14, 2024 The Office of Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State, Concordia, and the University of Virginia Darden School’s Institute for Business in Society are pleased to announce the five finalists for the 2024 P3 Impact Award.  Now in its 11th year, the P3 Impact Award recognizes exemplary public-private partnerships (P3s) that provide solutions to pressing global issues such as … Continue reading 2024 P3 Impact Award Finalists Announced

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Impact
Asia, United States

impact.com bolsters commitment to boosting Indonesia’s digital economy through MMA Global-Indonesia membership, new hires, and a strong customer base

Indonesia, 05 August 2024—impact.com, the world’s leading partnership management platform, solidifies its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s burgeoning digital economy through its recent membership with MMA Global-Indonesia, new hires in Jakarta, and growing customer base across Indonesia. Indonesian brands face significant challenges in the region’s rapidly growing digital economy. Traditional paid media is becoming less effective due to rising advertising costs, ad blockers, and audience fatigue. … Continue reading impact.com bolsters commitment to boosting Indonesia’s digital economy through MMA Global-Indonesia membership, new hires, and a strong customer base

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Vedanta Aluminium
Asia

Vedanta Aluminium Appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management

Brings 27 years of experience, primarily in the energy sector New Delhi, August 6, 2024: Press Release – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, announced the appointment of Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management. Ravi will oversee ash management operations, focusing on leveraging technology and processes to enhance resource efficiency and explore new avenues for utilizing the voluminous by-product of thermal power generation, promoting circular economy … Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium Appoints Ravi Paliwal as CEO, Ash Management

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