Time is water

‘Time is water’: A cross-border Indigenous alliance works to save the Amazon

As we sail through Amazon waterways, Indigenous leaders tell me how climate crisis is affecting their way of life Francesc Badia i Dalmases – 16 December 2024 YURIMAGUAS, Alto Amazonas, Peru — Our boat sets sail early in the morning. The plan is to travel down the Huallaga River, reach the Marañón, then sail north along the Santiago River towards the border with Ecuador. But … Continue reading ‘Time is water’: A cross-border Indigenous alliance works to save the Amazon

UNEP

Nature-based Solutions can generate up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, but investments in skills needed

Press Release – Riyadh, 7 December 2024 – Investing in nature-based solutions (NbS) could create up to 32 million new jobs by 2030. This is according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).  Launched at the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat … Continue reading Nature-based Solutions can generate up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, but investments in skills needed

UN Women and Visa Foundation

UN Women and Visa Foundation Join Forces to Support Impact Businesses through the UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator

Press Release – Wednesday, 11 December 2024 Bangkok, Thailand — UN Women and Visa Foundation have announced the launch of the UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator. This initiative will empower women-owned and diverse small businesses that focus on the care economy, the green economy and the intersection of both economies. The UN Women and Visa Foundation partnership will address the urgent need for climate … Continue reading UN Women and Visa Foundation Join Forces to Support Impact Businesses through the UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator

New initiative aims to reduce environmental impact of fashion, construction industries in eight countries

New initiative aims to reduce environmental impact of fashion, construction industries in eight countries

Press Release – Siem Reap, Cambodia, 9 December2024 – Today, governments participating in the Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded Integrated Programme on Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Supply Chains launched the six-year, $45-million initiative which is aimed at reshaping the supply chains of their fashion and construction sectors. This effort will promote regenerative design, the replacement of non-renewable materials, resource-efficient production, responsible purchasing behaviour, and improved post-use collection. … Continue reading New initiative aims to reduce environmental impact of fashion, construction industries in eight countries

SYNTHEIA CORP

Syntheia Enhances Inbound Customer Calls with AI-Powered Virtual Assistants, Positively Impacts Sales and Customer Satisfaction

Press Release – November 29, 2024 – TORONTO – Syntheia Corp. (“Syntheia” or the “Company”) (syntheia.ai), CSE – SYAI, Syntheia, a Canadian leader in conversational AI SaaS, is transforming customer service by delivering an innovative solution that uses natural language processing (NLP) to handle inbound telephone calls with virtual assistants. Since its beta launch in June 2023, Syntheia has processed over 750,000 conversations, bringing new levels … Continue reading Syntheia Enhances Inbound Customer Calls with AI-Powered Virtual Assistants, Positively Impacts Sales and Customer Satisfaction

Securian Canada

Securian Canada names Martin Fortier as Chief Financial Officer

Press Release – November 27, 2024 – TORONTO – Securian Canada, a leading insurance provider of innovative and life-ready insurance solutions in Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Fortier as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Fortier will oversee the finance and actuarial departments, leading a multi-disciplinary team to enable Securian Canada’s ambitious strategy. Fortier’s leadership will be critical to Securian Canada’s … Continue reading Securian Canada names Martin Fortier as Chief Financial Officer

lawyersforliberty

Drop high-handed & dictatorial sedition probe against lawyer & activist Rafique Rashid for criticising PM Anwar Ibrahim & his government

Press Release – 1 November 2024 We refer to the news report that lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali is being investigated under the Sedition Act 1948 for a speech he made at the Save Malaysia ‘People’s Court Punish Anwar’ rally in Perak on July 27th. It is appalling that the Anwar Ibrahim government continues to wield the Sedition Act against its critics, activists or opponents. It … Continue reading Drop high-handed & dictatorial sedition probe against lawyer & activist Rafique Rashid for criticising PM Anwar Ibrahim & his government

MVP Lithium Partners

MVP Lithium Partners With Evove Ltd to Launch a Direct Lithium Extraction Plant in 2025

The collaboration will utilize state-of-the-art DLE technology to extract lithium from MVP’s newly discovered Montney Formation resource, advancing sustainable energy solutions Press Release – November 15, 2024 – CALGARY, Alberta – Midas Vantage Projects (MVP) Lithium Limited, the world’s leader in green solutions for lithium extraction, announces the receipt of an official Letter of Intent (LOI) from Evove Ltd, a leading UK-based company in clean … Continue reading MVP Lithium Partners With Evove Ltd to Launch a Direct Lithium Extraction Plant in 2025

Kinaxis

Kinaxis Launches Supply Chain Orchestration Maturity Model and Self-Assessment

The model and practical assessment provide a comprehensive evaluation of a company’s strengths and weaknesses across supply chain orchestration Press Release – November 18, 2024 – OTTAWA, Ontario – Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today launched the industry’s first-ever Supply Chain Orchestration (SCO) Maturity Model and Self-Assessment to help global companies evaluate and advance their supply chain orchestration progress against 14 critical dimensions. … Continue reading Kinaxis Launches Supply Chain Orchestration Maturity Model and Self-Assessment