Tag: Environment

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Global

Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

30 September 2024 As climate change continues to exacerbate drought risks globally, a major international conference will seek to increase resilience to one of the world’s most deadly hazards, which frequently attracts little attention until it is too late. Key messages Experts, policymakers, and practitioners will gather at the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization at the Drought Resilience +10 Conference – so called because it marks … Continue reading Major international drought conference seeks to increase resilience

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UNEP
Global

$8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

New York, 25 September 2024 — The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around USD 300 billion to at least USD 600 billion, per year by 2050, according to a report released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition and International Finance Corporation (IFC). The fastest growth in cooling is expected in Africa, which will see the market multiply by a factor … Continue reading $8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

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WETEX 2024
Middle East

WETEX 2024 to showcase Dubai’s flexible and competitive business environment for establishing new corporate headquarters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Amid increasing enquiries from businesses and organisations from around the world to set up their headquarters or branches in the UAE and Dubai, the 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will feature a series of workshops and panel discussions highlighting the set-up support and incentives Dubai offers to businesses looking to set up their new headquarters or branches … Continue reading WETEX 2024 to showcase Dubai’s flexible and competitive business environment for establishing new corporate headquarters

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unep
Africa

Half the world’s countries have degraded freshwater systems, UN finds

Nairobi, 28 August 2024 – In half the world’s countries one or more types of freshwater ecosystems are degraded, including rivers, lakes and aquifers. River flow has significantly decreased, surface water bodies are shrinking or being lost, ambient water is growing more polluted, and water management is off-track. These are some of the findings of three reports tracking progress on freshwater, published today by UN-Water and … Continue reading Half the world’s countries have degraded freshwater systems, UN finds

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Horizon3.ai
United States

Horizon3.ai Expands Leadership Team with New Appointments

Erick Dean and Drew Mullen Join as Vice Presidents to Propel Horizon3.ai’s Continued Growth SAN FRANCISCO – Horizon3.ai, a leader in autonomous security solutions, is pleased to announce the appointments of Erick Dean as Vice President of Product Management and Drew Mullen as Vice President of Revenue Operations. These key executive hires underscore the management team Horizon3.ai continues to build, fueling significant growth. Following our $40M Series C funding … Continue reading Horizon3.ai Expands Leadership Team with New Appointments

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AngelEye Health
United States

AngelEye Health Acquires NICU2Home

Strategic acquisition boosts family engagement and streamlines NICU navigation NASHVILLE, Tenn. – AngelEye Health, the leading technology provider for neonatal and pediatric family engagement services, today announces the acquisition of NICU2Home, a company dedicated to empowering families and optimizing care coordination using technology during the journey in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This strategic acquisition strengthens AngelEye’s commitment to holistic NICU care, expands its … Continue reading AngelEye Health Acquires NICU2Home

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Veza
Global, United States

Veza Appoints Mike Towers as Chief Security & Trust Officer

Former Chief Digital Trust Officer and CISO of Takeda and GlaxoSmithKline to Further Veza’s Mission to Secure Access to Data Everywhere PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Veza, the Identity Security company, today announced the appointment of Mike Towers as Chief Security & Trust Officer. In this role, Towers will spearhead Veza’s cybersecurity and data protection strategy, lead Veza’s Advisory Board, evolve Veza’s product and platform capabilities, and … Continue reading Veza Appoints Mike Towers as Chief Security & Trust Officer

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ENVIRONMENT UNDER REVIEW
Europe, Global

Rich countries use six times more resources, generate 10 times the climate impacts than low-income ones

01 MAR 2024 PRESS RELEASE ENVIRONMENT UNDER REVIEW Nairobi, 1 March 2024 – Extraction of the Earth’s natural resources tripled in the past five decades, related to the massive build-up of infrastructure in many parts of the world and the high levels of material consumption, especially in upper-middle and high-income countries. Material extraction is expected to rise by 60 per cent by 2060 and could derail efforts to … Continue reading Rich countries use six times more resources, generate 10 times the climate impacts than low-income ones

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