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Citi GPS Report Outlines How to Mobilize Climate and Development Finance during COP28

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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“While the mismatch challenge is at the heart of the issue, it is a relatively simple one in essence,” says Jason Channell, Head of Sustainable Finance, Citi Global Insights.

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  • “While the mismatch challenge is at the heart of the issue, it is a relatively simple one in essence,” says Jason Channell, Head of Sustainable Finance, Citi Global Insights.
  • The second report focuses on the connections between food, water and climate – known as the food, water and climate nexus.
  • The report analyses how climate change impacts water supplies, it can also impact global food production and hence global food security.
  • “Business revenues are also likely to suffer: the Citi GPS analysis estimates that over $3 trillion of public companies’ revenues are at risk,” she adds.

BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE AND ABEL TESFAYE AKA "THE WEEKND" HONOR ETHIOPIAN COFFEE EXCELLENCE WITH SAMRA ORIGINS SINGLE ORIGIN RELEASES

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bottle Coffee and Abel Tesfaye aka "The Weeknd" are celebrating Ethiopia - the birthplace of coffee - with an offering of two Ethiopian single origin coffees available today for a limited time - Samra Origins Single Origin Vol. 1 and Samra Origins Single Origin Vol. 2. Released as part of Samra Origins, a brand and product line created by Blue Bottle, Tesfaye and his XO record label to celebrate Ethiopian culture and coffee excellence. When Tesfaye and his mother delved into the creation of the Samra Origins blend, a moment of intrigue unfolded. During a cupping where multiple roast levels were tasted side by side, they were captivated by the nuanced notes of the lighter variety. Inspired, Blue Bottle deconstructed the blend, unveiling two distinct profiles: the finest Ethiopian natural and washed processed coffees.

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  • 2 SHOWCASE TWO ICONIC FLAVOR PROFILES OF ETHIOPIAN COFFEE
    OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bottle Coffee and Abel Tesfaye aka "The Weeknd" are celebrating Ethiopia - the birthplace of coffee - with an offering of two Ethiopian single origin coffees available today for a limited time - Samra Origins Single Origin Vol.
  • Released as part of Samra Origins, a brand and product line created by Blue Bottle, Tesfaye and his XO record label to celebrate Ethiopian culture and coffee excellence.
  • When Tesfaye and his mother delved into the creation of the Samra Origins blend , a moment of intrigue unfolded.
  • Blue Bottle sourced these two single origin coffees from family-owned Ethiopian coffee producer and long-time partner, METAD .

Algorand Foundation Announces Strategic Investment in Digital Payment Platform, HesabPay

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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NEW DELHI, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand Foundation announces a strategic investment by Algorand Ventures in HesabPay on stage today at the Algorand Impact Summit in New Delhi, where business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and developers convened to discuss how blockchain can be part of the solution to the world's most intractable challenges.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand Foundation announces a strategic investment by Algorand Ventures in HesabPay on stage today at the Algorand Impact Summit in New Delhi, where business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and developers convened to discuss how blockchain can be part of the solution to the world's most intractable challenges.
  • HesabPay is the first and only interoperable digital payments platform in Afghanistan, utilizing the speed and reliability of the Algorand blockchain.
  • HesabPay has since expanded its use cases and now allows users to buy airtime, pay electric bills, and send digital funds to other users.
  • Also at the Impact Summit, Algorand announced partnerships with Mann Deshi, Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Algorand Foundation Announces Strategic Investment in Digital Payment Platform, HesabPay

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NEW DELHI, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand Foundation announces a strategic investment by Algorand Ventures in HesabPay on stage today at the Algorand Impact Summit in New Delhi, where business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and developers convened to discuss how blockchain can be part of the solution to the world's most intractable challenges.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand Foundation announces a strategic investment by Algorand Ventures in HesabPay on stage today at the Algorand Impact Summit in New Delhi, where business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and developers convened to discuss how blockchain can be part of the solution to the world's most intractable challenges.
  • HesabPay is the first and only interoperable digital payments platform in Afghanistan, utilizing the speed and reliability of the Algorand blockchain.
  • HesabPay has since expanded its use cases and now allows users to buy airtime, pay electric bills, and send digital funds to other users.
  • Also at the Impact Summit, Algorand announced partnerships with Mann Deshi, Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye to provide four million meals to support emergency humanitarian efforts in Gaza

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador and multi-platinum global recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye is directing $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward WFP's humanitarian response efforts in Gaza. This donation, which equates to four million emergency meals, will fund 820 metric tons of food parcels that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador and multi-platinum global recording artist Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye is directing $2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward WFP's humanitarian response efforts in Gaza.
  • This donation, which equates to four million emergency meals, will fund 820 metric tons of food parcels that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.
  • During the recent humanitarian pause in fighting, WFP has reached more than 121,000 people, including in hard-to-reach areas previously inaccessible within Gaza.
  • WFP continues to move as many trucks as possible full of food and aid into Gaza daily during the humanitarian pause.

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
  • Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
  • In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
  • Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
  • In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

HSA Group and Tetra Pak commence programme to support safe nutrition in Yemeni schools

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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HSA Group and Tetra Pak have launched a joint school milk initiative in coordination with the Yemeni Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help address food security and nutrition challenges facing young people in Yemen.

Key Points: 
  • HSA Group and Tetra Pak have launched a joint school milk initiative in coordination with the Yemeni Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help address food security and nutrition challenges facing young people in Yemen.
  • HSA Group and Tetra Pak have been partners for over 20 years and share a passionate commitment to the wellbeing of the Yemeni people.
  • By leveraging their combined product development and manufacturing capabilities, HSA Group and Tetra Pak are driving forward the production of new affordable and nutritious products for schoolchildren in need.
  • Niels Hougaard, Managing Director at Tetra Pak Arabia, said:
    "We are honoured to partner with HSA Group on this initiative, which has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of Yemeni children.

HSA Group and Tetra Pak commence programme to support safe nutrition in Yemeni schools

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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HSA Group and Tetra Pak have launched a joint school milk initiative in coordination with the Yemeni Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help address food security and nutrition challenges facing young people in Yemen.

Key Points: 
  • HSA Group and Tetra Pak have launched a joint school milk initiative in coordination with the Yemeni Ministry of Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) to help address food security and nutrition challenges facing young people in Yemen.
  • HSA Group and Tetra Pak have been partners for over 20 years and share a passionate commitment to the wellbeing of the Yemeni people.
  • By leveraging their combined product development and manufacturing capabilities, HSA Group and Tetra Pak are driving forward the production of new affordable and nutritious products for schoolchildren in need.
  • Niels Hougaard, Managing Director at Tetra Pak Arabia, said:
    "We are honoured to partner with HSA Group on this initiative, which has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of Yemeni children.

Second Int'l Forum on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation Highlights Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn: The Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2023 Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship report was released at the International Forum on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation - 2nd Event.

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn: The Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2023 Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship report was released at the International Forum on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation - 2nd Event.
  • On Nov. 6, 2023, the International Forum on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation - 2nd Event was held at the UN Compound in Beijing.
  • The Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2023 Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship report was also released at the forum.
  • The Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2023 Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship report is the second annual report made possible by a research project and knowledge sharing initiative known as the Thematic Study on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation, which was launched in 2022 by the organizations that hosted the forum.