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Canada and Nova Scotia chart new path with Agreement to help protect and conserve nature

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.

Key Points: 
  • To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.
  • The Government of Canada will invest up to $28.5 million over three years to implement the Agreement and help protect nature.
  • Moving forward, the Canada–Nova Scotia Nature Agreement will guide our actions, in partnership with Indigenous peoples, to conserve and protect nature in Nova Scotia."
  • This Nature Agreement will help continue Nova Scotia's national leadership in conservation by protecting nature and strengthening biodiversity and carbon capture and storage.

Huawei Connect TECH4ALL Summit Explores How Technology and Partnerships Enable Inclusion and Sustainability

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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Speaking for International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), James Hardcastle highlighted the Tech4Nature partnership jointly launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking for International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), James Hardcastle highlighted the Tech4Nature partnership jointly launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2021.
  • However, it is not just the hardware that can help save costs and enable action.
  • At the summit, TECH4ALL partners launched two white papers and signed two strategic cooperation agreements with Huawei in the areas of education and environmental protection.
  • "The government is currently working with UNESCO and Huawei on phase two which will connect more schools.

Huawei Connect TECH4ALL Summit Explores How Technology and Partnerships Enable Inclusion and Sustainability

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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Speaking for International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), James Hardcastle highlighted the Tech4Nature partnership jointly launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking for International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), James Hardcastle highlighted the Tech4Nature partnership jointly launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2021.
  • However, it is not just the hardware that can help save costs and enable action.
  • At the summit, TECH4ALL partners launched two white papers and signed two strategic cooperation agreements with Huawei in the areas of education and environmental protection.
  • "The government is currently working with UNESCO and Huawei on phase two which will connect more schools.

Report by Royal Commission for AlUla on work to be undertaken with IUCN highlights Comprehensive Regeneration as framework for conserving nature

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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RCU has identified these needs in collaboration with its strategic partner IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and they will be working together to address these important conservation issues.

Key Points: 
  • RCU has identified these needs in collaboration with its strategic partner IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and they will be working together to address these important conservation issues.
  • Comprehensive Regeneration, a concept developed by RCU in its sustainable development of AlUla, employs a diverse set of principles and approaches built around the goal of revitalising not only the landscape, but how people and societies interact with their surroundings.
  • RCU has been taking clear action under the banner of Comprehensive Regeneration.
  • Link to the report can be found here: comprehensiveregeneration.pdf (rcu.gov.sa)

Report by Royal Commission for AlUla on work to be undertaken with IUCN highlights Comprehensive Regeneration as framework for conserving nature

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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RCU has identified these needs in collaboration with its strategic partner IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and they will be working together to address these important conservation issues.

Key Points: 
  • RCU has identified these needs in collaboration with its strategic partner IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and they will be working together to address these important conservation issues.
  • Comprehensive Regeneration, a concept developed by RCU in its sustainable development of AlUla, employs a diverse set of principles and approaches built around the goal of revitalising not only the landscape, but how people and societies interact with their surroundings.
  • RCU has been taking clear action under the banner of Comprehensive Regeneration.
  • Link to the report can be found here: comprehensiveregeneration.pdf (rcu.gov.sa)

Hytera Mission-critical Push-to-talk Solution Wins Flagship Industry Award

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Working with local partner Dialog Enterprise, Hytera has deployed a customized MCPTT system for LECO, Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited.

Key Points: 
  • Working with local partner Dialog Enterprise, Hytera has deployed a customized MCPTT system for LECO, Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited.
  • MCPTT solution is a perfect fit for our requirements.”
    Hytera HyTalk MC Mission Critical Services (MCS) system is a multimedia mission-critical communication solution designed for sectors such as public safety, utilities, and transportation.
  • “The award is a great recognition to all the stakeholders of this project, including LECO and Dialog.
  • “Hytera is humbled to see itself becoming a frequent participant and winner of ICCAs.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and CPAWS-NWT team up to deliver conservation in the Northwest Territories

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Two environmental non-profit organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northwest Territories Chapter (CPAWS-NWT), have been operating in the territory for decades and recognize the importance of protecting these natural spaces.

Key Points: 
  • Two environmental non-profit organizations, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Northwest Territories Chapter (CPAWS-NWT), have been operating in the territory for decades and recognize the importance of protecting these natural spaces.
  • Today, a Collaboration Agreement has been signed to leverage their shared capacity – which means more positive outcomes for NWT.
  • Learn more about Ducks Unlimited Canada and CPAWS-NWT and support this important work.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

WWF-Canada announces new fund for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Montreal, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montreal, December 14, 2022 – Megan Leslie, WWF-Canada president and CEO, announced a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) Support Fund today.

Key Points: 
  • Montreal, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montreal, December 14, 2022 – Megan Leslie, WWF-Canada president and CEO, announced a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) Support Fund today.
  • It will fund grants and contracts between $50,000 to $150,000 per year for up to three years to support Indigenous communities and organizations as they consider, establish or maintain IPCAs.
  • IPCAs are defined and managed by Indigenous communities, and stewarded through Indigenous laws and knowledge systems.
  • “To halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and secure the climate benefits of healthy ecosystems, Indigenous communities that choose to engage in Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area designation processes require a wide range of resources,” said Leslie.

COP15 Press Conference: Indigenous-led conservation must be recognized in Target 3 language

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Montreal, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summary: As negotiations ramp up in the second week of COP15, WWF-Canada highlights the importance of support for Indigenous-led conservation and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in reaching a 30x30 target.

Key Points: 
  • Montreal, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summary: As negotiations ramp up in the second week of COP15, WWF-Canada highlights the importance of support for Indigenous-led conservation and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in reaching a 30x30 target.
  • The government of Canada has committed to protecting 30 per cent of its lands and waters by 2030.
  • But while quantitative targets are important, past approaches to establishing protected areas have focused on setting aside areas on a map without prioritizing Indigenous rights and title.
  • What this means for target 3 (30x30) in the GBF.

COP15: Daily highlights - December 17, 2022

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Saturday, December 17, 2022
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Canada is fully committed to 30 by 30 and we urge the world to join us."

Key Points: 
  • Canada is fully committed to 30 by 30 and we urge the world to join us."
  • "Our ancestors have been part of, and have cared for this place for countless generations.
  • An important first step was taken to establish a new Indigenous protected and conserved area in the Northwest Territories.
  • For more information on the daily schedule, visit the UN CBD website: Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd.int) .