2019 UN Climate Action Summit

NewLink Signs MOU with China Innovation Centre at Dubai Chambers to Further Advance Green Energy and Sustainability

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newlinks Technology Limited ("NewLink" or "the Company"), a global leader in energy IoT solutions and China's largest digital energy asset operator, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the China Innovation Centre at Dubai Chambers ("C.I.C.") with the goal of advancing the development of renewable energy and green technology industries within the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"). The agreement was signed during the Dubai Business Forum 2023, hosted by the Dubai Chambers at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Today's MOU builds upon NewLink's prior partnership with the Dubai Chambers announced earlier this year, representing a step forward in achieving the shared vision of "Empowering the World with Green Energy".

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  • with the goal of advancing the development of renewable energy and green technology industries within the United Arab Emirates ("UAE").
  • The agreement was signed during the Dubai Business Forum 2023, hosted by the Dubai Chambers at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
  • Today's MOU builds upon NewLink's prior partnership with the Dubai Chambers announced earlier this year, representing a step forward in achieving the shared vision of "Empowering the World with Green Energy".
  • Under this MOU, NewLink will bring our innovative green energy solutions to UAE and promote digitalization in the transport energy system in the region.

Curtain Closes on the Region's First Sustainable Finance Conference Ahead of the City's Preparations for COP28

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Topics of deliberations ranged from navigating the landscape of sustainable and Islamic finance to integrating ESG into decision-making empowering sustainability through digital transformation and more.

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  • Topics of deliberations ranged from navigating the landscape of sustainable and Islamic finance to integrating ESG into decision-making empowering sustainability through digital transformation and more.
  • The fireside chat on "The Path to Making Dubai a Global Sustainable Finance Hub."
  • Moderated by Amal Larhlid, Partner Sustainability, PwC focused on the scope of sustainable finance driving Dubai as a global player in the sustainable financing sector.
  • The event further showcased the unwavering commitment towards global sustainability efforts by driving collaboration and innovations towards shaping a sustainable future.

Cathay Financial Holdings Demonstrates Sustainable Finance Leadership at World Biodiversity Summit during New York Climate Week alongside UNGA78

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) is closely monitoring emerging environmental trends, supporting international biodiversity initiatives, and taking concrete actions in its operations, financial products, and investments.

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  • Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) is closely monitoring emerging environmental trends, supporting international biodiversity initiatives, and taking concrete actions in its operations, financial products, and investments.
  • Furthermore, Cathay FHC's Chief Investment Officer, Sophia Cheng, once again engaged in discussions with leaders from various sectors at the "World Biodiversity Summit (WBS)," held alongside the 78th United Nations General Assembly's New York Climate Week.
  • Cathay FHC is proud to be the first Taiwanese company invited to participate for the second consecutive year, once again showcasing its leadership role in sustainability to the world.
  • Cheng shared how Cathay FHC has expanded its influence in sustainable finance through participation in international initiatives.

Yahoo Finance Unveils New Programming Initiatives Ahead of New Studio Launch

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Lipton, a senior financial journalist with over 20 years of reporting experience, will start his hosting duties on September 18.

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  • Lipton, a senior financial journalist with over 20 years of reporting experience, will start his hosting duties on September 18.
  • While the studio is under construction, Yahoo Finance will partner with the NYSE and NASDAQ to broadcast from their respective studios.
  • Beginning September 18, Yahoo Finance will be the first partner to stream live programming from NASDAQ’s new studio.
  • Yahoo Finance has also unveiled four new video series and shows for its programming lineup, the first of which premiered earlier this week.

The Africa Business Leaders Coalition showcases accelerated private sector climate action at the Africa Climate Summit

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a plenary session at the Africa Climate Summit today, the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) called for the private sector to accelerate climate action to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development in line with the Summit’s theme of “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”.

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  • Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a plenary session at the Africa Climate Summit today, the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) called for the private sector to accelerate climate action to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development in line with the Summit’s theme of “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”.
  • The Africa Business Leaders Coalition is a pan-African CEO-led initiative emanating from the UN Global Compact Africa Strategy 2021–2023 .
  • It provides a platform for African business leaders to have a unified private sector voice as they actively and meaningfully engage on the continent’s most pressing issues through an organized, forward-looking, principles-based approach.
  • The African Business Leaders’ Climate Statement called for more businesses to fulfill their climate commitments and become resilient to climate change.

COP28 Presidency Partners with African Leaders to Raise Climate Ambitions, Seize Opportunity of Green Growth Through Fairer Climate Finance for Africa

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The initiative will "demonstrate the commercial case for clean investment across this important continent" and will be "designed to work with Africa, for Africa."

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  • The initiative will "demonstrate the commercial case for clean investment across this important continent" and will be "designed to work with Africa, for Africa."
  • Al Jaber cited that currently, "Africa contributes just 3 per cent of global emissions, yet suffers some of the worst consequences.
  • As a part of the COP28 Presidency's Action Agenda, Al Jaber emphasized his plan to fix climate finance.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 UAE Presidency announces priorities to drive water up the climate agenda

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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The COP28 Presidency also announced a partnership with the co-hosts of the UN 2023 Water Conference, Netherlands and Tajikistan, who will serve as COP28 Water Champions to help lead the Agenda.

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  • The COP28 Presidency also announced a partnership with the co-hosts of the UN 2023 Water Conference, Netherlands and Tajikistan, who will serve as COP28 Water Champions to help lead the Agenda.
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COP28 UAE Presidency has launched its Water Agenda during World Water Week in Stockholm, which took place from August 20 to 24.
  • Furthermore, the COP28 Presidency announced a partnership with the Netherlands and Tajikistan to serve as COP28 Water Champions.
  • This partnership unites the COP28 Presidency, Tajikistan, and the Netherlands to deliver water policy, technology, and financing results at COP28.

COP28 President-Designate visits Barbados, meeting with Prime Minister and leaders of the Caribbean Community to keep focus on reforming climate finance

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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"The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.

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  • "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • This region knows only too well the human and economic costs of too little finance for climate adaptation and resilience."
  • Dr. Al Jaber said: "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 President-Designate visits Barbados, meeting with Prime Minister and leaders of the Caribbean Community to keep focus on reforming climate finance

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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"The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.

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  • "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • This region knows only too well the human and economic costs of too little finance for climate adaptation and resilience."
  • Dr. Al Jaber said: "The peoples of the Caribbean have been on the front lines of climate change for longer than most.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 President-Designate stands with Brazil's President Lula da Silva in call for protecting and investing in nature to deliver ambitious, just and equitable climate progress

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The talks between President da Silva and Dr. Sultan Al Jaber took place during a key climate summit in Belém at the mouth of the Amazon River.

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  • The talks between President da Silva and Dr. Sultan Al Jaber took place during a key climate summit in Belém at the mouth of the Amazon River.
  • Both parties have expressed an intention to build a bridge to enable inclusive, resilient and lasting climate progress.
  • During the talks, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and President da Silva reaffirmed the vital importance of protecting the Amazon rainforest to keep 1.5°C within reach.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.