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Italy, Ecomondo 2023: spotlights on Africa, opportunities and tech solutions to combat the climate crisis

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Nexus, IEG, EEA, Food, EU, Civil service commission, WEF, Electricity, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Sierra Leone), State, OECD, Foreign Affairs, FAO, Multilateralism, Committee, Ministry, ISWA, Flood, Water, Drought, Touring Exhibitions Group, University of Bologna, ITA, European Commission, Renewable energy

Africa Green Growth, the forum for African embassies, governments and institutions

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  • Africa Green Growth, the forum for African embassies, governments and institutions
    RIMINI, Italy, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Droughts, desertification, floods.
  • Extreme phenomena are increasingly threatening the African continent and the need for green tech approaches and solutions is of the utmost relevance and urgency.
  • Africa Green Forum (Thursday 9th November) organised by RES4Africa and Ecomondo's Technical-Scientific Committee, with the participation of the European Commission, will focus on the Water Energy Food (WEF) Nexus approach as an integral part of international development agendas.
  • Head of media relation & corporate communication: Elisabetta Vitali

Italy, Ecomondo 2023: spotlights on Africa, opportunities and tech solutions to combat the climate crisis

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Nexus, IEG, EEA, Food, EU, Civil service commission, WEF, Electricity, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Sierra Leone), State, OECD, Foreign Affairs, FAO, Multilateralism, Committee, Ministry, ISWA, Flood, Water, Drought, Touring Exhibitions Group, University of Bologna, ITA, European Commission, Renewable energy

Africa Green Growth, the forum for African embassies, governments and institutions

Key Points: 
  • Africa Green Growth, the forum for African embassies, governments and institutions
    RIMINI, Italy, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Droughts, desertification, floods.
  • Extreme phenomena are increasingly threatening the African continent and the need for green tech approaches and solutions is of the utmost relevance and urgency.
  • Africa Green Forum (Thursday 9th November) organised by RES4Africa and Ecomondo's Technical-Scientific Committee, with the participation of the European Commission, will focus on the Water Energy Food (WEF) Nexus approach as an integral part of international development agendas.
  • Head of media relation & corporate communication: Elisabetta Vitali

"From Ziquejie Terraces to the World" - An Invitation for Reaching the Ziquejie Consensus on Terrace Preservation and Development to the World

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Consensus, Consensus decision-making, Food, GIAHS, Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, History, FAO, Biodiversity, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Kingdom, WHIS, Conference, Globalization, Agriculture

On September 20th, the "From Ziquejie Terraces to the World" -- Global Farming Culture Exchange and Mutual Learning Conference was held in Xinhua County, Hunan Province. Over a hundred participants from China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Thailand, Rwanda, Pakistan, and other countries discussed GIAHS and WHIS like Ziquejie Terraces. Relevant parties jointly released the Consensus on Terrace Preservation and Development during the conference.

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  • They have also carried human wisdom and history, demonstrating great ecological, economic, social, and cultural value.
  • Ziquejie Terraces, located in Xinhua County, Hunan Province, is included in the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) and the World's Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS).
  • On September 20th, the "From Ziquejie Terraces to the World" -- Global Farming Culture Exchange and Mutual Learning Conference was held in Xinhua County, Hunan Province.
  • Relevant parties jointly released the Consensus on Terrace Preservation and Development during the conference.

AgriFORCE Growing Systems Announces Commercial Launch and First Purchase Order for its AgriFORCE-RCS Hydroxyl Device

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Intellectual property, CEA, Organic compound, Volatile organic compound, AC, FAO, RCS, Food and Agriculture Organization, Heat, Bacteria, Sintering, Agriculture, Environmental remediation, Food

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: AGRI; AGRIW), an intellectual property (IP)-focused agtech company, today announced the commercial launch and first purchase order for its AgriFORCE-RCS Hydroxyl device with Commercializadora DESICO (“DESICO”), a leading distributor of AC, heating and air ventilation systems.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: AGRI; AGRIW), an intellectual property (IP)-focused agtech company, today announced the commercial launch and first purchase order for its AgriFORCE-RCS Hydroxyl device with Commercializadora DESICO (“DESICO”), a leading distributor of AC, heating and air ventilation systems.
  • The AgriFORCE RCS-Hydroxyl device, developed by Radical Clean Solutions Ltd (RCS), is a chemical-free technology proven to eliminate pathogens, mold, mildew, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in food production facilities and indoor farms.
  • AgriFORCE Interim CEO, Richard Wong commented, “This first purchase order marks a major milestone in the commercial rollout of the AgriFORCE-RCS Hydroxyl devices.
  • In fact, according to Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), it is estimated that mycotoxin (mold) affects nearly 25% of the world’s crops.

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey brings its nationwide Tree Equity initiative to New York City in honor of Bourbon Heritage Month

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
City Parks Foundation, Partnership, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, Climate Week NYC, Life, Senior, Atmosphere, Friends, American Forests, Food, Tree, Javits Center, Hope, Diageo, Interstate 495 (New York), Interstate 278, FAO, Equity, Restoration, Biodiversity, Plant, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, FC Kramatorsk, Climate change, Animal, Forest, United Nations Environment Programme, United, Nature, UNEP, National Green Corps, Ecosystem, City, UNGA, Growth, SAM, Climate, Whisky, United Nations Decade on Biodiversity, Forestry, Interior design, App store, Google Play, Bulleit Bourbon

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and American Forests brought their Tree Equity commitment to New York City with a vital tree planting. Bulleit also continued its partnership with Street Art for Mankind, in support of the United Nations Environment Programme, by creating a colorful, 3D, 12,800 square foot mural on the side of the Javits Center in their pledge to restore ecosystems and raise awareness for the critical need for Ecosystem Restoration as part of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and American Forests brought their Tree Equity commitment to New York City with a vital tree planting.
  • As a city that emphasizes fair access to greenspaces, New York is a significant location for Bulleit and American Forests to continue their critical work.
  • "Here in New York City, for example, we can achieve Tree Equity with an additional 1.7 million trees in the right places.
  • Our powerful partnership with Bulleit is advancing Tree Equity in New York City and using art to inspire us toward a better future."

New Samarkand Declaration supporting women's rights and small farms announced at International Conference on Food Security in Uzbekistan

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Samarkand, United Nations, Farmer, Food, Research, FAO, Sustainable Development Goals, Government, Natural Resources, Ministry, School, Food and Agriculture Organization, US, Climate change, Water, Food security, Water resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources (Uzbekistan), Cryptocurrency, Agriculture, Transport, Pharmaceutical industry, EU

The government of Uzbekistan hosted the conference, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Key Points: 
  • The government of Uzbekistan hosted the conference, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
  • Initiated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the conference took place at the Silk Road Samarkand complex.
  • It was attended by ministers and diplomats from more than 30 countries, as well as representatives of international organizations and financial institutions.
  • The participants recognized climate change, water depletion and land degradation as the main food security challenges.

New Samarkand Declaration supporting women's rights and small farms announced at International Conference on Food Security in Uzbekistan

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Friday, September 8, 2023
Samarkand, United Nations, Farmer, Food, Research, FAO, Sustainable Development Goals, Government, Natural Resources, Ministry, School, Food and Agriculture Organization, US, Climate change, Water, Food security, Water resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources (Uzbekistan), Cryptocurrency, Agriculture, Transport, Pharmaceutical industry, EU

The government of Uzbekistan hosted the conference, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Key Points: 
  • The government of Uzbekistan hosted the conference, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
  • Initiated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the conference took place at the Silk Road Samarkand complex.
  • It was attended by ministers and diplomats from more than 30 countries, as well as representatives of international organizations and financial institutions.
  • The participants recognized climate change, water depletion and land degradation as the main food security challenges.

Uzbekistan government holds International Conference on Food Security in Samarkand, on 7-8 September 2023

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Food security, United Nations, Malnutrition, Sustainable Development Goal 2, Food, FAO, Government, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Conference on Afghanistan, The Hague (2009), Conference, Agriculture

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The government of Uzbekistan is hosting an International Conference on Food Security on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Key Points: 
  • SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The government of Uzbekistan is hosting an International Conference on Food Security on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
  • "Today, the whole world is facing the problems of land degradation and water scarcity, a pandemic and an unstable geopolitical situation.
  • Against the background of these challenges, the issue of food security is becoming more acute."
  • Viorel Gutu, FAO Sub-regional Coordinator for Central Asia, said:
    "The upcoming conference will contribute to the further development of cooperation between FAO and Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan government holds International Conference on Food Security in Samarkand, on 7-8 September 2023

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Food security, United Nations, Malnutrition, Sustainable Development Goal 2, Food, FAO, Government, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Conference on Afghanistan, The Hague (2009), Conference, Agriculture

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The government of Uzbekistan is hosting an International Conference on Food Security on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Key Points: 
  • SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The government of Uzbekistan is hosting an International Conference on Food Security on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
  • "Today, the whole world is facing the problems of land degradation and water scarcity, a pandemic and an unstable geopolitical situation.
  • Against the background of these challenges, the issue of food security is becoming more acute."
  • Viorel Gutu, FAO Sub-regional Coordinator for Central Asia, said:
    "The upcoming conference will contribute to the further development of cooperation between FAO and Uzbekistan.

 Enterprise Satisfaction With Providers Up; Emphasis on Innovation and Execution Growing, ISG Study Shows

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Technology, Consulting, Security, Other Technology, Professional Services, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, ISG, Optimism, Henkes, ESM, CX, Research, FAO, Accounting, BPO, Architecture, Automation, Retail, Management

Satisfaction scores were up in all six dimensions measured by ISG, with particularly strong increases for “Governance and Compliance” and “Collaboration and Transparency”, both up 7 percent versus the prior year.

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  • Satisfaction scores were up in all six dimensions measured by ISG, with particularly strong increases for “Governance and Compliance” and “Collaboration and Transparency”, both up 7 percent versus the prior year.
  • Execution and Delivery, with an importance score of 81 was the highest-ranked dimension for enterprises.
  • Intelligent automation and data analytics, supply chain services, and cloud-native technology services (including containers and serverless architecture) received the lowest satisfaction scores from enterprise customers.
  • The report also examines satisfaction with ITO and BPO services by region, key industries and executive roles.