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Cloud Native Computing Foundation Announces the Winners of its First CloudNativeHacks Hackathon

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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PARIS, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced the first, second, and third-place winners of CloudNativeHacks.

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PARIS, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced the first, second, and third-place winners of CloudNativeHacks .
During KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024, CNCF, in collaboration with the United Nations, hosted its first-ever hackathon, CloudNativeHacks, to focus on advancing the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"Congratulations to the winners of the first-ever CloudNativeHacks event," said Priyanka Sharma, Executive Director of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.
The hackathon was presided over by a panel of judges from the cloud native community and the United Nations, including:
Omar Mohsine Open Source Program Office, United Nations

At COP28, Huawei Executive Says Carbon Neutrality Will Trigger Revolutionary Change

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A senior Huawei executive says the integration of the digital and energy worlds will improve energy efficiency and resource allocation worldwide.

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Addressing a session of the Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), hosted by the UAE, Charles Yang, Senior Vice President at Huawei, said opportunities brought about by carbon neutrality will trigger revolutionary technological and socioeconomic change.
"We're working to not just enhance the ICT sector via technological innovations, but also build innovative systems to help achieve the common goal of carbon neutrality," he said.
Yang cited several Huawei innovations that lowered ICT's carbon footprint.
"If they could leverage the 10 million mobile base stations globally and become energy producers, that will significantly reduce carbon emissions."

At COP28, Huawei Executive Says Carbon Neutrality Will Trigger Revolutionary Change

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A senior Huawei executive says the integration of the digital and energy worlds will improve energy efficiency and resource allocation worldwide.

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Addressing a session of the Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), hosted by the UAE, Charles Yang, Senior Vice President at Huawei, said opportunities brought about by carbon neutrality will trigger revolutionary technological and socioeconomic change.
"We're working to not just enhance the ICT sector via technological innovations, but also build innovative systems to help achieve the common goal of carbon neutrality," he said.
Yang cited several Huawei innovations that lowered ICT's carbon footprint.
"If they could leverage the 10 million mobile base stations globally and become energy producers, that will significantly reduce carbon emissions."

Saudi Fund for Development Signs First $100 Million Development Loan Agreement to Establish a Climate Smart Infrastructure Project in Grenada

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today SFD’s first development loan agreement in Grenada with the Minister of Finance of Grenada, Hon.

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Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today SFD’s first development loan agreement in Grenada with the Minister of Finance of Grenada, Hon.
Dennis Cornwall, through which SFD is contributing $100 million USD to fund the construction of the “Climate Smart Infrastructure Project”, marking it the 91st nation to receive funds from SFD for development project.
Dennis Cornwall, signed the first development loan agreement between SFD and Grenada (Photo: AETOSWire)
The development loan will help to develop climate smart infrastructure in the towns of St. George, Greenville, and their neighboring areas.
The project also reflects the importance that SFD places on mitigating climate change through smart and environmentally-friendly projects.

Saudi Fund for Development Signs a USD $77 Million Loan Agreement in Belize to Construct the Solar Energy Plant Project

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today a new development loan agreement worth USD $77 million with the Prime Minister of Belize, Hon.

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Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today a new development loan agreement worth USD $77 million with the Prime Minister of Belize, Hon.
John Briceño, to fund the “Construction of the Solar Energy Plant Project” in Belize, through SFD.
This agreement is part of SFD’s efforts to support sustainable development in developing countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
John Briceño explained that the solar project is timely, as Belize finds it necessary to expand its energy output because of a growing economy.

CBCat awards two projects that propose applying blockchain technology to reverse climate change

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Monday, March 20, 2023

GIRONA, Spain, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CBCat (Blockchain Center of Catalonia), of the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, held last Thursday an awards ceremony for the participants of its third Blockchain4SDG challenge; a programme aimed at university students that encourages training in blockchain technology, and its subsequent application in real projects, always focused on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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The third edition of the Blockchain4SDG challenge of the CBCat and Bitcoin Association for BSV rewards innovative solutions that encourage sustainable forest management using blockchain technology.
"For the first time, this challenge has combined the talent of Catalan students with others from international universities," explained Carles Agustí, director of the BlockchainxODS programme.
It has allowed a multidisciplinary approach to finding solutions, promoting legal conduct and innovation in the cryptocurrency/blockchain technology industry.
Finally, the jury declared both teams joint winners, and recommended the merger of the two proposals, in order to arrive at a solution that encourages sustainable forest management thanks to a data tokenisation system enabled by blockchain technology.

CBCat awards two projects that propose applying blockchain technology to reverse climate change

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Monday, March 20, 2023

GIRONA, Spain, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CBCat (Blockchain Center of Catalonia), of the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, held last Thursday an awards ceremony for the participants of its third Blockchain4SDG challenge; a programme aimed at university students that encourages training in blockchain technology, and its subsequent application in real projects, always focused on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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The third edition of the Blockchain4SDG challenge of the CBCat and Bitcoin Association for BSV rewards innovative solutions that encourage sustainable forest management using blockchain technology.
"For the first time, this challenge has combined the talent of Catalan students with others from international universities," explained Carles Agustí, director of the BlockchainxODS programme.
It has allowed a multidisciplinary approach to finding solutions, promoting legal conduct and innovation in the cryptocurrency/blockchain technology industry.
Finally, the jury declared both teams joint winners, and recommended the merger of the two proposals, in order to arrive at a solution that encourages sustainable forest management thanks to a data tokenisation system enabled by blockchain technology.

X4Impact Is a Premier Source of UN SDG Data with SDG Index Presented by Persefoni

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

EDMONDS, Wash., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X4Impact, the market intelligence platform for social innovation, announces the release of a digital State-by-State SDG Index for the United States including key metrics organized by each of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. This online report shows the ranking of critical social indicators, operating nonprofits, and funding by state to inform strategic alliances and impact strategies. The X4Impact SDG Index is a free access tool thanks to the support of Persefoni Inc, the leading Climate Management and Accounting Platform (CMAP).

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The X4Impact SDG Index is a free access tool thanks to the support of Persefoni Inc, the leading Climate Management and Accounting Platform (CMAP).
X4Impact's interactive SDG Index analyzes over 800 million data points.
The SDG Index highlights nonprofits in three important impact areas: Climate Action & Clean Energy, Social Justice & Inequalities, and Human Services.
X4Impact provides equitable access to data and advisory services that help social innovators find their market with advanced insights and segmentation, including custom data and market research.

Evoqua Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Improving Sanitation and Access to Water with Its End-to-end Sustainable Processes

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After recently assessing sustainability in the global water technology market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Evoqua Water Technologies with the 2021 Global Company of the Year Award. Evoqua successfully integrates sustainable processes into its business model and corporate governance structure to reduce significant environmental threats and improve global economic growth and water security. The company's innovation in sustainable and smart infrastructure allows Evoqua to use its unique position in water treatment to facilitate the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 of clean water and sanitation for all. The company's sustainable innovation processes increase water-use efficiency and improve water quality to ensure access to a reliable and cost-effective freshwater supply.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After recently assessing sustainability in the global water technology market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Evoqua Water Technologies with the 2021 Global Company of the Year Award.
Evoqua successfully integrates sustainable processes into its business model and corporate governance structure to reduce significant environmental threats and improve global economic growth and water security.
The company's innovation in sustainable and smart infrastructure allows Evoqua to use its unique position in water treatment to facilitate the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 of clean water and sanitation for all.
The company's sustainable innovation processes increase water-use efficiency and improve water quality to ensure access to a reliable and cost-effective freshwater supply.

Evoqua Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Improving Sanitation and Access to Water with Its End-to-end Sustainable Processes

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After recently assessing sustainability in the global water technology market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Evoqua Water Technologies with the 2021 Global Company of the Year Award. Evoqua successfully integrates sustainable processes into its business model and corporate governance structure to reduce significant environmental threats and improve global economic growth and water security. The company's innovation in sustainable and smart infrastructure allows Evoqua to use its unique position in water treatment to facilitate the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 of clean water and sanitation for all. The company's sustainable innovation processes increase water-use efficiency and improve water quality to ensure access to a reliable and cost-effective freshwater supply.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After recently assessing sustainability in the global water technology market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Evoqua Water Technologies with the 2021 Global Company of the Year Award.
Evoqua successfully integrates sustainable processes into its business model and corporate governance structure to reduce significant environmental threats and improve global economic growth and water security.
The company's innovation in sustainable and smart infrastructure allows Evoqua to use its unique position in water treatment to facilitate the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 of clean water and sanitation for all.
The company's sustainable innovation processes increase water-use efficiency and improve water quality to ensure access to a reliable and cost-effective freshwater supply.