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UAE Gathers UN Police Chiefs Peacekeepers to Drive Climate Action, Calls for Establishment of "Climate Observers"

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

To that end, the UAE calls for an urgent establishment of UN Climate Incident Observers Unit.

Key Points: 
  • To that end, the UAE calls for an urgent establishment of UN Climate Incident Observers Unit.
  • Over four intensive days of the UN workshop in Abu Dhabi, participants delved into critical aspects of the UN Peace Operations.
  • The "Climate Observers" would be dispatched to regions grappling with climate-change-induced events like mega fires, flooding, hurricanes, and more.
  • In that regard, the UAE strongly believes in the urgent need of establishment of the UN Climate Incident Observers unit, which could be led by the UNDPO.

UAE Gathers UN Police Chiefs Peacekeepers to Drive Climate Action, Calls for Establishment of "Climate Observers"

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

To that end, the UAE calls for an urgent establishment of UN Climate Incident Observers Unit.

Key Points: 
  • To that end, the UAE calls for an urgent establishment of UN Climate Incident Observers Unit.
  • Over four intensive days of the UN workshop in Abu Dhabi, participants delved into critical aspects of the UN Peace Operations.
  • The "Climate Observers" would be dispatched to regions grappling with climate-change-induced events like mega fires, flooding, hurricanes, and more.
  • In that regard, the UAE strongly believes in the urgent need of establishment of the UN Climate Incident Observers unit, which could be led by the UNDPO.

TSA Awards Leidos Follow-On Hazmat Services Contract

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

RESTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, has been awarded a follow-on prime contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to continue providing hazardous materials (Hazmat) management and disposal services at more than 430 federalized airports.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, has been awarded a follow-on prime contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to continue providing hazardous materials (Hazmat) management and disposal services at more than 430 federalized airports.
  • "For more than 18 years, Leidos has supported the TSA in meeting the complex regulatory compliance requirements associated with the disposal of hazardous waste in all states and territories," said Eric Freeman, Leidos Senior Vice President and Integrated Missions Operation Manager.
  • Under the contract, Leidos will provide regulatory support to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations associated with the onsite management, transportation, and disposition of hazardous materials and waste.
  • Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.