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Readout: Minister Wilkinson's meeting with U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Following the release of the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, in which President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau launched a high level climate ambition Ministerial between Canada and the United States, Minister Wilkinson and Special Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry met yesterday to get straight to work.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Following the release of the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership, in which President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau launched a high level climate ambition Ministerial between Canada and the United States, Minister Wilkinson and Special Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry met yesterday to get straight to work.
  • It will also explore opportunities to align policies, regulations and approaches to create jobs, while tackling climate change and inequality, and enhancing adaptation and resilience to climate impacts.
  • During the meeting, Minister Wilkinson and Secretary Kerry agreed that there is no time to waste in the fight against climate change, and began to develop a work plan for bilateral climate cooperation to raise the scale and scope of climate ambition.
  • Minister Wilkinson also shared his desire to work closely with Secretary Kerry in advance of the U.S.'April 22Earth Day Summit.

The Foundation for Climate Restoration Looks Forward to Collaboration with John Kerry, the Incoming Administration's Special "Climate Envoy"

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Foundation for Climate Restoration Looks Forward to Collaboration with John Kerry, the Incoming Administration's Special "Climate Envoy".

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Foundation for Climate Restoration Looks Forward to Collaboration with John Kerry, the Incoming Administration's Special "Climate Envoy".
  • The Foundation for Climate Restoration is thrilled that former Secretary of State, John Kerry, will serve as the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate under the Biden-Harris administration.
  • The newly created role affirms the President-elect's commitment to treating the climate crisis as the urgent national security threat that is.
  • The Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR) is a nonprofit whose mission is to catalyze action to restore the climate by 2050.

James A. Forbes Named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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(Jim) Forbes will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective January 1, 2020.

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  • (Jim) Forbes will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective January 1, 2020.
  • In addition to his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, Mr. Forbes will serve as Chief Operating Officer of the companys subsidiaries Atlas Air, Inc. and Southern Air, Inc.
    Mr. Forbes appointment is in line with the leadership transition plan initiated by the company in July, at which time William J.
  • Mr. Forbes has over 30 years of aviation operating experience, including more than 20 years with Atlas Air Worldwide.
  • In 2008, Mr. Forbes was named Senior Vice President for System Performance and Quality at Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Atlas joint venture with DHL Express.

The Honorable Earle I. Mack to Receive 'National Arts Award' From Americans for the Arts

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Friday, October 18, 2019
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Honorable Earle I. Mack, former United States Ambassador to Finland (2004 2005) will receive a National Arts Award from Americans for the Arts, a national arts advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., for his lifelong commitment to elevating and increasing access to arts and culture around the United States.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Honorable Earle I. Mack, former United States Ambassador to Finland (2004 2005) will receive a National Arts Award from Americans for the Arts, a national arts advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., for his lifelong commitment to elevating and increasing access to arts and culture around the United States.
  • Past recipients of the award have included Paul G. Allen, Teresa Heinz Kerry, and Brooke Astor.
  • He was recognized again by Governor Pataki in 2000, when he received the New York State Governor's Arts Award for outstanding leadership in the arts.
  • Ambassador Mack currently resides in Florida with his wife, Carol.

Steve Forbes to be the Keynote Speaker at the October 2019 Thought Leader Summit

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, the Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University is proud to announce that Forbes Media Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Steve Forbes, will be the keynote speaker for the Thought Leader Summit.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, the Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University is proud to announce that Forbes Media Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Steve Forbes, will be the keynote speaker for the Thought Leader Summit.
  • "The Summit brings together thought leaders representing business, the public sector, and education to explore issues that affect our nation's ability to compete globally.
  • "And, of course, there's nobody more qualified than Steve Forbes to shed light on business climate, monetary policy, and the political landscape."
  • Forbes is the chairman and editor-in chief of Forbes Media, overseeing the publication of the nation's leading business magazine, Forbes Magazine, as well as Forbes.com.

FWM Holdings, Parent of Forbes Family Trust, Announces Agreement to Acquire Optima Fund Management

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
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FWM Holdings (the Company), the parent company of Forbes Family Trust (FFT) and LGL Partners, multi-family offices serving ultra-high-net worth families, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Optima Fund Management (Optima).

Key Points: 
  • FWM Holdings (the Company), the parent company of Forbes Family Trust (FFT) and LGL Partners, multi-family offices serving ultra-high-net worth families, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Optima Fund Management (Optima).
  • He will remain Chief Executive Officer of Optima, which will become an independent, wholly-owned entity of FWM Holdings.
  • Optima Fund Management (Optima) is a private investment firm specializing in alternative investments, managing approximately $2 billion in assets for institutional and high net-worth clients.
  • FWM Holdings and Forbes Family Trust are not affiliated with Forbes Media LLC.