Storys zum Thema Umwelt

OceanCare

OceanCare: Gibraltar orca attack not deliberate or act of revenge

While OceanCare regrets the distress caused to the two crew members who had to be rescued after their yacht “Alboran Cognac” was damaged by orcas and sank in the southern entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar last Sunday, it reiterates its call for tolerance towards the orcas. PRESS COMMENT – 14 May 2024 OceanCare: Gibraltar orca attack not deliberate or act of revenge On Sunday, 12 May, the 15-metre yacht “Alboran ...

OceanCare

OceanCare appalled by Japan's plans to add fin whales to its North Pacific whale hunt

- Japan announced to expand its North Pacific whaling to include fin whales. - Whales are important in maintaining the health of the marine ecosystems on which all life on Earth depends, OceanCare experts emphasize. - OceanCare urges the Japanese government to refrain from the planned expansion of its whaling activities. PRESS RELEASE – 9 May 2024 OceanCare appalled ...

INFOSYS

Infosys and Formula E Strike New Partnership to Enable Next-Gen Fan Experiences Powered by AI and Digital Innovations

Bengaluru, India (ots/PRNewswire) - This multi-year technology association will provide in-race insights, fan engagement, and sustainability solutions for the world's first all-electric motorsport Infosys (NSE : INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, ...

OceanCare

PRESS RELEASE: Climeworks’ CO2 vacuum cleaner, "Mammoth", is not a solution to the climate crisis

PRESS RELEASE – 8 May 2024 Climeworks’ CO2 vacuum cleaner, "Mammoth", is not a solution to the climate crisis - Proponents of direct air capture technology claim that it will significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. - The largest plant to date from the Swiss company Climeworks will go into operation in Iceland on 8 May 2024. - For OceanCare, this ...

INFOSYS

Infosys Receives ISO 42001:2023 Certification for Artificial Intelligence Management System

Bengaluru, India (ots/PRNewswire) - Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has been certified with ISO 42001:2023, world's first international standard on AI management systems, by TUV India (part of TÜV Nord Group), a leading independent provider of technical quality ...

SIFEM AG

SIFEM reaches milestone: active investment commitments surpasses USD 1 billion

Bern (ots) - For the first time in its history, SIFEM's active investment commitments surpassed USD 1 billion at the end of 2023. In 2023, SIFEM added a total of USD 143.8 million to 10 new investments and closed the year with a positive operating result of CHF 13.1 million. Thanks to growing commitments, SIFEM is effectively pursuing the development goals set by the ...

Fürstentum Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein's Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni visits the United States

Vaduz (ots) - From April 29 to May 2, Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni, who is Liechtenstein's Minister of Home Affairs, Economy and Environment, visited the US. In Washington, DC she held bilateral talks on Liechtenstein - US economic relations. The US is one of Liechtenstein's most important economic and trading partners with Liechtenstein companies providing ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

In 2023: 1800 innovative projects and major impetus for Switzerland as a research location

Bern (ots) - From nitrogen pollution to bullying in schools: in 2023, the SNSF invested 961 million francs in its regular research funding. It approved a further 235 million francs for the Horizon Europe transitional measures. Excess nitrogen pollutes water and the air. To what extent can nitrogen emissions from agricultural land be reduced by an indigenous plant, ...

Energy Transitions Commission

Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) Urges Government and Industry Collaboration to Overcome Perceptions of Offshore Wind Energy 'in Crisis'

London (ots/PRNewswire) - The latest insights briefing from the Energy Transitions Commission, Overcoming Turbulence in the Offshore Wind Sector, highlights the need for governments and the offshore wind industry to join forces to restore confidence in the market, drive down costs and accelerate the clean energy ...

OceanCare

PRESS COMMENT: OceanCare: Effective global Plastics Treaty is possible, but ambitions must be raised

A week of negotiations between UN member states on a global Plastics Treaty ended today in Ottawa, Canada. Fabienne McLellan, Managing Director of OceanCare, who followed the negotiations on site, comments on the outcomes. PRESS COMMENT – 30 April 2024 OceanCare: Effective global Plastics Treaty is possible, but ...

Democracy News Alliance

Sahel elites must move away from 'zero-sum' policies, report urges

OceanCare

PRESS RELEASE: UN member states urged to tackle plastics crisis at heart in new global treaty

The fourth of five rounds of negotiations on a global plastics treaty is drawing to a close in Ottawa, Canada. Ahead of the closing session, a strong group of countries from all continents issued a declaration calling on negotiators to secure a treaty that addresses the entire life cycle of plastics and to prevent the overproduction of plastics. PRESS RELEASE – 30 ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

She deciphers how tomato roots communicate

OceanCare

PRESS RELEASE: OceanCare urges UN governments to show ambition at crucial negotiating meeting on global Plastics Treaty

Representatives of all UN member states are meeting in Ottawa, Canada from 23 to 29 April 2024 to advance negotiations on an international legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. With only one more round of negotiations to go, this week will be crucial in reaching ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Ten years of research deliver sustainable solutions across the world

Bern (ots) - The r4d programme of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Swiss National Science Foundation is ending. It funded 57 research partnerships between Switzerland and countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Research can help solve global economic, environmental and societal problems. With this aim in mind, the Swiss Programme for ...

OceanCare

PRESS STATEMENT: Scientists, civil society and Greek government to deploy smart technology to prevent ship strikes on sperm whales in the Kythera strait

The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency of Greece, together with the international marine conservation organisation OceanCare and the Athens-based environmental think tank The Green Tank announced today, as part of the Our Ocean Conference 2024, their ...

Juice Technology AG

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Press release: JUICE ULTRA 2 battery - Simply revolutionary: DC charging without installation work

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

A breath of fresh air for vertical wind turbines

INFOSYS

Infosys and Handelsblatt Media Group Announce Strategic Collaboration

Düsseldorf, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - To make complex reports on global economic and finance issues more accessible and easily consumable for the public leveraging generative AI Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a strategic collaboration with the Handelsblatt Media Group, ...

Oryx Stainless AG

Study: Stainless steel circular economy significantly reduces the risk of climate change in Thailand

Nestlé Nespresso SA

NESPRESSO WILL INVEST 20 MILLION USD IN DRC TO SUPPORT THE COFFEE GROWING COMMUNITY AND THE REVIVAL OF THE SPECIALTY COFFEE

Vevey, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - Focusing on an increased sourcing of high-quality coffee, as well as implementing regenerative practices, gender equality programs and projects to increase access to healthcare and clean water. Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 ...

nShift

Reliable delivery process essential for the supply chain of the future, says nShift

London (ots/PRNewswire) - In Retail Week's "Supply Chain 2025" report, nShift explains how "book and print" capabilities are shaping the future of ecommerce delivery Reliable technology is the key to building a supply chain fit for the future, according to nShift's contribution to a new report. Retail Week's "Supply Chain 2025" report, sponsored by nShift, explores how ...

Sustainable Markets Initiative

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE JOINS ITS FIRST TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA AND PLEDGES TO SUPPORT COUNTRY

Saint JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda (ots/PRNewswire) - - Antigua & Barbuda to be a country of focus for the Sustainable Markets Initiative's activities in the Caribbean, helping advance its climate resilience as well as green and blue economy priorities in line with their Nationally Determined Contributions. - Trade ...

ACE & Company

ACE & Company Becomes Signatory to the United Nations-Supported Principles for Responsible Investment

Geneva (ots/PRNewswire) - ACE & Company, a leading Swiss private equity and venture capital group, is proud to announce its commitment to responsible investment practices by becoming a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment. The United Nations-supported Principles for ...