Zürich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes the finalization of the free trade agreement (FTA) with India, which will significantly enhance the competitive position of the Swiss technology industry in this important growth market, as customs duties of up to 22% will be eliminated. This is particularly true with respect to the industry's competitors from China, the UK, the EU and ...
Debate at UN environmental summit highlights need for global ban on solar geoengineering - Switzerland ultimately withdrew its resolution on solar radiation modification at the Sixth UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) after governments could not even reach consensus on a knowledge repository for the controversial technologies. - The resolution went in several directions during an intense set of negotiations, with different ...
Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) had a challenging year in 2023. Compared with 2022, new orders received were down by 8.4%, exports by 2.6%, and sales by 0.8%. The generally good order backlog from the previous year prevented a more serious fall in sales. The further course of business ...
Institute for Economics & Peace
London (ots/PRNewswire) - - Deaths caused by terrorism increased by 22% to 8,352, the highest level since 2017. - Attacks are more deadly as the number of terrorist incidents fell by 22% to 3,350, and number of countries reporting an incident fell to 50. - In 2023, the US accounted for 76% of terrorism-related ...
Lugano (ots) - Faced with an uncertain geopolitical and economic situation, Cornèr Group's prudent policy and long-held pragmatic approach have once again proven to be winning qualities. Cornèr Group's 72nd financial year closed with revenues reaching CHF 506 million (+16 %) and a net profit of CHF 74.9 million (+41 %). This result allows the Group to further strengthen its capital solidity with its capital ...
The world’s environment ministers are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya this week for the sixth UN Environment Assembly to discuss how multilateralism can help tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, loss of nature and biodiversity, and pollution and contamination. OceanCare is very concerned that a ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Speaking at the Paris Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA), COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the historic significance of the UAE Consensus. - "The UAE Consensus raised the bar and set a clear path to keep our north star of 1.5°C within reach," Dr. Al Jaber ...
Dubai, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - ALTÉRRA was launched at COP28 with a US$30 billion commitment from the UAE, making it the world's largest private investment vehicle for climate change action. - "The vehicle will play a critical role in driving climate investments to where it is most needed to unlock impact at scale ...
Dubai, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - The COP Presidencies Troika, a key achievement of the COP28 Presidency mandated by the UAE Consensus, unites COP28 with the next two COP Presidencies – Azerbaijan and Brazil – to drive ambitious collective climate action. The three will work on the 'Roadmap to Mission 1.5°C'. - ...
Zurich (ots) - Following significant progress in the exploratory discussions, the Federal Council today adopted its position for negotiations with the EU. The time is ripe for securing and further developing the success of the bilateral approach: Swissmem supports the Bilaterals III negotiating package. The association for the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related ...
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Dubai, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - Masdar, the UAE's flagship renewable energy company, and VERBUND Green Hydrogen GmbH, part of VERBUND group, Austria's leading energy company, sign agreement at COP28 to explore feasibility of large-scale electrolysis in central Spain. - Agreement creates a 50:50 partnership for a joint study to explore the development of green hydrogen, ...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (ots/PRNewswire) - - More than 1,000 private sectors leaders convene to align industry, finance, and country roadmaps to accelerate the achievement of climate targets Note to Editors: The following press release was distributed on November 30, 2023 at 23:30 on the COP28 UAE website (Media ...
Washington (ots/PRNewswire) - The Delphos delegation concluded key meetings together with Buenassa, a 100% Congolese-owned limited corporation, with representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo government. They presented the Buenassa refinery project for LME grade copper cathode and battery grade cobalt sulphate, to date, unprecedented in the country. Delphos ...
Plastics Treaty Negotiations end without major outcomes but an effective instrument to stem the plastic tide remains within reach N airobi/Zurich, 19th November 2023: Today, the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) for ...
Zurich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes today's decisions by the Federal Council: The completion of the exploratory discussions with the EU and the agreement to draft the negotiating position are key milestones in securing the success of the bilateral approach. The Federal Council did not allow itself to get distracted by disruptive actions. The task now is to translate the progress made into successful negotiations in 2024. ...
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum announces partnerships with Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World Economic Forum, Asian Development Bank, Africa Finance ...
London (ots/PRNewswire) - In the Presence of World Leaders, First Ladies, and Diplomats, the 3rd Sustainable Goals Banquet and 11th Annual First Ladies Luncheon Honoured Agents of Change and Further HKI's and F4D's Commitment to the UN Sustainable Goals. The Human Kind Institute and Fashion 4 Development (F4D) ...
New York (ots/PRNewswire) - - COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber addressed world leaders at the UN Climate Ambition Summit as part of the UN General Assembly, issuing a rallying cry to the international community to move from agreements to action on global climate change. - His intervention follows the ...
New York (ots/PRNewswire) - - COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber is the first COP president to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. - Private sector is critical for financial system reform and to providing available and accessible funding for emerging and developing markets. - Restoration of ...
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum to accelerate climate and nature solutions. - Over 500 CEOs and Philanthropists to convene 1 and 2 December. - The Forum will connect business and philanthropy with the COP28 Action Agenda, helping to enable a fast-tracked energy transition, ...
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Abu Dhabi, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - UAE's clean energy powerhouse Masdar awarded sixth phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park PV Project in Dubai featuring a cost of up to AED5.51 billion - The 1,800MW sixth phase will increase solar park's total production capacity to 4,660MW - Ahead of UAE hosting ...
Nairobi, Kenya (ots/PRNewswire) - - COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber addressed the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, held in Nairobi, Kenya. - Speaking to heads of state at its high-level opening, Al Jaber announced a $4.5 billion clean energy investment initiative between the UAE and Africa that aims to ...
Cilpa, Kenia (ots/PRNewswire) - As we prepare for the Africa Climate Summit, we, H.E. President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto, COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat affirm our commitment to work towards realizing ambitious climate action in this critical ...