Day: 20 March 2024

New Innovative Credit Facility for Artisanal Fishers Launched in Belize

Stuart Mitchell

In an effort to promote sustainable fishing and stronger stewardship of Belize’s rich marine environment, the Government of Belize and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have announced they are joining forces with the Development Finance Corporation of Belize and Wildlife Conservation Society to establish a pilot program to support licensed artisanal fishers through loans tailored to their needs. In response, Chris Holtz, WWF-US vice president for Earth for Life said: “Successful ocean conservation in Belize depends on sustainable livelihoods for fishers as much as long-term fisheries protection. By partnering with Belize’s…

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Walmart Foundation and Walmart Chile Announce USD $1 Million Social Investment Plan for the Valparaiso Region in Response to Deadly Wildfires

Stuart Mitchell

After devastating fires hit four municipalities in the Valparaiso region in early February, damaging more than 7,000 houses and affecting more than 4,000 people, the Walmart Foundation and Walmart Chile announced a USD $1 million social investment plan to help the victims. This plan includes donations and volunteer time to nonprofit organizations that are rehabilitating public spaces, restoring facilities for children, reforesting green areas and supporting entrepreneurs – especially women – in the region who have been economically impacted by the fires. Walmart Chile – the parent company of Lider,…

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Gerety Awards Deadline & Call for Entries Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Gerety Awards 2024 deadline is Friday, April 12th. As the standard deadline approaches the Gerety Awards relaunch their call for entries campaign, created by renowned Canadian agency Cossette, to emphasize the unique perspective of the Gerety Jury and the importance of its vision. More than 200 judges from 47 countries will join the 2024 Gerety Awards, with in person jury sessions held in 15 locations. Gerety is open to all advertising agencies, advertisers, studios and production companies worldwide. Both national and international campaigns may compete. The only judging criteria…

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IRENA and Partners Drive Renewables Deployment in Fragile Settings Through UN Peacekeeping Missions

Stuart Mitchell

Launched at the 13th IRENA Assembly in 2023, the United Nation (UN)’s Energy Compact on Renewable Energy for Peacekeeping seeks to reduce the peacekeeping missions’ environmental footprint while improving energy access and supporting the achievements of parts of host countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions. Focusing on improving effectiveness and operational resilience with increased use of renewables, the Compact was further reinforced by the countries’ consolidated actions aimed at decarbonising peacekeeping operations. In the framework of the Energy Compact, partners are promoting the use of renewables in peace-keeping missions, aligned with the…

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Information Commissioner’s Office tells platforms to respect information rights when moderating online content

Stuart Mitchell

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is working to support people’s information rights online by ensuring organisations understand their data protection obligations when seeking to make their platforms safer.   Content moderation is commonly used by organisations to analyse content generated by users to check if it’s appropriate for publication on their platforms. This process involves using people’s personal information and can cause harm if incorrect decisions are made.  In the regulator’s first guidance on content moderation, the ICO outlines how data protection law applies to these processes and the impacts they…

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