Day: 2 July 2025

IPOS Launches Ramp Up Phase with Open Call to States at UN Ocean Conference

Stuart Mitchell

The International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) recently officially launched the ramp up phase of its operations at a high-level event aboard the OceanXplorer vessel, during the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) in Nice. The launch follows the formal recognition of IPOS in the final draft of the UNOC Declaration, which cites the Platform as a key initiative to help address growing demands for credible, timely, and inclusive knowledge to support ocean sustainability. IPOS is now opening a call to States to submit requests for knowledge support during its two-year…

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Charities need consistency in financial thresholds, says RSM UK

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) consultation on financial thresholds in charity law and whether they should be increased in line with inflation, RSM UK says charities need consistency in financial reporting obligations, and requirements should be proportionate to the size of the charity. Nick Sladden, partner and head of charities at RSM UK, said: “We welcome the government’s commitment to review these thresholds at least every 10 years, but it’s crucial this is upheld to ensure out of date regulations are not being relied…

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Oglivy One Global President Clare Lawson Takes On Trustee Role With The Kinetic Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

London football and education charity, the Kinetic Foundation, has announced the appointment of Clare Lawson to its board of trustees. Clare is one of the world’s foremost marketing leaders, with 20 years of experience at creative agency Ogilvy, helping develop innovative customer engagement strategies for global brands including Formula 1, Lloyd’s, Nestlé and The Coca Cola Company. Most recently she was appointed as Global President of Ogilvy One, the agency’s award-winning customer engagement and experience specialism. Speaking of her appointment, Clare Lawson said: “The Kinetic Foundation’s work in transforming young…

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Macron joins Lula to Take a Stand Against Climate Disinformation

Stuart Mitchell

Last Month France and Brazil published the “Joint France-Brazil press release: accelerating climate action.” Within this significant declaration aimed at bolstering global climate efforts, they also expressed firm support for upholding information integrity in the fight against climate change. The two nations explicitly called on other countries to join efforts to “combat climate disinformation,” under the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change, highlighting the necessity of a united front against false or misleading narratives.  “We call on other countries to join our efforts to combat climate disinformation and…

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Ocean Conservancy and GOAL Launch Reusable Cup Venue Partnership: “Protect Where We Play Tour”

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean Conservancy and its partner GOAL announced the “Protect Where We Play Tour” launch, a partnership across GOAL’s network of venues to reduce their plastic footprint by deploying a reusable cup program during concerts and sporting events. The Protect Where We Play Tour will kick off at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, which is hosting Coldplay on June 6-7. Other tour stops this summer will include Savannah’s Enmarket Arena for The Lumineers, two nights of Billie Eilish at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York and others. It is estimated that…

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