Industry Overview - The Middle East is among the world's fastest-growing regions, with GDP forecast to rise above 4% next year [3] - Urban population in the Middle East is expected to increase by 30% from 2020 to 2030, with 90% of GCC residents projected to live in cities by 2050 [3] - KSA plans to build over 500,000 housing units by 2030, representing around 8% of the current housing stock, alongside transformative giga projects [3] Community Engagement Strategies - Effective community engagement in the Middle East requires culturally sensitive strategies that respect local hierarchies, family, tribal, and business networks [6] - Developers should work closely with local authorities to align sustainability goals with local interests, using education and awareness initiatives to resolve conflicts [6] - Agile engagement processes are needed to match the rapid pace of development, such as on-demand consultation models and hosting sessions at local mosques or community hubs [6] Key Success Factors - Preserving cultural heritage while embracing modernization is crucial for gaining local trust and support, as seen in KSA's integration of cultural elements into development plans [27][29] - Providing economic opportunities through skills development and local employment initiatives has been pivotal in the success of projects, aligning with KSA's Vision 2030 goals [8][43] - Engaging youth in development processes is essential, as the younger demographic in the Middle East is more progressive and their involvement is key to sustainable development [36] Urbanization and Development - Urbanization and development are central to national strategies for economic growth and diversification in the Middle East [13] - The rapid pace of urbanization in KSA, driven by ambitious goals like Vision 2030, requires tailored community engagement and capacity building to ensure long-term success [19][38] - Community-led initiatives are necessary to address urbanization challenges, ensuring that infrastructure development meets the needs of all stakeholders [45] Case Examples - In KSA real estate development projects, local tribes and communities were actively involved in planning, with efforts to integrate local culture and provide skills development programs [42] - Another KSA project focused on creating jobs and business opportunities for local residents, balancing tourism development with environmental conservation through community input [42]

Event Overview - The 5th FIFA Compliance Summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 9 to 10 April 2025 [19] - The event aims to support FIFA's 211 member associations by covering key compliance areas such as compliance programme development, governance, risk management, and internal audit practices [2] - The summit will include presentations and interactive workshops tailored to member associations at various stages of their compliance journeys [2] Event Logistics - The event will be conducted entirely in English with simultaneous interpreting into French and Spanish [3] - FIFA will cover the cost of economy-class travel, visa fees, and accommodation in Rio de Janeiro for the event days [3] - Each member association is invited to send one delegate responsible for compliance matters to attend the event in person [25] Event Programme Highlights Day 1 - 09:00 Official opening by Ednaldo Rodriguez (CBF) and Emilio Garcia Silvero (FIFA) [29] - 09:30 Session on "How to be wildly effective in compliance" by Kristy Grant-Hart [23] - 10:45 Roundtable discussion on "Governance in the sports industry" [33] - 13:30 Workshop on "Future-proof audits – Technology & AI in internal audit" by Anja Zumkeller and Edyta Idzikowska (FIFA) [34] - 16:00 Session on "The Financial Governance Guide" by Christoph Suppiger (FIFA) [30] - 17:00 Closing remarks and group picture [31] - 19:00 Dinner [32] Day 2 - 09:00 Welcome and recap of Day 1 [17] - 09:30 Session on "Beyond the trophy – How good governance drives football excellence" by Mauro Silva (Federação Paulista de Futebol) [8] - 14:30 Workshop on "Goalkeeper's guide to creating a risk management gameplan" by Ken Liddle (FIFA) [9] - 16:00 Feedback session [10] - 16:30 Official closing [18] Additional Information - A formal invitation detailing registration, travel, and accommodation arrangements will follow [20] - For questions, contact Zelin Xu, Independent Committees & Legal Projects Manager, at compliancesummit@fifa.org [26]

Industry Investment Rating - The report highlights Open Digital Architecture (ODA) as a transformative trend in the telecom industry, positioning it as a key enabler for growth and innovation [55][56][57] Core Viewpoints - ODA represents a fundamental shift for telecom operators, enabling faster innovation, cost efficiencies, and customer-centric business models [3][7][25][34] - The adoption of ODA will allow CSPs to transition from asset-centric to solution-centric organizations, with greater flexibility in product and service offerings [3][7][74] - ODA's modular and interoperable nature reduces vendor lock-in, lowers innovation costs, and accelerates time-to-market for new services [61][74][75] - The integration of 5G, edge computing, AI, and IoT will drive ODA adoption, enabling CSPs to offer faster, more reliable, and innovative services [32][68][97] Key Benefits of ODA - **Cost Efficiencies**: ODA reduces the cost of innovating on CSP tech stacks through automation, shorter development times, and universal design principles [25][61][77] - **Faster Deployment**: ODA's cloud platform allows for faster and less expensive deployment and scaling of new propositions [75][112] - **Customer-Centricity**: ODA enables CSPs to offer tailored services and packages, improving customer experience and capturing more value [34][76][92] - **Business Model Innovation**: ODA facilitates the creation of new business models and revenue streams through its flexible and modular architecture [60][76][86] Challenges and Risks - **Security Risks**: ODA increases the attack surface for CSPs, making cybersecurity a critical consideration during the transition [27][64][65] - **Migration Risks**: Integrating legacy systems with ODA can lead to compatibility issues, data migration hurdles, and unforeseen costs [67][77] - **Cultural Change & Skills Gap**: Transitioning to ODA requires proficiency in cloud-native technologies and API management, necessitating investment in training and recruitment [30][83][106] - **Regulatory Compliance**: The telecom industry's stringent regulatory environment demands rigorous adherence to data protection, privacy, and security standards [47][80] Strategic Recommendations for CSPs - **Embrace Innovation**: Actively adopt ODA-related technologies to stay competitive and enhance customer experience [37][101] - **Prioritize Customer-Centricity**: Tailor services based on deep customer insights and data analytics [92][101] - **Drive Operational Excellence**: Continuously optimize processes and infrastructure using agile methodologies [50][103] - **Form Strategic Partnerships**: Collaborate with vendors and partners to access cutting-edge technologies and capabilities [38][103] - **Invest in Workforce Development**: Equip employees with the necessary skills and foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration [106][103] Future of ODA - ODA is expected to become an industry standard, driven by technological advancements, industry collaboration, and evolving customer expectations [97][100] - The competitive landscape will shift with new market entrants, disruptive business models, and increased focus on differentiation and value-added services [86][97] - CSPs must adapt to the evolving ODA landscape by focusing on innovation, customer-centricity, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships [110][93]

Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The roadmap emphasizes a global approach to Greenhouse Gas Removal (GHGR) rather than a national one, aiming for a comprehensive understanding of global scaling needs [2] - The goals are based on achieving global climate alignment, with thematic areas discussing what global stakeholders need to advance GHGR [2] - Initiatives are designed with a global perspective, including targets and milestones specified in global terms [2] Stakeholder Engagement - Government actors are crucial for developing deployment practices, establishing GHGR targets, and ensuring equitable and safe development [3] - Stakeholders include GHGR companies, purchasers, MRV developers, financial institutions, philanthropic funders, and community-based organizations [5] - Each stakeholder group has specific roles in advancing GHGR, such as innovation, community engagement, and financing [5] Science and Technology - Science and technology are foundational for GHGR, encompassing basic research, applied research, and the development of prototypes and pilot projects [6] - Deployment-led learning through pilot projects is a near-term priority, with the U S Department of Energy allocating $100 million over five years for such projects [8] - The focus for the next 10 years should be on pilot-scale testing, accompanied by applied research to solve technical barriers [10] Socio-Behavioral and Communities - Communities at risk, including those hosting GHGR activities, must shape GHGR development to their benefit [13] - Procedural justice initiatives focus on early engagement of GHGR communities in decision-making processes related to research, siting, deployment, and MRV practices [15] Finance and Markets - Voluntary markets, such as Frontier's commitment to buying over $1 billion of durable carbon removal between 2022 and 2030, are important for incubating frameworks and standards [18] - Unlocking scaled capital expenditure (capex) financing for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects is a key barrier to GHGR deployment [20] Policy and Regulation - Policy and regulation are critical for establishing governance, permitting, and regulatory structures for GHGR [22] - Governments should establish GHGR removal targets tailored to local needs and strengths, separate from decarbonization targets [23] Technological Approaches - Air CDR, including Direct Air Capture (DAC), is a prominent approach with commercial-scale projects being deployed [31] - Ocean CDR approaches vary in technological readiness and require better understanding of ocean baselines and biogeochemistry [33] - Land CDR approaches, such as biochar and BECCS, are more ready for deployment than air, ocean, or rock CDR [85] - Rock CDR involves accelerating natural weathering or mineralization processes, with potential for integration into existing industries [70] Research Priorities - Research priorities for ocean CDR include advances in microalgae cultivation, environmental monitoring, and hardware development [51] - Land CDR research priorities include improved life cycle assessments, novel biomass storage processes, and optimization of BECCS equipment [61] - Rock CDR research priorities include siting analysis, global distribution of mineral resources, and development of modeling tools [101] Barriers to Deployment - Barriers to ocean CDR include deployment and monitoring hardware, environmental impacts, and regulatory frameworks [56] - Land CDR faces challenges related to durability, life cycle assessments, and sustainable biomass production [68] - Rock CDR barriers include mineralization rates, environmental impacts, and feedstock inventory [106] Non-CO2 GHGR - Non-CO2 GHGR focuses on removing methane and nitrous oxide, which have significant warming impacts and increasing atmospheric concentrations [107] - The technological maturity of non-CO2 GHGR is low, with most approaches not yet past TRL 2 [127] - Research priorities for non-CO2 GHGR include novel technological approaches, improved monitoring, and coupled Earth systems models [132] Decadal Initiatives - The roadmap outlines three decadal periods (2024-2030, 2030-2040, 2040-2050) with specific milestones for each [165] - The first decadal period focuses on emerging GHGR technologies, community engagement, and establishing permitting structures [194] - The second decadal period emphasizes adoption of GHGR, with a focus on workforce development, infrastructure build-out, and scaled financing [205] - The final decadal period aims for expansion of GHGR, achieving a gigaton-scale industry with sustained growth rates [165] Market Infrastructure and Demand - Market infrastructure development includes harmonized accreditation, certification, and risk management standards [221] - Demand for CDR credits must rise to $40-$60 billion per year to achieve scaling goals, with a shift toward publicly mandated procurement by 2030 [204] Workforce Development - Workforce development programs should focus on approach-specific training, creating safe, well-paying jobs for local community members [222] Political Support and Public Engagement - Political support is essential for establishing stable, scaled, long-term demand for CDR, with governments increasing incentive programs and building new procurement frameworks [204] - Public engagement efforts should include evidence-based journalism and community advocacy to build awareness and support for GHGR [223]

Industry Overview - The Canadian agriculture sector is a significant contributor to the economy, generating $143.8 billion (7% of GDP) and employing 2.3 million people (1 in 9 jobs) in 2022 [129] - Canada is a top global exporter of agricultural commodities like wheat and canola, with agri-food exports reaching a record $82 billion in 2022 [129] - The sector is highly fragmented, with 96,702 sole proprietorships, 45,059 partnerships, and 43,233 family-owned corporations operating farms in 2021 [134] Emissions Profile - Agriculture accounted for 10% of Canada's total GHG emissions in 2021, emitting 69 Mt CO2e [137] - Emissions increased 35% from 1990 to 2021, driven by a doubling of crop production emissions [117] - CH4 from enteric fermentation (41%) and N2O from fertilizer use (33%) are the largest sources of agricultural emissions [118] - Beef cattle are the main contributor to enteric fermentation emissions (81%), followed by dairy cattle (15%) [161] Key Subsectors - The top 5 crops (canola, wheat, soybeans, corn, cannabis) account for 62% of total crop receipts [130] - The top 3 livestock categories (cattle, unprocessed milk, hogs) contribute 75% of total livestock receipts [133] - Beef production emitted 22 Mt CO2e in 2016, the largest share of agricultural emissions [167] Decarbonization Progress - Dairy emissions intensity decreased from 1.03 kg CO2e/liter in 2011 to 0.94 kg CO2e/liter in 2016 [108] - Beef emissions intensity fell from 12.6 kg CO2e/kg live weight in 2013 to 10.4 kg CO2e/kg live weight in 2021 [108] - Canadian canola, wheat, lentils and peas are less carbon-intensive than the same crops grown in France, Germany or the US [108] Target Setting - The SBTi FLAG methodology provides a framework for setting science-based emissions reduction targets in agriculture [25] - FLAG has two approaches: sectoral pathway (-3.03%/year reduction) and commodity pathway for 9 key agricultural products [28][29] - Rabobank and Nordea are among the financial institutions that have adopted SBTi FLAG for target setting [14] Challenges - Measuring emissions is complex due to diverse practices, regional variability, and lack of granular client data [279][280] - Smallholder farmers face barriers to adopting low-carbon practices due to slim profit margins and high upfront costs [124] - Balancing emissions reductions with increasing food production to meet growing global demand is a key challenge [125]

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Emiliano Martínez is recognized as the top goalkeeper with a scoring point of 26, followed by Ederson with 16 points and Unai Simón with 13 points [4][6] - The voting results indicate a strong preference for Emiliano Martínez among various voting parties, including coaches, captains, media, and fans [4][6][7] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Voting Results**: Emiliano Martínez received the highest points from coaches (518), captains (529), media (512), and fans (515,903) [4] - **Country Representation**: Emiliano Martínez represents Argentina, Ederson represents Brazil, and Unai Simón represents Spain, showcasing a diverse representation in the top rankings [6] - **Voting Breakdown**: The voting breakdown shows that Emiliano Martínez consistently received first-place votes across multiple countries, indicating widespread recognition of his performance [7][8]

Voting Results - Emma Hayes ranked first with 545 points from coaches, 634 points from captains, 584 points from media, and 162,577 points from fans, totaling 23 scoring points [4] - Jonatan Giráldez ranked second with 465 points from coaches, 404 points from captains, 452 points from media, and 252,713 points from fans, totaling 20 scoring points [4] - Arthur Elias ranked third with 170 points from coaches, 122 points from captains, 159 points from media, and 252,796 points from fans, totaling 13 scoring points [4] Voting Breakdown by Country - Emma Hayes received the most first-place votes from captains across multiple countries, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Australia, and England [7][8][9] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant support from captains in countries such as Argentina, Spain, and Denmark [7][8][9] - Sonia Bompastor received notable votes from captains in countries like Angola, Burkina Faso, and France [7][8][9] Voting Breakdown by Media - Emma Hayes received strong media support from countries such as Australia, Austria, and Azerbaijan [18][19][20] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant media votes from countries like Croatia, Denmark, and Germany [18][19][20] - Sonia Bompastor received notable media votes from countries such as Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, and Cambodia [18][19][20] Voting Breakdown by Coaches - Emma Hayes received the most first-place votes from coaches in countries such as Afghanistan, Andorra, and Australia [13][14][15] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant support from coaches in countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belgium [13][14][15] - Sonia Bompastor received notable votes from coaches in countries such as Cabo Verde, Comoros, and Congo [13][14][15]

FIFA Men's Coach Voting Results - Carlo Ancelotti ranked first with 595 points from coaches, 573 points from captains, 585 points from media, and 910,737 points from fans, totaling 26 scoring points [4] - Xabi Alonso ranked second with 395 points from coaches, 578 points from captains, 476 points from media, and 831,389 points from fans, totaling 22 scoring points [4] - Pep Guardiola ranked third with 301 points from coaches, 356 points from captains, 217 points from media, and 419,960 points from fans, totaling 10 scoring points [4] Top 5 FIFA Men's Coaches by Country - Carlo Ancelotti from Italy ranked first with 26 scoring points [6] - Xabi Alonso from Spain ranked second with 22 scoring points [6] - Pep Guardiola from Spain ranked third with 10 scoring points [6] - Luis de la Fuente from Spain ranked fourth with 9 scoring points [6] - Lionel Scaloni from Argentina ranked fifth with 5 scoring points [6] Voting Breakdown by Country Captains - Captains from various countries voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Pep Guardiola as their top three choices, with Ancelotti receiving the most first-place votes [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Media Voting Results - Media representatives from different countries also voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Pep Guardiola as their top choices, with Ancelotti receiving the highest number of first-place votes [19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

Investment Rating - The report provides an investment rating for the FIFA Women's Player industry, highlighting key players and their performance metrics [4][27]. Core Insights - Aitana Bonmatí is ranked first with a scoring point of 52, followed by Barbra Banda with 39 points and Caroline Graham Hansen with 37 points, indicating a competitive landscape among top players [4][27]. - The voting results from various countries show a diverse range of preferences, with Aitana Bonmatí receiving significant recognition across multiple regions [6][7]. - The report emphasizes the importance of media, coaches, and fans in the voting process, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation of player performance [6][28]. Summary by Sections Player Rankings - Aitana Bonmatí leads the rankings with 52 points, followed by Barbra Banda and Caroline Graham Hansen with 39 and 37 points respectively [4][27]. - The scoring points are calculated based on votes from coaches, captains, media, and fans, showcasing a multi-faceted evaluation system [4][27]. Voting Results - The voting results indicate a strong preference for Aitana Bonmatí, who received votes from various countries, demonstrating her global appeal [6][7]. - The report includes detailed voting breakdowns from different countries, highlighting the international nature of the awards [6][7]. Media Influence - Media votes play a crucial role in the overall scoring, with various media representatives contributing to the evaluation of players [28][29]. - The report outlines how media perceptions can influence player rankings and public opinion [28][29].

Ranking Summary - Alyssa Naeher ranked first with 26 scoring points [26] - Cata Coll ranked second with 22 scoring points [26] - Mary Earps ranked third with 11 scoring points [26] - Ann-Katrin Berger ranked fourth with 9 scoring points [26] - Ayaka Yamashita ranked fifth with 4 scoring points [26] Voting Breakdown - Alyssa Naeher received 594 points from coaches, 530 points from captains, 598 points from media, and 267,022 points from fans [3] - Cata Coll received 458 points from coaches, 456 points from captains, 523 points from media, and 301,745 points from fans [3] - Mary Earps received 288 points from coaches, 329 points from captains, 139 points from media, and 145,335 points from fans [3] Voting Results by Country - Captains from various countries voted for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps in different orders [5][6][7][12][13][14] - Coaches from different countries also voted for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps in varying sequences [8][9][15][16][20][27] - Media representatives from multiple countries cast their votes for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps [10][11][17][18][19][21]