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Tanmiah Signs Three Strategic MoUs to Advance Saudi Green Goals and Launches Region's First Geothermal-Cooled Poultry Facility
Prnewswire· 2025-11-23 16:54
Core Insights - Tanmiah Food Company signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Schneider Electric, Strataphy, and Kayes Arabia to accelerate its decarbonization efforts and improve energy efficiency [1][3][4] - The initiatives are aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 sustainability objectives, emphasizing the company's commitment to climate action [3][7] Group 1: Strategic Partnerships - The MoU with Schneider Electric focuses on developing a carbon inventory assessment and setting measurable emission reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework [4] - Collaboration with Strataphy will introduce geothermal cooling systems at Tanmiah's Shaqrah Facility, marking the region's first geothermal-cooled poultry operation [5] - The agreement with Kayes Arabia aims to convert diesel-powered equipment to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) systems, reducing carbon emissions and operational costs [6] Group 2: Technological Innovations - Tanmiah's Chief Strategy Officer presented innovative solutions involving IoT and AI in logistics and farming operations, along with successful trials of alternative locally grown feed [3] - The geothermal cooling system operates under Strataphy's Cooling as a Service (CaaS) model, providing a scalable, low-carbon solution for poultry production [5][10] Group 3: Company Overview - Tanmiah Food Company, established in 1962, is a leading provider of fresh poultry, processed proteins, and animal feed in the Middle East, operating 149 farms and multiple processing facilities [8][9] - The company emphasizes sustainability through initiatives such as planting a million trees and utilizing wastewater from its facilities [9]
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The Economist· 2025-11-23 01:05
The climate conference acknowledged that more climate action is needed, then failed to provide it https://t.co/Z4T96YKLvN ...
Karbon-X Advances Community-Led Forest Protection in Colombia’s Meta Region
Globenewswire· 2025-11-19 14:00
Core Insights - The Sur del Meta Project by Karbon-X Corp. aims to enhance carbon and biodiversity monitoring while supporting local governance and livelihoods in Colombia's Meta department [1][6] - The initiative protects 40,637 hectares of natural forest and supports nearly 1,000 local families by transitioning them to sustainable agricultural practices [1][3] Project Development - Developed through ALLCOT, the project operates in municipalities historically affected by deforestation and armed conflict [2] - The project partners with local farmers to shift from cattle ranching to climate-smart cacao, coffee, and citrus production, providing technical training and promoting biodiversity protection [3] Impact Measurement - The project is entering a new phase focused on expanding carbon and biodiversity monitoring, with over 100 permanent plots established to track forest health [4] - New camera traps are being installed to document wildlife recovery, including endangered species like the giant otter [4] Community Governance - Efforts are underway to create community-led governance corporations, ensuring local stakeholders influence project management and benefit sharing [5] Emission Reductions - The project is verified under international standards, with an expected reduction of over 3.7 million tonnes of CO₂e throughout its lifetime [6] - It aligns with global goals for equality, economic opportunity, and climate action, demonstrating the connection between restoration and resilience [6] Company Mission - Karbon-X and ALLCOT reaffirm their mission to deliver transformative climate action, strengthening ecosystems and restoring livelihoods in Colombia [7]
Statkraft delivers on climate ambitions: Opens new solar and hybrid plants in Brazil
Globenewswire· 2025-11-11 06:00
Core Insights - Statkraft inaugurated new solar farms and batteries at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, emphasizing the importance of renewable energy in combating climate change [1][2] - The projects are expected to significantly contribute to Brazil's energy transition and global climate goals by adding 340 MWp of clean energy [2][4] Investment and Capacity - The total investment for the solar projects amounts to 2.3 billion NOK, which will enhance Brazil's solar capacity by 5% in 2025 [2] - The three solar farms will generate 789 GWh annually, surpassing Norway's total annual solar power production [2] Environmental Impact - The projects are projected to save 111,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year [2] - Statkraft's initiatives support the global goal of tripling renewable energy capacity and transitioning away from fossil fuels [3][4] Technological Integration - The combination of solar, wind, and battery storage in these projects addresses the challenges of variable energy production and ensures a stable power supply [7] - Statkraft's total portfolio in Brazil will reach 2.3 GW, positioning the company as a major player in the renewable energy sector [7] Social Responsibility - The company is committed to creating positive social impacts through job creation, local infrastructure enhancement, and vocational training programs [8] - Statkraft collaborates with local communities on environmental initiatives such as tree planting and beekeeping [8]
What can COP30 actually achieve | FT #shorts
Financial Times· 2025-11-09 05:01
Climate Change Conference - COP 30 是联合国气候变化框架公约缔约方会议的第 30 次会议 [1] - 会议也是巴黎协定签署十周年,该协定的目标是将全球气温升幅控制在工业化前水平以上 2 摄氏度以内 [1] Emission Reduction Targets - 主要经济体延迟提交其国家自主贡献(NDC),即减排目标 [2] - 一年前,COP 承诺到今年会议前为发展中国家的气候行动筹集 13 兆美元($1.3 trillion)[3] Potential Progress - 巴西总统卢拉倡导的热带森林基金可能会取得进展 [3] - 即使特朗普反对气候行动,志同道合的国家和团体组成的联盟也可能取得进展 [3]
Free-Riding Away From the SDGs | Henry Boisdequin | TEDxYouth@FIS
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-07 16:22
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Progress - The UN's SDG progress review reveals that half of the goals are moving too slowly to meet the 2030 deadline, and over 25% are in reverse [6] - Climate change is expected to cause over 250,000 deaths per year from malnutrition, malaria, and heat stress [8] - A survey indicates that 84% of over 10,000 young respondents worry about climate change, with 75% fearful of the future and 83% attributing this to the failure of previous generations [3] Free Rider Problem - Most SDGs are global public goods, creating free-riding nations that benefit from others' green policies while underinvesting themselves [10] - The lack of legal means under international law to address the free rider problem hinders global cooperation on SDGs [11] - Voluntary agreements like the Paris Agreement face challenges as nations may withdraw, citing unfair burdens [13] Call to Action - A decreasing 36% of eligible voters below the age of 25 voted in the last EU election [5] - The industry emphasizes the need to move beyond sectoral approaches and prioritize ecological goals, including clean water and sanitation, climate action, life below water, and life on land [14] - The industry advocates for global cooperation where all countries contribute towards the SDGs to overcome the free rider problem [11]
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-05 17:42
Event Announcement - Bloomberg New Economy Forum 邀请新加坡气候行动大使 Ravi Menon 作为演讲嘉宾 [1] Climate Action - 新加坡政府气候行动大使参与 Bloomberg New Economy 论坛 [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-05 17:30
RT Bloomberg New Economy (@BBGNewEconomy)POLL: What’s the biggest barrier to faster climate action? #BloombergNewEconomy📊https://t.co/Ed2uAXAtOf ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-04 16:49
Carbon Market Integrity - Governments need to signal support for high integrity carbon markets [1] Climate Action - Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action Ravi Menon spoke at BloombergGreen COP30 [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-30 16:55
RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)POLL: Climate action is shaped by both policy and people. Who’s driving the most real progress? #BloombergGreen #COP30🌎https://t.co/nA5f0uKUgb ...