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SUMMARY:9th annual World Ocean Summit
DESCRIPTION:2022 for the World Ocean Summit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to the continuing Omicron outbreak\, the 9th annual World Ocean Summit will take place virtually from March 1st-4th\, 2022. Attendees can join the summit from anywhere in the world\, free of charge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis global event will take place over four days\, and will bring together the broadest cross-section of the ocean community\, from businesses to scientists\, government\, investors\, and civil society. It will feature six industry tracks: shipping\, fishing\, aquaculture\, energy\, tourism\, and plastics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore than 100 speakers will provide checks on how their industries are progressing towards 2030 targets\, and what needs to happen next. Sessions will address cross-industry topics including ocean finance\, governance\, and restoration solutions. Speakers will discuss the finance gap\, assess new technologies and highlight successful initiatives that are beginning to make an impact on ocean health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTweets by Economist_WOI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/climate/ \n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/9th-annual-world-ocean-summit/
LOCATION:Lisbon Congress Centre\, Praça das Indústrias 1\, Lisbon\, 1300-307\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:The US-Africa relationship: An evolving landscape
DESCRIPTION:The US-Africa relationship: An evolving landscape \n\n\n\nAfrica is transforming rapidly. Economic policies and business environments on the continent are improving. Institutions are becoming more resilient and good governance is spreading. But there are also difficulties and setbacks\, such as the war in Ethiopia\, which are stalling billions of dollars in investment. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement has been a landmark\, creating the world’s largest free trade area—a key step towards realizing the goal of a more dynamic and resilient regional economy. But players beyond the continent will also play an essential role. Trade relations between Africa and the United States are being reshaped by policies and strategic re-engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerica has been keen to rebuild partnerships in the region and to collaborate in areas including trade\, health\, security\, climate change\, innovation and peace. Support in dealing with the covid-19 crisis is key as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over Africa. There are also opportunities to co-operate on building democracy and to provide technical assistance that boosts African countries’ resilience against the effects of climate change. Another area of potential strategic co-operation is infrastructure support\, which may be provided through the global Build Back Better World initiative. Industry experts suggest that a stronger commitment to the emerging AfCFTA would be an excellent place to start. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Africa continues to develop\, how will its economic relations with America evolve? How will the transforming relationship help support trade and development while boosting inclusive growth and resilience? Join Economist Impact for The US-Africa Relationship: An Evolving Landscape\, sponsored by Standard Chartered. The in-person event in New York will bring together executives\, industry experts and thought leaders to discuss opportunities in the evolving relations between America and Africa and the vision for the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey questions addressed will include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does synergy between Africa and the United States look like in practice\, and how can it help drive dynamism and growth on both continents?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the key areas of strategic investment? What priorities need to be set for co-operation?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow is Africa responding to current challenges—particularly those presented by covid-19? Where is further support needed?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can exciting trade opportunities like the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) be improved? With uncertainty around the AGOA’s extension beyond its current expiry date in 2025\, how can businesses better plan ahead?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the long-term outlook for trade relations between America and Africa?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\, venue tbc:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00am: Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00am: Panel discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.15 – 11.30 Networking breakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11.30 Event close \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://esgnews.com/category/sustainability/ \n\n\nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
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