Global Population Could Reach 11 Billion By 2100
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online The world population could reach nearly 11 billion before the end of the century, according to revised United Nations (UN) predictions released on Thursday. It was just two years ago...
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As a market leader in DC isolation, it might be easy for IMO to rest on its laurels. Instead they are proud to announce the latest enhancements to the SI range ensuring that they continue to lead the way as the safest and most sensible choice for high performance DC disconnection applications. Available in the USA by Industrial Control Direct this product combines quality and competitive pricing. Arlington, TX (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 As a market leader in DC isolation, it might be easy for...
Harnessing the Energy & Innovation of Global Creative Community To Solve Challenges of Maternal & Child Health Issues in Africa CANNES, France, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Health is gearing up for the launch of Lions Health in 2014 by hosting meetings with dignitaries from the U.N. Secretary General's Every Woman Every Child effort and top global creative leaders this week at the 2013 Cannes Lions Creative Festival. The goal: to highlight the importance of bringing creative...
SAO PAULO, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Association - Brazil is a non-governmental organization founded in 1998 by Brazilian entrepreneur Mario Garnero. Its main goal is to serve as a bridge between the United Nations (UN) and the Brazilian society by developing projects that seek to carry out the ideals and principles of the UN in Brazil. The Association has today two new international additions to help to spread Brazilian culture and projects around the world -...
China International Exhibition for Outbound Private Investments (CIEPOI) is the only professional exhibition for private investments held in China, and the only one in overseas investment in the private sector approved by the Chinese government. Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Leslie Hospitality Consulting which specializes in working with hotel and resort development projects internationally will be presenting various development projects at the 2013 China Outbound Investment...
Patrick Payne joins panel to discuss the importance of senior buy-in and engagement to drive, change and sustain measurable impact. Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 QuickMobile, the leading provider of mobile event app solutions, today announced that CEO Patrick Payne has been selected to participate in a panel discussion at the official launch of the United Nations Global Compact’s Local Network in Canada. The panel, "Responsible Leadership Looks Like? Vision from the...
TINGLEV, Denmark, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Maersk Container Industry has joined the United Nations' SAVE FOOD Initiative to help make international food logistics more efficient. "Food should not be wasted, but too often it is, and we believe our technologies can help improve the food logistics chain," says Peter K. Nymand, CEO of Maersk Container Industry, MCI. Robert van Otterdijk, team leader in SAVE FOOD, says: "Using appropriate refrigeration technology...
Leadership Team Appointed for the United Nations Special Envoy Office and MDG Health Alliance. Suprotik Basu to serve as CEO, David Alport to serve as SVP Communications New York, NY (PRWEB) June 07, 2013 Ray Chambers, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Financing the Health Millennium Development Goals and for Malaria and the Chairman of the MDG Health Alliance – today announced two senior staff appointments. Suprotik Basu, who has served as Managing Director for...
Announcement comes as more than 120 UNA-USA members from across the country gather in Washington for advocacy and skills-building at Annual Meeting WASHINGTON D.C. (PRWEB) June 04, 2013 More than 120 members of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) have come together from across the United States to share their collective voice at their Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, and to raise awareness of the United Nations, and the critical role that the UN plays in securing a better...
By unanimous vote of its Executive Council, The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), elected Phoenix based Leslie Hospitality Consulting, LLC as an affiliate member. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) June 04, 2013 By unanimous vote of its Executive Council, The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), elected Phoenix based Leslie Hospitality Consulting, LLC as an affiliate member. The UNWTO, a specialized Agency of the United Nations, held the vote on May 27, 2013 during its...
Merck has committed nearly $500,000 to help UNICEF improve the quality of healthcare for mothers and their children. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 03, 2013 Merck, a longstanding partner of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, has committed nearly $500,000 toward UNICEF’s efforts to protect the lives of mothers and their children in South Africa through its Merck for Mothers initiative. With this support, UNICEF will help improve the quality of and access to low-cost, high impact solutions that address...
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Earth Day is a day early each year on which events are held to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. It is now coordinated worldwide through the Earth Day Network, founded by Dennis Hayes, and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. The United Nations designated April 22 as International Mother Earth Day in 2009, and will continue to be held each year on April 22 through at least 2015. The name and concept of Earth Day was allegedly...
