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08Nov/21

Call for climate protection for smallholders that produce one third of global food

November 8, 2021EnvironmentArticles, CGIAR, Climate change, Climate change adaptation, Climate change and agriculture, Climate change policy, Humans, Organizations, Rockefeller Foundation, Smallholding, Sustainable agriculture, World Banksmbale

CGIAR urged global leaders today to ensure the 500 million smallholder farmers responsible for up to a third of global food production can adapt to climate change-induced loss and damage. Innovations are needed that can both reduce the contribution of global agriculture to climate change, and adapt to its increasingly evident consequences while also supporting livelihoods, nutrition and equality. Continue reading

04Nov/21

The President Hakainde Hichilema – in conversation with Zambians in the UK

November 4, 2021PoliticsAfrica, Continents, Countries, Hakainde Hichilema, Miles Sampa, Mutinta Hichilema, Presidents of Zambia, United Kingdom, Women in Zambia, Zambia, Zambian general electionsmbale

Zambia High Commission London invited you to join our live stream with the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, as he makes his inaugural address to Zambians living in the UK.

02Nov/21

Greenbrier Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

November 2, 2021EnvironmentEconomy, Environmentalism, ESG, Ethical investment, Finance, GBX, Money, Sustainability accounting, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Sustainability metrics and indices, Sustainable business, The Greenbrier Companies, The Greenbrier Companies Inc.smbale

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) today announced the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, On Track Together. For the second consecutive year, the report was prepared in accordance with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework. Continue reading

01Nov/21

CFOs launch guidance for finance teams ahead of COP26 to support board action on sustainable business

November 1, 2021EnvironmentBusiness, CFO, Chief financial officers, Corporate governance, Economy, Sustainability accountingsmbale

To equip chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance teams with the tools to drive action on sustainability within their organizations, an international group of CFOs, part of Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), have launched the ‘Essential Guide to Engaging the Board and Executive Management’. Continue reading

01Nov/21

The road to COP26: Fifth Wall Launches Mural in Glasgow as part of its international “Choose Earth” Campaign

November 1, 2021EnvironmentCorporate finance, Equity securities, Fifth Wall, Finance, Financial economics, Glasgow, Money, Private equity, Venture capitalsmbale

Fifth Wall, the largest venture capital firm focused on technologies for the global real estate industry, launches a mural in Glasgow as part of its international campaign to bring public attention to the real estate industry’s need to invest in climate technology now. Continue reading

30Sep/21

New Energy Transitions Commission Briefing Paper – Six Actions to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C

September 30, 2021EnvironmentAnthropocene, Climate change, Climate change mitigation, Countries, Energy policy, Energy transition, Environment, Foreign relations, Government, Human impact on the environment, Paris, Paris Agreement, Politics of climate changesmbale

The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) today set out the actions which nations and companies could take during the 2020s to deliver the Paris agreement and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Continue reading

07Sep/21

President Hichilema unveils Cabinet

September 7, 2021Zambia ElectionsAlfred Chipoya, Ambrose, Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, Anthony Bwalya, Brenda Tambatamba, Cabinet of Barbados, Cabinet of Jamaica, Charles Milupi, Chipoka Mulenga, Christopher Mvunga, Chushi Kasanda, Collins Nzovu, COPPERBELT PROVINCE, Cornelius Mweetwa, Derrick Chilundika, Doreen Mwamba, Douglas Siakalima, Elias Mubanga, Elijah Muchima, Elisha Matambo, Elvis Nkandu, Felix Mutati, Felix Nkulukusa, Francis Chipimo, Frank Tayali, Fredson Yamba, Gary Nkombo, Government, Government of Barbados, Hakainde Hichilema, Henry Sikazwe, Jacob Jack Mwiimbu, Kapelwa Mbangweta, Leonard Mbao, LUAPULA PROVINCE, Lufuma, LUSAKA PROVINCE, Makozo Chikote, Martin Mtonga, Mike Elton Mposha, Mtolo Phiri, MUCHINGA PROVINCE, Mulambo Haimbe, Paul Chanda Kabuswe, Peter Chibwe Kapala, Peter Phiri, Rodney Sikumba, Shadow Cabinet of Mmusi Maimane, Sheal Shacholi Mulyata, Source, Stanley Kakubo, Sylvia T. Masebo, Zambiasmbale

September 7, 2021 /PRESS STATEMENT/ — President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed and sworn-in 14 Cabinet Ministers, 3 Provincial Ministers and a Senior Private Secretary.
Those sworn-in at State House this afternoon includes: Continue reading →

24Aug/21

Inauguration Speech by the President of the Republic of Zambia His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema

August 24, 2021Zambia ElectionsAfrica, Anderson, Chilando Chitangala, Continents, Countries, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Edgar Lungu, Esau Chulu, Esther Lungu, Government, Hakainde Hichilema, Inonge, Irene Chirwa, k. Nalumango, kenneth david kaunda, Kenneth Kaunda, Lusaka, michael musonda, Mutale Nalumango, NATIONAL FARMERS UNION, Outline of Zambia, patrick matibini, Presidents of Zambia, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, Simon K. Miti, Thandiwe Banda, United Party for National Development, Wina, Women in Zambia, Zambia, Zambian general election, zambianssmbale

Republic of Zambia Inauguration Speech by the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, delivered on Tuesday, 24th august, 2021 at the
National Heroes Stadium Lusaka Community House
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18Aug/21

INAUGURATION TUESDAY UK

August 18, 2021Zambia ElectionsAmanda Dimba, Computing, Laptops, Office equipment, Personal computing, Science and technology, Technology, Tuesday, United Kingdomsmbale

INAUGURATION TUESDAY UK 🇬🇧

We Are Delighted To Announce That We Are Fully On.

Date: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Venue: Hyde Park Kensington Palace End
Time: 08:45hrs.
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16Aug/21

Press Briefing by Mr Hakainde Hichilema, Zambia President Elect

August 16, 2021Zambia ElectionsHakainde Hichilema, Kalam-Kalam Langit, Tanisha Scott, Violinists, Zambiasmbale

Zambia’s incoming president, President-elect. Mr Hakainde Hichilema delivers his speech following the announcement of his victory in the Zambia presidential elections 2021.