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SUMMARY:Seek Peace and Pursue It: Advocating for Nuclear Abolition in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this webinar to learn more about the United Methodist Church’s position on nuclear weapons\, hear from civil society and faith partners\, and discover how you can get involved in the movement for nuclear abolition. \nThe new year brings a sobering reminder: nuclear weapons continue to threaten all of creation. With key milestones on the horizon\, it’s more crucial than ever to take meaningful action toward a world free of nuclear weapons. \n\nJanuary 22: 4th anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entering into force\nJanuary 28: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight – the closest it’s ever been to midnight\nFebruary 4: One year until the expiration of New START\, the last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty\nMarch 3-7: 3rd meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at the United Nations in New York.\n\nAs the United Methodist Church has long affirmed\, nuclear weapons make war more likely and far more deadly. The Council of Bishops has made it clear: “We say a clear and unconditional NO to nuclear wear and to any use of nuclear weapons.” (In Defense of Creation\, 1986) \nIt is up to us to work toward the abolition of nuclear weapons. \nJoin us at this webinar to learn more about the United Methodist Church’s position on nuclear weapons\, hear from civil society and faith partners\, and discover how you can get involved in the movement for nuclear abolition. Whether you’re already involved or looking to learn more\, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference. \nDate: February 26\, 2025   Time: 1-2:30 PM EST \nPanelists \nModerator: Aimee Hong\, Assistant General Secretary of Programs\, General Board of Church and Society\, UMC \nSpeaker #1: Colleen Moore\, Director of Peace with Justice\, General Board of Church and Society\, UMC \nSpeaker #2: Allen Hester\, Legislative Representative\, Nuclear Disarmament and Pentagon Spending\, Friends Committee on National Legislation \nSpeaker #3: Maylene Hughes\, Regional Grassroots Organizing and Policy Coordinator\, Back from the Brink \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/seek-peace-and-pursue-it-advocating-for-nuclear-abolition-in-2025/
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SUMMARY:The Green Alliance: Latest Developments
DESCRIPTION:Dear CACCI Officers\, Members and Friends: \nThe Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) invite you to join the upcoming webinar on “The Green Alliance: Latest Developments”\, scheduled for 26 February 2025 at 2 PM Singapore time. \nThe 60-minute webinar\, presented in a panel discussion format\, will elaborate on the latest developments in the Asia Pacific Green Alliance (APGA) – a regional initiative led by SMF aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) embark on their sustainability transformation through best practice sharing\, standards development\, advisory support and industry recognition while collectively striving towards a net-zero future and preparing for Industry 5.0.  \nISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED \n\nLatest APGA Developments: Updates on sustainability certification\, industry collaborations\, and business support initiatives.\nHow SMEs Can Benefit: Practical steps for SMEs to integrate sustainability into their business strategies.\nChallenges & Opportunities in Sustainability: Addressing key barriers such as cost\, knowledge gaps\, and supply chain requirements.\nThe Role of National Chambers: How business chambers can support SMEs in their sustainability journey.\n\nAGENDA \n14:00 Opening Remarks by Peter McMullin AM. \n14:02 Panel Discussion moderated by Michael Lim. \nPanelists: (1) Peter McMullin AM\, CACCI President; (2) Lennon Tan\, SMF President\, (3) Stuart Thomson\, CACCI VP & Good Business Foundation President; and (4) Clara Kwan\, SMF Chief Sustainability Officer. \n14:40 Q&A session. \n14:59 Closing Remarks by Peter McMullin AM. \n15:00 End of webinar. \nRegister in Zoom HERE. \nFor more details about The Green Alliance Initiative\, please click HERE. \nDarson Chiu\, Ph.D.\nDirector-General\nConfederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-green-alliance-latest-developments/
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