ISOCARP WiP Leadership Hosts Exclusive Conversation with the Former UN-HABITAT Executive Director H.E. Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif On May 2nd, the ISOCARP Women in Planning Leadership Series had the honor of hosting a conversation with H.E. Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, the inspiring Executive Director of UN-Habitat (2018-2024). Moderated by ISOCARP President-Elect Elisabeth Belpaire and Dr. Wafa Al-Daily, this dynamic discussion offered unique insights into Dr. Sharif’s journey and her vision for inclusive leadership in urban development. Event Highlights: A Path to Leadership: Participants learned about Dr. Sharif’s groundbreaking career, exploring her motivations, milestones, and strategies for navigating the field. Overcoming Obstacles: Dr. Sharif candidly discussed challenges faced as a woman in a leadership position, providing attendees with practical guidance for their own journeys. The Power of Mentorship: Attendees were encouraged by Dr. Sharif’s emphasis on the importance of mentorship and supporting fellow women in the urban planning profession. Global Impact: The conversation highlighted Dr. Sharif’s work at UN-Habitat, showcasing how her leadership is shaping cities for a more sustainable and equitable future. A Call for Continued Engagement: This event underscores ISOCARP’s commitment to amplifying women’s voices in planning. We were inspired by Dr. Sharif’s example and look forward to hosting more empowering events in the future.

In her address to the IIEA, Nadia Calviño, who was appointed as President of the EIB on 1 January 2024, outlines her priorities for her term as EIB President. President Calviño discusses how the EIB and Ireland have been working together to invest in a sustainable future for all and outlines her vision for how Ireland and the EIB can develop closer cooperation in the coming decade. About the Speaker: Nadia Calviño is a Spanish economist and lawyer with a career spanning over 30 years in public policy, economics and finance. Ms Calviño served as First Vice-President of Spain and Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise until December 2023. Prior to that role, she held various positions, including Second Vice-President and Minister for Economy and Digitalization (March-July 2021), Third Vice-President and Minister for Economy and Digitalization (2020-2021) and Minister for Economy and Business (2018-2020). Additionally, she chaired the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2022 to 2023. Recorded on the 2nd of May 2024

In her address to the IIEA, Nadia Calviño, who was appointed as President of the EIB on 1 January 2024, outlines her priorities for her term as EIB President. President Calviño discusses how the EIB and Ireland have been working together to invest in a sustainable future for all and outlines her vision for how Ireland and the EIB can develop closer cooperation in the coming decade. About the Speaker: Nadia Calviño is a Spanish economist and lawyer with a career spanning over 30 years in public policy, economics and finance. Ms Calviño served as First Vice-President of Spain and Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise until December 2023. Prior to that role, she held various positions, including Second Vice-President and Minister for Economy and Digitalization (March-July 2021), Third Vice-President and Minister for Economy and Digitalization (2020-2021) and Minister for Economy and Business (2018-2020). Additionally, she chaired the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2022 to 2023.

Besides exploring what festivals are cooking up, the EFAcast presents Cities and Regions that have signed the EFFE Seal to recognise their achievements towards their festival community. In this episode, Simon Mundy meets Maarja Liba, Director at Tiigi Seltsimaja, and Kristiina Avik. Head of Culture at the Department of Culture, Tartu City Government. The EFFE Seal for Festival Cities and Regions is a recognition and an invitation to cities and regions that wish to associate and integrate their development and image with a strong festival, cultural - and European - commitment.

Let’s celebrate #EURES30 🎉 Where jobseekers meet their future career 🤝 Did you know? Our video competition is now live! If you are a content creator between 18 and 30, and ready to learn new skills on the path towards your dream career, this contest is for you ✨ Discover the competition and apply now at 🔗 https://eures.blumm.it/video-competition #euresjobs

Is social media a worthwhile vector for communicating science and reaching non-expert audiences? Proponents of social media highlight its ability for bringing otherwise inaccessible research to a global network, spreading research to new audiences whilst cultivating a following. The public can be updated with discoveries in real-time, without the potentially modifying lens of traditional media. And with content under the control of individuals or small groups communicators can flex and nurture their creativity. But communicating through social media often requires sacrificing nuance and accuracy for the extremely short time-frames of attention and engagement. Critics also state that it requires a considerable time-investment and money, which may otherwise distract from core research activities. Amongst this is also the fear that social media exposes communicators to the possibility of derision and hateful conduct. In this Great Debate, our panellists asked if effective communication on social media is possible or whether scientists are better investing their efforts elsewhere. The following panellists are featured in this Great Debate: -Dr Bethan Davies, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Newcastle University. - Dr Solmaz Mohadjer, Interdisciplinary Geoscientist, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. -Prof Stuart Lane, Professor in Geomorphology, University of Lausanne. Convener: Jenny Turton Co-conveners: Simon Clark, Nazimul Islam EDITORS NOTE: All opinions, statements and questions are the speakers own and do not necessarily reflect the European Geosciences Union, but have been shared here in the name of supporting open, transparent and unedited discussion on this topic. More information: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU23/session/47439 Recorded at #EGU23 on Monday 24 April 2023. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2338760 Website: https://www.egu.eu

This is the first video in a series presented by the ELIXIR Toxicology Community, more details area available: https://elixir-europe.org/events/elixir-toxicology-community-webinar-1 3:35 ELIXIR Data Platform (Ulrike Wittig, Data Platform Lead) 16:25 ELIXIR Interoperability Platform (Susanna-Assunta Sansone, Interoperability Platform Lead) 22:42 FAIRsharing (Allyson Lister, ELIXIR-UK) 25:14 RDMkit and FAIRcookbook (Susanna-Assunta Sansone) 31:53 Toxicology Research Data (Philippe Rocco-Serra, ELIXIR-UK)

#DidYouKnow an estimated 95% of international data traffic runs over submarine cables...? That’s 1.4 million kms of cable built to ITU standards! And that optical networks have grown in capacity by an average of 40% a year, for the past 40 years...? Such rapid growth, at viable costs, was enabled by our standards. Join ITU-T Study Group 15 and contribute to standardizing networks, technologies and infrastructures for transport, access and home https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/about/groups/Pages/sg15.aspx

Transparency, privacy and performance: The AI dark triad of next generation Internet Next generation communication networks will rely heavily on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). In the pursuit of enhancing predictive performance, the imperative for transparency in AI/ML models has become paramount for successful deployment. Simultaneously, stringent privacy requirements underscore the need to safeguard user data and prevent unauthorized access. Thus, deploying AI systems necessitates a harmonious integration of transparency, privacy, and performance. However, achieving these objectives can be intricate, as they occasionally stand in tension with one another. For instance, increasing transparency may require revealing more information about how an AI model makes decisions, which could potentially compromise some sensible data. Simultaneously, prioritizing privacy may hinders the quality of data or even require limiting the amount of data that an AI model can access, which could impact its performance. In essence, while transparency, privacy, and performance are indispensable goals, their alignment demands a delicate equilibrium to ensure effective collaboration in the design of AI-based algorithms for communication networks, steering clear of a potential dark triad. Speaker: Silvia Giordano​, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Switzerland Moderators: Ian F. Akyildiz, Editor-in-Chief, ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU-J FET)​​ Alessia Magliarditi, ITU Journal and ITU-T Academia Coordinator, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) This webinar is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), an international journal providing complete coverage of all communications and networking paradigms, free of charge for both readers and authors. The ITU Journal considers yet-to-be-published papers addressing fundamental and applied research. Open topics for future research will be discussed. See more information on the ITU Journal webinar series and the open Calls for Papers for the upcoming ITU Journal’s issues here. 👉 Discover the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET) here: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/ 📅 Explore the full ITU Journal webinar series programme here: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/webinars/ #ITU #ITUJFET

IJFST editor-in-chief Charles Brennan sits down for informal coffee conversations with authors to demystify their recent research articles. In episode 2 Charles talks to Dr. Claire Munialo from Harper Adams University They discuss her paper on the exploration of alternative proteins as a potential sustainable solution to meeting the nutritional needs of the ever-increasing global population. Read Dr. Claire Munialo's paper published in the International Journal of Food Science & Technology here: https://ifst.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijfs.17099

Explore the fundamental role of internal auditing in driving ongoing organizational enhancement. The webinar will cover best practices, real-world examples, challenges, and future trends, emphasizing internal auditing as a powerful catalyst for sustained performance improvement. Download the Presentation Slides and Certificate of Attendance in the files library: https://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/files/file/510-elevating-performance-achieving-continuous-improvement-through-internal-auditing-practices/

Are you aware of FSA’s official statistic survey, Food and You 2? https://www.food.gov.uk/research/food-and-you-2 It informs our communications and government policy around food safety and other food-related issues. In this Food for Thought seminar, we will be delving into the Food and You 2 survey, giving you an overview of the methods we use to understand consumers’ attitudes and behaviour relating to food, how we ensure the data we collect is of a high quality, and the broad range of topics we cover in the survey. We’ll also signpost you to where you can access Food and You 2 survey data if you’d like to explore the dataset further. Kavita Deepchand from Ipsos will also be joining to discuss the survey methodology in more detail. This session may be particularly useful if you work in a Local Authority, academia, third sector organisation or Government Department. Please watch if you have an interest in food safety or food-related behaviour, or if you want to know more about Food and You 2 and how you can use the data in your own work. === Speaker Bios === Dr Daniel Mensah is a Food and You 2 Research Fellow at the FSA, based at the Warwick Medical School, where he recently completed his PhD. He joined the FSA’s Statistics Team in 2022 and mainly contributes to the production, quality assurance and dissemination of Food and You 2 survey data and tables. Daniel’s research interests lie at the intersection of the socio-behavioural aspects of eating, health, and sustainable development. He is part of the EATEx study team, a cross-disciplinary group at the University of Warwick developing a digital intervention to improve wellbeing and reduce loneliness among students via social eating. Kavita Deepchand is the Project Director for the Food and You 2 survey series at Ipsos, overseeing the questionnaire development, sampling strategy and fieldwork for each wave. Kavita has over 30 years’ experience of in-survey research and has worked on several studies for the FSA. #FoodForThought #FoodPolicy #Food

Independent science shows exposure to synthetic pesticides harms children’s health. And the evidence is growing, fast. To protect children’s health, we need a #PesticideFreeEU! Here are our three demands: 👉 Swiftly negotiate a legally-binding, health-first update of EU pesticides rules to protect current and future generations. 👉 End the use of hazardous pesticides by 2035. 👉 Create pesticide-free areas and adequate buffer zones, which apply across the EU. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.env-health.org/campaigns/pesticide-free-eu/ #Pesticides #PesticideFree #ChildrensHealth#DiseasePrevention #ToxicChemicals #ToxicFree

Independent science shows exposure to synthetic pesticides harms children’s health. And the evidence is growing, fast. To protect children’s health, we need a #PesticideFreeEU! Here are our three demands: 👉 Swiftly negotiate a legally-binding, health-first update of EU pesticides rules to protect current and future generations. 👉 End the use of hazardous pesticides by 2035. 👉 Create pesticide-free areas and adequate buffer zones, which apply across the EU. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.env-health.org/campaigns/pesticide-free-eu/ #Pesticides #PesticideFree #ChildrensHealth#DiseasePrevention #ToxicChemicals #ToxicFree

FAS takes a trip south of the border to hear from Andrew Griffiths, who swapped to multi-cut silage to try and improve efficiency and reduce concentrate useage. Andrew shares his top tips for people looking to adopt the method, and we hear from Vet John Yarwood about the potential health benefits of a switch. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/FASScot/?sub_confirmation=1 Visit our website: https://www.fas.scot/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/

In this week's vlog from NFU President Tom Bradshaw you can hear about bluetongue, the NFU's meeting with agricultural attaches and its importance, and why farm safety is a leading priority for the NFU.

As we approach the launch of ESA’s EarthCARE mission, we caught up with some of the scientists, engineers and experts behind the mission. With the climate crisis increasingly tightening its grip, ESA’s Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer mission (EarthCARE) will shed new light on the complex interactions between clouds, aerosols and radiation in Earth’s atmosphere. EarthCARE is the largest and most complex Earth Explorer mission. It comes at a critical time in the development of kilometre-scale resolution, global climate models and will provide an important contribution to an improved understanding of cloud convection and its role in Earth’s radiation budget. EarthCARE is an ESA mission, but it has been developed as a cooperation between ESA and JAXA, the Japanese Space Agency. This video features interviews with: Pavlos Kollias from Stony Brook University – McGill University, Thorsten Fehr, EarthCARE Mission Scientist at ESA, Robin Hogan, Senior Scientist at ECMWF, Dirk Bernaerts, EarthCARE Project Manager at ESA, Kotska Wallace, Mission and Optical Payload Manager at ESA, Tomomi Nio, EarthCARE Mission Manager at JAXA, Eiichi Tomita, EarthCARE/CPR Project Manager at JAXA, Ulla Wandinger, Senior Scientist at Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research and Bjoern Frommknecht, EarthCARE Mission Manager at ESA. Follow the EarthCARE launch campaign blog for more updates. Credits: ESA - European Space Agency ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram On LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ESAonLinkedIn On Pinterest: https://bit.ly/ESAonPinterest On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out https://www.esa.int/ to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Terms_and_Conditions #ESA #EarthCARE #Team

Astronaut training consists of three main phases: basic training, pre-assignment training and increment training. On the 22nd April, our astronaut candidates will have completed their basic training. They will receive their certification at our European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, officially becoming fully fledged astronauts eligible for spaceflight. After their graduation, the astronauts will proceed to the next phases of pre-assignment and mission-specific training, where they’ll learn specific skills for their future missions to the International Space Station and beyond! 📸 ESA - European Space Agency 📹 ESA - European Space Agency #ESA #Training #Astronaut

IATA’s World Sustainability Symposium is taking place 25-26 September in Miami, USA is the only IATA event for air transport sustainability experts and brings together industry and governments to debate and discuss the key enablers for aviation’s successful decarbonization! Program highlights include a CEO Roundtable with airline CEOs, tracks on Transparency & Finance, Policy & Regulation, Technology, Innovation & Operations and specialized workshops and industry meetings. Read more at https://www.iata.org/wss

A 24/7 carbon-free electricity transition tariff is a tool to accelerate decarbonization generally while addressing times and places on the grid where emissions have been most difficult to reduce. 24/7 transition tariffs are different from the green tariffs that match annual consumption with annual renewable energy production; instead, they seek to match a customer’s hourly consumption with deliverable carbon-free electricity provision in each hour of the year. Throughout 2023, RAP worked with a group of stakeholders to develop guidance on how green tariff programs may evolve to best meet the needs of today’s grid. This effort yielded recently published summary and technical reports, organized around five fundamentals that can help regulators, utilities and customers develop 24/7 transition tariff offerings. In an interactive webinar, Carl Linvill, Shawn Enterline, David Farnsworth and Nancy L. Seidman explored these fundamentals: 1. Integrate transition tariff investments with ongoing utility planning. 2. Ensure accurate hourly emissions tracking and verification. 3. Design transition tariffs to accelerate complementary investments. 4. Employ rate design to ensure fairness and to align carbon-free electricity grid needs with pricing and compensation. 5. Integrate operating systems to implement hourly matching. Summary report: https://www.raponline.org/knowledge-center/24-7-carbon-free-electricity-transition-tariffs-regulatory-tool-accelerating-decarbonization-summary/ Technical report with appendices: https://www.raponline.org/knowledge-center/24-7-carbon-free-electricity-transition-tariffs-regulatory-tool-accelerating-decarbonization-technical/

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Boeing is due to launch the company’s first-ever crewed mission next week. READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2024/05/03/you-leave-nothing-to-chance-astronauts-prepare-for-arrival-of-boeings-starliner-at-space-s Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #NextSpace

2-factor authentication greatly improves security against cyberthreats. Learn how to use an eID card to connect to the Funding & Tenders Portal with 2-factor authentication. More information about 2FA in the IT How To: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/x/LQKI FAQs related to 2FA: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=10&sortBy=publicationDate&keywords=two-factor%20authentication&type=0,1&status=0

Secure your EU Login account by adding a second authentication factor (physical device) on top of the existing username/password combination. Here is how you can enable 2-factor authentication through the Funding & Tenders Portal. More information about 2FA in the IT How To: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/x/LQKI FAQs related to 2FA: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=10&sortBy=publicationDate&keywords=two-factor%20authentication&type=0,1&status=0

🚜The story of a farm launched by the Hemp school to promote knowledge about hemp as a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to cotton. The learners have obtained both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as hemp building and sustainable farming practices. Do you want Hemp school to become the winner of the Green Skills Awards 2024? 📥Vote here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/VoteGreenSkillsAward2024Winner #GreenSkillsAward #europeanyearofskills #skills4future #ForOurPlanet #educationispower

📢Introduced in 2020, the Distance Learning Gate is a new digital training platform for staff development in Turkish public institutions. The platform enables civil servants to customise their training provision in 21st century lifelong learning skills in line with their professional and personal needs. 👔 Do you want Distance Learning Gate to become the winner of the Green Skills Awards 2024? 📥Vote here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/VoteGreenSkillsAward2024Winner #GreenSkillsAward #europeanyearofskills #skills4future #ForOurPlanet #educationispower

The Future Mobility Solutions Living Lab (FMS-Lab) at the Joint Research Centre site in Ispra (Italy) put together and engages citizens, researchers, public authorities and industrial players in the co-creation of innovative mobility solutions. Through the FMS-Lab, we are gathering data that gives a wide picture of citizens’ concerns and desires of the future mobility that can help usto move closer to a safe, sustainable and smart human-centred mobility. To know more about the Pilot living labs at the JRC: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/living-labs-jrc_en ______________________________ 🧪 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘 (𝗝𝗥𝗖) 🔬 The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge & science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. As a department of the European Commission, we play a key role at multiple stages of the policy cycle. We work closely with other Commission departments, EU institutions and agencies, as well as with scientific partners and policy organisations in Europe and internationally. The JRC offers scientific expertise and competences from a very wide range of scientific disciplines in support of almost all EU policy areas. 🌐 JRC website: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu ✉️ JRC monthly newsletter: https://europa.eu/!JTyGpY 🔎 JRC vacancies: https://europa.eu/!HbMtKp ______________________________ 📲 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗨𝗦! 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/european-commission-joint-research-centre/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/EU_ScienceHub Instagram: https://instagram.com/EU_Science Facebook: https://facebook.com/EUScienceHub #JointResearchCentre #JRC #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanUnion #EU #ScienceForPolicy #Science4policy #Science #Policy #Policymaking #EMSL #Laboratory #LivingLab #FutureMobility

We are delighted to share our story of contributing to #TranformingTheWorldToSustainability as part of a digital series with @visitiema4176 and Content with Purpose. Head over to www.transformingtheworldtosustainability.iema.net/series_partners/climate-kic/ and find out more about our work, and discover other efforts which inspire the transformation to sustainability. #TranformingTheWorldToSustainability #Decarbonisation #GreenSkills #Sustainability #ESG #Circularity #NetZero About EIT Climate-KIC: EIT Climate-KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community, using a systems approach to shape innovation to support cities, regions, countries, and industries bridge the gap between their climate ambitions and reality.

A free and independent press is a cornerstone of any democracy. While most EU countries have healthy media landscapes, independent journalism should not be taken for granted. Karolis Vyšniauskas is a freelance journalist and editor at NARA, a non-profit journalism space in Lithuania. Coming from an ex-communist state, journalists at NARA understand the importance of independent media to protect democracy. Lukas Hansen is the editorial director at ENTR, a pan-European media project which covers European news in eight languages. Their aim is to inspire debate about life in Europe and promote engagement in common European values and ideas. The European Parliament is working to ensure journalists and media across Europe can continue to work freely.

Remember that all clinical trials expected to be ongoing after 30 January 2025 must be transitioned to the Clinical Trials Information System, CTIS, and follow the current legal requirements. The time required for EU countries to complete the evaluation procedure in CTIS can take up to 3 months. Make sure to transition your clinical trial to CTIS as soon as possible! Visit https://euclinicaltrials.eu/ #CTIS #clinicaltrials #regulation #compliance #europe

💥🆕 release: don't miss the latest podcast 🎙️ episode with our Executive Director Bernhard Url, discussing #EUFoodSafety challenges: fake news, new technologies, & pandemics. Listen on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music. Link in bio. 🎵

Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our times. Tackling it effectively requires drawing on the skills and talent of all. Women entrepreneurs are the world’s largest emerging market. However, the gender pay gap for green jobs is almost twice that of brown jobs, and efforts to close the global gender gap in economic participation have stalled or are reversing. With an estimated value of US$ 7 billion, the global green economy offers huge potential. So, what does gender-smart green finance look like? How can gender considerations be integrated into green investments? What role do policymakers play in strengthening gender-smart green governance? What can international partners such as the EBRD and the Green Climate Fund do to promote a gender-equal, sustainable future? The panel features international leaders and other global thinkers, investors and policymakers. Together they will set out the business case for gender-smart climate finance and practical measures to achieve it. Speakers: Melinda Crane, International Moderator and Correspondent Barbara Rambousek, Director for Gender and Economic Inclusion, EBRD Rania Al Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Ministry of International Cooperation of Egypt Tariq al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, Dubai Cares Marjeta Jager, Deputy Director General, Directorate¬ General for International Partnerships, European Commission Alex Matua, General Director, Procredit Bank

The launch of the EBRD’s Regional Economic Prospects will be back in panel discussion format for a special EBRD Annual Meeting 2024 session. The discussion will cover the latest economic forecasts for the regions where the EBRD invests. EBRD Chief Economist Beata Javorcik and leading regional experts will discuss the challenges confronting policymakers in a world of persistently high inflation and labour-market shifts. The report will be published on the same day. The event is open to all participants and questions from the accredited press are welcome after the discussion. Speakers: Jonathan Charles, Strategy Advisor, Harold James, Professor of History and International Affairs, Princeton University Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist, EBRD Heike Harmgart, Managing Director, Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, EBRD Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times

The world is increasingly being shaken by shocks and crises, from war to climate change and natural disasters. To face these challenges, economies need to persevere and recover by drawing on resilient human capital. Beyond bricks and mortar, an effective crisis response requires the skills, ingenuity and talent of a country in all its diversity, to provide effective short- and long-term solutions. How can businesses enhance the resilience and diversity of their workforce to respond to these challenges? What role can investors play in helping to protect livelihoods and (re)integrating those most affected by crises into the economy? What can policymakers and international partners such as the EBRD do to strengthen human capital in times of crisis? Can human capital ever be future-proof? Bringing together experts from different sectors and municipal and national policymakers and practitioners, this panel explores these themes and underscores the imperative of close cooperation to deliver impact together. Speakers: Melinda Crane, International Moderator and Correspondent Marie Lou Papazian, Chief Executive Officer, TUMO Center for Creative Technologies Barbara Rambousek, Director for Gender and Economic Inclusion, EBRD

The opening session of the EBRD Board of Governors will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15 May 2024. The session, which provides an overview of the key themes of the Annual Meeting, will be addressed by a guest of honour from Armenia (the host country), the Chair of the Board of Governors for 2023-24 and the EBRD President. Available languages: Russian Sign interpretation (International) Armenian French German

As part of the International Wood Construction Conference in Innsbruck, Austria, on 29 November 2023, a Special Meeting of the woodPoP Technical Working Group Governance was dedicated to recent developments in wood governance across Europe and beyond. Through its Technical Working Groups, woodPoP gives policy-makers, experts and stakeholders a unique opportunity to exchange, elaborate, multiply and further develop wood-related policies. Read more here https://woodpop.eu/discussing-wood-governance-across-europe-and-beyond/

Watch our video and dive with us into the world of Ethical Food. What is ethical food? It revolves around the moral implications of our food choices affecting humans, animals and the planet. It highlights concerns such as environmental harm, exploitative labour practices, and cruel treatment of animals in the food industry.

Full video: https://youtu.be/B1jq6tLbn9Q Video in Arabic: https://youtu.be/b7p31VjfQNM On May 5, 2019, the Russian Air Force operating in Syria carried out a deadly attack on the hospital at Kafr Nabl, in the province of Idlib—one of a pattern of multiple attacks on healthcare facilities in Syria by Russian forces allied with Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad. On May 1, 2024, the Open Society Justice Initiative filed a complaint on behalf of Syrian applicants with the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva, seeking a measure of justice for the Syrian victims and survivors, and in a bid to reinforce the global prohibition on attacks carried out on hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The complaint uses recordings, video, and other evidence of Russia’s responsibility for the attacks, including material included in this video. Learn more: https://osf.to/KaflNabrRelease Open Society Justice Initiative: https://www.justiceinitiative.org/

On 26 April 2024, ESMA held a public webinar on the 2023 Report on quality and use of data (https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-04/ESMA12-1209242288-852_2023_Report_on_Quality_and_Use_of_Data.pdf). During the webinar, the authors of the report presented the findings of the report and answered the attendees' questions. Accompanying slides can be found here: https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-05/2023_Report_on_Quality_and_Use_of_Data_webinar_2024-04-26.pdf

We will unveil the political campaigners behind the European Parliamentary elections. Help us investigate by downloading the browser extension created by WhotargetsMe. Click here to install it: https://whotargets.me/en/

The Youth Regional Network (YRN) held its General Assembly 2024 in Zalău, hosted by Sălaj County, in Romania. Maylinda Bajrami, YRN Chair for Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment for the 2023-2024 mandate, realised this wrap-up video, providing a sneak peek of the event's highlights. https://aer.eu/the-youth-regional-network-general-assembly-2024/

Eurofound Research Manager Daniel Molinuevo speaks about how the child guarantee can help to tackle the hidden costs of education in Europe during a recording of the Eurofound Talks podcast on 'Can Europe deliver for its children?' Listen to the full podcast on the Eurofound website: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/eurofound-talks

Eurofound Research Manager Daniel Molinuevo speaks about the reduction of child poverty in rural Europe over the past decade during a recording of the Eurofound Talks podcast on 'Can Europe deliver for its children?' Listen to the full podcast on the Eurofound website: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/eurofound-talks

Full title: Scientific Neocolonialism: tools and mechanisms to advocate and amplify the voices, knowledge and recognition of local knowledge in geoscience research Following on from the success of the EGU22 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Union Symposium 'Scientific Neocolonialism: What is it and why should you care?', EGU would like to expand the conversation surrounding this important topic. In particular, this Great Debate aimed to hear from people that have experienced neocolonialism in science, to acknowledge the issues, explore solutions that our scientific community and the EGU can implement to raise awareness, and discuss examples to eliminate neocolonialism from our geoscience ecosystem. In particular, the Debate continued conversations on the following questions: - Why is it vital that local communities participate in geoscientific research? - Which barriers are preventing inclusion of local communities within the geoscience research ecosystem (this will include personal testimonials from geoscientists from under-represented countries)? - What are the tools and mechanisms to advocate and amplify the voices and recognition of local knowledge in geoscience research? - How can research funding help geoscientists construct meaningful and fair scientific exchange with local communities where international science is conducted? - How can institutions help geoscientists to conduct science including local communities? This Great Debate features the following contributors: - Dr Helen Glaves, EGU President, British Geological Survey data scientist. - Dr Rebecca Haacker, Director National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Education & Outreach, Program Director for Integrated Activities, Geosciences Directorate, National Science Foundation. - Ms Wendy Khumalo, Palaeoclimatology PhD candidate, The National Laboratory of Age Determination, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. - Dr Tim Rawling, Chief Executive Officer, AuScope Limited, committee member Geoscience Indigenous Collaboration and Engagement Specialist Group. - Dr Anouk Beniest, Department of Geology and Geochemistry, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Convener: Robyn Pickering Co-conveners: Anouk Beniest, Barbara Ervens, Giuliana Panieri, Loyuá Costa EDITORS NOTE: All opinions, statements and questions are the speakers own and do not necessarily reflect the European Geosciences Union, but have been shared here in the name of supporting open, transparent and unedited discussion on this topic. More information: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU23/session/47441 Recorded at #EGU23 on Thursday 27 April 2023. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2338760 Website: https://www.egu.eu

The Promise and Perils of China’s Regulation of Artificial Intelligence by Prof Angela Zhang. In recent years, China has emerged as a pioneer in formulating some of the world’s earliest and most comprehensive rules concerning algorithms, deepfakes, and generative artificial intelligence services. This proactive approach has led many to view China as a global frontrunner in AI regulation, while also raising concerns that Beijing’s approach may hinder innovation. In this talk, Professor Zhang will challenge this widely-held perception, revealing a more intricate and strategic regulatory landscape in China. Drawing upon insights from her newly released book, High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy, Professor Zhang will explore the multifaceted nature of China's institutional dynamics and their impact on AI regulation. She will also provide an in-depth analysis of the Chinese government's nuanced strategy, which leverages the expressive power of the law to strategically enable the growth of its AI industry. Additionally, she will discuss the implications of China's approach to AI enforcement for the domestic industry, the global tech rivalry, and the prospects for international cooperation. Join us for this engaging and informative talk as we delve into the dynamic complexities of China's AI regulatory landscape and its broader implications for the future of AI governance. Angela Zhang is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Hong Kong and Director of the Philip K. H. Wong Center for Chinese Law. Widely recognized as a leading authority on China’s tech regulation, Angela has written extensively on this topic. She is the author of Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism: How the Rise of China Challenges Global Regulation (Oxford, 2021), which was named one of the Best Political Economy Books of 2021 by ProMarket. Angela's second book, High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy, was released by Oxford University Press in March 2024. In fall 2024, Angela will join the University of Southern California as a Professor of Law. For more information, please visit her website at AngelaZhang.net, and follow her on Twitter @AngelaZhangHK. High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy, available here:  https://global.oup.com/academic/product/high-wire-9780197682258?cc=us&lang=en (use promotion code ALAUTHC4 to get 30% off) The Promise and Perils of China’s Regulation of Artificial Intelligence, available here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4708676 Generative AI and Copyright: A Dynamic Perspective, available here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4716233

Meet Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei, founder and general chair of AIE3, on the need for global collaboration on #GenAI. Join her and many more AI experts at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva and online May 30-31. Find out more at: https://aiforgood.itu.int

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) promotes digital technologies and connectivity for all.   Celebrated annually on 17 May, the day marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) And the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.  Today, ITU's anniversary reminds everyone to work together to harness tech for a better future, connecting the world and beyond.  Join us this year in celebrating digital innovation for sustainable development.

Dive into the heart of global innovation with exclusive insights from experts at the ITU 'Industry Engagement' workshop. Filmed at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, this video showcases the collaborative effort to forge trusted international standards. Watch industry pioneers share their vision and strategies on April 19, 2024, for a tech-savvy future.

1st May, 2024: Safe Access Zones legislation has been completed in the Seanad and will now to go the President for his consideration. TRANSCRIPT: Hi, everyone. We've just passed the Safe Access Zone legislation. It'll now go up to the President for his consideration and hopefully for his signature. Everyone has the right to access their medical care in private and to be treated with dignity and respect. We know that demonstrations have caused distress. They've intimidated and they've sought to deter women and staff from providing Termination of Pregnancy services. That's why we're enacting this legislation. The legislation will help safeguard access by designating 100 metre buffer zones around GP practices, hospitals and clinics. As soon as the President signs the Bill, I will commence it at the earliest opportunity. This will make it illegal to harass, to insult or to seek to influence those attending these clinics or the staff working in them. I'd like to say thanks to the large majority in the Oireachtas for passing this legislation and also thanks to Together for Safety for your work in this area. Today, we have another important step in improving services for women and for couples. I'll update you further as soon as we commence this important legislation. Thank you.

Chris Manley's report video Leading your farm to success, sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Farmers with Savills. Chris' full report can be downloaded from: https://bit.ly/3Qrq9YN ***** Executive Summary Leadership is an area within agriculture which often lacks attention. Despite being natural leaders and innovators, due to the nature of their work many farmers don’t fully understand the value that good leadership can have on their business. External pressures continue to mount on rural businesses. Farms are becoming increasingly reliant on a web of other people to create a sustainable and prosperous agricultural sector. This report explores what forms leadership can take in farming businesses around the world and examines case studies where farmers have influenced a wide group of stakeholders towards a common aim. Definitions of leadership were created by speaking to senior members of the UK armed forces. The military places people at the centre of leadership, with a high regard for meeting the needs of soldiers and their families. Referencing the importance of the mission, leaders ensure everyone understands how they can contribute towards collective goals. There are a number of different ways that people can become leaders within the field of agriculture. In the USA there is a well-developed network of formal agricultural leadership programmes across the different states. In the Netherlands farmers have responded to advancing environmental legislation and created their own political movement for change. ‘Grass-roots’ leadership is possible within agriculture, where everyone involved in food production can make a contribution. By working with others and exchanging ideas, small ideas can turn into lasting innovations. Leaders can work with employees to produce farms which become great places to work, like Grupo Morena in Brazil. Looking after all the needs of the people who work for you will result in employees who are committed to, and take pride in, the business they work for. The importance of expressing leadership within the community was highlighted in Kenya and Rwanda. Farms in these countries had a wide range of initiatives to support the local community and they relied on maximising this soft power to achieve success in the face of wider business uncertainty. “Leadership is knowing yourself and others, to the point where people are willingly influenced towards a common goal.” Successful leaders take care of themselves and those around them to create a strong team. Farmers must prioritise their own physical and mental health in order to build resilience. Leaders must be role models for a caring attitude and cultivate a strong support network for themselves and those they work with. Good leadership is characterised by developing self-knowledge, knowing your employees and knowing your community. Profiling of personality traits may be helpful in some of these examples. Farmers need to create and action a stakeholder risk management plan that identifies key people or organisations that impact their business. Farms must aspire to be a great place to work to significantly improve their reputation, employee retention and recruitment prospects. There is a collective responsibility for everyone in the supply chain to take a lead; whether on farm, in a food business or an allied organisation, in order to work together in a mutually beneficial way. ***** Nuffield Farming Scholarships are awarded to approximately 20 members of the UK food, farming, horticulture and rural industries each year. These funds give Scholars the opportunity to travel the world studying their chosen topic and bring global best practices back to the UK by sharing their knowledge. For more information about Nuffield Farming Scholarships, visit www.NuffieldScholar.org or email [email protected]. Follow us on social media at @NuffieldFarming on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook! #NuffieldFarming #IamNuffield

In principle, auditors assure investors that an audited entity’s financial and other statements give a true and fair view of its situation. In practice, there are limitations to the effectiveness of that assurance mechanism, which auditors often describe as an “expectations gap.” Can more be done to ensure that auditors serve the information needs of the investor community? Discussing in this episode of the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) event series Financial Statements on May 14, 2024, are: HOST Nicolas Véron Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) GUESTS Saba Qamar Investor Advocate, U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Charles Henderson Chairman of the Board of Directors, UK Shareholders’ Association For more information, visit: https://www.piie.com/events/2024/can-auditors-better-serve-investors-needs Subscribe to receive notices of upcoming PIIE events: https://www.piie.com/subscribe Follow the Peterson Institute for International Economics on social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/piie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PIIEonline/

ESA's newly graduated astronauts reach the end of one year of rigorous basic astronaut training. Discover the journey of Sophie Adenot, Rosemary Coogan, Pablo Álvarez Fernández, Raphaël Liégeois, Marco Sieber, and Australian Space Agency astronaut candidate Katherine Bennell-Pegg. Selected in November 2022, the group began their training in April 2023. Basic astronaut training provides the candidates with an overall familiarisation and training in various areas, such as spacecraft systems, spacewalks, flight engineering, robotics and life support systems as well as survival and medical training. They received astronaut certification at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre on 22 April 2024. Following certification, the new astronauts will move on to the next phases of pre-assignment and mission-specific training - paving the way for future missions to the International Space Station and beyond. Credits: Video: ESA - European Space Agency ISS and EVA footage: ESA/NASA Music: Scorekeepers ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram On LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ESAonLinkedIn On Pinterest: https://bit.ly/ESAonPinterest On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out https://www.esa.int/ to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Terms_and_Conditions #ESA #Astronaut #Training

Meet the finalists of the EYE Innovator Awards 2024 - Narek and Ricardo. From Armenia to Romania and from Spain to the USA - these two ambitious entrepreneurs share what benefits EYE exchange brought them and their businesses. Curious about how the EYE programme can revolutionise your business? Check out www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu for more information!

AFME's 15th Annual Spanish Capital Markets Conference, is the annual meeting place for senior industry professionals, regulators and policymakers active in Spanish capital markets. The event content covers a wide range of fixed income (particularly securitisation) as well as other related topics such as equities, ESG, digital, and prudential topics, covering the Spanish, wider Iberian as well as EU and global markets.

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EPSU and a coalition of civil society organisations held a European Parliament conference on the commercialisation of care as part of their ‘#health before profits!’ #European election campaign. The conference, held on Monday, 8 April 2024, followed a demonstration that was held at Place Luxembourg the previous day – World Health Day. Both the conference and demonstration were organised by three civil society organisations representing health and care workers, users, campaigners, NGOs and other associations: the European Federation of Public Service Trade Unions (EPSU), the People's Health Movement and the ‘Our Health is Not For Sale’ Network.

The European Space Agency (ESA), Arianespace, and French space agency CNES are in the final stretch of preparations for Ariane 6's inaugural launch. READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2024/05/02/final-preparations-for-ariane-6-europes-newest-rocket-underway-ahead-of-inaugural-flight Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #NextSpace

Take a look back at the top 10 finalist of the Green Skills Award 2024, make sure to vote for your favourite ⬇️ 📥Vote here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/VoteGreenSkillsAward2024Winner ⭐ Find out more these ten extraordinary stories here: https://www.etf.europa.eu/en/green-skills-award-2024-finalists Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- More on ETF: https://www.etf.europa.eu/en Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etfeuropa/ Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/etfeuropa Peep us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etfeuropa/ ---------------------------------------------- #GreenSkillsAward #europeanyearofskills #skills4future #forourplanet #educationispower

🎮 Discover how 21CC Education has developed a game app paired with e-learning modules to enhance CO2 awareness and reduction potential in the logistics industry. 📲Do you want 21CC Education to become the winner of the Green Skills Awards 2024? 📥Vote here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/VoteGreenSkillsAward2024Winner #GreenSkillsAward #europeanyearofskills #skills4future #ForOurPlanet #educationispower

Title: Merging terminology and knowledge: the power of EuroVoc and IATE through semantic integration Speakers: Jochen Hummel, CEO, Coreon GmbH Michael Wetzel, MD, Coreon GmbH

EUROCONTROL’s All Together Now 2024 campaign continues! In our third video we explain why delivering agreed capacity is so important when dealing with busy air traffic! For summer 2024 to go as smoothly as possible airports, ground services and air navigation services providers need to be ready to accommodate planned flights. Delivering on agreed capacities ensures predictability, optimises air traffic and minimises disruptions for all Network actor. Delivering agreed capacities is one of five priorities EUROCONTROL encourages aviation to focus on as we prepare for busy summer traffic together. The other priorities include: • prioritising first rotation • disciplined flight plan execution • realistic schedules including turnaround times • adverse weather management The explainer videos come as part of the EUROCONTROL Network Manager’s “All Together Now 2024” campaign to manage busy summer air traffic across the European aviation network. Central to the campaign is our hands-on All Together Now 2024 guide for flight dispatchers, pilots, air traffic controllers, flow management positions and airports that recommends how each can play their part in ensuring efficient air traffic this summer and best cooperate with the EUROCONTROL Network Manager Operations Centre by taking a network view.

The 'Helicopter Underwater Evacuation #2 (HUE2') research project addressed Safety Recommendation (SR) 2016-016 from the UK Air Accident Investigation Branch (UK AAIB) report AAR 1/2016 on the accident to helicopter G-WNSB on 23 August 2013. An initial review of the nature of the research was commissioned by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2020. The results of the first HUE research project provided a comprehensive review of the available information on underwater escape, identified shortfalls, and recommended further work to rectify this lack of information. Read more at: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/research-projects/helicopter-underwater-escape-2

How much IP you can find in cycling? A few interesting facts about intellectual property and cycling: 🚴 Il Giro, La Vuelta and Le Tour de France are all EU trade marks. Trade marks are also present in the names of the competing teams and the brands of the bikes. 🏆 World-class riders from yesterday and today such as Eddy Merckx, Marco Pantani, Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard or Primož Roglič own EU trade marks for their names and/or logos. 🟡 Le Tour de France is the only one of the three Grand Tours that has its winners jersey, the 'maillot jaune', registered as a trade mark. 🚲 Design rights not only protect the appearance of bicycles and parts of them, but also the riders’ clothes and helmets. 💡 Patents protect inventions and new technologies related to bicycles.

The economic shock after COVID-19 plunged many African economies into debt trouble. Yet, four years later, the current system for restructuring debts – the G20 Common Framework – has struggled to support African economies in making their debts sustainable. A key block in these talks has been China. Chinese development banks have largely refused to take losses on their loans, making reaching an agreement difficult. At the recent Spring Meetings, the IMF brought forward a potentially radical proposal to break the deadlock: to leave China out of debt restructuring deals. By adjusting the policy of “lending into official arrears” (LIOA), the IMF could support a partial debt restructuring agreement and freeze out China. At face value, the new policy could be a way out for African economies in debt trouble. However, in the immediate aftermath of the announcement, a few questions remain unanswered: is the IMF willing to use its new tool? Will “lending into official arrears” actually move talks along? And what are the consequences of the IMF antagonising China? This event aims to analyse the changes to the LIOA policy and their implications for debt restructuring, provide a current state of play on debt restructuring in Africa and discuss the wider political implications of the IMF proposal. Guests 🢒 Agathe Demarais, Senior Policy Fellow, Geoeconomics, ECFR 🢒 Théo Maret, Associate, Global Sovereign Advisory Chaired by 🢒 Ameer Chughtai, Visiting Fellow, Africa Programme, ECFR

Aquarian Power by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan

A Keynote address by Michal Liebreich,Co-Managing Partner at EcoPragma Capital and CEO of Leibreich Associates

A Keynote address by Olivia Lazard, Research Fellow at Carnegie Europe.

A panel discussion chaired by Dearbhail McDonald Panellists: Jim Gannon, Chairperson and Commissoner at CRU Laura Brien, Chief Executive at MARA John French, Chief Executive of the Utility Regulator, Northern Ireland

Welcome and opening address by Alex, Director General of the IIEA

The possibilites of wind power and hydrogen as seen in 1979 with Peter O'Shea, Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs at ESB and Declan Hourigan and Sean O'Flynn

A fireside chat with Minister Eamon Ryan and Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive of ESB with Michael Liebreich

A Keynote address by Paddy Hayes, Chief Executive Officer at ESB.

Introductory comments by Paul Deane, Research Fellow at MaREI, UCC Panellists: Barbara Finamore, Senior Visiting Research Fellow, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. Serge Colle, Global Energy & Resources Industry Market Leader; Global Power & Utilities Sector Leader at Ernst Young. Avery Johnstone, Associate, Global Decarbonisation Hub & Global Chair, Leaders 2050 at KPMG. Jim Dollard, Executive Director, Generation & Trading at ESB

'Britain, Ireland and Europe: where we are and where we’re going' The United Kingdom’s relations with its neighbour have been in some flux since British voters voted to leave the European Union in 2016. The protracted upheaval of Brexit strained relations with both Ireland and the EU, and a new, fully stable equilibrium has yet to emerge. Sir Ivan Rogers - advisor to two British prime ministers, among numerous other roles - will discuss the current and future state of the UK’s relations with its neighbours and how relations might change after the upcoming British general election. He will also assess the security implications for Britain and Europe of Russia’s war with Ukraine. About the Speaker Sir Ivan Rogers has spent most of his career to date in the British civil servant and foreign corps. He has advised two British Prime Ministers (Tony Blair and David Cameron), one Chancellor of the Exchequer (Ken Clark), and served as Chief of Staff in Brussels to a European Commissioner (Leon Brittan). He has also held senior positions in the private sector. Since resigning as the UK’s Permanent Representative to the EU in 2017, he has been one of the leading public analysts of Brexit and related matters.

In this IIEA panel event, three expert speakers discuss the present state of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda. The panel reflects upon how, as the global security environment continues to deteriorate, Security Council Resolution 1325 and its emphasis of on the specific challenges which conflict poses to women in conflict settings has grown only more important. Moreover, the panel explores the role of women in conflict resolution, their role in UN peacekeeping, and conflict prevention. Speakers in this panel include: Major-General (Ret.) Maureen O’Brien, Former Deputy Military Advisor in the United Nations Office of Military Affairs, Department of Peace Operations; Dr Sally-Anne Corcoran served with UN for nearly two decades. An Irish Research Council Scholar, she received her PhD in Law from the University of Galway in 2022. She is an international expert and advisor on Gender and Human Rights; Sophie McGuirk, Peace and Stability Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs.

In this IIEA panel event, three expert speakers discuss the present state of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda. The panel reflects upon how, as the global security environment continues to deteriorate, Security Council Resolution 1325 and its emphasis of on the specific challenges which conflict poses to women in conflict settings has grown only more important. Moreover, the panel explores the role of women in conflict resolution, their role in UN peacekeeping, and conflict prevention. Speakers in this panel include:  Major-General (Ret.) Maureen O’Brien,  Former Deputy Military Advisor in the United Nations Office of Military Affairs, Department of Peace Operations;  Dr Sally-Anne Corcoran served with UN for nearly two decades. An Irish Research Council Scholar, she received her PhD in Law from the University of Galway in 2022. She is an international expert and advisor on Gender and Human Rights; Sophie McGuirk, Peace and Stability Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs. Recorded on the 30th of April 2024

Recording of the Eurofound Talks podcast at the Eurofound studio in Dublin. In this episode of Eurofound Talks Mary McCaughey speaks Eurofound Research Manager Daniel Molinuevo about the European Child Guarantee, how bad the situation is with regards to child poverty and social exclusion in Europe, what Member States have committed to doing about it, what the implications are for workers and civil society, and what prospects there are for the future. Fighting child poverty has become a central dimension of EU social policy. One of the European Commission’s flagship social policy initiatives is the European Child Guarantee: established in 2021 by Council Recommendation, the aim of the Guarantee is to tackle child poverty by ensuring access to key services (such as healthcare) and resources (such as decent housing) for children in need – defined as children at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Find out more about the Eurofound Talks podcast: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/eurofound-talks

The gut microbiota is the microbial community that occupies the gastrointestinal tract, which is responsible for producing enzymes and molecules essential for host metabolism and for response and adaptation to the environment. Increasing evidence demonstrates the importance of a balanced gut microbiota for mammalian health, for example in regulating the immune and endocrine systems, or in digesting food and producing vitamins. However, little is known about the impact of the microbial community in the gut on host reproduction, and if the consequences of an altered paternal microbiota influence the next generation. The Hackett group at EMBL Rome showed that disrupting the gut microbiota in male mice increases the probability that their offspring are born with low weight, have severe growth restriction, and die prematurely. Their unprecedented findings might help to prevent some birth complications in humans. Credits Images and animations: Morphology LLC Voice over: Jessona Sound © European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

T-Mobile US had the worst spectrum position, limited cash and didn't even carry the iPhone in the early 2010s. Its future was bleak. Today, a decade-plus later, T-Mobile US has a thriving business centered around North America's first standalone 5G network. Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology at T-Mobile, will share how the Magenta-clad provider married its marketing approach - deemed the Un-carrier - with 5G network innovations. These innovations have set the company up to deliver upon aggressive targets, including new lines of business like FWA and network slicing, among others. Speaker: Ulf Ewaldsson, T-Mobile, USA Welcome remarks: Seizo Onoe, Director, T​​elecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU​ Moderators: Bilel Jamoussi​, Deputy to the Director and Chief of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department, ​TSB, ITU​​ Alessia Magliarditi, ITU Journal and ITU-T Academia Coordinator, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) This webinar is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), an international journal providing complete coverage of all communications and networking paradigms, free of charge for both readers and authors. The ITU Journal considers yet-to-be-published papers addressing fundamental and applied research. Open topics for future research will be discussed. See more information on the ITU Journal webinar series and the open Calls for Papers for the upcoming ITU Journal’s issues here. 👉 Discover the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET) here: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/ 📅 Explore the full ITU Journal webinar series programme here: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/webinars/ #ITU #ITUJFET

Transparency, privacy and performance: The AI dark triad of next generation Internet Next generation communication networks will rely heavily on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). In the pursuit of enhancing predictive performance, the imperative for transparency in AI/ML models has become paramount for successful deployment. Simultaneously, stringent privacy requirements underscore the need to safeguard user data and prevent unauthorized access. Thus, deploying AI systems necessitates a harmonious integration of transparency, privacy, and performance. However, achieving these objectives can be intricate, as they occasionally stand in tension with one another. For instance, increasing transparency may require revealing more information about how an AI model makes decisions, which could potentially compromise some sensible data. Simultaneously, prioritizing privacy may hinders the quality of data or even require limiting the amount of data that an AI model can access, which could impact its performance. In essence, while transparency, privacy, and performance are indispensable goals, their alignment demands a delicate equilibrium to ensure effective collaboration in the design of AI-based algorithms for communication networks, steering clear of a potential dark triad. Speaker: Silvia Giordano​, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Switzerland Moderators: Ian F. Akyildiz, Editor-in-Chief, ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU-J FET)​​ Alessia Magliarditi, ITU Journal and ITU-T Academia Coordinator, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) This webinar is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), an international journal providing complete coverage of all communications and networking paradigms, free of charge for both readers and authors. The ITU Journal considers yet-to-be-published papers addressing fundamental and applied research. Open topics for future research will be discussed. See more information on the ITU Journal webinar series and the open Calls for Papers for the upcoming ITU Journal’s issues here. 👉 Discover the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET) here: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/ 📅 Explore the full ITU Journal webinar series programme here: https://itu.int/en/journal/j-fet/webinars/ #ITU #ITUJFET

Meet Summer Chen, Vice President at ZTE Corporation, on AI's potential in realising carbon-neutrality for enterprises. Join her and many more #ai experts at the #aiforgood Global Summit in Geneva and online 30-31 May. https://aiforgood.itu.int/summit24/

Peter Joziasse CEO and Founder of the Digital Child Rights Foundation speaking at Giga Day on digital skills and accelerating meaningful school connectivity with Giga. For further information please visit: http://www.giga.global

All EU Member States are required to prepare National Nitrates Action Programmes that outline rules for the management and application of livestock manures and other fertilisers. Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme (Article 17.20) states “There shall be no direct runoff of soiled water from farm roadways to waters”. Despite existing regulation, there has been minimal research in Ireland pertaining to the source, content, pathway, mobilisation and impact of roadway runoff. The Roadrunner project reviewed mitigation measures to treat roadway runoff, developed an on-farm visual tool to find and document connectivity between roadway runoff and waters, and provided the evidence base to define roadway runoff as a unique sub-component of the nutrient transfer continuum.

The 2024 SEAI National Energy Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) Funding Programme is open for applications, with up to €20m in funding available. Agenda - Overview of the 2024 RD&D Call - Application Process and Timelines - Open and Thematic Strands - Application Guidance - Q&A

🌟 Ready for a quick tour of the best moments from the SolarPlaza Summit on Asset Management North America? This highlight video packs in all the key insights—with over 30 expert speakers, more than 200 attendees, and numerous sponsors contributing to the latest innovations in solar asset management. Experience powerful keynote speeches, innovative solutions, and dynamic networking sessions—all in just a few exciting minutes! 🌞💼 👀 Tune in to get a burst of inspiration and catch the high-energy atmosphere of the summit. ➡️ Stay in the Loop: For ongoing updates and upcoming events, check out https://www.solarplaza.com/events/ 👍 Like & Subscribe to keep up with the future of solar energy! #SolarplazaSummit #SolarHighlights #SolarEnergy #AssetManagement #Innovation #Networking #RenewableEnergy #Solarplaza

NHS GP, writer and television personality Dr Amir Khan delivered the 2024 Peter Roberts Memorial Lecture at the Oxford Literary Festival on 16 March. This lecture, in honour of our founder, Peter Roberts MBE, stressed the importance of ending factory farming for human health.

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Europe has a new rocket, and it’s set to launch soon 🚀 Europe’s next launch vehicle is the powerful Ariane 6. The rocket will be bigger, better, and more versatile than its predecessor. Our daily life is becoming increasingly reliant on space to keep people and things connected for communication, banking, transport, weather forecasting and more! Ariane 6 is ensuring Europe has continued independent and autonomous access to space. Will you be watching the launch this summer? 📹 ESA - European Space Agency #ESA #Ariane6 #Rocket

Hear from our Chief Economist, Daniel Knapp, on the latest Retail Media trends in Europe. How will Retail Media evolve over the next 12 months and what does the industry need to do to enable the continued growth of Retail Media in Europe.

Hear from our Retail Media Consultant Yara Daher on all of the important work that has been in development for the version 1 release of the Retail Media Measurement Standards for Europe to provide media buyers with a framework for consistent metrics to compare their retail media investment.

The panel discussion drew on the importance of standards, how they will advance the retail media space and what needs to be addressed next. The panel also addresses the ways in which retail media provides campaign and audience insights that are unique to retail media investments.

An insightful retail media case study from a bol.com.

This panel explored the current capabilities of retail media networks in Europe and how retailers can scale their offering. The panel also discussed how retailer roadmaps will evolve in areas such as digital in-store evolution.

The panel explored how retail media ads are moving up the funnel and the activation of data clean rooms.

IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference is the industry’s leading annual safety event. Dive into Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations. This year’s program features a mix of plenary sessions, keynote addresses, workshops, one-to-one interviews, and four specialized tracks focusing on safety, cabin, flight operations as well as crisis, resilience, and incident management, with ample time for networking opportunities. Learn more https://www.iata.org/wsoc

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The NATO Through Time podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. This episode features Jens Stoltenberg, the former Prime Minister of Norway who has served as Secretary General of NATO since 2014. In this episode, the Secretary General reflects on his time at NATO over the past 10 years. He shares the personal motivations that led him to accept the job, and how his parents’ values and his own political activity as a young man shaped his views of NATO. 00:00 ℹ️ Introduction 01:57 1️⃣ What are the main responsibilities of the NATO Secretary General? 07:07 2️⃣ How and why did Jens Stoltenberg become the head of the Organization? 15:24 3️⃣ How has NATO changed over the past decade, and what does its future look like? 30:58 🎙️ Epilogue He also gives a preview of the main topics that will be on the agenda at the 2024 NATO Summit, taking place in Washington, D.C. in July. #1NATO75years ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUBSCRIBE to this channel https://bit.ly/NATOsubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO News https://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO History https://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribe Connect with NATO online: Visit the Official NATO Homepage: https://bit.ly/NATOhomepage Receive NATO updates via email: https://bit.ly/NATOemails Find NATO on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/NATOfacebook Follow @NATO on TWITTER: https://bit.ly/NATOtwitter Follow NATO on Instagram: https://bit.ly/NATOinstagram Find NATO on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NATOlinkedin Find NATO on Flickr: https://bit.ly/NATOflickr #NATO #NATOhistory #WeAreNATO

This report is presented by the IUFRO SciPol Programme at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests, 10 May 2024, 1:15-2:30 pm EDT (UTC -4) #ScienceAndTreesForSDGs #SDGs #GlobalGoals

En esta sesión se incluye información sobre las novedades, reglas de participación, aspectos de elegibilidad y demás aspectos generales de esta convocatoria MSCA PF 2024 en Horizonte Europa. También se incluyen algunos datos de participación en convocatorias previas y aspectos relacionados con la preparación y presentación de la propuesta. Los Puntos Nacionales de Contacto de MSCA serán los encargados de impartir este seminario.

Valoración de los datos de la EPA por Íñigo Fernández de Mesa, vicepresidente de CEOE

On #MultilateralismDay some of our EU Delegation’s Trainees, Felix and Flavia are explaining what OSCE is. The #EU and #OSCE share a strong interest in cooperating on security-related discussions and conflict prevention in Europe. #Multilateralism is under increasing strain, so that is why today is important to remind ourselves that we can only create a better future for us and future generations by working TOGETHER. That is why #MultilateralismMatters!

On #MultilateralismDay some of our EU Delegation’s Trainees, Matteo and Irina are explaining what @unitednationsvienna @unido_newsroom @ctbto_un @iaeaorg and the other @unitednations organisations and agencies in #Vienna are. Vienna is one of the 4 #UN headquarters and the only one based in de #EU. #Multilateralism is under increasing strain, so that is why today is important to remind ourselves that we can only create a better future for us and future generations by working TOGETHER. That is why #MultilateralismMatters!

This is the first webinar of the Green Gateway Webinar Series. It provides a more in-depth overview of the Climate change mitigation measures under the EIF's InvestEU Sustainability Guarantee, focusing on energy efficiency in buildings and industry including information and communication technologies (ICT). The EIB Group Green Gateway portal helps financial intermediaries assess and report on the green eligibility and green impact of their projects, offers essential guidelines and case studies on green investment criteria, and provides access to an interactive e-learning program. The webinar was held by the EIB Advisory Services in collaboration with the European Investment Fund on April 18th 2024.

This is the second webinar of the Green Gateway Webinar Series. It provides a more in-depth overview of the Climate change mitigation measures under the EIF's InvestEU Sustainability Guarantee, focusing on renewable energy and transport measures. The EIB Group Green Gateway portal helps financial intermediaries assess and report on the green eligibility and green impact of their projects, offers essential guidelines and case studies on green investment criteria, and provides access to an interactive e-learning program. The webinar was held by the EIB Advisory Services in collaboration with the European Investment Fund on April 23rd 2024.

Technology is fast, and innovation has become the first driving force. Europe’s start-ups have been at the forefront of innovations that often means creating something new that no one else has done before. It’s not only a new product but also new business models, or new ways of working. Today, we are still not even close to reaching all the potential of technology. Therefore, the EU believes in ideas that aim to tackle the challenges we are facing, by supporting thousands of companies that create new jobs, drive change and shape our future. #eu #elections2024

Entrepreneurs have a huge role to play in the world we live in. Start-ups and small businesses make the European economy more competitive, more innovative and more inclusive. To start up requires a lot of effort, energy, and commitment and there are often a lot of challenges to overcome. But remember that you are not alone. If you believe in your project, you will make it. The EU is investing in resilience, competitiveness, and growth: the EU believes in you too. #eu #elections2024

Social entrepreneurs put profit and impact on equal footing. At the EIF, we try to help European businesses to have a real impact on our society and on our people, because people are Europe’s greatest asset. We believe in the power of such impact-driven businesses. Investing in social impact, people, skills, human capital, and inclusiveness, ultimately it’s about making money care more. #eu #elections2024

The best thing the EU can offer is the opportunity so that small businesses across Europe can focus on what they do best: driving innovation, fuelling economic growth, creating jobs. In their own words: discover stories of European #startups and #smallbusiness owners backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) with EU financial resources. #eu #elections2024

From a #startup with a meaningful mission to taking #healthcare to the next level with its #AI-powered platform. On this day 6 years ago, Vesalius Biocapital backed Sword health with #VC from the EIF. This is our story of Sword 🎥 We are the EIF. #30yearsbold

The green transformation is about developing solutions, becoming more sustainable. The EU is leading the drive towards a greener future, and at EIF we are investing in innovation, new technologies, solutions, and sustainability. #eu #elections2024