The delegates from states and regions, cities, business, investors and civil society at the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS), which opened in San Francisco on September 13, underlined the transformational action they are already pursuing. They said if the climate action is taken ahead of 2020, when global greenhouse gases need to peak and fall sharply thereafter, more than 65 million new low-carbon jobs can be generated in 2030, equivalent to today's entire workforce of Britain and Egypt combined. A stepped-up transition to a low-carbon economy can yield US$26 trillion in economic benefits worldwide through 2030 and avoid over 700,000 premature deaths from air pollution by that time. The summit participants unveiled a range of bold commitments across five challenge areas, namely in healthy energy system, inclusive economic growth, sustainable communities, land and ocean stewardship, and transformative climate investments. More than 100 officials have pledged to stay committed … [Read more...] about San Francisco climate summit delegates place high hope on huge benefits from stepped up climate action
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Get your geek on: 130,000 head for San Diego Comic-Con
LOS ANGELES — Desk jockeys in eye-wateringly tight spandex will blur the line between fantasy and reality this week as they invade San Diego for the world’s largest celebration of pop culture fandom. The 49th Comic-Con International will revel in movies, TV and - yes - comic books, as fans in pitch-perfect monster, alien and manga costumes swelter in the southern Californian heat over five surreal days. Where fandom abounds, controversy is never far behind. And the big bone of contention this year is Disney’s decision not to bring its Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to Comic-Con, despite a record-breaking year with Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man and the Wasp. "It’s going to be an interesting year this year," said SyFy Wire editor-in-chief Adam Swiderski in a video preview of the Wednesday to Sunday get-together at the city’s harborfront convention centre. "A lot of the big players like ’Marvel,’ ’Star … [Read more...] about Get your geek on: 130,000 head for San Diego Comic-Con
Deputy PM Minh’s keynote address at ASEM conference on climate action to achieve SDGs
Infographics: Viet Nam's 17 sustainable development goals Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very delighted to join you all at this ASEM Conference on Climate Action to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals - Ways Forward. Your broad participation and invaluable inputs at our today’s Conference vividly demonstrate our determination to take bolder action in response to climate change for the achievement of sustainable development goals pursued by the international community. As an important inter-regional forum bringing together 53 members of Asia and Europe and a key driver for economic growth and innovation in the 21st century, ASEM has full ability and responsibility to champion for climate action for sustainable development. We can be proud of what ASEM has contributed to addressing environmental issues over the past two decades, particularly cooperation in sustainable management of natural resources, including water resources management. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM Minh’s keynote address at ASEM conference on climate action to achieve SDGs
ASEM on climate action to achieving the sustainable development goals
This ASEM Conference on climate action is a good opportunity to gather support from developed country members to cope with climate change programmes, as well as further strengthen co-operation between Vietnam and ASEM members. DPM Pham Binh Minh cutting the ribbon to inaugurate an exihition on climate change Today the ASEAN-Europe Meeting (ASEM)’s “Conference on Climate Action to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals – Ways Forward” has been organised in Can Tho city by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and Can Tho People’s Committee. Around 200 representatives hailing from 53 ASEM country members and international organisations attended the conference. Pham Binh Minh, member of the Politburo, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs chaired the conference. This is one of the most important inter-regional events … [Read more...] about ASEM on climate action to achieving the sustainable development goals
USS San Diego Arrives in Cam Ranh International Port
The San Diego’s stop is another example of the depth of the US-Vietnam comprehensive partnership through the strengthening of civilian and military ties. The San Diego, an amphibious transport dock capable of carrying Marines and their equipment, has been at sea conducting training in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region over the past several weeks since departing its home-port of San Diego in early July. The USS San Diego “This is the first opportunity for some of our sailors to fulfill one of those ambitions for why many people join the US Navy – to see the world,” said Capt. Pete Collins, Commanding Officer of the San Diego. “Sailors and marines will have the opportunity to make an impression by being solid US ambassadors while also seeing what’s new and enjoying their time by seeing different cultures and different places.” Sailors and marines aboard the San Diego will have the … [Read more...] about USS San Diego Arrives in Cam Ranh International Port