Sentences with phrase «global efforts by»

The 1MDB case has become a signature campaign in the global effort by prosecutors to crack down on kleptocracy and the relative ease with which the superwealthy move their money beyond the oversight of government authorities.

Facts for Life: Breastfeeding - factsforlife.org Why it is important • All key messages • Resources Supporting information for key messages: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 The Baby - friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global effort by UNICEF and the World Health Organization to implement practices that protect, promote and support breastfeeding.

The Baby - friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global effort by UNICEF and the World Health Organization to implement practices that protect, promote and support breastfeeding.

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The city's efforts to position itself as a hub of the global high - tech entrepreneurial community will be showcased this week with its five - day Digital Life Design (DLD) festival, driven by the mission to create a network of innovation, digital prospects, science and culture.

The report commissioned by the British government and published in May predicted global production losses of $ 100 trillion between now and 2050 if concerted efforts to stem antimicrobial resistance are not taken.

Airbnb is contributing to the effort by working with the NGO Vital Voices Global Partnership and the nonprofit Global Fund for Women to provide travel and free Airbnb accommodations to 160 women who are small business owners and activists.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

The New Plastics Economy presents three key platforms: creating an effective after - use plastics economy by improving global recycling efforts, reducing the leakage of plastic waste into the environment, and decoupling plastic from the fossil fuels used to create it.

The steady leakage of plastic packaging into the oceans — at the rate of one garbage truck full of plastic per minute — has been aided by the lack of a unified global effort to reuse the plastic produced every year.

Increase in US production now threatens to undermine efforts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and some non-members to reduce the global oversupply of oil.

But with its capital often choked by smog and its people angry about the environmental degradation that rapid development has wrought across the country, Beijing has become a strong proponent of efforts to halt global warming.

In an effort to find their next Global Brand Ambassador, the liquor company is ditching the traditional cover letter and resume submission process by asking all whisky lovers to enter a contest that allows them to travel the world as part of their interview process.

One is that some of the post-crisis efforts to overhaul the financial system, such as Congress» massive Dodd - Frank bill of 2010, and the Basel III rules, crafted by global banking regulators, are finally starting to be implemented.

Robust US production now threatens to undermine efforts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and some non-members to reduce the global oversupply of oil.

Today, Microsoft is announcing the creation of Microsoft Ventures, a coordinated global effort that offers the tools, resources, expertise and routes to market by providing mentorship, technology guidance, seed funding, joint selling opportunities and other benefits.

Remote workers also help recruitment efforts by enabling companies to conduct national or even global searches for talent instead of being limited to the local applicant pool or to those prospects willing to relocate to your city.»

The letter notes that the current backdrop of strong and balanced global growth is underpinned by a resilient global financial system that is the product of determined efforts by the G20 and FSB over the past decade.

On April 2, 2018, the New York State Comptroller issued a press release announcing that the Company has agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals and how they can adapt to a lower carbon future.

Both men are certain we are into a global equity and bond bear market and into a bull market in commodities and precious metals despite all efforts by the government and Federal Reserve to keep financial bull markets alive.

Perhaps it can prevent such situations from arising by involving more and more countries in the Belt and Road Initiative in order to make concerted efforts to build a shared community and make greater contributions to global development.

Furthermore, efforts at oil giant Royal Dutch Shell RDS.A, +0.62 % to move beyond fossil fuels into low - carbon energy is as much driven by the growth potential of alternative energy markets as a concern for global warming.

Most people aren't aware that the piece was a deft marketing effort to promote the Gender Diversity Index ETF SHE, -1.21 % launched by State Street Global Advisors.

A final consideration is that the imbalances and inequities which are a characteristic of the global economy can not be corrected by unilateral actions but requires a concerted effort.

The effort, led by Cal Lankton, Tesla's vice president of global infrastructure operations, means Rosselló now foresees a relatively rapid recovery for Puerto Rico's energy crisis.

«I would say on some levels yes, which is partly why there is such an effort by the global brewers to obscure the origins of acquired brands.

Last week, Sechin was quoted as saying that the recent rise in oil prices was due to a weak dollar, instead of efforts by OPEC to combat the global crude supply glut.

More than a month after shocking the market by saying that Russia was ready to join OPEC's efforts to reduce global oil supply, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country was ready to freeze production at «today's level», injecting more optimism that OPEC and non-OPEC producers might really pull off a deal.

China's push to become a major maker of solar panels has driven down global prices by close to 90 percent over the past decade, helping international efforts to curb emissions of planet - warming greenhouse gases.

The industrialized nations have steadfastly refused to open up trade in farm goods in an effort to protect farmers from being displaced by global trade.

In the particularly difficult question of global warming, thus far most economists have argued that it will be more efficient to respond to the problems caused by global warming as they occur than to make serious efforts to reduce it, since these efforts would slow economic growth.

Tomorrow night, you can participate in Earth Hour, a global effort to raise awareness about climate change by turning off nonessential lights for an hour...

Here's a better idea for this so - called «governor» to consider: Take a look at the research done by your alma mater, Texas A&M, on global warming and the effect it will have on Texas (higher temps and greater stress on water through decreased rainfall and increased evaporation)... then stop poopooing the efforts to mitigate the effect humans are having on climate change.

Businesses from the Consumer Goods Forum and Champions 12.3 coalition have issued a call to action to simplify and standardise food date labels worldwide by 2020 in a bid to reduce food waste as Champions 12.3 releases a progress report on global efforts to reduce food waste.

The global juice concentrate market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.69 % during the 2017 to 2021 period driven by new product launches, particular aseptic juice products, and increased marketing efforts, according to Research and Markets report.

Global CEOs on the Board of The Consumer Goods Forum continue their efforts in tackling forced labour by adopting and calling for action on «Priority Industry Principles»: Every worker should...

That spirit of generosity and reaching out to a variety of stakeholders also was noted by Sanjay Ghoshal, senior director and global head, Packaging, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.: ``... the one thing that really has struck me is the effort to create value across the supply chain instead of staying with either the brand owner or the consumer or the distributor.»

Pete never found it in rice and early efforts by the Rockefeller Foundation to find it in global collections of rice or by mutating millions of plants likewise failed.

Efforts are underway by various certification bodies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and global food companies to develop the production around poorest regions of the world, such as Africa, and to measure the actual impacts that the various initiatives, standards.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council's global demand building and innovation efforts are supported by a wide variety of dairy, research, professional and governmental organizations.

The global energy sector is in the midst of a significant transition, driven by new technologies, changing consumer preferences, and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

I'm heartened at the efforts to reduce food loss and waste that have gained traction in the past year, and with even greater action by governments and businesses we can accelerate global progress toward Target 12.3.»

In addition to the Global Principles, and as part of Kraft Heinz's efforts to foster relationships with suppliers who share similar values, Kraft Heinz is requiring compliance to its Supplier Guiding Principles by suppliers with whom Kraft Heinz has a contractual relationship.

In addition to ensuring our suppliers comply with the food safety standards recognized by Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), we make a concerted effort to give diverse companies such as small, women - owned, minority - owned and veteran - owned businesses the opportunity to supply quality product options that meet our company's growing business needs.

In an effort to improve maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) outcomes and advance HBS activities worldwide, we are happy to share key MNCH resources and information developed by our partners and other global health organizations.

Reverse Trick - or - Treating is an initiative launched by the human rights organization Global Exchange in cooperation with Fair Trade company Equal Exchange and is a collaborative effort of countless children, youth, and adults supported by institutions including nonprofit organizations, faith - based organizations, Fair Trade companies, and schools.

As a result, aggressive marketing of breastmilk substitutes is undermining efforts to improve breastfeeding rates, with global sales expected to reach a staggering US$ 70.6 billion by 2019 (Paper 2, figure 2).

These tactics serve to keep global breastfeeding rates low over decades despite various efforts by the Ministries of Health in countries, and by breastfeeding advocates,» notes Sarah Amin, Executive Director of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA).

and also join the global campaign for a toxic - free world by reading the FAQ Sheet, Towards Healthy Environments for Children: Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding in a contaminated environment which emerged out of the combined efforts of breastfeeding and environmental health and justice groups in addressing breastfeeding in a contaminated environment.

The Sixty - fifth World Health Assembly (WHA 65) indicated that global efforts to improve nutrition should focus on six global nutrition targets to be achieved by 2025 and endorsed a Comprehensive implementation plan on maternal, infant and young child nutrition (CIP) through Resolution WHA65.6.

Sex Positions The MSI Partnership, in collaboration with Interact Worldwide, has launched a campaign to put pressure on the UK government to take the lead in ensuring that the international donor community fulfils promises made a decade ago to support global efforts to achieve sexual and reproductive health and rights for all by 2015; and to lead opposition to those political and ideological forces in the USA, Europe and elsewhere that are actively seeking to undermine and even reverse progress made in the last decade.