Sentences with phrase «government issues forums»

In the spring, Project Fairs and Local Government Issues Forums are offered to participating schools.

Not exact matches

I also made clear that while I won't be participating in the Forum, BlackRock will continue to engage on issues of public policy with governments at all levels and around the world.

The Global Forum brings together CEOs and government leaders to discuss broad business issues and topics of interest in the host country.

PENTICTON — New Democrat MLAs are holding a forum in Penticton to meet directly with seniors from the Okanagan area about the various concerns and issues that seniors are facing when accessing government programs, services, and supports.

The issues addressed, far from being ignored or neglected by others, are endlessly debated in legislatures, government bureaucracies, think tanks, universities, and public forums beyond number.

On March 16, Mrs. Obama delivers the keynote address at the GMA Science Forum, calling for even greater collaboration between government and the private sector to find lasting solutions to the issue of obesity in America.

I am glad to see that forums like EAT Stockholm Food Forum brings together a wide array of experienced actors from the scientific community, government, business and civil society to discuss the issue of food waste, looking into common solutions and increased cooperation.

In considering the 61 recommendations of the food labelling review to formulate an agreed, all of government response, Forum members acknowledged the challenge faced by the Review Panel as it considered issues which generated considerable debate during the Review.

I found only two exceptions: (1) a government official impressed by what he told me were five levels of security to make sure the fish don't escape, and (2) an associate of the soon - to - open biodiversity museum (designed by Frank Gehry) who hoped that the museum could be a forum for such issues.

In keeping with the objective of creating an institution worthy of the patronage of clients and the trust of regulators and governments, the three day forum focused on the critical issues and drivers for success across the continent.

[8] In 2011, Turley founded a consultancy and online forum ProgLoc (Progressive Localism) for progressive debate of key issues affecting local government, [9][10][11] and became an associate researcher for the NGO Future of London.

President Mahama said some of the issues raised are currently being dealt with by government «and this forum inspires us to quicken our steps in achieving these goals.»

-- New threats — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a group of regional stakeholders, had issued a November 1 ultimatum, saying if its demands aren't met it will pull out of peace talks with government.

The forum will address these issues and bring together representatives from the Empire State Pride Agenda, New York Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, as well as an official from the federal government.

It provides a vital forum for social service providers, community advocates, and government agency representatives to exchange best practices on immigrant integration issues in Queens and New York City.

In 1947, ahead of the foundation of the United Nations, he co-founded the Parliamentary Group for World Government, which as All Party Parliamentary Group for World Governance (APPGWG) counts today (2008) 167 members and meets regularly to provide a forum for debate on global governance issues in the UK Parliament.

► This week's issue of Science also includes a brief recap of the 40th annual AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy, attended by «more than 400 elected officials, government and business leaders, researchers, educators, and others» on 30 April and 1 May in Washington, D.C. «The importance of basic research for the nation's scientific and economic future was a recurring theme,» and «participants delved into the factors driving the tight budget environment» scientists are currently facing.

The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues provides a forum for public discourse and is a source of critical, independent advice for the government.

This workshop provided a much - needed forum on issues relevant to women scientists, including the importance of networking, career opportunities in academics and government, and conducting a job search.

America's Debate - News, Government & Political Debate «A free and easy - to - use discussion forum for debating serious issues seriously.

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In October 2015, the Public School Forum embarked on its sixteenth biennial «study group,» continuing the organization's practice of bringing together leaders from education, business, government, and academia to distill collective knowledge on major, timely education issues.

Public School Forum President and Executive Director Keith Poston and Rachel Beaulieu, the Forum's Senior Policy Advisor, presented the Top Ten Education Issues to more than 225 business, education and government leaders.

Weber says the fuel - quality issue has been acknowledged at the highest levels of government, with Federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg telling a recent emissions - review stakeholder forum it is not good enough that Australia's fuel is ranked 66th in the world and last in the OECD.

Last February a dedicated government forum issued a discussion paper targeting future vehicle emissions, and the future of LCT within a wider overhaul of vehicle emission legislation in Australia.

Provides a forum for the discussion of issues of importance to veterinary surgeons and nurses in small animal practice and submits evidence on their behalf to the British Veterinary Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as well as to government departments

The mission of the American Horse Council is to promote and protect the equine industry by representing its interests in Congress and in federal regulatory agencies on national issues of importance; to unify the equine industry by informing industry members of regulations and pending legislation, and by serving as a forum for all member organizations and individuals; and to advise and inform government and the industry itself of the equine industry's important role in the United States economy.

The standards for holding the governmental entity itself liable is different than the standard for holding the individuals operating the prison liable (and additional 11th Amendment issues of substance and forum come into play that require suit to be brought in state rather than federal court on such a claim when the governmental entity owning the facility is a state government)(per the same case linked above):

The resolution asks the government to monitor this issue at the United Nations and in other international fora.

The World Economic Forum in Davos also provided a glimpse of the future, as more governments are likely to follow in the footsteps of Russia and Venezuela, that are issuing state - owned virtual currencies.

Contribute funding to activities of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (and for ATSIC to match the Government's contribution); and

Support of the federal government at the international level to the effective operation of the newly created UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

As identified by the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Governments must work together at all levels with the full participation of Indigenous people on a «holistic» response to climate change that takes account of not only the ecological dimensions of climate change, but also the social impacts and principles of human rights, equity and environmental justice.

However, as a recent report noted on the Victoria agreement process, the justice agreement framework and the consultative and representative processes which are created by this, provide a forum through which such issues may be brought to the negotiating table on a regular basis and with the presence of relevant government agencies.

Senior managers in OIPC regularly address forums of Australian Government agency staff at various levels (national, state and regional), DIMIA staff, ICC Manager workshops and ICC staff about the new arrangements to ensure a consistent understanding of the issues.

The Secretaries Group and the Australian Government Agency Heads Forum (State Managers) in each State and Territory also provide mechanisms for addressing these issues.

The progress of a claim and the utilisation of the procedural rights under the Native Title Act often provide a productive forum for Indigenous communities to negotiate with governments and other interested groups in respect of a broad range of issues relevant to the well - being and future viability of Indigenous communities.

These communities have been working with governments to develop a regional response — the Fitzroy Futures Forum — to address issues of engagement and coordination.

In this reporting period, the Government signalled its support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples); [5] two United Nations treaty monitoring committees delivered concluding observations on Australia; a complaint against Australia was made to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; and once again, a delegation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attended the annual session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

The NSW Government also has a number of consultative and advisory forums on specific issues, for example the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee provides advice to the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment.

Kulick served as president in 1997 and also held roles as treasurer; chair of the Issues Mobilization Political Action, Legislative and Local Government Forum Committee; and as a member of the Executive Committee.

Other not - to - be-missed sessions: • State & Local Issues Committee, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. — 11 a.m. • MLS Association Executives Session, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. — 3 p.m. • Issues Mobilization Committee, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m. • Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee & Forum, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. • Government Affairs Directors Meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. — 12 p.m. • Communications Directors Networking Workshop, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. • Business Technology & Information Systems Forum, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. • Legislative and Political Forum, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. • Association Management Roundtables, Thursday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. — 11 a.m. • Leadership Luncheon: Generational Leadership: Engaging Today's Newest Realtors ® (ticketed event), Thursday, Nov. 15, 11:15 a.m. — 12:45 p.m. • Board of Directors Meeting, Friday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

«Our idea is to organize discussion forums where public - and private - sector people can come together and talk about issues related to urban retail development,» says Cindy Stewart, director of local government relations with the ICSC office in Alexandria, Va..

«There's very little guidance on this issue right now, which makes it hard for you to decide what to do,» said Beth Wanless, senior director of government affairs at the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), during a property management forum Thursday at the REALTORS ® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.

I think that there is a need for some changes within the structure of organized Real Estate, but I believe that now that the current issue has been raised within the «public» forum (which public still does not understand what the hell is going on), that the folks best suited to suggest what changes should be implemented are any but government types.