Sentences with phrase «address changes in the economy»

NAFTA negotiations under his leadership will likely yield a continuation of the status quo with minor tweaks to address changes in the economy — such as the digital economy and new energy policy.

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In his address, Barton will share his perspectives on forces at work in the global economy and how they are changing the business landscape here in B.C. — creating not just challenges, but also opportunitieIn his address, Barton will share his perspectives on forces at work in the global economy and how they are changing the business landscape here in B.C. — creating not just challenges, but also opportunitiein the global economy and how they are changing the business landscape here in B.C. — creating not just challenges, but also opportunitiein B.C. — creating not just challenges, but also opportunities.

Darin Kingston of d.light, whose profitable solar - powered LED lanterns simultaneously address poverty, education, air pollution / toxic fumes / health risks, energy savings, carbon footprint, and more Janine Benyus, biomimicry pioneer who finds models in the natural world for everything from extracting water from fog (as a desert beetle does) to construction materials (spider silk) to designing flood - resistant buildings by studying anthills in India's monsoon climate, and shows what's possible when you invite the planet to join your design thinking team Dean Cycon, whose coffee company has not only exclusively sold organic fairly traded gourmet coffee and cocoa beans since its founding in 1993, but has funded dozens of village - led community development projects in the lands where he sources his beans John Kremer, whose concept of exponential growth through «biological marketing,» just as a single kernel of corn grows into a plant bearing thousands of new kernels, could completely change your business strategy Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute, who built a near - net - zero - energy luxury home back in 1983, and has developed a scientific, economically viable plan to get the entire economy off oil, coal, and nuclear and onto renewables — while keeping and even improving our high standard of living

The authors address these questions and provide a comprehensive overview of what an RMB clearing hub is and how it fits into existing developments in currency internationalization, policy reform in China, and the positioning of cities in a changing global economy.

This generational change will percolate through the economy as companies that do not effectively address societal concerns will struggle to remain relevant in the long - term.

On the program's launch, Vinexpo CEO Guillaume Deglise said, «The industry's key decision - makers are now in Bordeaux to address the most important topics affecting our shared interests, from the economy to e-commerce, international agreements and climate change.

Published today, the draft bill has been hailed as the first of its kind in any country and legally commits the government to a low carbon economy and addressing climate change.

My Government will continue to play a leading role in world affairs, using its global presence to tackle climate change and address major international security, economy and humanitarian challenges.

In response, DiNapoli said the retirement system is already a leader among public pension funds in seeking to push a low carbon economy and getting corporations to address climate change issues, such as through shareholder resolutions aimed at companies like ExxonMobiIn response, DiNapoli said the retirement system is already a leader among public pension funds in seeking to push a low carbon economy and getting corporations to address climate change issues, such as through shareholder resolutions aimed at companies like ExxonMobiin seeking to push a low carbon economy and getting corporations to address climate change issues, such as through shareholder resolutions aimed at companies like ExxonMobil.

«The aim of the house party series is to get to know all the wonderful folks that make up this district in its many neighborhoods, to get neighbors to meet each other to share food and laughs, and to share my campaign's message that whether it is addressing climate change, fixing our broken government and economy — together we can get it done,» Platts said.

Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo says it's «vital» that lawmakers begin working on legislation to address climate change, which he says could damage both the economy and environment of his district in South Florida.

We have a tremendous opportunity in our region to build a new green economy and find innovative solutions to address climate change for our health and future generations, as this project highlights.»

Visual Artist Elena Siff's Making Change project addresses how the Internet plays a major role in this new artistic economy by setting up an actual and virtual marketplace that allows participating artists an opportunity to sell their creations in person and online.

Elena Siff's Making Change project addresses how the Internet plays a major role in this new artistic economy by setting up a virtual marketplace and a physical store in the 18th Street project room.

will address the current threats to art and culture in the midst of a major conservative shift in politics and changes in economies.

There's no doubt that for us to take on climate change in a serious way would involve making some tough political choices, and you know, understandably, I think the American people right now have been so focused and will continue to be focused on our economy and jobs and growth that, you know, if the message is somehow we're going to ignore jobs and growth simply to address climate change, I don't think anybody's going to go for that.

Whereas any efforts to mitigate the risks of, prepare for, or otherwise address our changing climate and its effects should not constrain the United States economy, especially in regards to global competitiveness; and Whereas there is increasing recognition that we can and must take meaningful and responsible action now to address this issue: Now, therefore, be it

There is no shortage of support needs for communities to address the impacts of climate change in agricultural systems, including support for adaptation for vulnerable regions and transformation to sustainable and resilient food production systems, built around local food economies.

Schwerin said McAuliffe will run on a jobs platform that will mainly focus on building a clean energy economy «to help spur economic growth in Virginia and address climate change.»

... it is essential that a new framework include both major developed and developing economies that generate the majority of greenhouse gas emissions and consume the most energy, and that climate change must be addressed in a way that enhances energy security and promotes economic growth...

While publics in both rich and poor nations are generally supportive of their own governments taking action to curb greenhouse gas emissions, in principle many people believe that wealthy societies, not poor economies, should take on more of the responsibility for addressing climate change.

It features chapters on: the year in review, which highlights environmental extremes, including record extreme weather and climate events and increasing degradation of marine ecosystems, but notes progress towards new investments in renewable energy and towards a green economy; the benefits of soil carbon; the closing and decommissioning of nuclear power reactors; and on key environmental indicators, which underscores the need to address mounting challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and land and soil degradation.

«I'm proud to sponsor this legislation because addressing climate change and improving our economy go hand in hand,» said Sen. Brian Feldman.

But Canada is further ahead on implementing the actions required to address climate change that will provide a long - term sustainable future for wind energy development by looking beyond wind energy's role in the electricity grid to its role (with other renewable energies) as a substitute for fossil fuels in other sectors of the economy where most of our greenhouse gas emissions are produced.

It then addresses the economic costs of the impact of climate change and the opportunities for regional integration and coordination in the pursuit of low - carbon economies.

Key recommendations presented in the document include: adopting migration and conflict - sensitive adaptation policies; promoting regional environmental cooperation in addressing climate change, migration and conflict; rooting national adaptation policies in the Green Economy and promoting the creation of green jobs; strengthening preventive action; and using conflict and / or migration risk to prioritize investments and build donor commitment to long - term engagement in the Sahel.

(C) the team's proposal to integrate social and physical sciences research to address the effects of climate variability and change on the ecology, economy, infrastructure, and communities in the region.

We are convinced that the carbon dividends approach first put forward by one of us (Shultz) along with former secretary of state James A. Baker III a few months ago can strengthen the U.S. economy in ways highly valued by both the left and right and simultaneously spur global efforts to address climate change.

In summary, a three pronged approach is needed to address the root causes of climate change: Better technology (i.e., carbon neutral energy sources), a transition to a steady - state economy, and a reduction in population sizIn summary, a three pronged approach is needed to address the root causes of climate change: Better technology (i.e., carbon neutral energy sources), a transition to a steady - state economy, and a reduction in population sizin population size.

Lee Raymond, chairman of ExxonMobil, responded that, «Our investment in G - CEP is a demonstration of our long - held belief that successful development and global deployment of innovative, commercially viable technology is the only path that can address long - term climate - change risks while preserving and promoting prosperity of the world's economies.»

[Here is the golden nugget in the interview gc] I think the American people right now have been so focused and will continue to be focused on our economy and jobs and growth that, you know, if the message is somehow we're going to ignore jobs and growth simply to address climate change, I don't think anybody's going to go for that.

Investing in energy conservation measures has the potential to cut fuel import bills, boost the economy and create numerous jobs, and is also essential to address climate change.

Where efforts to address climate change have for the last 20 years focused on reducing national emissions through sweeping policies, like cap and trade or carbon taxes, climate policy today has shifted decisively toward smaller bore, pragmatic policies that don't promise to eliminate the climate crisis in one fell swoop but do help us move our economy toward greater «decarbonization,» sector by sector and technology by technology.

In November 2014, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama surprised the world by announcing that the planet's two largest economies — and largest polluters — had signed a joint agreement to address climate change.

Dotson traces that sense of dread back to 2009 when the Obama administration issued its first rule to address climate change: the first round of increases in vehicle fuel economy mandated by the EPA.

But methane leaks from natural gas fields have undermined the supposed advantage of natural gas in addressing climate change, threatening its status as a so - called «bridge fuel» toward a carbon - free economy.

An IPSOS survey presented during Climate Week NYC, on behalf of The Climate Group and Futerra, shows that a majority of people globally are optimistic about addressing climate change if we act now — with people in emerging economies the most positive about the role of new technology.

Countries and regions listed in Annex I of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)(i.e., the OECD and former planned economies of the Soviet Union) are required to submit periodic assessments to the UNFCCC of actions they are taking to address climate cChange (UNFCCC)(i.e., the OECD and former planned economies of the Soviet Union) are required to submit periodic assessments to the UNFCCC of actions they are taking to address climate changechange.

«There's no doubt that for us to take on climate change in a serious way would involve making some tough political choices, and you know, understandably, I think the American people right now have been so focused and will continue to be focused on our economy and jobs and growth that, you know, if the message is somehow we're going to ignore jobs and growth simply to address climate change, I don't think anybody's going to go for that,» President Obama said at a press conference in response a question by New York Times reporter, Mark Landler.

In February 2015, the Ministry of Labour initiated the Changing Workplaces Review to address today's modern workplace, workforce, and the economy.

But NAFTA is 15 years old, and hasn't taken into consideration changes in the world economy, or adequately addressed border security, climate change and energy issues.

, corporate partner Matthew Abbott speaks on changes in the private equity market, and addresses mega-buyout funds, the expansion of funds» geographic focus, the outlook for the economy, and the market's effect...

In a Q&A for Forbes, corporate partner Matthew Abbott speaks on changes in the private equity market, and addresses mega-buyout funds, the expansion of funds» geographic focus, the outlook for the economy, and the market's effect.In a Q&A for Forbes, corporate partner Matthew Abbott speaks on changes in the private equity market, and addresses mega-buyout funds, the expansion of funds» geographic focus, the outlook for the economy, and the market's effect.in the private equity market, and addresses mega-buyout funds, the expansion of funds» geographic focus, the outlook for the economy, and the market's effect...

Finally, and on a related note, The Conversation has the full audio and a written summary of former US Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich's keynote address to Universities Australia's higher education conference, where Bleich speaks about Trump, disruptive technology, and the role of education in a changing economy.

«We've got an incredibly powerful lineup of keynote speakers and panels to address the changes that are happening in the global marketplace and the impact to the economy here locally and beyond,» says John Geha, EO of LSTAR.