Sentences with phrase «address issues of the environment»

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In short, we know that advisors and investors alike have many questions about the current environment, and we address many of these issues in this edition of our insights.

During his address at the United Nations World Environment Day last summer, Pope Francis likened it to a moral issue, saying, «Throwing away food is like stealing from the table of the poor and the hungry.»

Though legally independent, it is the university umbrella organization for service and advocacy, encompassing dozens of member organizations that address almost every conceivable issue, from the environment, to gay rights, to Palestinian statehood.

To address the issue of food waste as it impacts our future, the environment and the long - term profitability of our industry, Sealed Air commissioned a groundbreaking, two - year study to capture both consumer perceptions about food waste, and food loss results within the retail environment.

The Australian Weeds Strategy provides a national framework for addressing weed issues whilst maintaining the sustainability of Australia's primary industries and reducing the impact of weeds on the environment.

The report, published in the November 2016 issue of Pediatrics (online Oct. 24), includes new evidence that supports skin - to - skin care for newborn infants; addresses the use of bedside and in - bed sleepers; and adds to recommendations on how to create a safe sleep environment.

LINCOLN — In her keynote address before Mass Audubon's Annual Meeting Friday evening, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy exhorted the audience to stand up for a healthy environment as a quality - of - life issue.

We establish alliances with other organizations as well as mobilize members of our group to persuade current officials to address community concerns and broader issues that impact the well - being of our citizens and environment.

Nii Amoa Nai said although the incumbent has performed to the best of his ability, there is still more work to be done in addressing critical issues bordering on education, environment...

In addition to guiding all aspects of NISC Secretariat operations, Jamie is currently providing the leadership necessary to develop an Arctic Invasive Alien Species (ARIAS) Strategy and Action Plan under the Arctic Council's Conservation of Flora and Fauna (CAFF) and Protection of the Marine Environment (PAME) working groups; produce a documentary on invasive species entitled, Protecting What Matters; establish an annual Innovation Summit to advance U.S. scientific and technical capacities to address the most pressing invasive species issues; and raise the capacity of other governments to more effectively institutionalize invasive species programs.

The hands - on, competitive program harnesses the talents and creativity of tomorrow's leaders to help communities and the nation understand and address tough issues in theme areas ranging from health to environment to education.

Fiedler - Kelly says Cognigen needs both senior and junior level pharmacometricians, but finding people with five to six years of experience applying these methods to address real issues in the regulatory environment is most difficult.

Dr Sorichetta comments: «It's crucial we understand human mobility, so we can quantify the effect it has on our societies and the environment and provide strong evidence to support the development of policies to address issues, such as public health problems.»

The researchers suggest convening a National Academy of Sciences panel to address the issue or creating a new National Institute on the Environment to coordinate existing funding, spur new funding and encourage increased research as good places to start.

Numerous studies have been conducted to assess nurses» job satisfaction, asking about nurse - physician relationships, opportunities for promotion, autonomy, and similar issues, but very few have addressed the impact of the physical work environment on RNs» job satisfaction.

This research helps the Agency develop its strategy on endocrine - disrupting substances, a mixture of cost - effective action to reduce the risks of harm to the environment, targeted environmental monitoring, further research to address areas of uncertainty, and work to raise the public's awareness of these issues.

She is a professor of chemistry in the UB College of Arts and Sciences and a member of UB RENEW (Research and Education in eNergy, Environment and Water), an institute that addresses complex environmental issues.

According to Dr Legge, «As well as strategically targeting areas for cat control in bushland to maximise the conservation outcomes, we also need to address the issue of feral cats living in heavily urbanised areas, where their densities can be 30 times greater than in natural environments.

«This project is a novel approach to addressing issues that are of economic and social importance to aquaculture, conservation, and the environment,» says Dr. Alan Winter, President & CEO of Genome BC.

Interdisciplinary teams at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory address many of America's most pressing issues in energy, the environment and national security through advances in basic and applied science.

Possible reasons for this include the fact that most stem cell treatments, even without addressing issues of the aged tissue environment, represent a considerable improvement in the scope of what is possible to achieve through modern medicine.

Remember that getting dirty is a positive sign that the outdoor environment is successfully working for children, and that issues around mud on clothes can be addressed by good communication with parents and proper management of outdoor clothing.

The partnership with core communities and PLHA networks created an enabling environment which brought hidden communities to the centre stage and helped in addressing issues of stigma, discrimination, legal and ethical concerns.

This is a very broad definition, but it is the flexibility of Digital Leader schemes which allows schools to deploy students in roles that will best address issues of technology integration in their learning environments.

In light of these findings, Plan UK is calling for greater support for teachers to prevent incidents of unwanted sexual contact, as well as high - quality statutory sex and relationships education to teach young people about issues of consent and healthy relationships, and ensuring bullying policies address gender and sexual violence, providing a safe environment for pupils to report concerns.

Driving standards In an increasing school - driven education environment, the panel offers a valuable opportunity for representatives from important education bodies to raise and address issues that concern education recruiters and the flexible workforce in the sector, and help to guide the development of the REC Audited Education product.

In these roles, she leads and grows a national network of charter school attorneys known as «The Alliance of Public Charter School Attorneys»; provides technical assistance and training to charter school operators, authorizers, attorneys and advocates seeking to improve school - level civil rights policies and practices; addresses fiscal equity and labor issues confronting charter schools; provides litigation and strategic assistance to state partners considering litigation; and supports charter school advocates and operators seeking to improve their regulatory and authorizing environments.

Breaking Ranks provides school leaders with a framework for improving schools through collaborative leadership and professional learning communities; creating relevance through personalizing the school environment; and addressing issues of rigor through curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

The spring 2015 symposium addressed the issue of poverty as it relates to school reform and education improvement efforts, and in spring 2016, the symposium addressed the engagement gap and how we can make our schools and classrooms environments where young people thrive.

Key responsibilities of school leaders regarding this issue include creating a safe and nurturing school environment, supporting the physical and mental health of children, fostering their social and emotional well - being, and being prepared to address teen suicide through effective communication and support.

This includes forming a literacy leadership team, creating a collaborative learning environment, developing a school wide plan to address the professional development needs of teachers, and develop their own capacity around the issue.

Even with the plethora of information strongly connecting the condition of school facilities with student health and achievement, a disconnect existed among federal and state lawmakers, who had the power to address the issue, and the students, teachers and administrators trapped in those dilapidated environments.

Complying with the intent of the least restrictive environment mandate at the preschool level requires concerted effort on the part of administrators, staff and parents addressing a host of issues — some philosophical, some practical, all of them essential.

Other teachers want the formula this teacher used to create the learning environment and the success in meeting the needs of all, addressing bullying issues, and being proactive to misbehaviour while delivering rich, content driven lessons.

In Breaking Ranks II and Breaking Ranks in the Middle, school leaders are provided with a framework for improving the performance of each student by: implementing best practices through collaborative leadership and professional learning communities, creating relevance through personalizing the environment, and addressing issues of rigor through curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: + Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students; + Develop, write and help implement IEPs; + Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences; + Communicate regularly with parents / learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion; + Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues; + Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web - conferencing software, as needed; + Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed; + Participate in the school's Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students; + Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process; + Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs; + Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services; + Maintain accurate and up - to - date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software; + Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP; and + Other duties as assigned.

Recommended Strategies: Supportive Provide opportunities for students to discuss concerns with teachers and counselors Address issues of motivation, self - perception and self - efficacy Accommodate learning styles Modify teaching styles (e.g., abstract, concrete, visual, auditory) Use mastery learning Decrease competitive, norm - referenced environments Use cooperative learning and group work Use positive reinforcement and praise Seek affective and student - centered classrooms Set high expectations of students Use multicultural education and counseling techniques and strategies Involve mentors and role models Involve family members in substantive ways

In addition, this notice addresses the general question of whether carriers may require health documentation for carriage of service animals on flights from the U.S. into countries other than the U.K.. On February 26, 2007, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office issued a guidance document to assist carriers and passengers with disabilities in complying with both U.S. and U.K. regulations concerning the transport of service animals on flights from the U.S. to the U.K. by: 1) explaining the procedures passengers must follow to comply with the U.K.'s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); 2) explaining the procedures U.S. and foreign carriers must follow to obtain an approved Required Method of Operation (RMOP) from the U.K.'s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and 3) notifying both U.S. and U.K. carriers operating flights between the U.S. and the U.K. that failure to obtain an approved RMOP from DEFRA will be considered a violation of the ACAA by the Department's Aviation Enforcement Office and may subject such carriers to enforcement action.1 The purpose of this notice is to respond to inquiries from airlines and the traveling public since issuance of the February notice regarding foreign requirements for health 1 72

If you want to ensure a safe dog environment in the community of Dayton, why not address the real issue and step up to do the work that is needed to facilitate a safe environment for your citizens.

From that system, Tassava developed the Principles of Mutual Respect to encourage all colleagues at BRAC to work together in an environment that supports shared values, embraces diversity and emphasizes open communication and addressing issues directly.

The Department of Natural Resources addresses not only wildlife, but also issues permits for zoos and inspects animals involved in an entertainment environment.

Other artists critically addressed issues of contemporary life in a new, media - saturated technological environment.

John Feodorov is a conceptual artist whose work addresses contemporary issues of consumerism, the environment and identity.

Francis Alÿs (b. 1959, Antwerp) is an interdisciplinary conceptual artist, working in installation, video, painting, drawing, photography and performance to address issues of geopolitical and social conflict in urban environments.

Seminars address issues particular to the interdisciplinary environment of the graduate program, making use of the varied resources offered by The Cooper Union.

«Judd and Adkins have each made an indelible mark on contemporary art that is critical to understanding its evolution, while Bannard's influence on Color Field painting and Alÿs» work addressing issues of geopolitical and social conflict in urban environments both merit renewed attention.

[20] This exhibit included over 60 artists addressing social and political issues, including human rights and equality, immigration, foreign relations, the environment, and climate change, and continued Bui's curatorial activation of Peter Lamborn Wilson's concept of the Temporary Autonomous Zone, «a space wherein the fluctuation of artistic energy establishes the flow of information, and in so doing aligns — however fleetingly — a great collective imagination.

He is known for large works that transform the conventional exhibition spaces of modern art into all - encompassing environments addressing issues of «justice and injustice, power and powerlessness, and moral responsibility.»

Like most of Casteel's work, her new paintings — introspective and given largely to subjects seated in their natural environments — address relationships between individuals and the spaces they live in, often touching on issues related to class and race in the process.

The other artists in this exhibition work in a variety of media, including photography, performance, painting, sculpture, installation and video, and address diverse issues relating to the socio - political and cultural landscape of their respective environments.