Sentences with phrase «change challenges and opportunities»

This analytical report argues for a bold re-imagining of prevailing models in order to steer the ongoing city transitions towards greater sustainability based on a thorough review of all available options, including a close look on climate change challenges and opportunities.

This module focuese on climate change adaptation and mitigation, aiming to assist forest managers in assessing and responding to climate - change challenges and opportunities.

This survey was conducted to facilitate the development of guidelines to assist forest managers to effectively respond to climate change challenges and opportunities.

Not exact matches

With cultures, currencies, economies and competition moving and changing at a pace never seen before, the ability to respond to opportunities and challenges with courage is a requirement for success.

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.

Climate change is both a massive challenge and huge opportunity.

At our recent Entrepreneur Live event, founders of well - known and well - loved consumer brands shared what helped them stay on track with their missions in the midst of the changes, challenges and opportunities every entrepreneurial company experiences.

There are no easy or quick fixes to these complex challenges but women believe in opportunities for change — and with belief follows an ability to rock entire systems.

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 opportunities.

For many taxpayers, the changes made by the legislation present a host of tax planning challenges and opportunities going forward.

Middle Eastern entrepreneurs are spawning startups in education, crime - prevention, traffic - management, recycling, renewable energy, health, entertainment, education, and beyond, solving real challenges and finding new opportunities that can change societies.

The industry landscape is changing, and each business faces different competitive opportunities and challenges.

Forward - looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to the launch timing and success of products based on the BlackBerry 10 platform, general economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, including its ability to implement meaningful changes to address its business challenges, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding the cash flow generation of its business.

Our team focuses on the degree of change in overall projected trends within these areas to look beyond current performance to understand directionally where opportunities and challenges may reside.

Shantal, like thousands of girls here, live day to day, looking for an opportunity to change their history... and challenge what feels like their fate.

The crisis of the socialist world and the attacks against this theology have given to the theologians the opportunity to make an evaluation, to asses their own principles and criteria and to open themselves to the new challenges coming from the changing situation.

That all changed in November, when I devoted the month to homemaking and found my tasks not only challenging and creatively stimulating, but also packed with opportunities for spiritual growth.

A competitive market, fluctuating prices in raw materials, changing consumer expectations: the oil and fat industry is filled with challenges and exciting opportunities.

The retail and distribution landscape is changing extraordinarily fast, quickly exposing brands to new challenges and also many exciting new opportunities to get healthy products into the hands of consumers.

A field trip throughout Sonoma County that included: an overview of the area's agricultural landscape and the challenges and opportunities the county faces amid shifting policies and demographic changes; a tour and tasting at Vella Cheese company as well as a demonstration of traditional cheesemaking by hand; a comparative tasting of heirloom tomatoes, stone fruits, and melons at Green String Farm, along with a tour hosted by Bob Cannard, famous for supplying Alice Waters and her restaurant, Chez Panisse; a tour, hops demonstration, and guided beer tasting at Carneros Brewing Company.

The 2018 Expo West education sessions included the first - ever CBD Summit, an in - depth look at the opportunities and challenges that exist for the hemp - derived cannabidiol market; and the Disrupted Retail Summit, a discussion around the changing consumer purchasing habits and opportunities at retail and online.

Both opportunities and challenges arise from this rapid pace of change.

These changing dairy markets present both challenges and opportunities for the United States.

«Clean label» has been a rallying cry for years, but in the Instagram age — where trends and preferences change more quickly than ever — it's difficult to pin down exactly how location, culture, age and other factors are shaping the clean label movement and creating unique challenges and opportunities.

Our heritage is long and rich, filled with moments of success and of challenge, and as the pace of change continues to accelerate, we see each day as another opportunity to write the next chapter in the Amatil story.

This virtual issue provides a unique opportunity to exchange research knowledge, ideas and innovations, and develop an understanding of how primary industries can tackle the challenge of a changing climate.

From fighting deforestation and climate change to building economic opportunities and better working conditions for rural people, the Rainforest Alliance is working to solve urgent environmental and social challenges.

A small change in the layout might serve to refresh the circuit enough to provide some passing opportunities and make it feel like a new challenge, but still with the Monaco constants that make the racing so unique.

As your child grows and changes he or she will need guidance to help deal with emotional and physical changes, new challenges, and opportunities.

Take this opportunity to teach your kids that change can be a challenge and that everyone needs to be patient.

Many common themes were explored, and while session attendees acknowledged that there are challenges ahead in order to make the changes — and to make them affordable — there was a real excitement about this new opportunity to bring healthy changes to school food.

It seems to me that these claims, reducible to «the internet (or this internet tool) is a singular and powerful causal force that will affect change, and that change will be for the better,» are often driven by the posturing of publicity - seeking pundits and people looking for grants or business opportunities (see the first part of this story on the U.S. State Department)-- and the professional pessimists who live to challenge them.

Citizen Planners and Champions for Change learned about what sustainable development is, the challenges and opportunities of increasing sustainable development in Buffalo Niagara, and what One Region Forward is doing to make our region more sustainable.

Those pushing for the changes say there are necessary because some MPs are less focused on getting on with the job and more focused on creating an opportunity to challenge the leader.

- the challenges of financial regulation and building a stronger economy, bringing to Britain new industries and new jobs - the challenge of reforming public services and the welfare state to better serve families and communities — the challenge of finding new ways to offer people security and opportunity amid accelerating economic and social change.

The Muslim community has grown in numbers over the last decade, so its dynamics, challenges and opportunities have changed.

The Governor's region - by - region approach finally provides an opportunity to address the different challenges and opportunities in all areas of the North Country, including the Adirondacks, and he is to be applauded for this sea change in how the state will determine and support economic development.

«By keeping with political tradition, this decision represents a lost opportunity to change business as usual and challenge the entrenched interests that dominate special elections.»

Fracturing monopolies, surging demand, falling oil prices and ambitious climate change mitigation goals are intersecting in Mexico, creating unprecedented challenges and opportunities for curbing greenhouse gases.

«We wanted to understand what challenges and opportunities the country faces due to climate change.

Among the changes, of course, three recent ones dominated the reunion discussion, and these new circumstances offer opportunities as well as challenges for the scientific community.

Perry says, «This is an enormous social change, and it brings challenges and opportunities for people in medical research.»

Dr Jochen Hinkel from Global Climate Forum in Germany, who is a co-author of this paper and a Lead Author of the coastal chapter for the 2014 IPCC Assessment Report added: «The IPCC has done a great job in bringing together knowledge on climate change, sea - level rise and is potential impacts but now needs to complement this work with a solution - oriented perspective focusing on overcoming barriers to adaptation, mobilising resources, empowering people and discovering opportunities for strengthening coastal resilience in the context of both climate change as well as existing coastal challenges and other issues.»

Unsustainable, inefficient, often violent, and marked by stark inequalities of wealth and opportunity, cities are increasingly vulnerable to social and economic crises, natural disasters, climate change, and other challenges of the coming era.

«Confronting the challenges of a changing climate presents opportunities for managers and other decision - makers to plan ahead, foster resilient landscapes, and ensure that the benefits forests provide are sustained into the future,» said Michael T. Rains, Director of the Northern Research Station and the Forest Products Laboratory.

Finally, Eng described new genomics advances including whole genome sequencing for potential clinical application with its opportunity for changing the paradigm of healthcare and its multiple attendant challenges.

No matter your opinion on these changes, it is likely that the shifts caused to the practical and philosophical landscape of the scientific enterprise will provide challenges and opportunities for us all.

Yet, as in all rapidly developing fields, with changing scientific questions and opportunities, some telescopes remain more appropriate than others for addressing new scientific challenges.

To increase opportunities for research, education and training that strengthen scientific capacities in developing countries to understand, communicate and motivate action on critical global environmental change challenges.

While she's in town in November, you'll also have the opportunity to meet her, share your symptoms and health challenges, ask your most pressing questions, and will be given a precise and personal daily ritual and essential oil recommendation to ignite powerful change in your life.