Sentences with phrase «commitments from developing»

The United States has refused to sign an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gases because it does not include similar commitments from developing countries.

What do you think of American concerns about a lack of language on concrete commitments from developing countries in the recent draft texts of an agreement?

The elements that I believe are key to a successful agreement in Copenhagen include: • Strong targets and timetables from industrialized countries and differentiated but binding commitments from developing countries that put the entire world under a system with one commitment: to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other global warming pollutants that cause the climate crisis; • The inclusion of deforestation, which alone accounts for twenty percent of the emissions that cause global warming; • The addition of sinks including those from soils, principally from farmlands and grazing lands with appropriate methodologies and accounting.

He emphasized that without emissions reduction commitments from both developed and developing... Continue reading →

With very little money in its pocket, an unsuccessful online fundraising that only raised $ 1000 and no funding commitments from developed country parties, the Adaptation Fund seems to be drawing to an extinction.

For many the Copenhagen Accord was seen as a tragic failure because it failed to: (a) achieve once again enforceable ghg emissions reduction commitments from developed countries sufficient to prevent dangerous climate change, (b) identify dedicated sources of funding for adaptation or capacity building in vulnerable developing countries, or (c) stop the deforestation that is a major contributor to climate change.

If the commitments from developed countries add up to something significant, then there might be an agreement at Copenhagen.

Both AOSIS and LDCs depend entirely on whatever scraps of climate finance, capacity building, technology transfer, adaptation and mitigation commitments from the developed country parties they can have.

This week, we can see this in the strident and threatening pronouncements of the ALBA countries, or the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (which joins together Bolivia, Cuba, Venezuela, and others in an anti-Capitalist alliance) who, according to The Hindu, are «demanding a firm commitment from developed nations to the second phase of the Kyoto protocol, putting pressure on the main polluters.»

Not exact matches

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

The agreement between the parties stems from the arrest of Robinson and Nelson at a Starbucks store in Philadelphia on April 12 and includes a confidential financial settlement as well as a commitment to continued listening and dialogue between the parties as a means toward developing specific actions and opportunities.

Renewable Properties, a team of experienced renewable energy professionals with development and investment capabilities throughout the U.S., today announced the closing of a new $ 12.5 million capital commitment from New Energy Capital Partners to develop, finance, and operate solar energy... Continue reading →

Renewable Properties, a team of experienced renewable energy professionals with development and investment capabilities throughout the U.S., today announced the closing of a new $ 12.5 million capital commitment from New Energy Capital Partners to develop, finance, and operate solar energy projects for utilities, local governments and large commercial entities.

* Since assuming leadership of CSIM in 2010, Chandoha has achieved record growth by developing a cultural commitment to providing investors with quality funds at a great value, managing them with integrity and examining risk from multiple angles.

That's because the growth in emissions from developing countries, including China and India, will simply dwarf any U.S. action, making their commitments under the agreement far more important.

A final investment decision has been made to move forward with a 1.9 Bcf / d pipeline being jointly developed by Kinder Morgan, DCP Midstream and Targa Resources that would allow more shale gas to move from the Permian Basin to the Texas Gulf Coast after the project secured long - term shipper commitments for about 85 % of its capacity, the companies said Thursday.

What a securely attached child - OR ADULT - looks like: competent, self - confident, resilient, cheerful much of the time, anticipating people's needs (not from a co-dependent place), empathic, humorous, playful, tries harder in the face of adversity; not vulnerable to approach by strangers because won't go to strangers (as adult, out - going without being foolhardy), good self - esteem, achieving, able to use all mental, physical, emotional resources fully, responsive, affectionate, able to make deep commitments as appropriate, able to be self - disclosing as appropriate, able to be available emotionally as appropriate, able to interact well with others at school and in jobs / careers, likely to be more physically healthy throughout life, self - responsible, giving from a «good heart» place of compassion, has true autonomy, no co-dependent self, because of well developed internal modulation system, less likely to turn to external «devices» (addictions) to modulate affect

While many positive changes have occurred in recent years to prioritize the developing brain of youth athletes, we will continue our commitment to finding the best methods of coaching, training and competing to insure that all athletes can enjoy playing the game and the myriad benefits from healthy participation in youth sport.

The project, which has emerged from Mass Audubon's commitment to developing trails at its wildlife sanctuaries for visitors with a full range of functional abilities, will provide guidance and support materials for like - minded organizations nationwide.

Along these lines, from what I understand, love is seen as developing over time in the context of a sacred commitment to the marriage.

A lack of commitment from the Government for the entire route of the HS2 line means that this vital infrastructure project risks being developed in isolation, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has warned.

The UK has a long legacy of leading the fight against global poverty, and it's essential that we use our influence to ensure the European Union also delivers on the 0.7 % commitment as it develops its budget from 2014 — 20.

A citation from the Superintendent of the New York Ministers Network of the Assemblies of God Church, Dr. Duane Durst, recognized President Mahama for his exemplary achievements in presidential office, acknowledging «the great achievements in the nation of Ghana and West Africa due to his commitment as a servant - leader to build a just, prosperous and technologically developed nation for the people of Ghana.»

«If the U.S. pulls out and China delivers on its commitment in both the qualitative and quantitative terms, China will have a much stronger case in its effort to have a global energy governance system that is much more multi-polar in nature and has greater voice from [developing] countries,» she said in an email to E&E News.

To many, that finding was illustrative of a lack of commitment from richer countries to help developing ones adapt to the global warming that they have done the most to cause.

Explaining this recommendation in more detail, Lim adds, «Scientists put time, work, money, [and] commitment into developing the cures and therapies from the basic material.

And on 7 December, a report from Policy Cures in Sydney, Australia, a group that monitors global research and development for neglected diseases, showed that public and private funders last year cut their commitments to HIV / AIDS research targeted at the developing world by US$ 67.5 million, or 5.9 %.

Presently, announced commitments for CO2 - emission cuts from the various nations of the globe, particularly those form the developed countries grouped in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are more likely to deliver greenhouse gas concentrations of 550 ppm, says IEA executive director, Nobuo Tanaka.

- Commitment to bring together genomics research institutions form developing countries with those from developed countries.

Not only do we have the experience that comes from providing trauma care for more children than most other hospitals, but we have the expertise that can only be developed through commitment to research that helps explain the factors at play in traumatic injuries in children, and the best methods for education and prevention.

The Cancer Research Institute's commitment to breast cancer goes back nearly four decades, when CRI began funding the New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer group, an alliance of physicians and surgeons from 18 medical institutions committed to developing a coordinated breast cancer diagnosis and treatment program.

I use techniques from several different treatment modalities, including psychodynamic therapy (developing insight), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (identifying and working to live in alignment with your values), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (noticing your thoughts and how they shape your behavior).»

Sprouting from the lucidity of his vision, protected by the brutalist simplicity of their operation, and maintained by his own intense commitment, Owens» business has developed a momentum of its own.

Some people are too stuck in the quarry and other commitments that prevent them from developing long - term relationship with another.

We take our commitment to providing a safe online dating environment very seriously and are continuing to develop new ways to protect our users from the threat of scammers.

From talking to people, and following people over time in my research, I've learned that the Internet is a very common way that people meet and develop long - term relationships and commitments.

Though the film's narrative never fully develops and fails to explore the deepest parts of this cautionary tale, the full commitment from the directing style and its performers transform a seemingly A-typical story to something new and dynamic.

a implement the commitment undertaken by developed country Parties to the UNFCCC to a goal of mobilizing jointly USD100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible

The philosophy derives from Steiner's idea called anthroposophy, which includes the concept of an unseen world complete with angels hovering above daily life (and the classroom), as well as a commitment to developing the inner self in order to serve the community.

Community participation Matthew Gajdus, the Football Foundation facilities programme manager who oversaw the ARK Academy project, highlighted how ARK's commitment to raising community participation helped them win Foundation support: «From an early stage of their application ARK Academy made it clear that the proposed new facilities would be available to all members of the community; they were keen to engage with clubs and teams and offer their students opportunities to develop their football experience.»

Education leaders from across Australia met today to discuss their continued commitment to strengthening initial teacher education (ITE), in a bid to develop higher quality, classroom - ready graduates.

Education leaders from across Australia met on Thursday to discuss their continued commitment to strengthening initial teacher education (ITE), in a bid to develop higher quality, classroom - ready graduates.

Drawing on his personal interactions with Community District # 2 in New York City, Elmore promotes the idea that school reform can not be imposed through artificial constructs developed by outside policymakers, but must begin from the inside with a commitment by educators to develop the knowledge, structures, and practices at the heart of instruction.

This will mean a commitment from CMO leaders, funders, and policymakers to address weaknesses in the current CMO model as well as experimentation and real ingenuity to regularly develop and test new models.

Working with the women of Rwanda and honoring the commitment to local sustainable materials, SHE developed a prototype sanitary pad made from banana fibers that has shown great promise in preliminary trials.

Taking the step from social enterprise project to sustainable social business requires drive, ambition and commitment, but when it works it really pays off - something Launceston Primary in Cornwall found out this year when their pupils set up Just Beez [www.justbeez.org], a social enterprise developed and run by the school's year 6 pupils to help address the plight of the British bee population.

They've been rightly recognised for showing tremendous commitment to instilling positive character in young people, and their work demonstrates the breadth of ways that character can be developed, from sport and music activities, to youth social action and the development of an ethos around specific traits.

It instead requires a pervasive culture of scholarship with a shared commitment for teachers to support one another to develop so that students benefit from the highest quality teaching.

The 146 plans include all developed nations and three quarters of developing countries under the UNFCCC, covering 86 % of global greenhouse gas emissions — almost four times the level of the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, the world's first international emission reduction treaty that required emissions cuts from industrialized countries.

His dissertation, «Lessons from a Rural Georgia Principal on Developing Professional Learning Communities,» describes his support for personalized professional development for educators and his commitment to being known as a leader of learners.