Sentences with phrase «on voluntary commitments»

If the ministry of disciplining is to avoid the image of punishing, it must find its roots in the word «disciple» with its emphasis on voluntary commitment and self - disciplining, and an image of the minister in prayer as he both disciplines himself personally and professionally, and encourages the laity to do the same.

«Our future field studies will focus on voluntary commitment devices in other health behaviors, such as gym exercise and smoking cessation, which can work in large - scale incentive programs and help people maintain self - control on an ongoing basis.»

Not exact matches

Calgary based Enbridge, the company behind Northern Gateway, has emphasized its commitment to safety and the environment, saying the National Energy Board Joint Review Panel, which held two years of hearings on the project, had made many of the company's voluntary commitments a mandatory part of the conditions for approval.

They also encouraged Myanmar and Bangladesh to press on with their «shared commitment to carry out the voluntary return» of about 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled Myanmar's Rakhine state, Lee said.

I have become allergic to slick modern interpretations of discipline that bear down heavily on discipleship and ignore the long series of historical events that moved the focus of the term from a glad and voluntary commitment and placed it around censure of the individual by the group.

But then some surprises: Canada, whose government led by Steven Harper has been backing away from the previous government's commitment to Kyoto, began publicly leaning toward the U.S. position; and then, to the embarrassment of the Kyoto group, Japan, home country of the treaty and of course a signatory to it, joined the United States and Canada in looking favorably on the voluntary approach.

And with Clear on Calories, America's leading beverage companies have come together through a voluntary commitment to make the calories in their products even more clear and consumer - friendly by putting calorie information at consumers» fingertips at every point of purchase, including containers, company - controlled vending machines and fountain machines.

Based on industry and stakeholder feedback, CSWA determined that a voluntary third - party certification option for California vintners and growers was the appropriate next step in the evolution of the Sustainable Winegrowing Program to maintain the California wine industry's leadership position and commitment to transparency.

, «Clear on Calories,» Big Soda seems to think that placing calorie numbers on the front of beverage containers and vending machines equals good nutrition and «has painted the voluntary commitment as an answer to First Lady Michelle Obama's call to eradicate childhood obesity.»

Launched in 2003, it relies on companies such as Cargill, DuPont, Intel, Ford and Monsanto to make legally binding but voluntary commitments to meet emissions targets either by reducing emissions from their factories or by purchasing permits from other members of the exchange who have exceeded their targets.

Although a low - speed AEB system is standard on all Volvo passenger vehicles, not all include forward collision warning as outlined in the voluntary commitment.

Accreditation is a voluntary commitment practices make to their clients and patients, and AAHA is the only organization in the U.S. and Canada that accredits companion animal hospitals based on standards that go above and beyond state regulations.

Commenting on the award to Professor Zorko, WSAVA President Dr. Walt Ingwersen said, «Professor Zorko has made an outstanding contribution to the development of veterinary medicine in Slovenia through his long service to voluntary veterinary organizations and his commitment to teaching and his research.»

The proposals for change are based on «voluntary national commitments», which are not legally binding and will not commit countries to meet any targets or to work within a given timeframe.

Sofidel Group (known in Italy mainly for its Regina brand) is re-launching its commitment to the environment by broadening its agreement with WWF's Climate Savers, based on the voluntary definition of substantial reduction plans for carbon dioxide emissions through the implementation of innovative strategies and technologies.

The company has met its commitments to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), the voluntary mechanism for controlling the practices of the industry, a year ahead of time.

The current text therefore reiterates the existing commitment, adding that «we will endeavour to make further progress in moving forward this commitment», encouraging all G20 members to initiate a voluntary peer review as soon as feasible, and noting the OECD / IEA progress report on the peer review process and facilitation of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies phase out.

The Cancun meeting in fact made it more likely for the developed countries to shift from the Kyoto Protocol and its binding regime of emission reduction commitments, to a voluntary system in which each country only makes pledges on how much it will reduce its emissions.

As we have seen the Cancun agreements fail to modify the inadequate voluntary commitments on ghg emissions reductions made pursuant to the Copenhagen Accord.

Others saw Copenhagen as a success for achieving agreement on the long - term goals of the UNFCCC, new voluntary commitments from many developing countries, new levels of cooperation from China on verifying its voluntary emissions reductions commitments, and promises to mobilize significant amounts of money for adaptation in developing countries.

Agreed to on the sidelines of COP16 in Cancun and signed on New Year's Eve, the deal between the two organizations proves their mutual commitment to making 2011 the year voluntary carbon offset trading grows to record levels.

Pasztor went on to say that you can look at nations» voluntary commitments positively and negatively.

«Outcomes are expected to include: a political declaration on pollution, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); resolutions and decisions adopted by Member States to address specific dimensions of pollution; voluntary commitments by governments, private sector entities and civil society organizations to clean up the planet; and the Clean Planet Pledge, a collection of individual commitments to take personal action to end pollution in all its forms.»

But Sony Ericsson received poor marks on voluntary take back, use of recycled plastic, and commitment to reduce greenhouse gases.

Exploring voluntary efforts to help deliver on countries» climate commitments, such as market mechanisms, in a way that promotes sustainable development and environmental integrity.

While there are a number of jurisdictions that have issued or are contemplating practice directions requiring counsel to complete the Database Registration Form and provide relevant documents to the CBA, providing this information remains primarily a voluntary commitment on the part of class action counsel.

Both mediation and the collaborative family law process rely on voluntary and complete financial disclosure by the parties, and a commitment to resolution that will reflect the interests of both spouses.

Both Collaborative practice and mediation rely on a voluntary, free exchange of information and commitment to resolutions, respecting everyone's shared goals.

The process is based on a voluntary and free exchange of information, the pledge to not go to court, and the commitment to finding resolutions that recognize the interests of both participants.