Sentences with phrase «stepping up efforts»

UK top 10 firms Hogan Lovells, Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Allen & Overy (A&O) are among those stepping up efforts to hold partners to account by more explicitly linking diversity to compensation and performance reviews.

But while there is much truth to the idea that impending peak oil can and should provide an impetus for stepping up our efforts for a sustainable society, there is also a danger in assuming we know what the future holds.

But activists and road safety experts are stepping up their efforts to do something about truck blind spots.

So we need to focus more on adapting to the effects of global warming — for example, by stepping up efforts to cope with inland flooding and the urban «heat island» effect.

On the climate change adaptation side, the Bank is stepping up efforts to integrate disaster risk management work with longer - term efforts to make vulnerable nations more resilient to climate and disaster risks.

Singapore is stepping up its efforts to develop green technology.

America is leading the way with clean energy technology and is stepping up efforts to make advanced energy technology commercially viable...

Rhinoceros poaching has seen a dramatic increase in the last few years, and conservationists have been stepping up their efforts to fight this scourge by turning to new technologies like motion - triggered, satellite - connected remote cameras and drones.

This is just one studio where the company is stepping up its efforts to work with Intellectual Property owned outside of Sega - with Astro Boy a big hit in Japan and on its way to Europe.

Roy has always been known for celebrating the flavors of Hawai`i in his cuisine, and lately he and other island chefs have been publicly stepping up their efforts to support local farms and fisherman.

That's why we are stepping up efforts to educate our clients on the importance of dental hygiene for their pets.

Dear Friends, we donate fountains to raise funds for animal rescue organizations on a regular basis; now we are stepping up our efforts to support these organizations even further!

The good news is that the industry is stepping up efforts to take out some of the guesswork and mystery involved in evaluation these products.

Now, the government is stepping up its efforts to educate parents on preventing the crimes and resolving the damage already done... (See Child ID theft)

Waymo, the former Google self - driving car project, is stepping up its efforts to get autonomous - driving tech ready for prime time.

That's why Murray said Jackson is also stepping up efforts to hire new teachers by increasing starting pay and offering curriculum support and professional development opportunities.

New Haven school officials announced they are stepping up their efforts to hire teachers from diverse backgrounds.

On the day Gov. Dannel Malloy signed a bill regarding minority teacher recruitment, New Haven school officials announced they are stepping up their efforts to hire teachers from diverse backgrounds.

It is also why NEA and AFT affiliates, which have long - understood the importance of working statehouses, are stepping up their efforts on that level to preserve their influence.

As voters decide whether to allow more charter schools, a Globe review has found that the schools enroll English - language learners at much lower rates than those in traditional systems, even as many charter schools have been stepping up efforts to recruit more of the students.

Whilst Glasgow teachers are being told to relax standards, teachers across the UK are stepping up efforts to enforce strict uniform policy.

Such active outreach and financial support are particularly important for students and high schools with fewer resources, and stepping up efforts to publicize these opportunities among high - achieving underrepresented students may be an effective way of increasing their postsecondary success.

Not surprisingly, the soy industry has been stepping up its efforts to promote soy as the ticket to weight loss.

With summer now fast approaching, more and more people are really stepping up their efforts to get themselves into the best shape of their lives so that come bathing suit season they will be ready to strip down and strut their stuff without having to feel ashamed or self - conscious.

Other recommendations include building a peripheral canal to ferry some Sierra runoff around the delta, increasing the «groundwater banking» of water in underground aquifers, increasing a water transfer market to allow water rights holders to sell access to water, and stepping up efforts to conserve water in urban areas.

When the explosion in social networking helped topple repressive regimes last year, governments worldwide took notice, stepping up efforts to limit public Internet access.

AAAS, the world's largest general scientific organization, is stepping up its efforts to attract visiting scholars to work with the association in its programs that engage topics as varied as science diplomacy, nuclear disarmament issues and science education.

Social Media Stoke Unrest and Ignite Web - Rights Debate: When the explosion in social networking helped topple repressive regimes last year, governments worldwide took notice, stepping up efforts to limit public Internet access.

Member States are also stepping up efforts.

Researchers are stepping up efforts to develop a safe blood substitute amid a growing demand and dwindling supply of the real thing to treat trauma victims and blood disorders such as potentially deadly types of anemia.

Meanwhile, development organizations acknowledge that the two - prong approach that Clinton outlined — stepping up efforts to provide emergency relief while working simultaneously to strengthen systems and prevent future food emergencies — might not be possible everywhere.

He suspected the city is likely stepping up its efforts to separate those who are «more deserving of shelter than others» ahead of the expected rush.

State lawmakers are stepping up efforts to curb a heroin epidemic after the CDC released a study showing a drastic rise in use and deaths related to the drug.

McNall's State of the County address will also focus on stepping up efforts to clean up brownfields, abandoned former industrial sites where contamination has been left behind by past owners.

A number of City Council Members who are jockeying to replace Melissa Mark - Viverito as the next Speaker of the City Council seem to be stepping up efforts to curry favor with their colleagues and other elected officials through strategic campaign donations.

The Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York is stepping up efforts to educate New Yorkers about the financial benefits that come from increasing natural gas development throughout upstate.

A University of Massachusetts laboratory that tests ticks that people find on themselves or their pets for diseases is stepping up its efforts as tick season kicks into high gear.

WASHINGTON (CNN)- Two liberal groups that have been accusing Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson of undermining health care reform are stepping up their efforts to paint the conservative Democrat as an obstructionist.

Here in Westchester, the county will be stepping up efforts to help the damaged city after County Executive Robert Astorino signed a memorandum of understanding with the state of Puebla in 2016.

Tesla Inc. is stepping up its efforts to find workers for its Buffalo solar panel factory as it starts installing its new solar roof on customer homes.

The Conservative manifesto commits to continuing to support tourism in our country and stepping up efforts to recruit more apprentices into the business whilst Labour makes mention of the country's «thriving tourism industry».

And I'll set out how we're stepping up efforts here too.

But now, McLaughlin, a state assemblyman from Rensselaer County, is stepping up his efforts to shame his fellow Republicans in the upper house into holding hearings on water quality issues in Hoosick Falls.

Republicans are stepping up their efforts to remove Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chief Richard Cordray from office.

Clinton has been stepping up his efforts on behalf of embattled Democratic House members in New York.

The company and its ride - sharing competitors have been stepping up its efforts to pressure Albany into acting on this issue, receiving some pushback from traditional cab companies who say they want an even playing field for all drivers and disability advocates who worry about access for all riders.

Tugged in different directions — He shows his love for his children and you in part by stepping up his efforts as a provider.

Chelsea are reportedly stepping up their efforts to seal the transfer of Nice midfielder Jean Seri this summer, but face one major problem.

According to the Times, Arsenal are stepping up efforts to sign the 30 - year - old defender ahead of Manchester City.

Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, according to Sky Sports.