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In June 2024, UNEP FI reported that natural private finances had skyrocketed to US$100 billion, up 11 times compared to 2020 (US$9.4 billion). This year we look forward to the release of a new iteration of UNEP’s Financial Position Report for Nature. Furthermore, efforts under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) are in the form of tracking the private finances of nature through new global reporting indicators. This will help align funds with the needs of the country’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). Natacha Boric, Romie Goedicke Den Hertog, Ivo Mulder, Jessica Smith, Thomas Viegas and…

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Toronto celebrated “Christian Heritage Month” last December and recognized the Church’s important contributions to society. The initiative, which has gained momentum across Canadian cities, has received support from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. However, the Canadian Evangelical Fellowship raised concerns over a government plan to remove charities for religious charities, including Christian charities. Molly Baneljay The Canadian Evangelical Fellowship (EFC) expresses strong concern over the government’s plan to remove religious advancements for charitable purposes, highlighting the important contributions religious organizations make to Canadian society through social services, volunteer work and community support. In a submission on March 10th, the EFC…

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Katie PrickettBBC News, EssexDanny Mason’s handouts(The sky tro squad was filmed for the newspaper in the early morning of March 24, 1945, and we had tea before we boarded the plane to Germany.It was a battle that ended World War II in Europe, but little is known to everyone except military history enthusiasts.British, Canadian and American troops took off mainly from Essex Airfield on March 24, 1945, and were dropped directly above the German line on the Rhine.The men packed empty troopers and gliders descended into intense fighting conditions, bringing rapid success, but lost a great life. About six weeks…

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World News: Former Philippine President Duterte appears at International Criminal Court hearing by video linkIncarcerated former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared on Friday by videoconference before a judge at International Criminal Court days after being arrested in Manila for murder related to the fatal “war on drugs” he oversaw during his tenure.Duterte, 79, did not appear in the Hague courthouse, but appeared on a video screen from a detention center that was about a mile (1½ kilometre) in the area.For the families of drug crackdown victims, Duterte’s appearance in the courtroom was a sign of much-anticipated hope. Supporters of Duterte’s…

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Western’s African Students’ Association will hold its third annual cultural showcase on Saturday, full of lively performances and dazzling outfits.The theme of this year’s showcase was “Ancestor Echo.” The event organizers were to pay tribute to those who came before them and highlight their impact on modern culture. The event featured a fusion of contemporary music and traditional music, dance and costumes.Approximately 200 community members gathered to watch the performance in the Faculty of Education auditorium. The charming and comedic hosts featured the act with an emphasis on travelling to different parts of Africa, including dance teams, choirs, fashion shows…

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By Anja Karadeglija Canadian media March 15th, 2025, 1:40pm March 15th, 2025, 9:36pm Please read for 1 minute Displays the article’s font size Increase the font size for the article Prime Minister Mark Carney asked for a review of Canada’s plans to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets. Lockheed Martin’s contract with the US government is 88 planes each costing around US$85 million.A spokesman for Defense Minister Bill Blair says Carney asked Blair to find out if the F-35 contract is Canada’s best investment, or if there is a better option. 2:13 Mark Carney sworns and scraps consumer carbon…

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