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Climate change and indigenous peoples, afro-descendants and migrants examined at global seminar
27 May 2021, Rome – Indigenous peoples and afro-descendants’ knowledge, innovations and resilience capacities are essential for the transformation to a more sustainable and climate-friendly world and should be included in the policy-making processes, agreed the High-Level Seminar convened today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the governments of Costa Rica, Spain and the Vatican.
Indigenous peoples are major contributors to positive change, yet these valuable contributions are seldom reflected in mitigation strategies and adaptation policies to address climate change, said FAO Director-General QU Dongyu in his opening remarks.
High-level event co-hosted by FAO, Costa Rica, Spain and the Vatican
27 May 2021, Rome - Indigenous peoples and afro-descendants knowledge, innovations and resilience capacities are essential for the transformation to a more sustainable and climate-friendly world and should be included in the policy-making processes, agreed the High-Level Seminar convened today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the governments of Costa Rica, Spain and the Vatican.
Indigenous peoples are major contributors to positive change, yet these valuable contributions are seldom reflected in mitigation strategies and adaptation policies to address climate change, said FAO Director-General QU Dongyu in his opening remarks.
From Firsts to Many – Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Canadian Club Toronto hosts a virtual event in celebration of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. Panellists Kluane Adamek (Yukon Regional Chief, AFN), Katie Taylor (Chair of the Board, RBC) and Nadia Theodore (Senior vice-president, Global Government Relations for Maple Leaf Foods Inc.) share their experiences and their visions for the future. (March 4, 2021)
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Some people have set out to steal, bribe or manipulate their way to vaccine. Last month, Polk County, Florida s 2020 Paramedic of the Year was arrested and charged with stealing vaccines meant for first responders. The first responder confessed to stealing three doses and forging paperwork to try to cover his actions.
In Philadelphia, a 22-year-old student who got a contract from the city to run its vaccine distribution sign-up admitted he took four doses home and administered them to friends. The city announced last week that it would no longer work with his startup.
Several concierge doctors – who offer personalized medical services and direct access for an annual fee – reported clients or would-be clients offering bribes for vaccine.