rtu Challenges and Opportunities in the Fight Against Corruption By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
rtu Virtual Event: Chatham House Circular Economy Conference By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:25:01 +0000 Research Event 1 April 2020 - 10:00am to 2 April 2020 - 2:30pm Agendapdf | 137.89 KB The circular economy, that minimizes waste and keeps materials and products in circulation for as long as possible, is increasingly regarded as a promising model for driving sustainable and resilient economic growth in both developed and emerging economies. To successfully scale circular practices and ensure the transition from a linear to a circular model leaves no one behind, an inclusive and collaborative approach is required.The current global health crisis has significantly disrupted the global economy and our societies. We are experiencing a radical transformation in the way society, government and businesses operate. The ways we work, socialize, produce and consume have changed dramatically. Does the current situation offer a window of opportunity to accelerate the transition to a circular economy? Or will it pose further challenges to change the current linear system of ‘take-make-throw away’ to a circular system? The current situation also highlights the need to ensure the vulnerable are protected and no-one is left behind – in line with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs also remind us that, despite the urgency of the current pandemic, the world needs to keep in mind the long-term nature of the circular economy transition and global sustainability objectives including the global climate targets and meeting the needs of future generations. Until recently, the discussions around the circular economy have predominantly focused on industrialized economies of Europe and China. However, a great deal of circular economy activity is already taking place in emerging economies, as the recent Chatham House report An Inclusive Circular Economy: Priorities for Developing Countries, discusses. Many countries across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Latin America are adopting national policies and launching initiatives to promote the circular economy. To promote collaborative opportunities for an inclusive and sustainable circular economy transition at the international level, a clearer understanding of the opportunities, trade-offs and winners and losers of such a transition is needed. Supporting transformative alliances and finding solutions to overcome challenges especially in poorer countries, disadvantaged industry sectors and consumers is equally critical. In short, a ‘win-win-win’ vision for the environment, people and the economy, needs to be built together with credible pathways to achieving this vision. This virtual conference brings together circular economy leaders from policy, business, academia and civil society across the emerging economies and the developed world to identify best practices, initiatives and existing alliances that can help to build the pathways for achieving this vision. It builds on previous and ongoing research by Chatham House, and others, to drive forward an inclusive circular economy agenda and promote a just transition from linear to circular economic models. The first day of the virtual conference consists of keynote speeches and panel discussions focusing on the cross-cutting themes of just transition and inclusive circular economy as well as interconnections with other global key agendas and themes: Inclusive policy approaches for solving the global waste crisis.Financing the circular economy and closing the investment gap.Trade in the circular economy: closed local economies or global collaborating systems?During the second day of the conference, more specific circular economy themes are discussed in virtual panels including the following topics:Beyond plastic recycling: innovations for sustainable packaging.Advancing multilateral action on marine plastic pollution.Industry 4.0 and circular economy: identifying opportunities for developing countries.The Chatham House Circular Economy conference forms part of the programme of events to celebrate the Chatham House Centenary highlighting the main goals for the institute’s second century. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, Building Transformative Alliances for an Inclusive Global Circular Economy Melissa MacEwen Project Manager, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme Email Full Article
rtu Virtual event: Global Forum on Forest Governance Number 30 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:15:01 +0000 Research Event 13 July 2020 - 9:00am to 14 July 2020 - 5:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE The 30th Global Forum on Forest Governance will take place remotely online on 13-14th July 2020. Online registration, with further details, will follow in due course. Melissa MacEwen Project Manager, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme Email Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, Improving Forest Governance and Tackling Illegal Logging and Deforestation Full Article
rtu Webinar: The Opportunity of Crisis? Transitioning to a Sustainable Global Economy By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:55:02 +0000 Corporate Members Event Webinar 22 April 2020 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm Event participants Professor Tim Benton, Research Director, Emerging Risks and Director, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, Chatham HouseCreon Butler, Research Director, Trade, Investment & New Governance Models; Director, Global Economy and Finance Programme, Chatham HouseElsa Palanza, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainability and ESG, BarclaysChair: Laura Wellesley, Research Fellow, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, Chatham House With the Asian Development Bank estimating that the COVID-19 outbreak’s global cost could reach $4.1 trillion and the OECD warning that the shock caused by the pandemic is already greater than the financial crisis of 2007, the global economic impact of the health emergency is not only vast but also unpredictable. The disruption to a number of industries and sectors including, but not limited to, the airline and energy industries, could result in long-term damage to global trade flows, supply and demand. But does the pandemic also present an opportunity to build sustainable economies that can cope with such threats?This panel will explore the ways in which the coronavirus outbreak has highlighted vulnerabilities in global systems and what this might mean for a transition towards a sustainable economy. How do we explain the failure of businesses and governments to prepare for systemic shocks and the lack of resilience in global structures and models? How should governments prepare to reshape policy, business practices and societal behaviour to better tackle climate change while addressing the current emergency? And might the emergency offer opportunities to kick start a sustainable path towards a greener future?This event is part of a fortnightly series of 'Business in Focus' webinars reflecting on the impact of COVID-19 on areas of particular professional interest for our corporate members and giving circles.Not a corporate member? Find out more. Full Article
rtu Is COVID-19 an opportunity for more equitable health systems in the Middle East? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:33:00 +0000 Source Euronews URL https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/03/covid-19-pandemic-and-health-systems-in-the-... Release date 03 April 2020 Expert Dr Osman Dar In the news type Op-ed Hide date on homepage Full Article
rtu Network Power in the Asia-Pacific: Making Sense of the New Regionalism and Opportunities for Cooperation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:00:01 +0000 Research Event 7 February 2020 - 9:45am to 5:30pm Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Agenda - Network Power in the Asia-Pacific.pdfpdf | 118.01 KB The Asia-Pacific region continues to increase in geopolitical and geoeconomic importance. The rise of China and tensions with the US are affecting bilateral relationships and traditional alliances in the region. Whether seen from the perspective of the Quad – Australia, India, Japan and the US – or the Indo-Pacific concept embraced by a wide range of countries but with no shared consensus on scope and objectives or with ASEAN who insists on the importance of its own centrality, the region is redefining and reconceptualising itself.With a diverse range of initiatives – including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – there are a plethora of regional agreements and institutional groupings that add further complexity.As the Bretton Woods architecture continues to be dominated by Western powers, China is also spearheading parallel governance initiatives such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Belt and Road Initiative and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a means of enhancing its geopolitical and geoeconomic influence.This one-day conference will focus on how such networks and alliances have been built, and sustained, in the Asia-Pacific region. In order to understand how new regional initiatives might open up opportunities for new forms of international cooperation, the conference will focus on the themes of cyber-technology and innovation, sustainable development and mitigating the impacts of climate change and new infrastructure initiatives. It will assess whether there is a zero-sum conflict between competing networks and agendas or whether a common approach can be developed. Department/project Asia-Pacific Programme, Geopolitics and Governance, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, Technology and Society, Trade, Investment and Economics Lucy Ridout Programme Administrator, Asia-Pacific Programme +44 (0) 207 314 2761 Email Full Article
rtu Virtual Roundtable: US-China Geopolitics and the Global Pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:50:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 2 April 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants Dr Kurt Campbell, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, The Asia Group; Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, 2009-13Chair: Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World and will take place virtually only. Participants should not come to Chatham House for these events. Department/project US and the Americas Programme US and Americas Programme Email Full Article
rtu Virtual Roundtable: The Economic Implications of COVID-19 on Asia By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:35:01 +0000 Research Event 2 April 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Event participants Vasuki Shastry, Associate Fellow, Asia-Pacific ProgrammeRavi Velloor, Associate Editor, The Straits TimesChair: Yu Jie, Senior Research Fellow on China, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a damaging economic impact on Asia, potentially the most serious since the financial crisis two decades ago. While early estimates suggest that a recession is inevitable, differing countries in Asia are generally deploying modest fiscal and monetary measures. This is true even in China, compared with the ‘whatever it takes’ approach pursued by Europe and America. How effective will these measures be in reviving growth and in easing the pain, particularly on the poor in developing countries in Asia? Is Asia witnessing a sudden but temporary halt in economic activity rather than a prolonged slowdown? At this virtual roundtable, the speakers will consider the likelihood of a recovery for trade in the region and will explore what lessons can be learned from countries like Singapore, who seem to be successfully managing the health and economic aspects of COVID-19. This event is online only. After registering, you will receive a follow-up confirmation email with details of how to join the webinar. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Asia-Pacific Programme, Geopolitics and Governance, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, Technology and Society, Trade, Investment and Economics Lucy Ridout Programme Administrator, Asia-Pacific Programme +44 (0) 207 314 2761 Email Full Article
rtu Virtual Roundtable: Evaluating Outcomes in Fragile Contexts: Adapting Research Methods in the Time of COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:55:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 5 May 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Agendapdf | 107.59 KB Event participants Rebecca Wolfe, Lecturer, Harris School for Public Policy and Associate, Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, University of ChicagoTom Gillhespy, Principal Consultant, ItadShodmon Hojibekov, Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (Afghanistan)Chair: Champa Patel, Director, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House This virtual roundtable has been co-convened by Chatham House and the Aga Khan Foundation. While conducting research in fragile and conflict-affected contexts has always presented challenges, the outbreak of COVID-19 creates additional challenges including travel restrictions, ethical challenges, and disruptions to usual modes of working. This virtual roundtable will explore how organizations can adapt their research and monitoring and evaluation models in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This event aims to discuss the research methods being used to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis; the important role of technology; and ways to engage policy and decision-makers during this time. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Asia-Pacific Programme, Conflict, Peace and Stability, Geopolitics and Governance Lucy Ridout Programme Administrator, Asia-Pacific Programme +44 (0) 207 314 2761 Email Full Article
rtu Using Digital Technology to Narrow the Opportunity Gap By www8.gsb.columbia.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Digital technology was not invented to tackle inequality, and there is even a risk that it could widen existing economic and social disparities. But, as the case of China illustrates, new platforms also offer many possible ways to narrow the opportunity gap. Full Article
rtu The Startup Pay Premium By www8.gsb.columbia.edu Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Research from Chazen Senior Scholar Christian Moser suggests that who gets hired and how much they get paid could make the difference between a startup’s success and its failure. Full Article
rtu Virtual Assistant from India By forums.digitalpoint.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Full Article
rtu What happens to startups in a recession and how to survive By www.techworld.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:16:00 GMT David Murray-Hundley, our resident Grumpy Entrepreneur, on the eight things for startups to consider if the bubble bursts Full Article
rtu CBD News: Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All - Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of International Women's Day 2010. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD Communiqué: Brazil Launched the Portuguese Translation of the Third Edition of the Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO-3). By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Message by Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of World Oceans Day "Our oceans: opportunities and challenges", 8 June 2010. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD Canadian Taxonomy: Exploring Biodiversity, Creating Opportunity, Report in Focus. By www.scienceadvice.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Allocution de m. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, à l'occasion de l'ouverture du deuxième atelier régional pour les pays moins avancés d'Afrique sur la préparation des cinqui By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Increasing urbanization over the next decades presents not only unprecedented challenges for humanity, but also opportunities to curb climate change, reduce water scarcity and improve food security, according to the world's first global asse By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Narrated by Edward Norton, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity, the video outlines the opportunities for biodiversity protection presented by future urbanization. By cbobook.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Poverty eradication is one of the greatest global challenges facing us today. Fortunately, the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of biodiversity can provide solutions to a range of societal challenges and is critical to achieving the By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Celebrating World Food Day, under the theme "Social protection and agriculture: breaking the cycle of rural poverty", provides an opportunity to emphasize in food systems how biodiversity underpins social protection. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Déclaration de M. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, lors de l'ouverture de l'atelier de renforcement des capacités des pays francophones partenaires du centre d'echange d'informations (C By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Integral to the balance of nature, wildlife nurtures us with a sense of wonder and serves as a source of inspiration. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: The World Health Organization's objective of scaling up the prevention, care, and surveillance of diabetes on World Health Day 2016 provides a timely opportunity to reflect upon the profound impacts of biodiversity loss and its consequences By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: I am honoured to have this opportunity to address you on the occasion of the visit of His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico at this United Nations Biodiversity Conference, in Cancun, Mexico, 2016. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: It is a great pleasure to participate in this session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and to discuss opportunities to further integrate biodiversity within the agriculture and food production sectors. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: The ten-year anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples presents a fitting opportunity to draw attention to the significant contribution of indigenous peoples to the conservation and sustainable use of the By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu CBD News: Due to the evolving nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has moved to hold many meetings virtually and has postponed others. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
rtu Nonconforming Virtual Element Method for 2????th Order Partial Differential Equations in ℝⁿ By www.ams.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:09 EDT Long Chen and Xuehai Huang Math. Comp. 89 (2019), 1711-1744. Abstract, references and article information Full Article
rtu What startups need to know about new UK immigration rules By www.techworld.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:37:00 GMT The government has unveiled its new points-based immigration system, due to come into force in 2021, we break down what it means for the UK startup sector Full Article
rtu How to scale up your startup workforce without killing its culture By www.techworld.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT Startups moving to the scale-up phase will naturally experience growing pains, here's how to manage your team through that period with as little disruption as possible Full Article
rtu How are UK tech startups helping fight coronavirus? By www.techworld.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT Health startups are being corralled by the NHS and the government to point their talents at the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are volunteering services to help stymie the spread of the infectious new disease Full Article
rtu British startups locked out of COVID-19 business continuity schemes By www.techworld.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:29:00 GMT Many startups in Britain either do not intend to or cannot access the government's Coronavirus Business Interruption and Loan Scheme, and may be forced to respond with furloughs or layoffs, warns a report Full Article
rtu Legal tips for startups: advice on IP, contracts, funding and more By www.techworld.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:22:00 GMT Full Article
rtu Tech startups cashing in on cannabis By www.techworld.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:07:00 GMT Full Article
rtu UK regtech startups to watch By www.techworld.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:42:00 GMT Full Article
rtu UK insurtech startups to watch By www.techworld.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:20:00 GMT Full Article
rtu Reasons why you should work for a startup By www.techworld.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:06:00 GMT Full Article
rtu UK healthtech startups to watch By www.techworld.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:34:00 GMT Full Article
rtu Top fintech startups in the UK By www.techworld.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:48:00 GMT Full Article
rtu Useful social media tips for startups By www.techworld.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:35:00 GMT Full Article
rtu SEO tips for startups: How to grow organic traffic By www.techworld.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:11:00 GMT How to optimise your website, increase conversions and monetise your online offering Full Article
rtu The best meetups for startups in London By www.techworld.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:11:00 GMT Full Article
rtu A new experience in virtual mooting By www.news.gov.hk Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0800 Hong Kong has, for the first time, held the Willem C Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot (VEM) through an online platform amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While most of the competitions in other jurisdictions have been cancelled or postponed due to challenges posed by the pandemic, the 17th VEM was the only international mooting which went ahead as scheduled through an online dispute resolution (ODR) platform. Though the outbreak of COVID-19 has changed our travel patterns and presented many challenges, advance in modern technology has helped us to address them. For the first time in the moot’s history, the mooting competition was conducted completely online with the support of Electronic Business Related Arbitration & Mediation (eBRAM). The platform supported by eBRAM accommodated 71 teams from 21 jurisdictions and about 250 arbitrators from 52 jurisdictions to take part in the moot which started on March 22. This exemplifies the importance of technological developments in the legal field. The audience, with the latest lawtech support by eBRAM, watched the lively and intensive oral arguments online with participants of the finalists showing considerable flair and aptitude in trying their best to present their case to an international panel of distinguished arbitrators. The Chinese University of Hong Kong won the competition after rounds of rigorous and remarkable oral submissions before the panel. The Government has always been supportive of the development of lawtech spearheaded by, amongst others, eBRAM, which is expected to be launched this year to resolve cross-boundary disputes online. If funding is approved by the Legislative Council Finance Committee on time, eBRAM would be able to provide an efficient, cost-effective and safe online platform for deal-making and resolution of cross-boundary commercial and investment disputes. We understand that eBRAM also plans to develop an online dispute resolution platform to support cross-boundary business-to-business transactions in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region. We would continue to offer our support to the VEM as part of our legal education campaign. However, the VEM would not have been held smoothly without the technical support provided by eBRAM and also the tenacity and determination displayed by the Vis East Moot Foundation. The successful conclusion of the moot proved that Hong Kong has the capability of developing lawtech. Changes are inevitable, including technological changes. The COVID-19 pandemic posed new challenges to Hong Kong, but it also provides an opportunity for us to explore lawtech in the provision of legal services. We all should join hands to make the best use of the technologies to develop ODR to assist all parties in resolving disputes in an efficient, effective and fair manner with a view to bringing rule of law and justice for all. Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng wrote this article and posted it on her blog on March 31. Full Article
rtu HKTDC to launch Spring Virtual Expo and Guided SME Support By mediaroom.hktdc.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted business activity and supply chains across the globe, with numerous trade fairs and events around the world being postponed or cancelled, depriving many enterprises of business and marketing... Full Article
rtu HKTDC to host Summer Virtual Expo By mediaroom.hktdc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800 The pilot month-long Spring Virtual Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on its online marketplace hktdc.com Sourcing, concluded successfully on 30 April. It drew 1.4 million online buyers from around the... Full Article
rtu John Lewis Partnership selects four startups to reduce plastic waste By www.techworld.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT The partnership will join hands with four UK startups as it hopes to reduce plastic waste as part of its retail tech initiative, JLAB Full Article
rtu Government unveils COVID-19 support package for startups By www.techworld.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:30:00 GMT The Treasury has announced a new set of financial measures aimed at helping startups during the coronavirus pandemic, including a £250 Future Fund for startups with at least £250,000 in funding Full Article
rtu Tech Nation launches virtual 'Office Hours' event for female founders By www.techworld.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:55:00 GMT The virtual-based office hours is to connect female founders with early-stage VC investors who will provide business advice and investments Full Article
