What latest assessment on global warming means for southern Africa: The Okavango Delta in Botswana. ShutterstockThe release this week of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) special report on global warming of 1.5℃ above pre-industrial levels marks a critical point in climate negotiations. Billed in the media as “life changing,” the report illustrates how … [Read more...] about What latest assessment on global warming means for southern Africa | The Conversation
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The Critical Importance of Documented Risk Assessment
The Critical Importance of Documented Risk Assessment: In April of 1912, Captain E.J. Smith said, “Never in all history have we harnessed such formidable technology. Every scientific advancement known to man has been incorporated into its design. The operational controls are sound and foolproof!” This quote went on to become synonymous with one of history’s greatest failures to … [Read more...] about The Critical Importance of Documented Risk Assessment
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Scoping Meeting Kicks off in Addis Ababa
APO News from Africa: IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Scoping Meeting Kicks off in Addis Ababa: Over 200 experts from about 60 countries are meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to draft the outline of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). At the opening of the five-day scoping meeting, which took off Monday at … [Read more...] about IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Scoping Meeting Kicks off in Addis Ababa
Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Techniques (SCAT) under the Bodo Mediation process: Putting the record straight
APO News from Africa: Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Techniques (SCAT) under the Bodo Mediation process: Putting the record straight: The Bodo Mediation Initiative (BMI) was established under the auspices of the former Dutch Ambassador who, until 2015 co-chaired the mediation process to deliver the clean-up of Bodo. The mediation is between SPDC and the Bodo Community with … [Read more...] about Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Techniques (SCAT) under the Bodo Mediation process: Putting the record straight
Added Value offers brands a character assessment
Added Value offers brands a character assessment: A brand is brought to life by its character. It guides how the brand speaks, looks and behaves, and should be consistent across all communications. Brand consultancy and strategy company Added Value put together some tips for winning with brand character to ensure consumer appeal and competitor distinctiveness. Source: Media … [Read more...] about Added Value offers brands a character assessment
