Tag: people

8 in 10 people support cut in plastic production ahead of Global Plastics Treaty talks in Ottawa

Amsterdam, Netherlands – WEBWIRE – Thursday, April 4, 2024 Eight out of 10 people support cutting plastic production revealed a new Greenpeace International report ahead of the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty to be held in Ottawa, Canada this month. The survey which was conducted across 19 countries also indicates overwhelming public backing for measures aimed at ending single-use plastics and promoting reuse-based solutions. Key findings include: 82% of respondents support cutting the production of plastic to stop plastic pollution.[1] 80% of respondents advocate for protecting biodiversity and the climate by reducing plastics production.[2] ... Read more

“BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today”: BMW Group and UNICEF announce global partnership. The long-term collaboration will help equip young people with skills and knowledge to succeed in the future world of work.

Today, on World Childrens Day, the BMW Group and UNICEF are announcing their long-term partnership under the slogan BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today. Munich/New York – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Today, on World Childrens Day, the BMW Group and UNICEF are announcing their long-term partnership under the slogan BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today. The partnership will contribute to UNICEFs global aim to reach 10 million children and young people each year through education. The BMW Groups long-term support, with an initial commitment over seven years, will help provide science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) ... Read more

Allen Woo, People Developer Extraordinaire, Unveils 6 Essential Strategies for Engaging Stakeholders and Achieving Unprecedented Success

People developer extraordinaire Allen Woo reveals six essential strategies for engaging stakeholders and achieving unprecedented success, empowering organizations to foster collaboration, build trust, and drive remarkable outcomes. Qubec, Canada – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Allen Woo, a highly respected and accomplished people developer, has emerged as a leading authority in stakeholder engagement strategies. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Woo has unveiled six essential techniques to revolutionize how organizations engage stakeholders and achieve unprecedented success. Effective stakeholder engagement is crucial for organizations striving for sustainable growth and success in todays dynamic business landscape. Allen Woo understands that ... Read more

People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos awarded $8,500 Grant for “Opening Doors at Manos House” program

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – July 13, 2023 – PRLog — — People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos (P&S/GyC) has been awarded $8,500 by the Pryor and Arlene Neuber Charitable Trust for its “Opening Doors at Manos House” Project, an innovative approach to the art form of the short story and to literature engagement. “This generous grant allows us to provide nearly 80 residents at Manos House opportunities to experience literature in new ways,” P&S/GyC Board Co-Chair Andrea Honore said recently. In partnership with collaborating organizations, P&S/GyC equips young adult audiences to continue their education and to be productive, successful, and employable members ... Read more

Seaweed for the People™ Launches Product Line to Help Boost Nutrition and the Planet

 Seaweed for the People, a direct-to-consumer business based in Arkansas, recently launched a set of seaweed-based seasonings and merchandise designed to encourage more Americans to integrate nutrient-rich seaweed into their diet. “We wanted to create some excitement around seaweed because its benefits don’t just extend to our plates,” said Anna McKenzie, Founder and “SEA”-EO of Seaweed for the People. “Seaweed absorbs greenhouse gases as it grows, and it reverses ocean dead zones. We should eat more seaweed in America because it’s nutritionally dense and it can help de-acidify the oceans.” Seaweed is a superfood packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ... Read more