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7 more Canadair for Greece is a win for all mediterranean olive growers, agricultural and animal farmers. It goes without saying it will save live’s and property in populated areas. These planes can also help Greece’s neighbours in an emergency and we will probably see immediate benefits and measurable returns. Having seen these water bombers plenty of times in action, they really do make a difference at the first plume of smoke in a mountain region. Will it help the destruction of olive crops to ensure pricing returns to normal one day? Let’s hope.

Did you know that optimistic, kind, and altruistic people age better and live longer? Science nailed it down: being kind rewards us at the DNA level. Watch this recording on the power of altruistic values in shaping our personal and planetary wellbeing. Thanks Nova Institute for Health for these much needed conversations! #planetaryhealth #planetarywellbeing

An ideal opportunity for ocean stakeholders and decision-makers alike to deliberate or follow the discussions on the plethora of critical maritime stability and marine conservation topics. https://lnkd.in/dHUctuMZ #oceaneconomy #oceangovernance #blueeconomy #maritimesecurity #ABNJ #BBNJ #capacitybuilding #AIMS2050 #IONS #MDAC #maritimestrategy #

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Are you hungry to learn about Gastrodiplomacy? Check my out my new blog post where I include some works on the subject. https://lnkd.in/eZ3aPyzw #Gastrodiplomacy

🌐🇪🇺 Cohesion and Interreg policies, the future is now The European Commission has opened a unified public consultation dedicated to six Interreg programmes (Interreg Euro-MED Programme, Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme, Interreg IPA ADRION Programme, Interreg Alpine Space, Interreg NEXT MED, Interreg Sudoe Programme) with the aim of receiving contributions for the development of policy proposals to be implemented after 2027. To participate in the discussion, there is time until June 14th with a survey of 9 questions. In the second half of 2024, starting from the received answers, new possible consultation measures will be activated. 📑 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀: 𝟲 ❓ 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝟵 ⏰ 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Go to the survey  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efWz9AVs #Naxta #Naxtacooperation #EU #Interreg #InterregEurope #InterregEU

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is a Commonwealth government department that promotes and protects Australia’s international interests. DFAT also runs the Smartraveller website, providing overseas travel advice to many Australian travellers every year. DFAT updates travel advisories if there are new or increased risks to Australians. This can be in response to new developments, such as credible intelligence reporting, major protests or unrest, new entry requirements or a natural disaster. They engaged ASA to utilise Esri Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to undertake map creation, data maintenance and map production for six regions and over 170 destinations. This project enables ASA to equip young neurodivergent adults with in-demand geospatial and data analysis skills, creating valuable future employment opportunities. It won the 2023 Geospatial Council of Australia (Australian Capital Territory division) Community Impact Award. Judges said, “This project provides an outreach program that should be highly commended for its unique approach to engaging talented members of the community in challenging and satisfying employment within a spatial field. The new approach to providing mapping products on the Smartraveller site is innovative and invaluable.” Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gZSg_BkM #Socialenterprise #Neurodiversity #Spatial #SpatialData #SpatialIntelligence #Autism #Diversity #Inclusion #Geospatial #Travel #TravelAdvice #TravelTips #TravelWarnings Tim Watts Murray Watt Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth Anthony Albanese Department of Social Services (DSS)

The future of Interreg is knocking at our door! The debate on the future of #CohesionPolicy already started last year, and now it is the right time to give concrete ideas and inputs on how Interreg should look like after 2027. Six transnational programmes (Interreg ADRION Programme, Interreg Alpine Space, Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme, Interreg Euro-MED Programme, Interreg NEXT MED Programme and Interreg Sudoe Programme) jointly launched a survey through which you can let us know which topics you deem important for Interreg transnational cooperation, what you think works well, and what could be improved. Your feedback will directly inform the position of policy makers that are responsible for coming up with concrete policy proposals next year! If you want to be actively involved in shaping the future of Interreg after 2027, take part in the survey at: https://lnkd.in/etr2GV4G

KEY TAKEAWAYS In December 2023, the State Department announced that the U.S. had defined the area of its extended continental shelf (ECS). The ECS is a maritime area extending beyond a country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Within an ECS, a country has certain rights to the seabed and subsoil. The largest chunk of the additions was in the Arctic — and it could prove strategically important.

[Image Description: Image contains CHRHNet's land acknowledgement: The CRHNet acknowledges its location on the historical, ancestral, and present-day home, often unceded, of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We recognize the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge of Indigenous communities and their connection to this land. Our commitment to reconciliation is grounded in respect, listening, and learning from Indigenous voices, stories, and perspectives, which bring instrumental knowledge in building disaster-resilient communities. We honour the past, present, and future of these communities and strive to build a more inclusive and equitable society for all] Today is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. In our commitment to honour the calls to action: Call 92 Business and Reconciliation ii. Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector, and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects. As of October 1, 2024, the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) is proud to share that we will be offering complimentary memberships to all First Nations, Métis and Inuit emergency managers. Current members of CRHNet who would like to renew your membership under this new initiative, please send an email to info@crhnet.ca. We do not require ID. Please note that complimentary membership must still be renewed annually.