The need for green: Sustainable takeaways from Concordia Americas Summit
Latin America and the Caribbean are home to a third of the Earth’s freshwater and nearly a quarter of its forests, making it one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. This rich biodiversity translates into billions of dollars worth of ecosystem services. It is also quickly emerging as the new favorite sector for […]
Eric Adams, alcalde de Nueva York, habló con NTN24 desde la Cumbre Concordia sobre su trabajo para ayudar a los migrantes
Eric Adams, alcalde de Nueva York, habló con NTN24 desde el Concordia Summit, un foro de asuntos globales que promueve la asociación entre gobiernos, empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro. View Eric Adams, NYC Mayor’s interview with NTN24, here.
Dodd: Seven more countries have asked to join APEP
Seven Western Hemisphere countries have asked to join the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, Special Presidential Adviser for the Americas Chris Dodd said on Monday, touting the potential for a “critical mass” of countries focused on a range of collaborative efforts. Dodd also endorsed efforts to beef up APEP’s organization and durability. During an April […]
Investing in Latina Entrepreneurs: a topic in UM Concordia Summit
View full article by Carmen Correa, CEO of ProMujer, Concordia Patron Member, here.
NYC Mayor Calls for Immigration Reform at the 2024 Concordia Americas Summit
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, speaking in a press conference at the 2024 Concordia Americas Summit, emphasized the need for a reformed national migration policy to address the ongoing migration crisis the US is facing. In response to a question about the current immigration situation in New York City, the mayor explained that any resolution to […]
Comienza la Cumbre de Concordia Americas – Ex Presidente Iván Duque
Watch Former President of Colombia, Iván Duque’s interview here.
Meta’s Clegg on AI Regulation, China, and Hate Speech
Meta President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg sits down with Caroline Hyde at the Concordia Summit in NYC. They discuss AI regulation and open-sourcing, AI’s role in moderating hate speech ahead of the upcoming election, and differences of values with China when it comes to Internet and AI regulation. (Source: Bloomberg) View full article, here.
How the U.N. Plans to Shape the Future of AI
As the United Nations General Assembly gathered this week in New York, the U.N. Secretary-General’s envoy on technology, Amandeep Gill, hosted an event titled Governing AI for Humanity, where participants discussed the risks that AI might pose and the challenges of achieving international cooperation on artificial intelligence. Secretary-General António Guterres and Gill have said they believe that […]
Opinion: Ukraine aid is hanging by a thread
As Washington turns its focus toward the 2024 presidential campaign, U.S. aid to Ukraine is becoming increasingly vulnerable to partisan politics and the culture wars. When the next tranche comes up for a vote in Congress, the number of Republicans voting no will be high. If the Biden administration wants to preserve the flow of […]
ULEZ Is ‘Best Two-For-One Offer’ Ever, London Mayor Sadiq Khan Says
Labour politician defends controversial emissions scheme, as the UK’s Conservative government prepares to row back on its green targets. London’s low-emissions zone is the “best two-for-one offer” ever according to the city’s mayor Sadiq Khan, who has pushed ahead with the policy despite fierce opposition from drivers and political dissent in his own party. Khan […]
CARE to Lead Concordia Panel on Gender and Global Supply Chains
ATLANTA, GA. SEPTEMBER 18, 2023—At the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit, CARE USA President and CEO Michelle Nunn will lead a discussion examining how some of the world’s leading companies are addressing gendered challenges to global supply chains. The September 19th Concordia event – Women in Supply Chains: Addressing Gendered Risks for Women and Businesses – will feature Nunn […]