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SUMMARY:IVLP: Renewable Energy as an Economic Driver
DESCRIPTION:Delegates are from Bolivia\, Brazil\, Bulgaria\, Czech Republic\, Egypt\, Estonia\, Honduras\, India\, Jamaica\, Jordan\, Lebanon\, Lithuania\, Namibia\, Pakistan\, Republic of Turkiye\, Saudi Arabia\, Serra Leone\, & South Africa. \n  \nThemes for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky \n\nProvide an overview of U.S. policies at the federal\, state\, and local levels that drive innovation in clean energy;\n\n\nExplore how supply diversification can increase geopolitical stability\, reduce potential malign influence\, and contribute to resilience;\n\n\nExplore innovations in renewable energy and in the energy grid from economic\, environmental\, and security purposes;\n\n\nStudy how the development and installation of alternative energy technologies can provide employment and economic opportunity for marginalized communities;\n\n\nExamine how renewable energy innovation hubs and clean energy accelerators serve as economic drivers; and \n\n\nExamine the role of universities and think tanks in incubating new technologies\, including technology transfer from academic to business applications.\n\n 
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/ivlp-renewable-energy-as-an-economic-driver/
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SUMMARY:Global Impact Celebration: In Honor of Rich Lauf Global Studies Grant
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the recipients of the World Affairs Council’s inaugural Richard I. Lauf Global Studies Grant\, we cordially invite you to Somerhaus in OTR on Wednesday\, May 15th. \nThe winning grantees will be joining and sharing about their Global Impact\, Local Action projects from the five schools who won: Aiken High School\, Holmes High School\, St. Ursula Academy\, St. Xavier High School\, and Winton Woods High School. Food and drinks will be provided as well as a scheduled program. \nThe Global Studies Grant in Honor of Richard I. Lauf was a grant opportunity for students\, educators\, and school organizations alike to create or expand on a project that benefitted their school or community based on the United Nations Global Goals. All projects were implemented in Spring 2024. This is Global Impact\, Local Action. \nThe grant recipients were announced at the 17th Annual International Education Summit this past December\, 2023. \nThe following projects have since been implemented: \n– Aiken High School: Appreciation of Cultural Diversity Through Memoir Story Time \n– Holmes High School: Operation Compassion \n– St. Xavier High School: Global X-plorers Club: Celebrate Cincinnati \n– St. Ursula Academy: Recycling Initiatives at SUA \n– Winton Woods High School: Taking Action with International Coffee \nWe look forward to seeing you there as we hear from the students and educators about their projects in action! \n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/global-impact-celebration-in-honor-of-rich-lauf-global-studies-grant/
LOCATION:Somerhaus Event Space\, 1415 Republic St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Education Summit,Local
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SUMMARY:(VIRTUAL EVENT) Great Decisions: Climate Technology and Competition
DESCRIPTION:Will the United States and China\, with other powerful countries following suit\, approach current and future climate initiatives with an increased commitment to trade protectionism and nationalism by various measures including trade restrictions? Or could a growing spirit of international accord develop to confront the “common enemy” of climate change? \nModerator: Jeffrey S. Morton\, the Pierrepont Comfort Chair in Political Science at Florida Atlantic University and a Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association. \n\nRegister here for this virtual event on Zoom!
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/virtual-event-great-decisions-climate-technology-and-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Virtual Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260428T154354
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SUMMARY:IVLP: U.S. Energy Policy: Security\, Independence\, and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:With delegates from Egypt\, Estonia\, Hungary\, India\, Israel\, Japan\, Jordan\, Kazakhstan\, Lebanon\, Malaysia\, Phillipines\, Saudia Arabia. \nThemes for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky \n\nReview national and international energy initiatives\, security measures\, and policies related to resource regulation and development;\n\n\nDiscuss current energy considerations and deliberations with stakeholders and influential leaders in commercial industry\, think tanks\, lobby organizations\, and citizen interest groups;\n\n\nHighlight strategies for energy resource management\, diversification\, affordability\, consumption reduction\, technological advancement\, research\, and development; \n\n\nExamine ways to maintain and increase energy security by diversifying energy sources; bolstering energy infrastructure; and forging international collaboration;\n\n\nExplore ways to transition away from fossil fuels to the use of renewable energy sources including an examination of the Inflation Reduction Act\, which provides for investment into domestic energy production while promoting clean energy;\n\n\nExamine how federal\, state\, and local programs are used to incentivize and foment climate action in the United States with an eye toward meeting its net zero commitments under the Paris Agreement; and\n\n\n Examine the role of academia and research institutions in energy innovation and security.\n\n 
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/ivlp-u-s-energy-policy-security-independence-and-innovation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240604
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SUMMARY:IVLP: Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: Media Responsibility in an Age of Disinformation I
DESCRIPTION:Dinner hosts needed Thursday\, June 30!\nWith delegates from Angola\, Egypt\, Japan\, Nigeria\, Republic of Turkiye\, Romania\, Sierra Leone\, Ukraine\, Zambia. \nThe Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project: \n\nExamine efforts at the federal\, state\, and local levels to counter the current threat\nposed by dissemination of disinformation and misleading reporting;\nExplore ways to verify reliable sources of information and counter misinformation;\nDiscuss how influencers use social media and new technologies to amplify messages\,\ndisseminate information\, and connect with a target audience; and\nConsider ways to foster a discerning audience of media consumers and to build trust\namong media\, the government\, and citizens.\n\nThis program is named after Edward R. Murrow\, a pioneer in radio and television journalism in the mid-twentieth century. Murrow became well known especially for his live reports from the rooftops of London in 1940 during the Battle of Britain\, or “the Blitz.” \nYou can read more about him here
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/ivlp-edward-r-murrow-program-for-journalists-media-responsibility-in-an-age-of-disinformation-i/
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SUMMARY:IVLP: Combating Illegal Fishing off the Coasts in Lakes of Africa
DESCRIPTION:With delegates from Cameroon\, Democratic Republic of the Congo\, Gabon\, Morocco\, Senegal\, and Sierra Leone. \nThe Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project: \n\nReview best practices for law enforcement to deter foreign fishing vessels from engaging in illicit activity;  \nObserve best practices in sustainable fisheries management and product traceability (from extraction to commercialization)\, and address the key role of maritime domain awareness (MDA) and interagency coordination;  \nExplore state\, local\, and federal strategies for addressing IUU fishing;  \nEncourage collaboration between government agencies\, environment and policy NGOs\, think tanks\, fisheries-related industry representatives\, and other relevant U.S. stakeholders to deter IUU fishing in exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and to  \nFacilitate conversation and collaboration on the successful creation and implementation of enforcement frameworks\, agendas\, roadmaps\, and/or joint programs particularly as they relate to overlapping and/or disputed territorial claims.
URL:https://globalcincinnati.org/event/ivlp-combating-illegal-fishing-off-the-coasts-in-lakes-of-africa/
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