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KUALA LUMPUR: When Syrian refugee Somar Hukaima learnt about the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime earlier this month , he had mixed feelings. While Somar was pleased that the country’s former president had been ousted by rebel forces , he could not shake off worries about who might succeed a leader accused of tyrannical rule for more than two decades. “In my mind, I am worried about who would rule Syria. Would it be better or worse? I am worried about the future of my country. It is still in a complete mess now,” he told CNA in an interview. The 34-year-old musician from the city of Suwayda in the south of Syria has been living in Malaysia since 2017. Somar is one of 2,680 Syrian refugees and asylum-seekers registered in Malaysia as of November this year, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The fall of Assad's regime in Syria has sparked mixed emotions among the millions of Syrian refugees scattered across the globe. For those residing in Malaysia, the news has similarly brought both hope and uncertainty. While many rejoiced at the end of the oppressive regime, concerns about the future of their homeland persist. NOT TIME TO GO HOME YET Syrian rebels seized control of the capital Damascus on Dec 8, forcing Assad to flee to Russia after more than 13 years of civil war, which claimed over 580,000 lives and displaced 12 million others and led to the rise of the Islamic State terror group. The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), known for its roots in Al-Qaeda's Syria branch, had led the offensive that resulted in Assad’s downfall. The United Nations (UN) Security Council as well as many countries have designated the HTS as a terrorist group although its leader Ahmed al-Sharaa - who is also now considered the de facto leader of Syria - has been saying that their jihadi past is behind them. Meanwhile, the United States’ top diplomat for the Middle East Barbara Leaf was reported to have said on Dec 20 that it was scrapping a US$10 million bounty for Ahmed’s arrest, and welcomed "positive messages" from their talks - including a promise to fight terrorism. Somar, the refugee living in Malaysia, however, does not believe that the time is right for him to return to his homeland yet, pointing to concerns about the group’s leanings. “I am scared that Syria might move from the hands of a dictatorship to one that is jihadist, which might be worse ... It’s the calm before the big storm,” said Somar, who is an artist, and fled Syria due to the ongoing civil war then. While most Syrian refugees - which number in their millions all around the world - are concentrated across Europe and Middle Eastern countries, Malaysia plays host to a small number of them. Malaysia has almost 200,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, with the majority from Myanmar. Syrians make up just about 1.4 per cent of them. But in the Southeast Asian region, Malaysia has the highest number of Syrian refugees. In 2015, the then prime minister Najib Razak told the UN General Assembly in New York that Malaysia would welcome 3,000 Syrian refugees into the country over a period of three years. When someone crosses an international border seeking safety, they often need to apply to be legally recognised as a refugee, which in Malaysia’s case is indicated by the possession of a UNHCR card. Those who want to seek asylum in the country typically arrive on social visit passes though there are some who enter Malaysia illegally. Asylum-seekers are those who intend to request for international protection, or are awaiting a decision on this request. Not every asylum-seeker will ultimately be recognised as a refugee. According to Refugee Malaysia - an information website for refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia - those who want to register with UNHCR Malaysia will need to submit a new registration form on its website. They will then be contacted by UNHCR Malaysia with an appointment date at the UNHCR Reception Centre where they will be interviewed by staff members. Information on the Refugee Malaysia site is officially provided by UNHCR Malaysia as a service to refugees and asylum-seekers in Malaysia. Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention and its related 1967 protocol, meaning refugees cannot work legally and are considered undocumented or illegal migrants under the Immigration Act. Many of them however work in the informal sectors. The Malaysian government does however issue temporary work permits - also known as IMM13 - to Syrian refugees, allowing them to work. Meanwhile, another Syrian refugee who only wanted to be known as Ammar also expressed his joy at Assad's ouster. “He killed countless numbers of people, forcing many to flee the country including me,” the 29-year-old told CNA, as he showed this reporter photos and videos of Syrians in Kuala Lumpur celebrating at its embassy the fall of Assad’s regime. Also observed in the media shared were people stepping on images of Assad that were laid on the ground. A check at the embassy in mid-December saw a much quieter and calmer situation, although there was a mobile police station outside. According to the Human Rights’ Watch, the Syrian government under Assad committed countless atrocities and other abuses, including systematic arbitrary arrests, torture, enforced disappearances, use of chemical weapons, as well as indiscriminate and targeted attacks against civilians. The UN has said in the past that government officials - including Assad - had authorised war crimes and human rights abuses. In November 2023, the International Court of Justice ordered the Syrian government to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of torture and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. Ammar said he had left Syria in 2012 to avoid mandatory military conscription and is still afraid that he might be punished for his decision not to enlist with the army. In Syria, military service is mandatory for a period of between 18 and 21 months. But conscripts were forced to serve for much longer as a result of the civil war in the country. Arriving alone in Malaysia back in 2012 as a teenager, Ammar said he had to survive on just one meal a day as he hardly knew anyone. He eventually found his way around, and even worked at a restaurant on the resort island of Langkawi for a few years before the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to go back to Kuala Lumpur. “You can see the people are happy now. For far too long, (Syrians) have been crying. Of course it isn’t 100 per cent now, only about 30 per cent. I want to return one day, but not yet,' said Ammar. “IT’S NOT GOING TO BE ANY WORSE” Similarly Adnan Hadad, 29, who hails from Damascus but now resides in Penang, told CNA that he fled Syria in 2017 as it was time for him to serve the army, something that his brother was forced to do. Adnan recounted that his brother had tried to evade military service but was put in prison and later placed on the frontlines. Bribes had to be paid to the army later on so that his brother could avoid fighting, Adnan claimed, further adding that his taxi driver grandfather was also shot dead in a separate incident for unknowingly entering a road used by Assad’s army. “I was really happy the day the regime fell, and I couldn’t sleep all night just watching the news. The mob had been running the country for 53 years, and we are extremely happy to get rid of them,” he said, referring to Assad and his family. Hafez al-Assad - who is Assad’s father - had seized power in 1971 via a military coup, and was the president of the country until his death in 2000. Assad then took over his father’s place. Adnan said that during his seven years in Malaysia thus far, he had time to reflect on everything that happened, and now wants to study psychology so that he can help rebuild his country in the future. “Whatever that is going to happen, it’s not going to be any worse than it has been, after their brutal ways of ruling the people,” he said, adding that while he believed that the new rulers might not be ideal, the public would not allow the country’s painful past to repeat itself. Adnan - who is working as a perfumer in Penang - said that he is planning to visit Syria in March when his work commitments are lighter. “I would like to spend a few months back home at least. I don’t care about politics, as long as I have the freedom to express what I want and say what I think without the fear of being arrested. “In Syria, we have a saying that the walls have ears and people have been brainwashed not to speak against the government. Even now, people are afraid to speak up,” he said. Somar, meanwhile, said that his family are just simple people who want a peaceful life and hope for a leader who is able to rule just and fairly. He experienced war for about six years, and recalled times when he could not step out of the house because of bombs and fighting that happened everywhere. “Hopefully the people of Syria will finally come to a time where they'll use love language instead of weapons,” he said. “I would like to go home, if it’s safe and I can get a good life. All I seek is hope, the most important driver for any human being.” REPATRIATION "WILL TAKE TIME" According to Refugee Malaysia’s website, refugees can leave the country through voluntary repatriation, although they would have to inform UNHCR first. The UNHCR would then arrange for a counselling session to make sure the refugees have made an informed decision to return to their homeland. In a position paper published this month after Assad’s fall, UNHCR said that in view of the many challenges facing Syria’s population, it was not promoting large-scale voluntary repatriation back to Syria. Separately, Rema Jamous Imseis - who is UNHCR director for the Middle East and North Africa - said on Dec 17 that the regime change in Syria does not mean the humanitarian crisis there has ended. “Syrians inside and outside the country still need protection and support.” She added: “It is important to maintain protection for those who have already found refuge in host countries and that they are not forced to return to Syria. Any refugee returns must be voluntary, safe and dignified.” M. Ramachelvam, chairman of the Malaysian Bar Council Committee on Migrants and Refugees, said that the situation in Syria is still fluid and that the refugees in the country should not be forced to go back home just yet, echoing UNHCR. “What we have is a situation where the old regime is gone but as far as the new government is concerned, there is no clarity yet. It remains to be seen if the country will descend into civil chaos again,” he told CNA. Ramachelvam added that while there would be those who would want to go back to their homeland, the Malaysian government could not forcefully repatriate those who still wanted to remain in Malaysia. “We cannot forcefully repatriate the rest until there is more clarity. That will take time. Even repatriation must be done in an orderly fashion with the agreement of the countries and the individuals concerned. You need to get their informed consent,” he said. CNA has reached out to the Syrian embassy in Kuala Lumpur for its comments on what it is doing to help its citizens who want to return home. Meanwhile, Ammar - who has been away from Syria for 12 years - said that while Malaysia has been good to him and was where he met his first love and where he learnt to drive among other milestones, he still pines for home. “I want to go back. My sister was a baby when I left. Now she is studying and can even tell me when an M16 (rifle) or any other weapon is being fired just by listening to the sounds of gunfire. “I need to go back to know my country and see my family. I can’t be at peace until then,” he said.Sprawled out on the turf at his home stadium on homecoming, Brett Gabbert wondered if this was it. The fifth-year senior at Miami (Ohio) had suffered a horrific injury, breaking the tibia and fibula in his right leg against Toledo on Oct. 21, 2023. Michael Lev is a senior writer/columnist for the Arizona Daily Star , Tucson.com and The Wildcaster . “The most gruesome thing I’ve ever been a part of,” RedHawks coach Chuck Martin recalled. Martin tried to comfort his veteran quarterback as trainers and medical personnel surrounded him. The scene was surreal. Gabbert was in agony. “I remember laying on the field,” he said. “I was like, ‘Dang, this is really how I’m gonna go out?’” It wasn’t how Gabbert wanted his story to end. He already had come back from a broken left collarbone and a severe ankle sprain. He’d come back to Miami after a brief stint in the transfer portal to finish his career there the right way. This wasn’t that. So Gabbert decided to go for it. One more comeback. One final season of college football. Miami (Ohio) quarterback Brett Gabbert looks to throw a pass during the first half against Notre Dame on Sept. 21, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. Gabbert was back on the field less than a year after suffering a broken leg vs. Toledo. Despite the pain and frustration — hurdles both physical and psychological — Gabbert made it through to the other side. He started all 13 games this season for the RedHawks, and he’s about to make it 14 when Miami faces Colorado State in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl on Saturday. As he practiced with his teammates Thursday morning at Arizona Stadium — flinging passes all over the yard — Gabbert wore a long white sleeve on his right leg. It was the only sign of the trauma he’d endured. ‘Like a war movie’ Miami trailed Toledo 21-10 late in the third quarter, but the RedHawks were on the doorstep. They faced second-and-goal from the 2-yard line. The call was a QB run. “I’m running into D-lineman, a bunch of big guys, O-line. It’s a big pileup,” Gabbert said. “My leg got caught, and I got bent backwards. Unfortunately, my tibia and fibula snapped.” Toledo defensive tackle Judge Culpepper, listed at 6-4, 293 pounds, got credited with the tackle. Gabbert is listed at 6 feet, 210. Teammates show their support for Miami (Ohio) QB Brett Gabbert, who needed surgery to repair a broken leg suffered against Toledo on Oct. 21, 2023. This was an uncommonly bad injury. Think Joe Theismann. Or Alex Smith. The kind of injury they show only once on TV. The kind that can end a career. “I was sitting there on the field trying not to look at it, holding his hand,” Martin said. “He was screaming. It was like a war movie.” In that moment, Gabbert was ready to walk away — metaphorically, at least. No one, including his coach, would have blamed him if he had. “‘I’m done. I can’t do this anymore,’” Martin recalled Gabbert saying as his leg was being cleaned, set and air-casted. “I’m like, ‘I’m with you, brother.’” When healthy, Gabbert had been Miami’s starter since 2019. That year, the younger brother of longtime NFL quarterback Blaine Gabbert became the first true freshman to start a season opener at quarterback in program history. He was named the MAC Freshman of the Year. Miami (Ohio) quarterback Blaine Gabbert gives a thumbs up after undergoing successful surgery to repair a broken right leg suffered against Toledo on Oct. 21, 2023. Because the pandemic season of 2020 didn’t count, and he appeared in only four games in 2022 (collarbone, ankle), Brett Gabbert had one more year of eligibility. But as the next several weeks unfolded, he wasn’t feeling it. “I was bedridden for probably three weeks,” Gabbert said. “I couldn’t move my leg. I’m in a wheelchair. ... I wasn’t even using crutches yet. I was pretty much helpless. I couldn’t do anything on my own. That was probably the hardest part.” Gabbert had all but made up his mind that his football-playing days were over. Then “someone special” sent him an inspirational text. He declined to say who it was. But the message “changed my perspective on the whole deal.” “I was like, ‘You know what? I’ll regret it for the rest of my life if I don’t at least try and come back from this.’ So that’s what I did,” Gabbert said. “I gave it everything I had — full well knowing that I might give it everything I have and it might not be enough.” Rehab isn’t fun. It will test your patience and resolve. Miami (Ohio) quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) prepares to take the snap during the first half against Miami (Fla.) on Sept. 1, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. “We had to take it one step at a time,” Gabbert said. “There had to be small wins. It was like, ‘All right, you can bend your knee 10 more degrees.’ That was a big win in my book.” Gabbert repeatedly gave credit to everyone who helped him along the way, from first responders to doctors to physical therapists to trainers. He needed their encouragement during a period when it was so easy to feel discouraged. He truly couldn’t have done it without them. “They did everything perfect,” Gabbert said. “They got me where I am today.” From rusty to red-hot Gabbert missed most of the offseason. He was cleared to play in the Aug. 31 opener at Northwestern. But he had another mental obstacle to clear: taking a hit. “It’s in the back of your head,” Gabbert said. “Like, you hadn’t taken a hit in a long time, and the last one you did, you snapped your leg in half.” Fortunately, football is fast and furious. Once you’re on the field, there’s so much else to think about — especially for a quarterback. Gabbert got past it. Miami (Ohio) quarterback Brett Gabbert, left, carries the ball against Cincinnati on Sept. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. But he wasn’t operating at full capacity after missing so much time. Over the first five games, Gabbert completed only 55.1% of his passes with a 5-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The RedHawks were 1-4. Then Gabbert got hot — and so did Miami. The RedHawks won their final seven regular-season games. Over that stretch, Gabbert posted a 60.9% completion rate with 16 touchdowns and three picks. Gabbert finished the season with a career-best 2,737 passing yards. He was named first-team All-MAC. He ranks in the top three in school history in passing yards, passing touchdowns and total offense. But one accomplishment stands above the rest. “Everybody at Miami, more than anything, was just happy to see Brett Gabbert make it through 14 games,” Martin said. ‘It means everything’ Why were RedHawks supporters rooting so hard for Gabbert? Because loyalty is a two-way street. Gabbert could have left Miami for a bigger school after his breakthrough season in 2021 (2,648 passing yards, 26-6 TD-INT). He could have left after the injury-shortened ‘22 campaign. If you’re a Group of Five player with talent, production and eligibility, it’s what you do nowadays. Miami (Ohio) quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) looks to throw against Cincinnati on Sept. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. Gabbert did, in fact, enter the portal after the ‘22 season. He had played in only four games that year. He had suffered two significant injuries. “Nothing was really going right for me, and I was just frustrated,” he said. “I was mad at the world. I was just mad. “I made an impulse decision — something I regretted.” Gabbert quickly determined that he’d made a “stupid” choice. Why? “There’s 130 teams in FBS football,” he said. “So I’m one of 130 people in the world that gets to be a starter for a college football team.” Gabbert would have had no such guarantees at another school. There’s something to be said for appreciating what you have where you are. “Yeah, exactly,” Gabbert said. “I took for granted what I had and ... I realized that very quick.” Gabbert removed himself from the portal. He returned to Miami — he never left, really — with a renewed sense of purpose: Miami (Ohio) quarterback Brett Gabbert reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against Cincinnati on Sept. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. “I want to be here. I committed to Miami. I want to stay here. I want to live up to that commitment.” Now Gabbert gets one more opportunity to wear the red and white alongside his teammates. A little over a year ago, that opportunity wasn’t promised. “It means everything,” Gabbert said. “Can’t wait.” Contact sports reporter/columnist Michael Lev at mlev@tucson.com . On X (Twitter): @michaeljlev. On Bluesky: @michaeljlev.bsky.social Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Reporter/Columnist
Are COP meetings still fit for purpose?
The European Union has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, and there are strong signals that EU policymakers will approve a new target to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040. The science is clear on what must be done to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels: rapid and dramatic cuts in emissions and the removal of 6-10 gigatons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. And yet the former receives far more attention than the latter. This must change – and fast. Removal of atmospheric CO2 will require scaling up investment in carbon-removal technologies from $5-13bn today to $6-16tn by 2050. For comparison, this is at least double the amount of revenues generated by the oil and gas industry each year. Setting aside the moral – one could say existential – obligation to protect the climate, there is a business case for deploying carbon-removal technology across the EU. By 2050, a global carbon-removal industry capable of achieving net-zero emissions could be worth between $300bn and $1.2tn. Besides private- and public-sector investments, carbon markets – where companies purchase credits to offset their emissions – have emerged as one of the most important sources of finance for carbon-removal projects. By putting a price on carbon, businesses are incentivized to improve energy efficiency and develop and deploy green solutions across their operations. Today, there are two main approaches to carbon pricing: compliance and voluntary carbon markets. The compliance market is regulated by mandatory carbon-reduction regimes, mainly targeting high-emitting industries such as steel, oil, and transportation, while the voluntary market operates independently, without direct regulatory oversight. The EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), the bloc’s compliance market, works on a cap-and-trade principle, whereby firms in specific sectors receive emission allowances, the supply of which is capped at a level that reduces total CO2 emissions. They can sell unused allowances on the market, often to companies that require additional ones. By contrast, voluntary carbon markets allow businesses and individuals to purchase credits from verified offset projects in order to meet sustainability goals independently from any emission allowances. These markets use different methodologies to ensure that the emissions reductions are real, measurable, and permanent. Unfortunately, despite the urgency of climate action, recent debates about voluntary carbon markets have cast doubt on their usefulness. Sceptics argue that the lack of transparency and inconsistent standards lead to low-quality credits based on offsets that fail to deliver the promised emissions reductions. In their view, these markets allow large companies to engage in a sophisticated form of greenwashing. The controversy came to a head earlier this year, when naysayers questioned the legitimacy of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which develops the global standards and tools that enable companies to set GHG targets in line with reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The SBTi’s decision to allow firms to include voluntary carbon credits in the calculation of their indirect emissions triggered a significant backlash, with many challenging the credibility of such instruments. A few months later, the SBTi revised its position, clarifying that environmental attribute certificates – including carbon credits – cannot be used to offset a company’s value-chain emissions. These developments have held up critical financing for climate solutions – especially carbon removal. Neither the EU ETS nor the bloc’s voluntary carbon markets can sustainably fund carbon-removal technologies. Many have suggested using advanced technology to improve the transparency and accountability of carbon markets. But given the situation’s complexity and the lack of unified voluntary standards, scaling up carbon removal requires another tool: regulation. Japan serves as a good example. The country’s compliance carbon market now accepts credits from carbon-removal methods, including direct air capture and bioenergy carbon capture and storage. California’s Carbon Dioxide Removal Market Development Act could likewise foster the widespread adoption and deployment of this technology by defining which types of emissions it can counterbalance. The EU should require companies to reduce emissions to a certain threshold and purchase “negative emissions credits” to compensate for their remaining climate impact. Equally important, clear rules for certifying carbon-removal practices to ensure their effectiveness and long-term storage will incentivize businesses to invest in these technologies. Some progress has already been made. The EU’s adoption of the carbon removals certification framework this year was an important first step toward regulating this technology. But more must be done. For starters, it is unclear how this new framework will work with existing regulations, including the ETS. Moreover, standards-setting organisations such as the SBTi must better integrate “beyond value chain mitigation” – a firm’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions outside of its own business activities – and carbon removal into short-term corporate climate targets to help guide the regulatory response. As the EU prepares to revise the ETS in 2026, it must take advantage of this opportunity to take the lead in promoting a crucial green technology. Disclosure: The authors of this article are, respectively, the CEO of a company that certifies credits for voluntary carbon markets and an investor with a stake in the company. — Project Syndicate, Ludovic Chatoux is CEO and Co-founder of Riverse, a carbon-crediting platform. Sophia Escheu is an investor in climate and industrial technology companies at Speedinvest. Related Story GCC agreements to enhance carbon market services, liquidity Qatar establishes WEF's Centre for Fourth Industrial RevolutionIshiba says stronger alliance with U.S. key to regional stability
Miami of Ohio and Colorado State will try to overcome notable transfer-portal defections during Saturday's Arizona Bowl at Tucson, Ariz. Miami (8-5) enters the game without its top two wide receivers Javon Tracy and Reggie Virgil after the duo elected to play elsewhere. Tracy, a redshirt sophomore who caught 57 passes for 818 yards with seven touchdowns, is moving on to Minnesota. Virgil, a junior who tallied 816 yards on 41 receptions with nine touchdowns, is bound for Texas Tech. "It's kind of insane, to be honest," Miami coach Chuck Martin said. "We'll lose some real good kids in the portal, but we'll also gain some good ones. It's just crazy. "In some ways, it stinks, but in some ways, it's fun, too. We're looking at a lot of some good ones." Miami has also lost two cornerbacks, including sophomore Raion Strader to Auburn. Strader had 53 tackles with two interceptions and a team-best 17 passes broken up. Will Jados, a redshirt junior offensive tackle who started 38 games for Miami, is transferring to Texas Tech. Colorado State (8-4) also lost its two top receivers in the portal. Sophomore Caleb Goodie committed to Cincinnati and sophomore Jamari Person remains undecided. Goodie caught 21 passes for 436 yards with four touchdowns, and Person had 36 receptions for 386 yards and a touchdown. Another sophomore, linebacker Buom Jock, also is in the transfer portal after he led the Rams with 100 tackles. "They lost a couple receivers in the portal, just like us, so they've adjusted, just like most teams in the bowl season have adjusted to the team that they have available," Colorado State coach Jay Norvell said. Redshirt sophomore Armani Winfield, who had 37 catches for 338 yards and two touchdowns, is the top available receiver for the Rams. Miami's leading receiver entering the game is fifth-year senior Cade McDonald (49 catches for 606 yards and three touchdowns). Miami won seven straight games before losing to Ohio in the MAC championship game behind sixth-year quarterback Brett Gabbert, who has completed 57.6 percent of his passes (204 of 354) for 2,737 yards and 21 touchdowns. Gabbert has been prone to throw interceptions, with 11, including one against Ohio in the conference title game. He did not throw an interception in a 30-20 victory over Ohio earlier this season. Keyon Mozee is Miami's featured running back with 1,073 yards on 170 carries with four touchdowns. Matt Salopek, a sixth-year linebacker, leads Miami with 113 tackles. He is the first player in program history with four 100-tackle seasons. Colorado State won six of its last seven games -- committing only seven turnovers in that span. Senior running back Avery Morrow has 956 yards on 166 attempts with nine touchdowns. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, a redshirt sophomore, has thrown for 2,475 yards while completing 207 of 335 attempts (61.8 percent) with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Chase Wilson, a fifth-year senior linebacker, has 91 tackles this season, three for loss. --Field Level MediaData limitations in economic and environmental metrics hinder local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines from fully evaluating their sustainability performance, a recent study has found. Congressional Research Fellows of the HRep-Ateneo Project, including Jefferson Arapoc, Asa Jose Sajise and Charina Lyn Amedo-Repollo, recently presented “Scorecards for Livable and Sustainable Communities,” which introduced “blue and green economy scorecards.” Both concepts promote sustainable practices, with the blue economy focusing on water-based resources and the green economy encompassing land-based activities and industries. The comprehensive scorecard system the team developed was designed to measure LGUs’ sustainability progress across economic, environmental, social, and governance dimensions. It is adopted under the sustainability framework proposed by the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency. Results showed that environmental metrics make up 60 percent of the total score, with economic, social, and governance metrics each representing 13.33 percent. Baguio City in Benguet province in the Cordillera Administrative Region emerged as the top overall performer in the pilot project, scoring 51.63 percent, followed by Davao City, Davao del Sur (31.35 percent); and Naga City, Camarines Sur (31.23 percent). In the environmental dimension, Baguio scored the highest with 42.59 percent, while Parañaque in the National Capital Region had the lowest at 12.94 percent. For economic performance, Baguio again led with 5.68 percent, and Legazpi City in Albay province scored the lowest at 0.66 percent. In the social dimension, Naga and Davao tied as top performers, each scoring 2.22 percent, while several cities, including Parañaque; Lucena City, Quezon province; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur; Iligan City, Lanao del Norte; and Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, scored zero. For governance, Naga scored the highest at 3.81 percent, with Butuan scoring zero and Davao trailing with 1.39 percent. Despite these records, the study found that lack of data, especially on blue economy indicators, restricts a complete assessment of LGU sustainability. Further, the lack of coastal management and climate resilience information hamper evaluations, particularly for coastal LGUs. As the researchers suggested, these scorecards could guide policy-makers in resource allocation, regulatory enhancements, and incentives for sustainable practices. If ever implemented, they stressed the need for accessible, transferrable templates to ensure continuity in future leadership. “It’s very important [that] we ensure [the] scorecards [have organized] templates or documents that will make it easier to transfer a particular document to the next batch of leader of a particular LGU,” Arapoc noted during the session.
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LARKANA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Nov, 2024) On the occasion of the 57th foundation day of People's Party in , a ceremony and rally was held at Municipal Stadium on Saturday. In the ceremony, People's Party District President MNA Khurshid Ahmed Junejo, Chairman People's Party Political Secretary to Jameel Ahmed Soomro, MPA Suhail Anwar Siyal, MPA Adil Altaf Unar, and Chairman District Council Ijaz Ahmed Leghari others leaders expressed their views that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto founded the party. The speakers expressed that is a democratic political party which has supported the people and gave the first constitution to the country. They said that the party leadership sacrificed his life fulfilled the promises made to the people. They said Bhutto faced many difficulties for and sacrificed his life for to get rid of of and terrorism.
THE Christmas season in the Philippines is a unique and cherished time, celebrated longer than anywhere else in the world. As early as September, festive decorations and holiday music fill malls and public spaces, signaling the start of a monthslong celebration. For many, the familiar carols and twinkling lights evoke feelings of joy, generosity and nostalgia. But have you ever considered how these elements — especially the music — impact the way we shop? Retailers carefully craft the holiday ambiance to create an experience that not only captures the spirit of the season but also influences our buying decisions in subtle yet powerful ways. The Jose Mari Chan meme is becoming a usual trend over the social media every month of August. It's an indication that Filipinos are quite excited about a long Christmas celebration that will happen. Then the moment malls open on the first day of September, the long-playing Christmas songs will start to play that will last even until January of the coming year. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.
AviaGames Marks 8-Year Milestone of Mobile Gaming Innovation: Expanding Player CommunitiesMcNealy and Whaley share lead at wide open RSM Classic, Canada's Hughes tied for thirdThe San Francisco 49ers have gotten a lot from their rookie class in 2024, but the season is over for one member of it. Seventh-round pick Tatum Bethune has been placed on injured reserve, the linebacker having suffered a sprained MCL in last Sunday's surprise loss to the Seattle Seahawks. But the end of his campaign has provided an opportunity to veteran Tashaun Gipson. Gipson, who was a starter at safety for the previous two seasons, has been promoted to the active roster to take Bethune's place. San Francisco signed Gipson to its practice squad earlier this month. He had previously been activated for each of the last two games and will provide key insurance behind starters Ji'Ayir Brown and Malik Mustapha. But the window for another veteran to return is shrinking. The 49ers again elected not to activate interior offensive lineman Jon Feliciano from injured reserve. Feliciano was downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's meeting with the Green Bay Packers, and the 49ers have until Monday to activate him to the roster before his 21-day practice window closes. San Francisco elevated cornerback Nick McCloud and linebacker Jalen Graham from the practice squad to their gameday roster for the visit to Lambeau Field. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.
Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. ( NYSE:PLYM – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 13th, NASDAQ Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.24 per share on Friday, January 31st. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.41%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. Plymouth Industrial REIT has a payout ratio of 1,285.7% indicating that the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Research analysts expect Plymouth Industrial REIT to earn $1.98 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.90 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 45.5%. Plymouth Industrial REIT Price Performance Shares of Plymouth Industrial REIT stock opened at $17.73 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $19.26 and a 200 day moving average of $21.49. Plymouth Industrial REIT has a 52 week low of $17.22 and a 52 week high of $24.71. The company has a market cap of $804.75 million, a PE ratio of 886.50, a P/E/G ratio of 1.47 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a quick ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 0.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on PLYM Insider Transactions at Plymouth Industrial REIT In other news, Director Pendleton P. Jr. White acquired 5,000 shares of Plymouth Industrial REIT stock in a transaction on Friday, November 15th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $18.39 per share, for a total transaction of $91,950.00. Following the purchase, the director now owns 5,000 shares in the company, valued at $91,950. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Also, CEO Jeffrey E. Witherell bought 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 15th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $18.49 per share, with a total value of $36,980.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer now directly owns 252,248 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,664,065.52. The trade was a 0.80 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here . Insiders own 1.40% of the company’s stock. About Plymouth Industrial REIT ( Get Free Report ) Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc (NYSE: PLYM) is a full service, vertically integrated real estate investment company focused on the acquisition, ownership and management of single and multi-tenant industrial properties. Our mission is to provide tenants with cost effective space that is functional, flexible and safe. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Plymouth Industrial REIT Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Plymouth Industrial REIT and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary. Rollins, who heads the Trump-allies America First Policy Institute, was the director of his office of American innovation in his first term. The nomination must be confirmed by the Republican-led Senate. Rollins would succeed Tom Vilsack , President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary who oversees the sprawling agency that controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
Canada Carbon Inc. ( CVE:CCB – Get Free Report )’s stock price traded down 33.3% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as C$0.01 and last traded at C$0.01. 859,726 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 283% from the average session volume of 224,190 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.02. Canada Carbon Trading Down 33.3 % The company has a market capitalization of C$2.05 million, a PE ratio of -1.00 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of C$0.02 and a 200-day simple moving average of C$0.02. About Canada Carbon ( Get Free Report ) Canada Carbon Inc engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of natural resource properties in Canada. The company primarily explores for graphite deposits. It holds interests in the Miller property that covers an area of approximately 100 square kilometers located to the west of Montreal in the Grenville Township; and the Asbury Graphite property, which includes 22 claims covering an area of approximately 1,205.9 hectares located in the Laurentides region of southern Quebec. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Canada Carbon Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Canada Carbon and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .