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Niagara Region Declares State of Emergency Ahead of April's Total Solar Eclipse In anticipation of the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, the Niagara Region has proactively declared a state of emergency, prioritizing preparedness for an expected influx of visitors. Recognized globally as a prime location for this rare celestial event, Niagara Falls is poised to host thousands. The declaration, made to bolster safety measures and protect infrastructure, underscores the region's commitment to ensuring a memorable and secure experience for all attendees. Niagara's leadership, alongside local authorities and first responders, has been tirelessly coordinating to manage what is projected to be the city's most significant event in history, with accommodation prices reflecting the high demand. #VeritasMedia #NiagaraEclipse2024 #TotalSolarEclipse #EclipsePreparedness #NiagaraFallsEvent #CelestialSpectacle #StateOfEmergencyNiagara #EclipseViewing #OnceInALifetimeEvent #EclipseSafety #NiagaraFallsEclipse #PathOfTotality #Eclipse2024 #SolarEclipseNiagara #EclipseCountdown #VisitNiagara #EclipseTourism #SafetyFirstNiagara #CommunityPreparedness #EclipseAccommodations #HistoricNiagaraEvent

Earlybird 🦜 tickets close next week (Dec 13) for the fast-approaching 7th North #Australia #Savanna #Fire Forum🔥- 100 tickets already sold, grab yours NOW! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gv9xWvfm 🛰️ Listen to fire #scientist Rohan Fisher (who is one of our 2025 speakers) about the satellite evidence showing the positive impact of land managers' fire programs across Australia. "This is the most significant fire management outcome in the world, and it's been achieved through the application of different knowledge systems and bloody hard work," said Rohan. ❤️💛🖤 "Per capita carbon abatement by #Indigenous mob across the north, they're doing the heavy lifting for everybody else in Australia, and that needs to be understood, appreciated and celebrated," added Rohan. Limited sponsorship opportunities available! We thank our 2025 sponsors: Charles Darwin University, Commonwealth Bank, Gondwana Carbon, Clean Energy Regulator, Maki Planet Systems, International Savanna Fire Management Initiative (ISFMI), Arnhem Helicopters, NAFI, Raindance Systems, Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods and the Darwin Centre for Bushfire Research #carbonmarkets #indigenousleadership #netzero #netnegative #indigenousknowledge #climatejustice #conversationsforchange #sustainability #conservation #carbonfinance #climatepolicy #emissionsreductions #EquitableOpportunities

⚓🛳️ Ports are highly vulnerable to climate change due to their coastal locations. Lajes das Flores port, in the Portuguese Azores, suffered severe damage from Hurricane Lorenzo in 2019 and Storm Ephraim in 2022, disrupting maritime traffic and impacting the island's economy.   In response, Portuguese authorities have planned the port's revival, focusing on climate resilient.   The comprehensive reconstruction involves: 💠 Rebuilding and extending the jetty by approximately 100 meters to accommodate more vessels. 💠Constructing a new 170-meter pier with service depths of -9 meters and a 40-meter wide platform. 💠Developing a robust breakwater and cargo berth with multiple sections to enhance protection and capacity. 💠Upgrading general technical networks, including the access road, water and electricity systems.   🛥️ Discover how our experts provided technical advice, comprehensive analysis, and reliable support to ensure the project aligns with EU funding requirements: https://lnkd.in/eYZpNnTT   #ClimateResilience #Infrastructure #PortReconstruction #SustainableDevelopment #JASPERS #EIBAdvisory #Portugal #Azores EU Funds European Investment Bank (EIB) Portos dos Açores, S.A.

Bronson developed key health and safety documents for Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) / Savoir polaire Canada (POLAIRE), ensuring safe operations at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) campus in the Canadian High Arctic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AlSWsy #HealthAndSafety #PolarResearch #PolarKnowledgeCanada #CHARS

☀ Heat stress does not just effect urban centers: Industrial and business parks with their highly sealed surfaces and lack of vegetation are strongly impacted – and at the same time contribute to urban heat islands. 🌡 🌳How can blue-green infrastructure mitigate heat stress? What adaptation measures are being implemented in the IBPs Zellik (Belgium) and Ravennes-les-Francs (France)? And what solutions do other Interreg projects offer for more frequent and intense heat waves in the future? 💡Find out in the second IB-Green newsletter (https://rb.gy/03jmb3)! If you would like to regularly receive the IB-Green newsletter and keep up with all of the latest project developments, you can subscribe here (https://rb.gy/qldok4). #IBGreen #ClimateAdaptation #InterregNWE 

🌊 Protecting Panama's Coasts 🌊 In Panama, we face a pressing issue: the lack of education regarding the importance of our natural resources and the vital role played by the biotic elements of our coasts. The negative impact of the heavy rains battering our shores underscores the crucial role mangroves play in mitigating the force with which the sea strikes our coasts. They protect us from potentially tragic disasters. The absence of mangroves on our coasts could lead to severe consequences. Therefore, it is crucial to keep our coasts under surveillance as there are individuals who disregard the well-being of those living in the surrounding areas. Let's unite to educate, protect, and restore our coastal ecosystems. Every small action contributes to a safer, more resilient future. CLS Group (Collecte Localisation Satellites) #Panama #EnvironmentalAwareness #MangrovesProtection #CoastalConservation #Sustainability

🌏 Exciting Developments in Central Asia! 🌏 Great to see that the United Kingdom, represented by Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, #DavidCameron, is significantly ramping up its engagement with #CentralAsia. This week marks a historic tour as Mr. Cameron visits Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This is a clear demonstration of the UK's commitment to enhancing its relationship with this pivotal region. It's noteworthy that this includes the first visits by a British Foreign Secretary to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, and the first to Uzbekistan since 1997. Mongolia also welcomes this level of diplomatic engagement for the first time in over a decade. The agenda is packed with vital discussions aimed at deepening cooperation on shared challenges, including counter-terrorism, climate change, and promoting human rights and reforms. Moreover, the UK will be unveiling £𝟓𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in new funding to support the sovereignty and independence of these states, boosting regional growth, economic resilience, and fostering deeper trade and cooperation ties. 🔗 Opportunities for British Businesses 🔗 Of particular interest to our legal and business communities, these engagements will spotlight significant opportunities in the energy sector among others. Projects like the hydro-electric site in Tajikistan and a canal irrigation venture in Kyrgyzstan underscore the vast potential for development and investment. This initiative not only reinforces the UK’s role as a long-term partner but also signifies numerous prospects for British and international businesses looking to expand their horizons. The region's strategic importance cannot be overstated, and its development trajectory holds promising prospects for all involved. #InternationalRelations #CentralAsia #UKForeignPolicy #EconomicDevelopment #EnergySector #InternationalLaw #GlobalBusiness #UKinCentralAsia #EconomicDevelopment #ForeignPolicy #TradeRelations #EnergySector #InternationalArbitration #GlobalDiplomacy #DavidCameron #Geopolitics #BritishBusiness #InternationalInvestment #EmergingMarkets #EconomicGrowth #InternationalCooperation #HumanRights #ClimateAction #CounterTerrorism #CulturalExchange #UKForeignAffairs #InvestmentOpportunities #GlobalStrategy #BilateralRelations #DiplomaticEngagement #PolicyChange #InternationalFunding #StrategicPartnership #HSF #HerbertSmithFreehills #Kazakhstan #Kyrgyzstan, #Tajikistan #Turkmenistan #Uzbekistan #Mongolia

In alignment with #SDGs, Digital Earth Africa has put in place a simple way to monitor several phenomena #rainfall #crops #settlement #water on the continent. Summary of #notebooks and target #SDGs could be accessed https://rb.gy/nepnwz

At 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, we're not just building; we're protecting some of the planet’s most precious resources in sensitive underwater and marine environments.🌊🌍 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: To be the safety net for the critical utility infrastructure that communities and families rely on – like clean water and electricity! From bridges to dams, and water systems to submarine power/telecom lines, we’re essential in sustaining lives and protecting our environment. We have a long history of making a positive impact with projects such as: 🔹𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: Rehabilitating a dam and penstock that power a remote Alaskan Native community. 🔹𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Removing shipwrecks leaking oil in sensitive ecosystems along the Columbia River. 🔹𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: Strengthening subaqueous pipelines in the Great Lakes to mitigate environmental risks. 🔹𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Building infrastructure to reduce travel burdens for Egyptian citizens between Sinai and the Nile River Valley. 🔹𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: Conducting seafloor health studies in the Caribbean Sea. 🔹𝗗𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Restoring a 114-year-old dam in the High Sierras to protect downstream communities. 🔹𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Upgrading major water conveyance systems to ensure sustained water resources in Detroit. 🔹𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Extending wastewater outfall in Puerto Rico to safeguard clean beaches. 🔹𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Rebuilding damaged reefs in the Marshall Islands caused by vessel impacts. 🔹𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲...It’s what we do every day!   At 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗱, we take pride in every project we tackle, combining safety, quality, and value to ensure we're doing our part for the community and the planet. 🌍 Ready to dive into a career with purpose? Do you have a higher calling? Reach out to us today and join the team! #MakeAWave #MarineConstruction #BallardMarineConstruction #EnvironmentalImpact #HigherCalling #JoinUs