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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) — The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will host the 2024 World Environment Day.

The event will highlight the Kingdom’s pioneering efforts locally, regionally and internationally, leading initiatives to raise awareness and promote action for the protection of the environment, according to a statement.

With a focus on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience, the event, marked annually on June 5, will reiterate the pressing need for global cooperation and concerted efforts in implementing the right policies and actions to protect and restore nature and ensure a sustainable future.

UNEP Executive Director, Inger Andersen welcomed Saudi Arabia participation in the collective global efforts to restore land and achieve drought resilience, and noted that UNEP and KSA will endeavour to intensify efforts to restore nature and preserve the planet for future generations.

World Environment Day was established by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to emphasise the importance of participatory action to protect the environment.

In line with this philosophy, KSA has exerted diligent efforts, locally and regionally, by launching the Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives and implementing a set of initiatives under its National Environment Strategy.

The Saudi government adopted the new Environmental law and the National Environmental Awareness programme, to ensure the protection of the environment in the KSA.

The Kingdom also launched the National Environment Week and established five environmental centres to conserve the environment in the country, as well as the Environment Fund.

Since 1973, World Environment Day has become the largest global platform dedicated by the UN to encourage worldwide awareness and action for the environment. With UNEP at the helm, over 150 countries participate in the global celebrations every year.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) – China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, a significant cooperative project between the governments of China and Singapore, over the past 15 years, has become a thriving and sustainable home on the once salt-alkali wasteland.

According to a statement from China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Administrative Committee, it is also the world’s first eco-city developed through intergovernmental collaboration, with construction commenced on Sept 28, 2008.

The Eco-City has firmly established an ecological value system of respecting nature, expanding green development, and pursuing economic growth.

After 15 years of development and construction, it has seen a built-up area of 22 square kilometres, a green coverage area of 11 million square metres, and the proportion of nearshore waters with excellent water quality reaching 100 per cent.

Furthermore, it has constructed the zero-carbon smart energy town, promoted the use of prefabricated and passive buildings, and attracted institutions involved in green building materials, equipment manufacturing, and design consulting, thereby forming a complete upstream, midstream, and downstream industry chain and witnessing an annual revenue of over 15 billion Chinese yuan. (100 Chinese yuan = RM64.32)

The Eco-City has firmly grasped the direction of building a modern industrial system, resulting in dominant industrial clusters such as intelligent technology services, cultural and health tourism, and green building and development.

It has deeply embraced the development philosophy of putting people first to persistently ensure and improve people’s livelihoods while continuously enhancing their sense of happiness, fulfilment, and security.

In terms of education, the Eco-City has introduced high-quality educational resources, whereas in healthcare services, it has made dedicated efforts to attract renowned hospitals and doctors while continuously optimising healthcare resources.

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DALLAS, Sept 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation, recently revealed breakthrough research on a treatment that diminishes the visible effects of pollution and aging on human skin. The findings, which Mary Kay shared at the first International Societies for Investigative Dermatology (ISID) Meeting, significantly improved skin firmness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over the course of the study.

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“Mary Kay scientists have spent years researching the latest ingredient innovations to best defend against free radicals and help delay the onset of premature skin aging from environmental and lifestyle stressors such as car exhaust and air pollution,” said Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Innovation Officer, Product & Science at Mary Kay.

The research was also published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science.

Scientists at Mary Kay have been investigating the effects of air pollution on skin through multiple academic collaborations since 2016. Previous efforts have analyzed the biochemical responses of human skin cells to various forms of pollution, including diesel exhaust and urban air pollution. Key findings revealed a proprietary blend of antioxidants reduces those responses.

“There is no remaining doubt that air pollution contributes to skin aging,” said Dr. Jean Krutmann, a pioneer of environmental medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Director of the IUF – Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Düsseldorf, Germany. He has been leading research to determine the effect of air pollution on human skin since publication of the key paper in 2010 to show the effect of airborne particle exposure on skin aging.

The findings presented at the 2023 ISID are just the latest efforts by Mary Kay to reinforce the brand’s long-standing commitment to advancing research and development in skin health and beauty. Mary Kay holds more than 1,600 patents for products, technologies, and packaging designs in its global portfolio.

About Mary Kay

Then. Now. Always. One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 35 countries. For 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) — Huawei Ireland and Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) of Ireland recently released the latest key findings on marine life protection in Ireland discovered during their joint work on the Smart Whales Sound project.

According to Huawei in a statement, the joint-study found that shipping lanes in the Celtic Sea south of Ireland are significantly contributing to noise pollution in the marine environment.

Prior research has shown that ocean noise can affect a multitude of marine species, including seals, fish and even squid; as well as threaten the survival of whales.

To date, the real-time multi-species detection system has shown it has practical implications for marine conservation, in which it can provide real-time notifications to ships in areas where whales are present with its new acoustics data acquisition system.

The system could potentially help in the planning of key marine infrastructure, such as offshore renewable energy facilities, to minimise noise impact on marine life during the construction phase.

“Huawei believes that no one should be left behind in the digital world and we have made it our mission to put digital inclusion front and centre of our business. In addition to environmental protection, we believe that digital technologies also play a key role in many other areas,” said Head of PR of Huawei Ireland, Luke McDonnell.

Meanwhile, ORCA Ireland Co-founder and Executive Director, Emer Keaveney said: “Recent advances in technology provide increasing opportunity to use these innovations for good and to enhance our understanding of the natural world.

“To achieve this, we are using Huawei’s [AI development platform] ModelArts and cloud storage, coupled with machine learning, to automate wildlife monitoring for marine conservation.”

Beginning March 2021, the ORCA Ireland Smart Whale Sounds project is run in partnership with Rainforest Connection (RFCx), and supported by Huawei Ireland through the TECH4ALL initiative, as the first real-time marine bioacoustics study in Ireland.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) — The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in collaboration with the Taiwanese Embassy have organised the 2023 Taiwan Expo held in St Kitts and Nevis, marking a pivotal moment in the diplomatic history of both nations.

Held recently at the Visitor Centre, Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park in Nevis, the expo solidified the deep-rooted bond between these two countries, through a myriad of exhibitions and cultural experiences, according to a statement.

The expo featured 26 Taiwanese companies representing diverse industries, whereby visitors had the privilege of exploring a wide array of cutting-edge products as it also offered an immersive journey into Taiwanese culture beyond trade and technology.

In a bid to foster inclusive bilateral cooperation, the expo extended invitations to local businesses, enabling them to showcase their products alongside Taiwanese exhibitors.

It served as a powerful platform to underscore significant trade opportunities between St Kitts and Nevis with Taiwan. Last year, bilateral trade between the two nations reached an impressive US$1.56 million. (US$1=RM4.68)

As both nations look ahead, they remain committed to deepening their ties, nurturing their friendship, and exploring new avenues for collaboration, in which the Expo was a testament to the enduring partnership between St Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan, setting the stage for a future marked by shared success and prosperity.

Furthermore, the “Commemorative Stamp Competition” was unveiled not only to underscore the remarkable rapport shared between the Federation and Taiwan but also invites participants to visually capture the essence of this enduring partnership.

The competition will feature an engaging online voting mechanism, scheduled to run from Sept 15 to 30, and the results will be unveiled on Oct 9.

This enduring diplomatic relationship has manifested itself in their partnership in various sectors, including renewable energy; health; training and education; people empowerment; diplomacy; climate change and cultural exchange.

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