Latest news with #GeneralConference
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt Secures Historic Leadership Role at FAO
Taarek Refaat In a landmark moment for Egypt's diplomatic engagement on the international stage, the country has, for the first time in the history of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), been elected to lead its Executive Council. Egypt's Ambassador to Italy and Permanent Representative to UN agencies in Rome, Ambassador Bassam Rady, announced that Mena Rizk, Deputy Permanent Representative of Egypt to the FAO, was elected Chair of the Executive Council for a four-year term during the FAO's General Conference held in Rome. The decision was made by unanimous consensus, following a highly competitive election involving five candidates from across all major FAO regional groups—including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Rizk's election marks a historic first: he is the first Egyptian—and the youngest ever—elected to the FAO Executive Council Chairmanship since the organization's establishment in 1945. At just 38 years old, his appointment also reflects a strategic shift in Egypt's foreign policy approach toward empowering younger generations in international forums. 'This success is not just personal or national—it is a reflection of Egypt's vision under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to invest in and prepare young professionals for global leadership,' Ambassador Rady said. 'Rizk's candidacy was carefully prepared by the Egyptian Embassy in Rome and aligns with the broader national goal of building highly qualified diplomatic cadres capable of representing Egypt on the global stage.' The election result is widely seen as a testament to Egypt's growing international credibility in fields such as agriculture, water, and food security—sectors that have become increasingly urgent on the global agenda. Ambassador Rady noted that the embassy's diplomatic efforts over the past months were instrumental in garnering support for Egypt's bid, reinforcing the country's qualifications to guide the FAO Council during a period of mounting international concern over food systems and sustainability. The FAO's Executive Council serves as the organization's main governing body, responsible for setting strategic direction and policy oversight. It includes only a quarter of the FAO's 194 member states, elected for three-year terms. Egypt not only retains its elected membership but now leads the council itself, in addition to chairing the organization's Finance Committee. Egypt's recent presence in the FAO has been marked by a string of significant achievements. The Egyptian Central Auditing Organization has been appointed as the FAO's official financial and legal auditor, and the Egyptian Food Bank was awarded the organization's annual honorary prize for its contributions to combating hunger. Further cementing Egypt's growing influence within the FAO, the organization is also preparing to hold its annual conference for regional and country offices in Egypt's New Administrative Capital later this year—a recognition of Egypt's emerging status as a regional hub for agricultural development and food policy. 'These successes reflect Egypt's rising stature in global development forums and the credibility it has built within international organizations,' Ambassador Rady stated. 'They also highlight the increasing importance of Egyptian leadership in shaping the future of food security and sustainable agriculture.' The election of Mena Rizk is being hailed not only as a diplomatic victory for Egypt but also as a sign of generational change and renewed energy within the FAO—an institution at the heart of the global response to hunger, agricultural sustainability, and climate-resilient food systems. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Korea Herald
26-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Countries Urged to Establish National Refrigeration Committees to Tackle Food, Health, Animals and Climate Challenges
PARIS, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of World Refrigeration Day, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is calling on all countries to recognise refrigeration as a critical infrastructure for health, food security, energy efficiency, and climate sustainability. The IIR also urges governments to establish National Refrigeration Committees, cross-sectoral platforms designed to coordinate sustainable refrigeration efforts across all applications, from cryogenic technologies and ultra-low temperature uses, to food and health cold chains, air conditioning, and heat pumps. These committees should bring together all relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the full range of actors, public and private, technical and policy, are involved in shaping effective and inclusive national refrigeration strategies. These efforts are identified by the IIR as essential to strengthening food systems, public health, industrial development, and climate action. Finally, the IIR, as the scientific, independent, and unbiased Intergovernmental Organisation for the Development of Refrigeration calls on more countries to join its mission and actively support global efforts to elevate refrigeration to the top of national and international agendas, recognising the refrigeration sector as a vital enabler of sustainable development and climate resilience. This global call echoes the outcomes from the 2025 World Refrigeration Day High-Level Event, hosted by the IIR on 18 June in Paris. Over 170 government, industry, scientific, and international organisation representatives from more than 60 countries came together to align around one message: refrigeration is no longer a side issue, it is core infrastructure. "This is the decade where sustainable refrigeration will shape our societies. Let's be visionary, let's be disruptive, and let's be inclusive," said Yosr Allouche, Director General of IIR. A Global Turning Point Representing governments' view, from Indonesia to Nigeria to the European Union, national leaders highlighted how refrigeration supports clean energy, food security, and economic inclusion. The proposed National Committees would bring together ministries, private sector, and academia to ensure coherent policies, aligned investments, and a skilled workforce. "We are witnessing the rebirth of the IIR, more relevant than ever, more united than ever," said Prof. Min-Soo Kim, President of the IIR General Conference. The Paris event also featured key intervention from Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol which emphasised on the importance of considering sustainable cooling actions through sectoral approaches and maximise the benefits from early action in emerging sectors in developing countries and inline with the Kigali Amendment commitment, other key interventions also include those given by UNESCO, UNIDO, UNEP, WOAH, CCAC, World Bank IFC, GIZ Proklima, FAO and BSRIA. The IIR's announcement of the launch of the Global Refrigeration Outlook, IIR's new flagship report series to guide policy, science, and finance, was well received and appreciated by participants. Industry leaders, including Carrier Transicold, Chereau, Daikin Europe, Danfoss Climate Solutions, CIMCO Refrigeration and Sofrigam, Mayekawa and Climalife, showcased scalable innovations applying natural refrigerants, thermal integration, innovative cold chains and heat pumps solutions. But they stressed the need for enabling policies and predictable investment. From climate change to energy access, refrigeration is now recognised as a global systems issue, and one that can deliver rapid, equitable gains if approached collaboratively.
Yomiuri Shimbun
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Egyptian Candidate for Unesco's Top Spot Stresses Agency's Role in Times of Crisis
The Japan News Khaled El-Enany speaks during an interview with The Japan News at the Egyptian Embassy in Tokyo on May 26. Khaled El-Enany, a former minister of tourism and antiquities for Egypt and now a candidate for director general of UNESCO, stressed the role the U.N. organization has played in times of crisis and the need to strengthen its funding in a recent interview with The Japan News in Tokyo. A written response was also provided after the interview. Recent conflicts around the world, including in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, have damaged and destroyed numerous cultural properties, while also seriously impacting many children's ability to get an education. El-Enany argued that the destruction of cultural heritage is 'no longer a tragic by-product of war' but is now rather 'a deliberate strategy … to erase identity.' As for the children who lose access to education, he said they 'miss the values needed to thrive in their societies,' which can put an entire generation at risk 'of marginalization, of vulnerability, sometimes of radicalization.' The affected children need 'pragmatic solutions,' such as distance-learning tools, as well as psychological support. UNESCO, said El-Enany, has neither the power nor the mandate to stop wars. That means it should be focused on its roles at three levels — preventing conflicts by 'fostering a culture of peace and fighting against hate'; protecting institutions and cultural assets during conflicts; and prioritizing reconstruction of 'heritage sites and schools' after conflicts. In February, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced it would reconsider U.S. membership in UNESCO because the agency has 'demonstrated anti-Israel sentiment over the past decade,' among other reasons. The United States withdrew from the organization in 2018 during the first Trump administration and was readmitted in 2023 during the Biden administration. Nicaragua recently announced it intends to withdraw over issues related to free speech. El-Enany expressed regret over these developments, which he said present a serious problem for funding and mean the loss of U.S. expertise. That is why UNESCO must 'do everything to keep the United States,' he asserted. 'The idea behind UNESCO is inclusivity, and we have to have everyone, even countries who disagree politically.' He added that UNESCO 'can offer [a] very important platform' for discussion of contentious issues. In light of these problems, he called for strengthening UNESCO's funding to make it more diverse, flexible and sustainable, so that the organization can minimize the possible impact of withdrawals and 'focus on its strategic priorities rather than constantly adapting to fragmented project-based logic.' To this end, there needs to be stronger 'partnerships with the private sector and philanthropic foundations.' UNESCO's next director general election will be appointed by the General Conference in October. Currently, two other candidates are also in the running.
Herald Malaysia
31-05-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
CELAM celebrates 70 years with a telegram from Pope Leo XIV
The bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean gather for the 40th Ordinary General Assembly of CELAM, marking 70 years since the first General Conference of the Episcopate was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1955. May 31, 2025 The bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean have gathered for the 40th Ordinary General Assembly of CELAM By Sebastián Sansón FerrariIn a spirit of gratitude, living memory, and renewed commitment, the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean have gathered for the 40th Ordinary General Assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM), marking 70 years since the first General Conference of the Episcopate, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1955. To commemorate this occasion, Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram to Cardinal Jaime Spengler, Archbishop of Porto Alegre and president of CELAM, warmly greeting the Council and emphasizing the continuing importance of ecclesial communion. The Pope's message summarizes the role CELAM has played in the life of the Church on the American continents: an expression of episcopal collegiality, an instrument of pastoral coordination, and a driving force for evangelization in diverse and often painful contexts. 'I join you all in giving thanks to the Lord,' the Holy Father states, 'for this joyful anniversary, which reminds us how the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council is a sign of collegiality […] at the service of the holy and faithful People of God who journey on that beloved continent.' A direct message The message does not shy away from the painful reality facing Latin America where 'a great number of men and women are suffering tribulation and poverty caused by ongoing crises at both the continental and global levels.' In the face of these challenges, the Pope encourages the bishops not to lose sight of the centrality of the Risen Christ, who 'protects and guides the Church, rekindling hope within her.' His call is clear: go out and meet those who dwell in the peripheries, wounded by injustice, and proclaim to them the Gospel with 'the joy that springs from a personal encounter with Him.' Both witness and participant Since its foundation seven decades ago, CELAM has been both witness to and participant in crucial ecclesial conferences: Medellín in 1968, Puebla in 1979, Santo Domingo in 1992, and Aparecida in 2007. Each of these was an expression of communal discernment in light of the signs of the times. Today, in the era of synodality, this path takes on new dimensions and new challenges. From Bogotá, Colombia—where CELAM is headquartered—the assembly not only looked back on its past, but projected itself forward with a missionary spirit. As Pope Leo noted, the aim is to 'seek, in true and effective communion, pastoral initiatives that offer solutions grounded in the criteria of Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium.' At the close of his telegram, the Pope entrusts the bishops to the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, mother of the peoples of the Americas. He asks them to pray for him and imparts his apostolic blessing as a 'pledge of abundant heavenly gifts.'--Vatican News
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Groundbreaking announced for Singapore's first LDS Temple
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — is getting ready to break ground on its first temple in the island nation of Singapore. The Singapore Republic of Singapore Temple, as it will be known, was announced in the April 2021 General Conference by Prophet and President of the Church, Russell M. Nelson. The temple's groundbreaking ceremony will be held in June. The first counselor in the Church's Asia area presidency, Elder Kelly R. Johnson, will preside at the event. TIMELINE: The year-long debate surrounding the now-approved Fairview Texas Temple The temple will be located off the West Coast Highway and Pasir Panjang Road on the south side of the main island. 'From the beginning, Latter-day Saint communities in Singapore have represented diverse ethnic and national backgrounds,' the Church said in a press release Monday. 'Singapore has drawn this diverse community because it is a hub of Southeast Asian commerce, education and culture.' According to the Church, Singapore is home to over 3,200 Latter-day Saints in six congregations. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are referred to by members as 'Houses of the Lord,' according to the Church's website. From the grounds outside to the practices inside, members of the Church hold the entire property of Temples as sacred. 'From the very beginning, there have been sacred places upon the earth where God has communed with His children. They were designated by God and hallowed by His presence as places where He would teach and bless His children,' the Church says on its site. The Church teaches that throughout biblical history, the Tabernacle which was carried around was a '' The Church also points to several additional scriptures from the and , which mention temples on several occasions. Inside the Temple, members of the Church seek to draw closer to God by making covenants and performing 'saving' ordinances for themselves or members of their family who have passed away. These temples are typically only open to members who have a . Church members believe through the temple endowment ceremony, that they can 'be endowed power from on high,' which appears in Luke 24:49. 'Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God's priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power,' , said in a speech to members of the Church. is one of many things that can happen inside of a Latter-day Saint temple. In the LDS church, members can also who have passed away and confirm them as members of the Church if they wish to accept them in the spirit world. , can also be performed in the temple. There are currently over 350 temples across the world that have been announced, are operational, or are presently under construction — over 180 of those have been announced by President Nelson. The Church's first temple in 1833. The temple took three years to complete and was dedicated in 1836. According to the Church, Jesus Christ appeared to the first LDS Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and accepted the Kirtland Temple as His house. Police ramp up education for rural teens ahead of deadliest time on Utah roads Republican tax bill would add $3.7 trillion to the national deficit: JCT Groundbreaking announced for Singapore's first LDS Temple Schumer places hold on DOJ political nominees over Qatari jet gift to Trump Trump, Saudis secure $600B investment deal to include billions in US defense weapons Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
