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Market of the Month, Brazil Top U.S. Export Destinations, South America Global Trade Events Contact Us Market of the Month, Brazil Brazil’s defense market remains one of the most important in the Southern Hemisphere. Brazil’s defense budget has hovered around 20-22 billion USD and the budget proposal for 2023 is similar at around $23 billion USD. Major Brazilian Defense Strategic projects include: the Submarine Development Program (PROSUB) and the Navy Nuclear Program (PNM) coordinated by the Brazilian Navy, the Guarani armored wheeled vehicles, the Integrated Border Monitoring System (SISFRON), Cyber Defense, the KC-390 aircraft, Gripen AM-X aircraft modernization, and Space System Strategic Program (coordinated by the Brazilian Air Force_. The National Strategy of Defense (NSD) published in 2008 and revised every 4 years continues to be the guide for the medium and long-term strategy for the defense sector in Brazil. The three strategic sectors highlighted in the NSD are: nuclear, cyber, and space. Additional priorities include promoting the development of and strengthening the Brazilian defense industry, which produces aircraft, vessels, cybernetic tools for data protection, radars, secure communication systems, weapons, among other high-tech items that contribute to the country’s exports of defense items to many third markets in the Middle East and Africa. The U.S. has a long history of trade, investment, space, and defense cooperation with Brazil. The Brazilian space sector has been expanding its activities since the signature and ratifications of the technology safeguards agreement (TSA) between Brazil and the U.S. in 2019. The TSA allows the use of U.S. technology in space launches from Brazil, specifically the Alcantara Space Launch Center. The strategic relationship between Brazil and U.S. in the space sector has been growing in recent years with several foundational agreements signed, such as the Space Situational Awareness Agreement, the CubeSat Agreement to Study Solar Physics, Scintillation Prediction Observations Research Task - SPORT, and the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Cooperation Agreement. Priorities for the space sector includes development in the satellite constellations, launch vehicles, a space launch center (Alcantara), and a space operations center. Defense The strong cooperation developed between Brazil and the U.S. in recent years, has contributed for the development of strategic sectors such as defense and space. Currently, there is a successful government-to government and industry-to-industry cooperative efforts leading the market to the establishment of joint ventures and bilateral commercial cooperation that leverage corporate synergies in a range of advanced technologies and capabilities. Space The strategic relationship between Brazil and U.S. in the space sector has been growing in recent years with several foundational agreements signed, such as the Space Situational Awareness Agreement, the CubeSat Agreement to Study Solar Physics, Scintillation Prediction Observations Research Task - SPORT, and the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Cooperation Agreement. Priorities for the space sector includes development in the satellite constellations, launch vehicles, a space launch center (Alcantara), and a space operations center. Upcoming Events Mostra BID, December 6 – 8, 2022 www.mostrabidbrasil.com LAAD 2023, April 11 – 14, 2023 www.laadexpo.com.br SpaceBr, May 9 – 11, 2023 www.spacebrshow.com   Meet Daniele Andrews Aerospace & Defense Commercial Specialist U.S. Embassy Brazil - Brasilia Top U.S. Export Destinations, South America 12 Month Aerospace & Defense Exports to the Countries of South America (USD: October 2021 - September 2022)   Civil Aircraft, Engines, and Parts Defense Civil & Defense Total Argentina $453,774,324 $7,784,867 $461,559,191 Bolivia $29,981,692 $2,252,285 $32,233,977 Brazil $6,348,356,020 $53,697,342 $6,402,053,362 Chile $974,518,410 $24,088,208 $998,606,618 Colombia $1,041,064,245 $84,242,347 $1,125,306,592 Ecuador $71,691,526 $1,269,388 $72,960,914 Fr. Guiana $2,835,871 $7,047 $2,842,918 Guyana $34,119,991 $520,242 $34,640,233 Paraguay $23,000,543 $55,217 $23,055,760 Peru $316,181,681 $5,585,296 $321,766,977 Suriname $3,359,090 $319,974 $3,679,064 Uruguay $252,672,192 $958,156 $253,630,348 Venezuela $7,672,932 $3,522,787 $11,195,719         All South America $9,559,228,517 $184,303,156 $9,743,531,673 Visuals and data... Global Trade Events   Vietnam Dec. 8-10, 2022 Vietnam Defense Show UAE Feb. 20-24, 2023 IDEX Australia Feb. 28 - Mar. 5, 2023 Avalon Airshow Japan Mar. 15-17, 2023 DSEI Japan Canada April 4-6, 2023 Aeromart Montreal Brazil April 11-14, 2023 LAAD Mexico Apr. 26-29, 2023 FAMEX Singapore May 3-5, 2023 Rotorcraft Asia Singapore May 3-5, 2023 IMDEX Asia  Greece May 9- 11, 2023 DEFEA Spain May 17-19, 2023 FEINDEF France June 19-25, 2023 Paris Airshow Colombia July 12-16, 2023 F-Air United Kingdom Sep. 12-15, 2023 DSEI St. Louis, MO Oct. 10-12, 2023 Aerospace Special Processes Supplier Summit So. Korea Oct. 17-22, 2023 ADEX UAE Nov. 12-16, 2023 Dubai Airshow Saudi Arabia Feb. 4-8, 2024 World Defense Show   Contact Us Our mission is to increase U.S. exports, enhance job creation, strengthen national security, promote and protect U.S. commercial interests abroad, and deliver customized solutions to ensure that U.S. businesses compete and win in the global marketplace. Export assistance is provided to U.S. companies who manufacture goods and/or provide services of at least 51% U.S. content. We assist companies in the following areas: International Trade Counseling, Business Matchmaking, Market Intelligence, Customized Services, and much more. Contact Us to find your local International Trade Specialist. Please direct newsletter questions to Erica Ramirez at Erica.Ramirez@trade.gov.  View as a webpage   Tools To Win! Market Research by Country Brazil Colombia More... Export Statistics Monthly U.S. Civil Aircraft, Engines, and Parts Exports Exports (billions, USD) October 2021 7.68 November 2021 7.20 December 2021 8.75 January 2022 3.38 February 2022 6.41 March 2022 7.48 April 2022 7.81 May 2022 7.58 June 2022 8.35 July 2022 7.45 August 2022 7.84 September 2022 8.36 Top 20 U.S. Civil Aircraft, Engines, and Parts Export Destinations (July 2021 - June 2022) 12-Month Total Exports (billions, USD) France 8.40 Canada 7.98 Germany 7.79 United Kingdom 6.56 Brazil 6.35 Singapore 4.70 Mexico 4.66 China 4.65 Japan 2.66 UAE 2.58 Ireland 2.29 Taiwan 1.92 Turkey 1.81 India 1.55 Korea 1.37 Hong Kong 1.19 Netherlands 1.14 Malaysia 1.08 Colombia 1.04 Poland 1.01   Advocacy in Action In 2021 The Advocacy Center Helped U.S. companies WIN BIG! U.S. Companies won foreign government contracts in 57 countries for $16Billion! 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NATO Foreign Ministers end meetings in Bucharest with focus on China, more support for partners NATO foreign ministers ended two days of meetings in Bucharest today (Wednesday, 30 November 2022), with meetings focused on the long-term challenges posed by China, as well as on support for partners facing Russian pressure. “NATO is an Alliance of Europe and North America, but the challenges we face are global, and we must address them together in NATO,” said Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Foreign ministers considered China’s ambitious military developments, its technological advances, and its growing cyber and hybrid activities. They also stressed the importance of meeting NATO’s resilience guidelines, maintaining NATO’s technological edge, and continuing to strengthen cooperation with partners in the Indo-Pacific region and with the European Union. Click here to download the final press conference by NATO Secretary General at the meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers, as well as the Q&A session with journalists. The programme of the meetings, with links to transcripts, photos, and audio is available on the NATO website. NATO Secretary General thanks Germany for contributions at critical time In a speech at the Berlin Security Conference on Thursday 1 December 2022, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked Germany for its ''significant contributions to our Alliance", stressing that German leadership ''is more important than ever as we face the most serious security situation in decades.'' Click here to download the keynote speech by NATO Secretary General at the Berlin Security Conference, as well as the questions and answers session. The transcript is available on the NATO website. NATO Secretary General: "we will not back down" in support for Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg outlined the key decisions taken by NATO Foreign Ministers at their first meeting in Bucharest today (Tuesday, 29 November 2022), underlining that the meeting sent "a strong message of NATO unity, and of sustained support to Ukraine". Despite Ukraine’s bravery and progress on the ground, Russia retains strong military capabilities and a large number of troops. Faced with President Putin’s attempts to weaponise winter, "to force Ukrainians to freeze or flee… and to divide all of us who support them," Mr Stoltenberg said that NATO will continue to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes”. He added: “we will not back down.” Click here to download the press conference by NATO Secretary General at the meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers. The Q&A session with journalists will be available soon under the same link.  The programme of the meetings, with links to transcripts, photos, and audio is available on the NATO website. NATO Secretary General praises German support to Ukraine In a visit to Berlin on Thursday (1 December 2022), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked Chancellor Olaf Scholz for Germany’s strong support to Ukraine and its key contributions to NATO, including through its historic decision to substantially increase defence spending. Click here to download the joint press point with the Chancellor of Germany, as well as footage of the NATO Secretary General's meeting with the German Minister of Defence, and his visit to the Wall Museum in Berlin. The transcript is available on the NATO website.

AHEPA Celebrates Giving Tuesday

 

AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 43 | Wednesday, November 30, 2022

AHEPA Celebrates Giving Tuesday

Yesterday, AHEPA once again participated in Giving Tuesday, the global generosity movement that since 2012, has been encouraging people to do good, give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. As an organization, AHEPA is extremely fortunate to have generous members and sponsors, and we want you to know how much your continuous support is appreciated. For those who would like to continue to keep giving in the spirit of the season, please consider giving the "Gift of AHEPA" to a prospective young man in your life who could benefit from membership in our wonderful organization. Additionally, AHEPA has many benevolent funds which individuals can donate to we have many needy causes. During this holiday season, please do not forget AHEPA and the work we do. Our educational programs, charitable works, and community outreach are integral to fulfilling our mission and are made possible with donations from supporters like you. Visit our website and make your donation today!

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Event Spotlight: AHEPA District 28 Conference

On Saturday, November 12, Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas attended a successful District 28 conference hosted at the Greek Embassy in Paris, France. The Supreme President and brothers from across Europe were welcomed by Greek Ambassador Dimitrios Zevelakis, who provided some introductory remarks praising the important role AHEPA plays in today's society. District 28 Governor Dimosthenis Mammonas presented a detailed report underlining the spectacular growth and expansion that the AHEPA in Europe has recently had with 16 Chapters and 300 members in 8 European countries. District Lodge officers provided reports on their activities, including a presentation by Vice President of Hellenism, Theodoros Gkotsis, on the latest geopolitical challenges for Greece and Cyprus in the region. Participants held a fruitful and constructive exchange of views with the Supreme President focusing on past, ongoing and future activities in Europe, including the AHEPA project "Greek dialects as a living tradition."   An initiation ceremony for new Brothers from the Paris and Brussels Chapters also took place. District 23 Governor, James Hutchison, also attended the event, which was preceded by an informal dinner on Friday, November 11, in one of the restaurants in Paris owned by the Mavromatis family from Cyprus.   The district worked hard to promote the message and principles of the Order of AHEPA. In light of the recent visit of the Supreme President and lodge members an installation of their newest Chapter A623 "Robert Schuman" in Luxembourg took place. Congratulations to our new brothers and to our brothers from District 28 on a successful conference!

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Issue 159: November 2022 LISBON ADDICTIONS 2022 EMCDDA at Lisbon Addictions EMCDDA staff members were among the 1 000 speakers at Lisbon Addictions 2022, which took place from 23–25 November (#LxAddictions22). Under the overarching theme of ‘Global Addictions’, the event showcased the latest scientific knowledge in this domain and explored challenges relating to illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco, screen addiction, gambling and other addictive behaviours. The next edition of Lisbon Addictions will take place from 23–25 October 2024 under the theme 'Empowering the workforce of the future'. The EMCDDA is one of the conference co-organisers. Read more >> | EMCDDA staff participation >>  NEW PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES No laughing matter: new report shows rise in recreational use of nitrous oxide A rise in the supply and recreational use of nitrous oxide (‘laughing gas’) is the focus of a new EMCDDA report launched on 21 November. The publication — Recreational use of nitrous oxide: a growing concern for Europe — points to the risks and harms associated with the drug, which is now widely available, cheap and popular among some young people. Over the last decade, there has been a large increase in its recreational use in many regions of the world. In some European countries, particular concerns have been raised since 2017–18, when the drug became more widely available and in larger quantities. Read more >> | EWS25 >> INTERNATIONAL Closing conference of EU-funded technical cooperation projects  This month, the EMCDDA hosted the closing conference of its international cooperation projects with the Western Balkans and European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) region. The two-day event was held in the margins of Lisbon Addictions 2022. Under the theme ‘Drugs beyond EU borders: emerging trends and preparedness’, the event focused on cross-border drug-related health and security threats in the Western Balkans and on drug markets and emerging drug-related challenges in the ENP region. The objective of the two projects is to familiarise beneficiaries with EU policies and working methods and to prepare them for consolidated and structured reporting to the EMCDDA.  Read more >>

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European Climate Adaptation Newsletter

 

European Climate Adaptation Newsletter		Issue December 1, 2022
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1. Members of the European Parliament say the European Union must urgently strengthen its climate action Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted a resolution on increasing the European Union’s efforts to address climate change mitigation and adaptation in September 2022. MEPs want the  Commission to propose a comprehensive, ambitious, and legally binding European climate adaptation  framework, emphasizing the EU’s most vulnerable regions. In addition, MEPs urge the Commission to draw up an EU-wide climate risk assessment, while paying special attention to the risks of droughts, forest fires, and health threats. The EEA is the coordinator of the assessment work. The EU should also continue to play an active role in defining a global goal for adaptation and in ensuring the international community meets its international climate finance goal. << Read more			© European Parliament