Green Cities Newsletter June 2022

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The first-ever legislative act for nature restauration in Europe The European Commission proposed on 22 June 2022 the first Nature Restoration Law that aims at repairing 80% of European habitats in poor condition and restoring nature in all ecosystems by 2050.   See also france.representation.ec.europa.eu/infor...   more   EU Green Capital and EU Green Leaf 2024 Applicant Cities On 24 May 2022 eight cities were declared eligible for the EU Green Capital 2024 Award and ten cities for the EU Green Leaf 2024 Award. Finalists will be announced in July!   See also ec.europa.eu/environment/news/urban-sust...   more   The 2022 World Urban Forum from 26 to 30 June 2022 The 11th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF) takes place in the city of Katowice, Poland. The theme is “Transforming our Cities for a Better Urban Future”.   See also wuf.unhabitat.org/   more   Highlights from the Festival of the New European Bauhaus The first-ever Festival of the New European Bauhaus took place in Brussels from 9 to 12 June.   See also ec.europa.eu/newsroom/neb/newsletter-arc...   more   Highlights of the EU Green Week 2022 Under the overarching theme of the “EU Green Deal—Make it Real”, the EU Green Week hybrid conference took place from 30 May to 5 June 2022. Policymakers, leading environmentalists and stakeholders from Europe and beyond took the floor during this edition.   See also ec.europa.eu/newsroom/env/newsletter-arc...   more   ​​​​Interview with Markku Markkula - EU Mission for climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 Markku Markkula, member of Espoo City Council and President of the Helsinki Region, explained in this interview how the missions can help accelerate the green and digital transitions and move towards climate neutrality in Europe.   See also cor.europa.eu/en/news/Pages/Interview-Ma...   more   World Cycling Summit Velo-city 2022 hosted by Ljubljana, Slovenia The EU Green Capital 2016 city of Ljubljana hosted the annual world cycling summit of the European Cycling Federation (ECF) from 14 to 17 June.   See also www.velo-city2022.com/en/   more   How green is your lifestyle and how can you make it even greener? The JRC’s Consumer Footprint Calculator takes into account the environmental impact of your entire lifestyle and all of your consumption habits.   See also europa.eu/climate-pact/news/how-green-yo...   more   Fish beer produced by the little brewery Ant Brew in Lahti, Finland The EU Green Capital 2021 winner city of Lahti gives a second chance to waste products while creating beers out of them. The beer series “Wasted Potential” was launched in 2021 and includes today more than ten flavours.   See also www.nordiclabourjournal.org/i-fokus/in-f...   more   The Intelligent Cities Challenge initiative The Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) is a European Commission initiative that brings together 136 cities. This initiative aims at guiding participating cities to “achieve intelligent, socially responsible, and sustainable growth through advanced technologies”.   See also www.intelligentcitieschallenge.eu/   more

If you have any questions on the Awards, please contact the Secretariat: info@europeangreencapital.eu

The Obama Presidential Center vision is coming to life

 

Hi there, Last week, I had the chance to tour the Obama Presidential Center construction site—and they’ve made so much progress. This dream is becoming a reality, and that’s because of the incredible people who are bringing it to life.   On my tour of the site in Jackson Park,  I had the chance to meet some of the people behind this impressive work. Check out highlights from my site tour and learn more about what we’re building. From day one, we’ve wanted to make sure the people building the Center reflect the community it’s in. That means building a pipeline of sustainable jobs for our neighbors, crafted by our neighbors. The majority of our construction workers come from diverse backgrounds—and more than half live in Chicago.  I’m grateful for their hard work and commitment to building a hub for the next generation of leaders. And I hope the Center will set a new bar for diversity standards and serve as a model for future projects in the city.  When it’s completed, the Center will be a home-grown institution where we inspire and empower people and communities to act on the biggest challenges of our time, give leaders the tools they need to effect change, and prepare young people to help change their world.  I hope you’ll take a minute to check out what I saw. —Barack      Donate to empower rising leaders bringing hope to their communities. DONATE

Ποιες είναι οι επιπτώσεις μιας αθέτησης πληρωμών εξωτερικού χρέους από τη Ρωσία

Επιμέλεια: Κώστας Μαυραγάνης— HuffPost Greece
28/06/2022 07:09 EEST

Η Ρωσία βρίσκεται στα πρόθυρα αθέτησης πληρωμών εξωτερικού χρέους για πρώτη φορά από την Ρωσική Επανάσταση πάνω από έναν αιώνα πριν, αποξενώνοντας τη χώρα ακόμα περισσότερο από το διεθνές χρηματοπιστωτικό σύστημα μετά τις κυρώσεις που επιβλήθηκαν λόγω του πολέμου στην Ουκρανία.

Μια περίοδος χάριτος 30 ημερών ως προς τις πληρωμές τόκων που κανονικά ήταν να γίνουν στις 27 Μαΐου εξέπνευσε την Κυριακή. Μα θα μπορούσε να χρειαστεί χρόνος για να επιβεβαιωθεί μια χρεοκοπία.

«Αν και υπάρχει μια πιθανότητα να γίνει κάτι μαγικό» και η Ρωσία να στείλει τα χρήματα μέσω χρηματοπιστωτικών ιδρυμάτων σε κατόχους ομολόγων παρά τις κυρώσεις, «κανείς δεν βάζει αυτό το στοίχημα» είπε ο Τζέι Σ. Αουσλάντερ, κορυφαίος δικηγόρος εθνικού χρέους στην εταιρεία Wilk Auslander στη Νέα Υόρκη. «Η συντριπτική πιθανότητα είναι πως δε θα μπορέσουν, επειδή καμία τράπεζα δεν θα μετακινήσει τα χρήματα»....

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Exposure to pollution causes 10% of all cancer cases in Europe

 

Dear reader,

Exposure to air pollution, second-hand smoke, radon, ultraviolet radiation, asbestos, certain chemicals and other pollutants causes over 10% of all cancer cases in Europe, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today. The good news is that these risks are preventable.

 

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NASA's Earth Observatory

JUNE 27, 2022 Natural Events

LATEST IMAGES FROM THE PAST 7 DAYS

Please note: The Earth Observatory has migrated our newsletters to a new platform which is why you are seeing this new appearance.                 Floods Swamp Bangladesh Monsoon rains have overwhelmed villages, inundated crops, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. (Jun 23, 2022)       Catastrophic Flooding in Yellowstone Snowmelt and heavy rain caused historically high water that destroyed homes, roads, and bridges, and isolated some of the national park’s gateway communities. (Jun 22, 2022)

The latest from NASA's Earth Observatory (14 June 2022)
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Latest Images:
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/topic/image-of-the-day

* Alaska Ablaze
  https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149973/?src=eoa-iotd

* Losing a Layer of Protection
  https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149969/?src=eoa-iotd

* Spotting the Rise of Swine Lagoons
  https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149961/?src=eoa-iotd

* Half Mountain
  https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149958/?src=eoa-iotd

* Fire and Ice in Kamchatka
  https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149966/?src=eoa-iotd

* Tornado Scars Northern Michigan
  https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149949/?src=eoa-iotd

* A River Routed Under the Mountains
  https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/149941/?src=eoa-iotd

The following sections have been updated in the past 7 days.
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WTO update

 

27 Jun 2022 Latest news

Dear maria CHADZIDAKIS VAVOURANAKIS, Below are the news items published today on the WTO public website

NEWS ITEM Virtual event marks launch of 2022 Small Business Champions Competition On the occasion of MSMEs Day (27 June), a virtual event was held to launch the 2022 edition of the Small Business Champions Initiative under the theme “Helping small businesses transition to a sustainable economy”. Jointly organized by the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), the launch was followed by a panel discussion with business representatives on how to help MSMEs achieve sustainable growth. News item   ⟶

NEWS ITEM WTO issues research papers on small business and international trade on MSMEs Day The WTO has published on the occasion of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (27 June) three research papers on the participation of small businesses in international trade and on climate change policies that could help them engage in sustainable practices. News item   ⟶

CDC update

June 27, 2022
This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.



CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children

CDC endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This expands eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 million additional children and means that all Americans ages 6 months and older are eligible for vaccination.


Parents and caregivers can get their children 6 months through 5 years of age vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines to better protect them from COVID-19. All children, including children who have already had COVID-19, should get vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccines have undergone—and will continue to undergo—the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. Parents and caregivers can play an active role in monitoring the safety of these vaccines by signing their children up for V-safe – personalized and confidential health check-ins via text messages and web surveys where they can easily share with CDC how a child feels after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Parents can reach out to their doctor, nurse, local pharmacy, or health department, or visit vaccines.gov to see where vaccines for children are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and Teens


For answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination in children and teens, visit

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and Teens.

Topics cover:
• Benefits of Vaccinating Your Child
• Safety of COVID-19 Vaccination for Children
• Getting Children Vaccinated
Information for parents and caregivers of children ages 6 months and older is also available at: 6 Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccination for Children

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CDC Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Adolescents


CDC endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine be used as an option for children ages 6 through 17 years, in addition to its already recommended use in children 6 months through 5 years and adults 18 years and older.


This recommendation reinforces the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine as an important tool in the pandemic and provides another vaccine option for children and adolescents. The ACIP recommendation comes after a thorough review of the scientific evidence demonstrating safety and efficacy and supports the use of the vaccine among those 6 through 17 years of age.

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COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review
It’s the moment many parents have been waiting for: Children ages 6 months and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.

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COVID-19 Community Levels

CDC uses COVID-19 Community Levels to determine the disease’s impact on counties and recommend prevention measures.
CDC also tracks cases, laboratory tests, vaccinations, deaths, and other pandemic data and provides them on our COVID Data Tracker.



Community Levels

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