APEC Bulletin 13 September 2022

APEC Bulletin 13 September 2022


Why APEC Should Transition to Electric Cars Sooner Rather than Later
APEC Secretariat


And four recommendations for how to do away with internal combustion engine vehicles, from a policy perspective

Climate change is a global existential threat. Right now, its effects are especially felt in the Asia-Pacific region, where thousands of vulnerable communities are exposed to the extreme weather events and climate catastrophes caused by centuries of industry-emitted greenhouse gasses (GHGs) that trap heat within the atmosphere. Nowadays, APEC economies pump out GHGs at disproportionately higher rates than their share of global economic output or population.

In 2021 APEC Leaders committed to “integrate action on climate change across relevant APEC workstreams.” One of the most relevant workstreams within the APEC forum is transportation, an industry still in large part dependent on GHG-producing fossil fuels, and accounts for about a quarter of emissions worldwide.

The most effective and economically efficient strategy to dramatically reduce GHG emissions from transportation is promoting the widespread use of electric vehicles (EV). This would mean transitioning motorcycles, tricycles, cars, trucks and buses from being reliant on internal combustion engines, which use oil, to primarily relying on electric batteries.

EVs have lower energy consumption per kilometer and lower carbon emissions compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. Full-battery EVs, particularly, emit no tailpipe air pollutants.

Russian aggression against Ukraine: EU individual sanctions over territorial integrity prolonged for a further six months

 

Press material Wednesday 14 September 2022

● Council of the EU   14/09/2022 18:12 | Press release | Russian aggression against Ukraine: EU individual sanctions over territorial integrity prolonged for a further six months   The Council decided today to prolong the duration of the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months, until 15 March 2023. The existing restrictive measures provide for travel restrictions for natural persons, the freezing of assets, and a ban on making funds or other economic resources available to the listed individuals and entities. Sanctions will continue to apply to 1206 individuals and 108 entities, many of which are targeted in response to Russia’s ongoing unjustified and unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine. After 24 February 2022, in response to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, the EU massively expanded sanctions against Russia. In addition to sanctioning top political representatives, oligarchs, military and propagandists, the EU has adopted unprecedented measures with the aim of significantly weakening Russia's economic base, depriving it of critical technologies and markets, and significantly curtailing its ability to wage war. The EU resolutely condemns Russia’s indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, and urges Russia to immediately and unconditionally withdraw all its troops and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders. International humanitarian lawmust be respected. Russia, Belarus and all those responsible for war crimes will be held to account for their actions, in accordance with international law. The European Union is unwavering in its commitment to help Ukraine exercise its inherent right of self-defence against the Russian aggression and build a peaceful, democratic and prosperous future. EU response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine – background information

Think Tank reports on the invasion of Ukraine

 

Library blog Wednesday 14 September 2022

● General Secretariat of the Council   Think Tank reports on the invasion of Ukraine   How the Ukrainian battlefield marks the revival of the so-called "high-intensity" war; Ukraine’s recovery prospects; Russia’s climate action and geopolitics of energy transition; a European plan to support Ukraine in the long war against Russia; and India’s approach to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, are some of the topics discussed in this update.

Think Tank reports on the invasion of Ukraine

• 14 September 2022
 
• Think Tank Review
 
• gsclibrary

This is a non-exhaustive collection of Think Tanks reports on the invasion of Ukraine, covering the period from February 2022 onwards, which is regularly updated:

Gas storage capacity and filling level in the EU member states

14.9.2022

INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DES RELATIONS INTERNATIONALES (IFRI)

Le retour de la haute intensité en Ukraine : quels enseignements pour les forces terrestres ?

The Ukrainian battlefield marks the renewal of so-called “high-intensity” warfare. The author notes that it constitutes a major strategic turning point, reversing the contemporary model of wars involving the West. For the Ukrainians, this high-intensity conflict is both political, because it involves their vital interests, and capability-based, mobilizing all of their military means. For Russia, on the other hand, the high intensity is more about capabilities than politics.

INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DES RELATIONS INTERNATIONALES (IFRI)

ΠΑΝΕΛΛΑΔΙΚΗ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗ ΓΥΝΑΙΚΩΝ ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ ΜΑΡΑΘΩΝΑ "ΠΑΝΑΘΗΝΑΪΚΗ"..εξαιρετικά ενδιαφέρον πρόγραμμα!

 

Κέντρο Πολιτισμού Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος:Social Ballroom Festival

 

Social Ballroom Festival To Social Ballroom Festival, το πιο αγαπημένο αθηναϊκό χορευτικό φεστιβάλ, επιστρέφει στην Αγορά του Κέντρου Πολιτισμού Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος (ΚΠΙΣΝ) στις 16, 17 και 18 Σεπτεμβρίου και υπόσχεται ένα αξέχαστο τριήμερο με tango, swing και disco ρυθμούς. Ανοιχτά μαθήματα χορού, εντυπωσιακά χορευτικά σόου, συναυλίες και dj sets, μας προσκαλούν να φορέσουμε τα «χορευτικά παπούτσια» μας και να απελευθερώσουμε τα σώματά μας στην απόλυτη μορφή κοινωνικοποίησης κι απόδρασης που συνιστά ο χορός. Και για όσους βρίσκουν τώρα τα βήματά τους, στο πρώτο μέρος της κάθε βραδιάς, που ξεκινά στις 19.30, δάσκαλοι και χορευτές αποκαλύπτουν τα μυστικά ενός διαφορετικού χορού (tango, swing, disco) κάθε μέρα, ενώ στις 21.00 ξεκινούν μοναδικά χορευτικά πάρτι. Το πρόγραμμα αναλυτικά: Παρασκευή 16/09 | Tango Την Παρασκευή 16/09, η καλλιτεχνική ομάδα Tango Acropolis φέρνει αργεντίνικο άρωμα χορού στην Αγορά του ΚΠΙΣΝ. Έξι έμπειροι χορευτές της ομάδας, υπό την καθοδήγηση της Έλενας Γκόση και του Λούις Μέστρε, θα μυήσουν το κοινό στο tango, ενώ θα ακολουθήσει χορευτική βραδιά “milonga” με μουσική επένδυση από την τετραμελή ορχήστρα Τanguerissimo. Σάββατο 17/09 | Swing Το Σάββατο 17/09 σειρά έχει το swing. Τα μαθήματα αναλαμβάνουν οι Athens Lindy Hop, πρωτοπόροι στη διάδοση της swing κουλτούρας (την ομάδα ίδρυσαν η Μαριάντζελα Σαλίχου και η Μαρία Νεφέλη Αμπατζή). Τα μέλη της ομάδας θα διδάξουν πώς χορεύεται το lindy hop, ενώ το groove θα εγγυηθούν οι Storyville Ragtimers. Κυριακή 18/09 | Disco Την Κυριακή 18/09 στην Αγορά του ΚΠΙΣΝ η θερμοκρασία ανεβαίνει σε μια disco fever χορευτική βραδιά! Αν και ξεκίνησε ως χορός ατομικός, στη συνέχεια έφερε τα σώματα κοντά, όπως θα μας δείξει στο μάθημά του ο Δημήτρης Κράνιας της ομάδας The Dance Club. Τη μουσική επιλέγει ο DJ Γιώργος Κόκοτας. 19.30-21.00 | Μαθήματα χορού 21.00-23.00 | Χορευτικά πάρτι ΑΓΟΡΑ Είσοδος ελεύθερη Περισσότερες πληροφορίες H εκδήλωση πραγματοποιείται με ελεύθερη είσοδο χάρη στη δωρεά του Ιδρύματος Σταύρος Νιάρχος (ΙΣΝ). Σύμφωνα με την αρχική δέσμευσή του κατά την παράδοση του έργου στην Ελληνική Πολιτεία τον Φεβρουάριο του 2017, το Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος (ΙΣΝ) υποστήριξε έμπρακτα το ΚΠΙΣΝ για τα πέντε πρώτα χρόνια (2017-2021), και τον Φεβρουάριο του 2022 ανανέωσε την υποστήριξή του για την κάλυψη των λειτουργικών εξόδων και του προγραμματισμού του για έναν ακόμη χρόνο.

Barack Obama:Meet the Voyagers!

 

Hi there, This past May, I shared that Michelle and I have teamed up with Brian Chesky, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, to create something really special: the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.  Now, I’m excited to introduce the 100 college students who make up the very first cohort of Voyagers.   These outstanding young people are planning to tackle a wide range of important issues–from reforming the criminal justice system and expanding access to affordable health care in the United States, to fighting climate change and protecting the rights of marginalized communities around the world.  Together, they give Michelle, Brian, and I so much hope—and I think they’ll inspire you, too.  I can’t wait to see what these leaders accomplish, and how they’ll transform our communities through public service. I hope you'll follow along. —Barack      Donate to empower rising leaders bringing hope to their communities. DONATE

NASA's latest images ..

 

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 Natural Events

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Smoky Fires Rage in the Northwest Though summer is approaching its calendar end, the scorching weather of the 2022 season has left many forests primed to burn. (Sep 9, 2022)       A Long-lasting Western Heatwave In early September 2022, a heat dome over the western U.S. brought a long-lasting, record-breaking heatwave that was ultimately cooled by a tropical storm. (Sep 8, 2022)       Lake Manchar is Overflowing In the face of extreme monsoon flooding, Pakistan's largest lake has had several breaches. (Sep 6, 2022)

LATEST IMAGES OF THE DAY view the archive

Lake Manchar is Overflowing In the face of extreme monsoon flooding, Pakistan's largest lake has had several breaches.       Hambach Coal Mine The operation in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, produces 40 million tons of lignite annually.       The Geysers of California Hot springs and fumaroles dot this misnamed geothermal field that hosts the world's largest complex of power plants capturing subterranean heat.       Typhoon Hinnamnor On August 30, the storm became the first category 5 cyclone on Earth in 2022.       An Atmosphere of Exploration As scientists and engineers at NASA have their eyes set on the Moon again, so too do the astronauts.       Parched Poyang Lake Prolonged heat and drought have drained China's largest freshwater lake.       Devastating Floods in Pakistan A summer of torrential monsoon rains has affected millions, particularly around the Indus River.       RECENT BLOG POSTS             NOTES FROM THE FIELD Return to Utqiagvik August 31, 2022 In August, scientists returned to the field to measure tundra plants during the peak of summer growth.     SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 Natural Events       LATEST IMAGES FROM THE PAST 7 DAYS view archive of natural events             Typhoon Hinnamnor On August 30, the storm became the first category 5 cyclone on Earth in 2022. (Sep 1, 2022)       Parched Poyang Lake Prolonged heat and drought have drained China's largest freshwater lake. (Sep 1, 2022)       Devastating Floods in Pakistan A summer of torrential monsoon rains has affected millions, particularly around the Indus River. (Aug 30, 2022)

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